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Well, i found a nice 99 A4 SS for sale. (3:23 geared) I took a look at it tonight and it runs and looks very nice. Garage kept, clean paint, shifts smooth, new tires, no rips in the interior, monsoon stereo, with 86,000 miles. Original owner and he is 61 years old. No modifications done to the vehicle, except a LS6 intake with a K&N filter. I'm trying to get 10,000 for the car and i think he is going to take it. What do you guys think about the price and the car? Is there common problems with the 99 Camaro SS i should no about? Anything i should be worried about, or look for? Maybe it's too expensive...

This is my problem. I currently have a clean 94 Z28 with a motor that has been rebuilt and runs good. I like my interior a lot better, because it's the two toned grey and red. I also like how the console curves towards the driver. Although, the gauges in the LS1 are nicer. As far as speed goes, my car has bolt ons. LT headers, matching Y-pipe, CAI, and a tune. Honestly, the SS does not feel much faster. The LT1 would beat it from a low roll, but the SS felt pretty good after 70. So, speed isn't what will make me buy this car. I just really like the look of the SS and i think the 99 SS rims look pretty sharp. So, what do you guys think? What are the pro's and cons Vs my car and the LS1 SS? If i'm going to get another Camaro, i want to make sure it's going to be a lot better, you know? I don't want to spend money on something that isn't much different, if you know what i mean.

Thanks for the help! Quick responses would help, due to me making my decision possibly tomorrow.

Also, would it be better for me to try and find a manual, or does the A4 LS1 do it's job fairly well? I have no problem driving a manual, it's just that i know if i get one and i race, I'm going to shift hard and go through some clutches...

By the way, does the 99 SS have traction control? If so, can you turn it off and where would that be located? I couldn't find anything...

JerseyLS1TA

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I would go for it, if it's in as good shape as you say then I think it's a good price. That's pretty much the best Camaro you can get as far as 4th gens go so it would be an upgrade from the LT1 IMO. I upgraded from a perfect 94 Trans Am that had bolt-ons and I don't regret it one bit, so either way you will have a badass Camaro, LT1 or LS1 or you could wait to get an 09 Camaro with an LS2. Also it may have traction control and it may not, just look for the switch on the center console under the HVAC controls or inside the drivers side door for the rpo codes

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Well, if it doesn't have a button that means it doesn't have traction control, right? Lol, i don't want it to have traction control and not be able to turn it off, you know?...

I actually have a video i made of the car. When i went to see it, i video taped it to show some people. Maybe i can post it up and you can see for yourself.

JerseyLS1TA

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if it doesn't have the button then you don't have it, tcs that is.

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Well thats good news. It would suck to have it and not be able to turn it off. By the way, have you ran your T/A in the 1/4? What should i expect with a stock 99 SS with an LS6 intake? (1/4 time and trap speed)

99z28monster

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prob a low thirteen MAYBE high twelve with a really good run

coxta

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go for it! sounds great and plus the SS will be more rare than your LT1!

greysteel_M6

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Get it. seriously that sounds like a nice deal and it's quite a step up from the 94z imo

DMONEY06

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i agree with greysteel and everyone else, ur upgrading to something newer better and with a couple mods im sure that ss would beat ur lt1 no offense, my friend has an lt1 and it was real hard for him to find a place to tune it and what not because not that many ppl work on lt1s anymore IMO u should get it....

Magnet

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sounds like a good price if its good shape...ls1>lt1 btw....no offense though

Starz T/A 17

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It all depends on what you wanna do if you like the looks of the 99 better go for it. but if money is tight and you wanna go fast I would just keep what you have and put a cam or something on it. Another thing to think about is selling you 94 reguardless of the rebuilt engine if the car has over 100k on it dont expect too much, fact of the matter is F bodies are great cars but dont really hold their resale value as much as some other cars. But its all in what YOU want

Another thing to consider is your car the way it sites is probally very close if not even with the stock SS, and autos get the job done too but if you wanna manual hold out and get what YOU WANT b/c you will regret it latter

z28maroman

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the only problem i have with my 99 is the gauge cluster but ive been told thats not a hard fix. i went from a lt1 to an ls1 and the performance is outstanding it doesnt have traction control, but it has alot of torque management that needs to get tuned around. it is a great car and sounds like a great deal good luck man

Camaro Ryder KV

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Ls1 Ss Ftw

lsx24

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The LS1 is a superior car, if you can afford it go for it. The aftermarket is bigger also, so modding and whatnot will be good.

2QUIK4U

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That seems like a pretty good deal if it is in as good of condition as you say. The LS1 is definately better than the LT1. The traction control button is located below the center dash vents beside the fog light switch.

aaron653

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didn't you know that lt1's "feel" faster than ls1s

2001bluerata

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That's what I've heard!

steveo346

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i would buy it.....i bought my 99 camaro ss.....back in sept 04 for $7,000.....and my best et out of it was a 12.9 stock with just a cut out......mine is a m6...very fun but sometimes when im hung over or very tired...i wish i had a auto...but then i like the fact that my car dynos good numbers with the mods i have cause its a m6....

99 camaro ss lover here!!!!!!!......wouldnt have it any other way!

Starz T/A 17

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Dont be a dyno queen, all that matters is how fast it gets down the track

steveo346

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HAH TRUE BUT ITS STILL FUNNY TO BRAG WITH MY STOOPID FRIENDS WHO HAVE BETTER MODS AND DYNO 360HP IN A A4....BUT DYNO NUMBERS DONT MEAN CRAP...STILL LOVE MY 99 SS