2fstws6

It will be a while before they go up in value, but what I like right now is that they are holding their value. The WS6 and SS will also give you a better re-sale down the road. That was one reason I got a WS6 and the other was that it was already modded from top to bottom and had only 20,000 miles on it.

LS1W66

When I ordered my Formula in Jan `98 I decided not to opt for the WS6 Pkg cause even back then it was known that the WS6 cars did not have anymore power than a regular LS1 car. I only regreted not opting for the WS6 pkg once, and that was when I found out they only made 2 NBM WS6 Formula's in 1998.
Even still I am not unhappy with my decision, I have a WS6 hood cause I couldn't pass it up for $250, I've added a lid, catback 18's and a Strano suspension pkg is on the way. All this puts the car beyond what a Dime a Dozen WS6 is. Plus it's a Formula, a car that will always be rarer then any WS6

troopercar

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looks and name

and average people think you are way cooler than the rest of us. the truth is you're only a little cooler.

ReFtheMC

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Hood, Suspension, and other things i believe...

transAm-98

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What I really wanted was a white SS, but I got my T/A cause I couldn't pass up the deal. I've had so many people ask if my car is a 6 cyl. beacause it doesn't have the Ram Air hood. I used to really wish my car had the WS6 hood but over the years my T/A hood has really grown on me. It's not quite as menacing as the WS6 hood but at this point I really don't need any added attention from cops anyways.

An LS1 is an LS1. Only reason it should matter what model is if you plan on keeping it bone stock, and if that's your plan, good luck

02T/A-WS6

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The WS6 has a thicker sway bar than the T/A. I believe the difference is only like 2-3 mms but it is the about the same thickness as aftermarket sway bars. The rims are another difference. As said about the hood is obviously different. Those are the main things that the WS6 package includes that you couldnt get on a T/A. The 98-02s also come with T-Tops standard. Everything option for a T/A is standard on a WS6 except traction control and a 12 disc cd changer which were the only options beyond that. So keep that in mind also when lookin at the different cars. Look at major options like leather and ttops when comparing the prices betweent a WS6 and a T/A.

rayvendawn

I bought a ws6 because I liked the looks more and didn't want to spend that extra money 2-3,000 for a ws6 hood and to have it painted. I don't want to put a ram air hood on a non ws6 anyway... it's like those guys that put cobra emblems on their gts.
I mean I'm going to pay a lot for what I want I might as well go all the way... and everyone is going to ask you if it's a ws6 or a ram air if you don't have one lol.

FLA02TA

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I wouldn't have thought that today a WS6 would sell for 2-3k more.

aznspeed

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If you have the money, just buy a TA non WS6 and mod the heck out of it. I bought the WS6 because I got a great deal in 2002.

Stick a GTR vinyl like this guy in this video and you will run 11's with a rotary piston motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijJgZ...eature=related

DVS99TRANS

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Hell i have both and don't mind either hood although the WS6 hood looks sweet. My '99 stock felt the exact same as the '01 WS6. On top of loving the 01-02 WS6 rims that Speedline made for them. Wanted a pair for the 99, went to GM and asked how much? $750 a damn rim and now they don't make them anymore from what I hear just like the Firehawk rims. The only difference is in the years in my honest opinion. LS6 manifold for 01-02 and the possibility of a LS6 block in 02 that's about it.

primer84z

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Dont know if anyone mentioned this, but you shouldnt be looking at one car over the other for suspension. At best your looking at a 6-7 yr old car (2002) and the shocks/springs/bushings are more than likely going to be on their way out. So you will be replacing them with better stuff any ways. At this point in the F-body life, you would be better off looking for one in the best overall condition, regardless of body style. Other than that IMO, its preference. Once you start modding, if you are, the SS and WS6 "performance package" gets smoke checked very quickly.....

primer84z

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also I dont think you could get cloth in a T/A or WS6, only formys.... Wasnt Leather standard for them?

cool whip

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That price I mentioned of $700 for the hood was already painted from a junkyard. And even that price was on the high end. Unpainted ones are readily available for $500, and deals can be found. If you're going to buy new wheels, get some cool aftermarket ones and sell the factory ones on eBay. You'd probably be no more than $100 worse off. And tires? You have to buy those for WS6 cars too when the old ones wear out. Can't really factor that into the price difference.

cool whip

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If I were to find a really great deal on a WS6 I might buy it. But then I'd always be thinking there was an equally great deal out there on a standard T/A for 2k less. I wanted a WS6 for the longest time b/c I assumed, like many other people, that the extra 20-25 HP from the ram air would be nice. I came to the realization, however, that I would one day want a turbo or supercharger, so the ram air that I would have paid extra for would be useless.

SweeTbone

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Hmmm. Sounds like you are implying that if you "put a ram air hood on a non WS6" car you are a poser. I have a Base Model TA.

Base model TA vs. WS6. Z28 vs SS. You want to fall into the hype that one is faster/quicker/better than the other, go right ahead. WS6 ultimately means very little unless you are going to buy the car and sit on it and not drive it for 25 years just so you can sell it as a "WS6 Trans Am". People sell their 1977 Y82 Trans Ams also, and you know what, a non Y82 Bandit TA will in great condition will sell for pretty damn close. As stated earlier by somebody, spend $3000 extra now to get $1000 profit in 25 years.

Detoxx03

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I would have got a ws6 if one was available in my price range but got the base model because I am aware that everything was the same except the looks and suspension but I modded that anyway and just got a hood.

landonew

Honestly, people can say what they want about it not being worth the money, and they are totally correct.
1) Resale value is BS because cars are not investments!
2) No performance advantage!
3) 2-3K for wheels and tires can be had for much cheaper.

HOWEVER, when i crank that baby up I KNOW its a authentic ws6. To me it was worth the extra $$$$. To those who say it isn't, that is there opinion and in actuallity it is probably a logical one. I do know that no body ever buys a ws6 and wishes they had a base TA. BTW, it ain't an extra 2-3k. I got my ws6 w/ 20K miles on it for $17K. No way the car would have been worth 14 if it was a base TA.

LS1W66

T-tops and Leather seats were standard on all Trans Am's from `98-02
That's why I ordered a Formula Becase I didn'y want T's or leather seats
The WS6 option was available on either car so obviuosly you can get a WS6 without leather or T-tops.

DrEvyl

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The WS6 exhaust is a little freer flowing than the stock unit and DOES add a slight power increase to the cars... I gained .15 at the track on my '99 Trans Am just from switching over to a WS6 exhaust... so you wouldn't get me to buy into there being NO difference..

However, if you plan on replacing the exhaust, that's really moot.

NHRAMAN

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Nope..more than 100hp.