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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:15 AM
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OKay First off, I know it's my decision but a little input from fellow car lovers never hurt anyone. With that out of the way... I am going to have to make a decision between a 2002 SS, and a fully restored 69 Z28. I have to say the 69 is my dream car so I am leaning towards that, but a SS is going to be cheaper, and faster (for the time being). Either way I go it's going to be my "toy". I have pretty much made up my mind but just thought it would be interesting to see everyone's input on it. Peace,

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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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69!!!!! For sure...you can pretty much buy a late model SS just about any time. Can't say that for the 1st gen. Camaro's. Especially if its clean...
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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i would say 69 only becuse it will be hard to get one later on
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:57 AM
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With them...the '69 any day. 4th gens are a dime a dozen
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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69. just make sure to thoroughly look thru it, rocker panels areas around the wheels, floorpans, roof under the dash, the common rust thru spots. then when ya find the right one. pro-tour it. www.pro-touring.com you will not be dissapointed.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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make sure the 69 is a REAL Z/28. There are far more fakes than real ones. A fully restored 69 Z/28 would cost around $35K-60K depending on the options it has.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Another vote for the 69.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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yep 69 all the way
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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If you have a chance to get your dreamcar,get it.You will be much happier
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ivans02ss
If you have a chance to get your dreamcar,get it.You will be much happier
there ya go.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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if the 69 is your dream car then don't pass it up
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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go with the 69
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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69 all the way
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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69 in definite...is it already restored? that'll make it even better
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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69....after all, that is a great #!
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