looking for a WS6
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looking for a WS6 Hi, I'm new and am looking to purchase a Trans Am WS6. I'm just wondering if you all could help me out and let me know what things I should look for/inspect on the car before purchasing. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Insanitycurse
Hi, I'm new and am looking to purchase a Trans Am WS6. I'm just wondering if you all could help me out and let me know what things I should look for/inspect on the car before purchasing. Thanks.
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hey, thanks for the reply. I read a lot of the first thread you linked already and am going to read up in the second one. I know (at least I think) how to identify an F-body. My question was more to the extent of what things, should I look for to make sure the car wasn't abused/is in good condition. What questions should I ask the seller?
The car I am actually looking at isn't a true WS6...but it's in my price range.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/398194378.html
Tell me what you guys think. Also I tried using the search function here on the site several times but it seems to not be working, I am wondering what, if any, is the difference between the Formula Trans Ams, compared to the base LS1 TA? Thanks again.
Edit: I am located in Sacramento, California.
The car I am actually looking at isn't a true WS6...but it's in my price range.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/398194378.html
Tell me what you guys think. Also I tried using the search function here on the site several times but it seems to not be working, I am wondering what, if any, is the difference between the Formula Trans Ams, compared to the base LS1 TA? Thanks again.
Edit: I am located in Sacramento, California.
Originally Posted by Insanitycurse
hey, thanks for the reply. I read a lot of the first thread you linked already and am going to read up in the second one. I know (at least I think) how to identify an F-body. My question was more to the extent of what things, should I look for to make sure the car wasn't abused/is in good condition. What questions should I ask the seller?
The car I am actually looking at isn't a true WS6...but it's in my price range.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/398194378.html
Tell me what you guys think. Also I tried using the search function here on the site several times but it seems to not be working, I am wondering what, if any, is the difference between the Formula Trans Ams, compared to the base LS1 TA? Thanks again.
Edit: I am located in Sacramento, California.
The car I am actually looking at isn't a true WS6...but it's in my price range.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/398194378.html
Tell me what you guys think. Also I tried using the search function here on the site several times but it seems to not be working, I am wondering what, if any, is the difference between the Formula Trans Ams, compared to the base LS1 TA? Thanks again.
Edit: I am located in Sacramento, California.
I think that I would buy it in a heart beat. It looks great, and it has two nice mods on it that you dont have to full with and just have fun with. There is no difference in the Formula compaired to the base TA performance wise. The only difference in the two are the exterior, the front bumper lights, and the rear spoiler, and I think a few ground fx., and wheels.
I know of a black 02 WS6 m6 in Michigan with 2200miles on it for 19k if you want to come all the way out east, but other than that, I think you got a good find.
Newb here too,
Just a few basics to ask you guys.
Is it true that the 98's had a weaker motor and then GM took care of that in 99? Also, the 99's was the last year that did NOT have a hydraulic clutch, correct?
SmokinWS6-Any more info on this car please.
Just a few basics to ask you guys.
Is it true that the 98's had a weaker motor and then GM took care of that in 99? Also, the 99's was the last year that did NOT have a hydraulic clutch, correct?
SmokinWS6-Any more info on this car please.
Originally Posted by Striker
Newb here too,
Just a few basics to ask you guys.
Is it true that the 98's had a weaker motor and then GM took care of that in 99? Also, the 99's was the last year that did NOT have a hydraulic clutch, correct?
SmokinWS6-Any more info on this car please.
Just a few basics to ask you guys.
Is it true that the 98's had a weaker motor and then GM took care of that in 99? Also, the 99's was the last year that did NOT have a hydraulic clutch, correct?
SmokinWS6-Any more info on this car please.
Ive heard those rumors alos about the 98's. Remember that was the second year that the LS1 was in production, the 97 Vette was the first year for the LS1. Ive read that there were in many cases lots of ticking (knock retard) in alot of the 98 LS1's. You would really have to find alot of original owners of 98's and see what they say, GM i guess did alot of replacements with people that had chronic complaints. As for the clutch, man that is one that has me stumped, ill have to look around and see what I can come up with there.
Whats funny is the original owner of my TA, whom I know, had massive ticking problems, its a 2000 also. GM completely replaced the engine with a new one only after 5000 miles. So I know that all LS1's have had some kind of knock. They will knock, is it a bad thing, most of the time no, but if it gets louder and louder then you may have a problem. Whats cool about my enigine now is that it has 5000 miles less than the odometer reads, I have the paperwork on the engine swap, and there are a few extras that came with the engine.
98-99's had the same cams I belive but all the 98-02 had the same engine and were just as strong, the only reason why 98's are looked down upon sometimes is because in 99 GM changed the PCM and some shops dont have the 98 tuneing software and such.
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Originally Posted by Smokin00WS6
Ive heard those rumors alos about the 98's. Remember that was the second year that the LS1 was in production, the 97 Vette was the first year for the LS1. Ive read that there were in many cases lots of ticking (knock retard) in alot of the 98 LS1's. You would really have to find alot of original owners of 98's and see what they say, GM i guess did alot of replacements with people that had chronic complaints. As for the clutch, man that is one that has me stumped, ill have to look around and see what I can come up with there.
Whats funny is the original owner of my TA, whom I know, had massive ticking problems, its a 2000 also. GM completely replaced the engine with a new one only after 5000 miles. So I know that all LS1's have had some kind of knock. They will knock, is it a bad thing, most of the time no, but if it gets louder and louder then you may have a problem. Whats cool about my enigine now is that it has 5000 miles less than the odometer reads, I have the paperwork on the engine swap, and there are a few extras that came with the engine.
Whats funny is the original owner of my TA, whom I know, had massive ticking problems, its a 2000 also. GM completely replaced the engine with a new one only after 5000 miles. So I know that all LS1's have had some kind of knock. They will knock, is it a bad thing, most of the time no, but if it gets louder and louder then you may have a problem. Whats cool about my enigine now is that it has 5000 miles less than the odometer reads, I have the paperwork on the engine swap, and there are a few extras that came with the engine.
Do you have any pictures/info on that WS6 that you said was for sale?The one with 2200 miles.
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Originally Posted by Striker
Funny you say that because my friends 00' had a tick to it at all times....
Do you have any pictures/info on that WS6 that you said was for sale?The one with 2200 miles.
Do you have any pictures/info on that WS6 that you said was for sale?The one with 2200 miles.
If you want more info about that TA, just PM me. Its in Michigan remember!!
