LS1 Body Styles: Formula OR Trans Am?
04-09-2007, 07:55 AM
#42
Originally Posted by 2001BlkWS6
Everyone says the formula looks sleeker but I think it looks to sleek. The 2 reasons to having a sports car is #1 to stick out in a group of cars and #2 to go fast. With the trans am u stick out and go fast. The formy u only go fast. To me I love the look of the trans am alot better.
As said before I want the person ahead of me to look in their mirror and **** theirselves.
As said before I want the person ahead of me to look in their mirror and **** theirselves.
04-09-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wamp42
Formula WS6 is the rarest Fbody of them all.
04-09-2007, 12:07 PM
#46
Originally Posted by 1BadTA13
definately a T/A.....this shouldnt even be a question.....the T/A is simply an upgraded version.....UPGRADED.....this is like sayin you'd rather have a base vette over a Z06.
04-09-2007, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
I prefer the Trans Am Firehawks...
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04-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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10% of all Firebirds from `98-`02 are Formula's.
It is obvious that most people ordered/purchased T/A's than any other car in that 5 year span. This alone tells you what was preferred by consumers. The rarity of a Formula may be what pulls people to look for one on the used car market over a T/A. But in general most people don't even know what a Formula is, How many Formula owners get asked how is your Trans Am running or that's a nice T/A. Sometimes it pisses you off that you have the Forgoten Firebird doesn't it.
Anyway I like the T/A but I didn't want Leather or T-Tops when I bought mine, That's why I Ordered a Formula and I haven't looked back since.
The Formula is the True No Frills Performance car from Pontiac
It is obvious that most people ordered/purchased T/A's than any other car in that 5 year span. This alone tells you what was preferred by consumers. The rarity of a Formula may be what pulls people to look for one on the used car market over a T/A. But in general most people don't even know what a Formula is, How many Formula owners get asked how is your Trans Am running or that's a nice T/A. Sometimes it pisses you off that you have the Forgoten Firebird doesn't it.
Anyway I like the T/A but I didn't want Leather or T-Tops when I bought mine, That's why I Ordered a Formula and I haven't looked back since.
The Formula is the True No Frills Performance car from Pontiac
04-09-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1W66
10% of all Firebirds from `98-`02 are Formula's.
It is obvious that most people ordered/purchased T/A's than any other car in that 5 year span. This alone tells you what was preferred by consumers. The rarity of a Formula may be what pulls people to look for one on the used car market over a T/A. But in general most people don't even know what a Formula is, How many Formula owners get asked how is your Trans Am running or that's a nice T/A. Sometimes it pisses you off that you have the Forgoten Firebird doesn't it.
Anyway I like the T/A but I didn't want Leather or T-Tops when I bought mine, That's why I Ordered a Formula and I haven't looked back since.
The Formula is the True No Frills Performance car from Pontiac
It is obvious that most people ordered/purchased T/A's than any other car in that 5 year span. This alone tells you what was preferred by consumers. The rarity of a Formula may be what pulls people to look for one on the used car market over a T/A. But in general most people don't even know what a Formula is, How many Formula owners get asked how is your Trans Am running or that's a nice T/A. Sometimes it pisses you off that you have the Forgoten Firebird doesn't it.
Anyway I like the T/A but I didn't want Leather or T-Tops when I bought mine, That's why I Ordered a Formula and I haven't looked back since.
The Formula is the True No Frills Performance car from Pontiac
I cannot agree that the volume numbers follow public opinion. What they follow is public advertising. Clearly, Pontiac made more money off a cosmetically altered Firebird versus a merely performance altered Firebird.
It is true that I have to tell people that I have a T/A. But I don't mind, since I prefer to make my statement by kicking their azz, rather than standing in a bar them that I am going to do it. I guess it depends on your perspective, talk or do.
04-09-2007, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
Well, your logic is a bit confusing to me. If you want an eye-catching car that states "I am going to kick your azz" then the TransAm does the job well. If you want a car that just kicks azz, then the Formula is the car to do the job. If you want brand recognition, go with the TA.
I cannot agree that the volume numbers follow public opinion. What they follow is public advertising. Clearly, Pontiac made more money off a cosmetically altered Firebird versus a merely performance altered Firebird.
It is true that I have to tell people that I have a T/A. But I don't mind, since I prefer to make my statement by kicking their azz, rather than standing in a bar them that I am going to do it. I guess it depends on your perspective, talk or do.
I cannot agree that the volume numbers follow public opinion. What they follow is public advertising. Clearly, Pontiac made more money off a cosmetically altered Firebird versus a merely performance altered Firebird.
It is true that I have to tell people that I have a T/A. But I don't mind, since I prefer to make my statement by kicking their azz, rather than standing in a bar them that I am going to do it. I guess it depends on your perspective, talk or do.
And GM made more money off the T/A because the base price was $3000 more than a Base Formula, that's alot of money for a body kit, leather, T-Tops, and keyless entry. Same thing could be said about the WS6 option $3150 for an option that shows no performance advantage over the base car.
Regardless it's all about being different because if we all wanted to be the same we would have bought Camaro's right.
04-09-2007, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1W66
Advertising, What advertising ? GM stopped advertising the F-body in `99
And GM made more money off the T/A because the base price was $3000 more than a Base Formula, that's alot of money for a body kit, leather, T-Tops, and keyless entry. Same thing could be said about the WS6 option $3150 for an option that shows no performance advantage over the base car.
Regardless it's all about being different because if we all wanted to be the same we would have bought Camaro's right.
And GM made more money off the T/A because the base price was $3000 more than a Base Formula, that's alot of money for a body kit, leather, T-Tops, and keyless entry. Same thing could be said about the WS6 option $3150 for an option that shows no performance advantage over the base car.
Regardless it's all about being different because if we all wanted to be the same we would have bought Camaro's right.
04-09-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blue02formula
I have yet to **** myself seeing anything in my rearview mirror.
04-10-2007, 12:05 PM
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formulas are camaro lovers birds imo. and my formula and is fully loaded leather, t-tops, power windows and locks, everything but ws6 and traction control i wouldnt want that anyways
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Originally Posted by 1BadTA13
definately a T/A.....this shouldnt even be a question.....the T/A is simply an upgraded version.....UPGRADED.....this is like sayin you'd rather have a base vette over a Z06.
Originally Posted by 2001BlkWS6
Thats because your driving the shitee, people that see you **** theirselves.
04-10-2007, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke Panther
Wow, you're stupid. The Z06 makes a significant amount of power over a base 'vette. The only difference b/t a Formula and a T/A is the bumpers, spoiler, badges and sideskirts...all of which add 0.00 horsepower.
he meant that if someone sees your car in the rear-view, that means they're going faster than you...and why would they crap themselves over a slower car?
he meant that if someone sees your car in the rear-view, that means they're going faster than you...and why would they crap themselves over a slower car?
04-10-2007, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000badbird
why would you say something like that bro? i dont get it you agreed that an auto can run like a sum bitch and that the ta hatch looks killer on a formula and you will soon find out that silver is a faster color.
I vote formula with a ta hatch. i personally choose formula i like the cleaner body lines. but the ta hatch looks superior so mix match i did. car in sig
I vote formula with a ta hatch. i personally choose formula i like the cleaner body lines. but the ta hatch looks superior so mix match i did. car in sig
But I think black is faster.
