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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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I waited 4 years (since beginning of freshman year) for the perfect f-body to show up at my door. I finally got a 2001 Camaro SS (all factory options) with only 38k miles for 11,500 he even threw in 4 brand new tires and 17" chrome wheels with it for free. It had been in his garage since last august and the check engine light wont go out but I gotta say... that little red rocket will RUNNNN... you guys definetly weren't exaggerating about the ls1 m6... big step up from a 3.4L 94' camaro a4 :X pictures tomorrow... gotta wash the dust off of it cause it wont blow off.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Sounds like a nice upgrade
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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nice. good price if the body looks like it has 38000 miles on it too (which it should). be safe with it.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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hope the check engine light is nothing, good luck
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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take good care of her... hope that light is something minor.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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post pics asap!!!! lol
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Thats a steal at that price!!! Congrats man!!
Don't wreck the damn thing. Respect the power.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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^^ what he said
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Congrats on the SS.. Check out the Ohio LSx group - https://ls1tech.com/forums/groups/ohio-lsx.html
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Congrats on the purchase.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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pictures are located on this fquick:

http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewvehicle.php?id=35175

was going to photobucket them... but it crashed... it couldnt handle the LS1 just like most the pavement in the world
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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I like the look of most stock chrome F-body wheels, especially the ones you have. Looks good!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Thank you. And i found out the SES light is actually an Engine Miss-fire possibly from this thing sitting in a garage most it's life... The gears were very hard to manuver into. It's barely broke in... Perfect DD for college.



Edit: Engine and Interior pics to come when weather is nice out.. supposed to rain for a week though. :/ definetly having a hard time armor-alling my front and hatch window..
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Very nice upgrade !
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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just saw the pictures... awesome car, youre going to have to keep it as clean as the previous owner...
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Good mileage...congrats
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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nice buy!!! hope the car has lots of fun years in it. Enjoy the power before the mod bug hits you lOl!!
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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It's impossible to keep her as clean as the previous owner... but mud flaps will be put on it to protect the amazing paint job as will the windows being untinted (ohio laws :/) and a front license plate bracket (accepting ideas dont want to hide the SS grille) [also ohio laws...bastards] so far im managing 26 MPG my first week of stick shift. my old 3.4L will be sold at the end of the week. Camaros are easy to sell now that winter has past.. she will be missed but not forgotten. If I remember ill upload a Motor and interior picture to tease you guys. He really did a good job of fixing it up before he sold it. Thanks for all the positive feedback. I'll wax her every month and pump premium every week. But I'll take care of her.. everyday
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Congrats, it looks great and low miles too. Good luck with it and have some fun.

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Please don't put mud flaps on it......
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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I've never been pulled over for window tint or no front plate on any of my cars.
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