I can't decide, I need Help!!!

It's been bothering me for the last few days.

I have a chance to own a black 98 Camaro Z28 with all the goodies, but I have to give up my present 96 Camaro 3.8L.
At first I thought for sure give me the car, but now that I look at it, I'm gonna miss it if I decide to. I've put 3 years into it. I have 2 years to go to pay it off.

I wish I could finance both, well I probably could but its less money in my pocket.

Look at my pics and tell me what you would do. I thought it was easier to move on.

http://community.webshots.com/user/camaroz100


IwantaSS (a Z28 will do, with little sacrifice)

Dude, i know the feeling but have you ever driven a LS1? As soon as you do, you'll give up the 3.8l. The after market for the LS1 is so much better and not to mention the Z will do more than your 3.8L will ever do! My 3.8 is paied off and now i'm looking for a Z. Just my .02s

I'm saying goodbye to my 97, and it aint easy. There are so many things i love about it and that makes it hard, but i think its time to move on.

Dude ive got a 99 3.8 and my dads got a 99 z28....give up the 3.8 and take the z...thats what i would do

It is hard to let go.I still miss my old '95 3.4 sometimes.However,this car that I have now just begs to be driven.It cheers me up when I feel down http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif Also you'll now have the power to back those badges you have on your 6 now http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif Plus black is an awesome color.Good luck whatever you do and don't forget to take those SS rims and throw them on the Z!
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

I agree with the person that said test drive one. That will force the decision on you. I was fortunate enough to sell my V6 to my brother and get a 99 SS.

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white 98 V6 Camaro with bolt on mods (sold 7-13-02 to my brother) now my car is a Black 99 Camaro SS with all factory options except steering wheel controls (not sure if it was an option).

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Also you'll now have the power to back those badges you have on your 6 now</font>

Damn, I was hoping that no one would notice that. That was a stupid idea I had. I will take them off eventually.

IwantaSS

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Plus black is an awesome color.Good luck whatever you do and don't forget to take those SS rims and throw them on the Z!</font>


Damn straight, I just won those on Ebay so if I do trade my car in, they get the salad shooters along with the old 96 tailights, the original stereo, I wish I could take the SS muffler but I dont have the original as it had a hole in it.

IwantaSS

Let us know if you get the car or not.Also we want pics!
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

Ok, I've posted the picture of the 98 Z28 I could maybe own on Webshots.

Have a look if you want. If I own it, I'll of course get more pictures.

You guys are helping me make a decision, I appreciate all your feedback. Keep it coming. And pray that I haven't lost out on it.

IwantaSS

Here's the link.


http://community.webshots.com/photo/44156225/44253453VlmqWs


IwantaSS

That looks like mine http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif Good luck on getting it if it's what you really want to do.Later.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
-------1/8-------
8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

i have a 2002 v6, test drove a 97 LT1, ****ing awesome... i'd give it up in a second

One other question, How much gas mileage am I going to lose with going up to an LS1. I only ask as the stupid gas prices have been going up for regular (87 octane).

IwantaSS

On my '98 I get about 27 on the highway and about 17 around town including the weekend drags.Not bad mileage at all!
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
-------1/8-------
8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,IAT Tricker,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

[This message has been edited by nikkev (edited July 21, 2002).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by nikkev:
On my '98 I get about 27 on the highway and about 17 around town including the weekend drags.Not bad mileage at all!
Kevin

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LOL, If only it were true.

I have had my SS for eight days now and i have put $50 in it already and right now it has half a tank. I used to spend $30 a week on the 6 banger. (I have a real heavy foot though)

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white 98 V6 Camaro with bolt on mods (sold 7-13-02 to my brother) now my car is a Black 99 Camaro SS with all factory options except steering wheel controls (not sure if it was an option).

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by nikkev:
On my '98 I get about 27 on the highway and about 17 around town including the weekend drags.Not bad mileage at all!
Kevin

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Well, I've got LT1.

On the highway I tend to get between 26 and 30 mpg (with cruise control 30 is very attainable).

In the city I get 17 to 18, depending on the day. Mixed city / highway I get usually between 19 and 21.

In the city I almost always get 16L per 100 km, which is about 17.5 mpg. The sacrifice is not that great.

Oh, and I wouldn't suggest running your car on regular. Get at least mid-grade fuel.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by V6white98:
LOL, If only it were true.

I have had my SS for eight days now and i have put $50 in it already and right now it has half a tank. I used to spend $30 a week on the 6 banger. (I have a real heavy foot though)

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Hehe,you must drive it like you stole it http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif When I am cruising around town I am in OD and I rarely get above the speed limit.I also don't accelerate like crazy from a stop either.The only time I really rag my car is at the drag strip.Although there are a few rare times when I let her unwind on the backroads http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif But yes,with cruise on and 3.23 gears,I get 27 (OK,OK 26.9899999999) on the highway.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
-------1/8-------
8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,IAT Tricker,TB Bypass,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/nikkev1/lst?.dir=/New+Camaro&.view=t)

Ok,

I've talk to the guy (dealer) about if he could get what I want for my 96 (which basically pays the loan off) I will go further with a deal.

Wish me luck.....(It's still hurts though)

Oh, I do have one more question, I have never owned a black car (Green, White, and Blue are the only colors so far) so I was wondering how hard is it to keep clean. I have Zaino, so will it help?

IwantaSS

black is anawesome color to go with, it looks awesome with so many accent colors, yes it's a pain to keep clean, yes zanio will help a lot. and as far as your mileage goes, it seemed that my 3.8 A4 got equal mileage to my Ls1 M6. About 25. in town though the 3.8 did better, as i only get like 20 with the Ls1.

It is a tuff call, the only down part is you still owe money on your V6, for me, I would never sell a car if I didnt have a tital.
I have played around with the same thing of upgrading to a LS1, (I could of had a LT1 but would rarther have a 3800)
for me, I commute 7 miles to work and 12 miles to school so I wouldnt use the V8 but I still owe atleast 2 years of money on my car


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~Chris~
1998 Camaro 3800 A4
Cayenne Red, T tops alloy's, 3:08.
K&N filter
FRA
Wisper lid
washers
!auto headlights!
AOL IM: chevyboyz24

I wish I got half the gas mileage some of you are getting, sometimes I want to cry when I am in the drive thru for 20 minutes http://web.camaross.com/bb/tongue.gif

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my car-Black with black leather interior 99 Camaro SS, A4, T-tops and lots of options
my old car-(sold to my brother 7-13-02) white 98 V6 A4, leather, t-tops, exhaust and intake mods

Ive got a Black 99 v6. They are hard to keep clean, I wash mine A LOT, and I bought one of those dusters to get the dust off (it shows horribly bad on a black car). I have never used Zaino. Mothers works just fine for me. I get that Mothers Showtime spray. It works good for a quick shine before I leave the house. Ive got cats that sleep on the car so I have to use that stuff everyday. Oh yea and for your tires...keep them black as u can get them. I use Eagle 1 Wet Tire Shine, spray it on then get the tire applicator and go around the whole tire (I do each tire twice). If you take a lil time everday and clean your car it really does pay off.

I just waxed my 99 SS for the first time and it kept streaking when I wiped it off, like when you get streaks on your windows and yes the wax was dry. But it is nice and shiny when clean. I am going to put some of that mothers shine stuff on tommorow I have it, never used it.
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my car is black


[This message has been edited by V6white98 (edited July 27, 2002).]

I get small white streaks too! I dont know why tho. I just had it buffed and its not near as bad but I can still see it. They seem to go away for the most part.

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~Josh~
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99 Black 3800 II
KN Filter
Flowmaster
3 1/2" Chrome Tips
Home-made Whipser Lid
Replace Cat w/ X-pipe
AC Delco Platinum Plugs
AOL IM: PlatinumSmoke00

Ya, my car was buffed twice before I bought it two weeks ago. I spent so long trying to get the streaks out my neighbor came over with a flood light, thats when I realized I should stop. When I looked at it this morning it looked like the streaks are gone.

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my car-Black with black leather interior 99 Camaro SS, A4, T-tops and lots of options
my old car-(sold to my brother 7-13-02) white 98 V6 A4, leather, t-tops, exhaust and intake mods

Well I have Zaino, so hopefully it wont leave streaks like you guys have mentioned. It works fantastic on the one I have now.

I'm still waiting for an answer from this guy who is suppose to get bacbk to me about the trade in value for my car. So who knows. If he doesn't get back to me soon, I will take that as a sign of it wasn't meant to be.
Funny thing to add, does anyone here believe their car have a soul or at least know what you are up to? I swear now that I've been talking about getting rid of it, it has been starting to act up. It now seems like it doesn't want to start (it took 4 times to get the starter to go) and now the A/C is not working right, just blowing hot air. I have a feeling it doesn't like me right now. I had the same thing happen to me in my old car 90 Mercury Sable (lost 5 transmissions alone cause I called it a POS).

IwantaSS

If your gonna get the Black camaro, read the post about Dusting your car...it puts some ugly marks on your car if you dont dust it right...i found this out as well. You should barely let the tips of the duster touch the car and gently go over the car

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~Josh~
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99 Black 3800 II
KN Filter
Flowmaster
3 1/2" Chrome Tips
Home-made Whipser Lid
Replace Cat w/ X-pipe
AC Delco Platinum Plugs
AOL IM: PlatinumSmoke00

Any word on the new ride?
Kevin

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Any word on the new ride?.</font>

I just sent the guy another message to see if he has found someone to take my present Camaro. Just have to wait for him to get back to me.

I still have to test drive the 98 Z28 before I even take possession. I just haven't had time with work and everything. Who knows, maybe he sold it.
If he did, there will be others.

IwantaSS

Well it wasn't meant to be.

I couldn't get any takers for my V6 and now the guy finally sold the 98 LS1.

Oh, well something better will come up.

IwantaSS