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Old 05-31-2011, 09:06 PM
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I bought a 1999 WS6 105,000 miles just last monday. The headlight doors and turn signal will go bad 99% of the time, so just be prepared for those. The door panels will crack if (from what i've read) if the windows are down too much. (my passenger is, drivers about half way). Make sure to check the RPO code inside the door panel for the WS6 code to make sure it's real. Sounds like a good deal. Mine was listed at 8500, I paid 8200. Otherwise check the usuals, make sure everything works good, and good luck with the purchase. It's an incredibly fun car
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Originally Posted by JrodCamaro
I bought a 1999 WS6 105,000 miles just last monday. The headlight doors and turn signal will go bad 99% of the time, so just be prepared for those. The door panels will crack if (from what i've read) if the windows are down too much. (my passenger is, drivers about half way). Make sure to check the RPO code inside the door panel for the WS6 code to make sure it's real. Sounds like a good deal. Mine was listed at 8500, I paid 8200. Otherwise check the usuals, make sure everything works good, and good luck with the purchase. It's an incredibly fun car
is there a distinct # on the RPO code to know if its a real WS6?
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Originally Posted by AznDragon533
is there a distinct # on the RPO code to know if its a real WS6?
Distinct RPO Code: WS6

Anyway, nice find. Bought mine from a member on here a 2 yrs ago for 4800 with 140k on it. It also was a steal and what did I care about the mileage... I was gonna rebuild the drivetrain anyway

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Sorry to jack ure thread, but Just curious, did u pay that cash or financed it?
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Originally Posted by SuperSam
Sorry to jack ure thread, but Just curious, did u pay that cash or financed it?
didn't buy it yet, going to see it in a few days, if everything checks out, personal seller, I am paying Cash.
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That sounds like a really nice car, hopefully everything works out well for you.
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Originally Posted by AznDragon533
is there a distinct # on the RPO code to know if its a real WS6?
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Distinct RPO Code: WS6
As he stated, WS6 will be the code. Somewhere near the middle if I remember right. I could go look at the car I just finished working on and check, but you know this laziness disease going around.. lol. But if it's true WS6 it'll have that code

Originally Posted by SuperSam
Sorry to jack ure thread, but Just curious, did u pay that cash or financed it?
If that was to me, I paid in cash. Cashiers check certified by the bank to be exact.


Also check for leaks in the TTops. It's not always the tops leaking, but more commonly the pin set to the doors is starting to sag. They are likely the heaviest doors in history.
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Guys we have a problem

110,000 miles , 1999 trans Am WS6, $6,500

Con
-There are Blue/Green flames on the hood
-Hes a Smoker.
-No LS6 intake manifold because its a 1999.






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so whats the problem? aside from the flames, all else is easily remedied.. so what if he was a smoker, as long as there are no burn holes, leather bounces right back with a good cleaning... show him 6k and drive that bitch home... you wont be sorry.
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Originally Posted by ANTICOP RAM AIR
so whats the problem? aside from the flames, all else is easily remedied.. so what if he was a smoker, as long as there are no burn holes, leather bounces right back with a good cleaning... show him 6k and drive that bitch home... you wont be sorry.
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I kinda like it, let me trade out my drivetrain and you can have a purty silver one for the same price
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Originally Posted by ryle
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Dunno why I put that actually. I guess I agree would have been better. They need to make a smiley that says "what he said"
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Flames. +15hp #winning. I agree the problems don't seem that bad to not make the car worth it.
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get under it... nothing will tell you how it was treated better than looking up her undercarriage.. same with women too.. wish i had done that with my first wife....
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Did the color interior of the trans AM change from



1999 to 2002


Dark Grey to Black Ebony?

can someone provide me picture differences.
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2000-2002 are black or ebony

97-99 are the gray ones. difference is pretty noticeable.

here is a 99 gray, this is the interior that was in my car when i bought it..



this is from a 2002
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Originally Posted by ANTICOP RAM AIR
2000-2002 are black or ebony

97-99 are the gray ones. difference is pretty noticeable.

here is a 99 gray, this is the interior that was in my car when i bought it..



this is from a 2002
I believe so... I have a 98 now and it is the lighter color. I had a 2000 and it was definately darker. There are pics in my fquick Garage with the two different interior colors.
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Originally Posted by ryle
I believe so... I have a 98 now and it is the lighter color. I had a 2000 and it was definately darker. There are pics in my fquick Garage with the two different interior colors.
Im about to turn this deal down because the interior is gray versus black



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