So I am getting a T/a this weekend, need some thoughts
05-18-2012, 06:36 PM
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When faced with a choice between a modded, or a stock vehicle, my choice is always the stock one.
The blue car is a true WS6, and has the stock wheels. It will hold its value better than a regular TA over time. It also has a 6 speed, which is more sought after than the auto. It also looks cleaner and better looked after than the black one.
The black car is a regular TA, with an auto transmission. As such, its not a popular car choice for consumers. It has been repainted (it is actually grey, you say?), and doesn't have its original wheels. The wheels that it has, IMO, are truly ugly, and detract from the overall look of the car. Its also not a true WS6, just a poser car with an aftermarket hood. Pass.
I wouldn't be particularly concerned about the mileage issue. I would rather a car that has been driven and maintained, than one with low miles, that has sat in a garage most of its life.
I wouldn't even consider the black one. Good luck with your choice!
The blue car is a true WS6, and has the stock wheels. It will hold its value better than a regular TA over time. It also has a 6 speed, which is more sought after than the auto. It also looks cleaner and better looked after than the black one.
The black car is a regular TA, with an auto transmission. As such, its not a popular car choice for consumers. It has been repainted (it is actually grey, you say?), and doesn't have its original wheels. The wheels that it has, IMO, are truly ugly, and detract from the overall look of the car. Its also not a true WS6, just a poser car with an aftermarket hood. Pass.
I wouldn't be particularly concerned about the mileage issue. I would rather a car that has been driven and maintained, than one with low miles, that has sat in a garage most of its life.
I wouldn't even consider the black one. Good luck with your choice!
05-19-2012, 06:02 PM
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Wow! You certainly chose to ignore about 99.9% of the advice you asked for. Care to explain why you went with the "black" car? Unless you plan to turn it into a weekend racer/thrash car, I can't think why an original, 6-speed WS6 wouldn't be the obvious choice.
05-19-2012, 06:32 PM
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My wife can't drive tick and while I'm deployed it would be nice for the car to be driven occasionally. I do want to race it occasionally and automatics are more consistent. Plus this came with a full stereo setup
05-20-2012, 03:52 PM
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You'd be a fool not to get the blue ws6. 150k miles is nothing for a ls1. I cammed mine at 117k and still runs like a champ. The hood pins are a total turn off, the wheels on the black one are lame too. That blue one looks amazing. Not a color you see often on the ws6.
05-20-2012, 04:27 PM
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You'd be a fool not to get the blue ws6. 150k miles is nothing for a ls1. I cammed mine at 117k and still runs like a champ. The hood pins are a total turn off, the wheels on the black one are lame too. That blue one looks amazing. Not a color you see often on the ws6.
05-22-2012, 02:33 AM
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Ok before I buy a shift kit, I need to know, from the factory do these cars chirp shifting into second gear at full throttle, or is that indicative of having a shift kit already?
05-22-2012, 08:09 PM
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So if those things were done, I'm sure it could chirp second w/out a shift kit.
I had a 88 GTA 350 without a shift kit that would chirp second. I'm guessing that was before torque management came about.
