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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Is $12,900 a good deal for a 98 Trans Am?

I went and looked at it today. It has 69k, its black with an auto trans. Has all the options, also had 17" wheels with new 245/45/17 tires. It has a few scratches in the paint, but not too bad. It doesnt look like the trans fluid has ever been changed, but it ran real good- its also bone stock. What do you guys think is that a good price or should I keep looking?? thanks, Carson
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Well, if the car is in good condition and drives good then, yeah, that's a pretty good price (I don't think I've seen a '98+ T/A down here for less than $15k). If the seller is asking $12,900...you should have no problem talking him/her down to at least $12k.

Personally, I would shoot for $11,500...be firm too, if they really want to sell it then they'll take it.
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Not bad, i got my WS6 with the same miles and year for 13K. I say go for it though. TA's are much nicer than camaros.
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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I know somebody who payed around $18k for a 98 TA, and got ripped off on the car they traded in too. It had around 70 thousand miles on it. So yeah, I would probably go for it. Black TA=
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by DaveGrun
TA's are much nicer than camaros.

Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Yeah, they may look better, which is opinion. But much nicer? They are nearly identical.
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by 96SFLZ
Well, if the car is in good condition and drives good then, yeah, that's a pretty good price (I don't think I've seen a '98+ T/A down here for less than $15k). If the seller is asking $12,900...you should have no problem talking him/her down to at least $12k.

Personally, I would shoot for $11,500...be firm too, if they really want to sell it then they'll take it.
Good point... bargain..... The guy who I bought my car from wanted 17,500... We bargained down to 16,000
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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The T/A s look really cool, but I wouldnt trade any car for my Supercharged 96Z red w/blk racing stripes, 17" SS chrome wheels
thanks for the opinions guys
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Hey come on now, T/A's look nicer? dude besides different body styling, they're exact and wait a few interior differences too, come on dont rag on us camaro kids. But on the topic i payed 13,300 for my 99 SS with 40k on it, so yea i'd say thats a good deal, but work with em a bit cause ya never know, and i love T/A's too i think they're just as sexy lookin as the camaro's.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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I was able to find a 99 Pewter Z28 about five months ago for $14,550 with 19,998 miles on it, I think that you might be able to find better but it is all up to you and if you like the car then get it
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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As long as it isn't crashed or have any mechanical problems that's a pretty good deal.

TAs have better seats but I don't have to worry about my headlight motors messing up. That's the main reason I got a Camaro. (Not that they do. I just don't like pop up's.) I can put TA seats and fancy dash bezel on my SS if I feel like it.
Old Mar 28, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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Yea, but how do you get rid of that nasty fish mouth grill.
Old Mar 28, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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Oh you mean the bad a$$ one that looks like my Z is going to swallow your vehicle? ... hehehe jk ... The thing that made me stay awawy from TA's was the rearend ... front = awesome but I couldn't handle that spoiler...
Old Mar 28, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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The firhawks look awesome all they way around, they're got much nicer curves than camaros, but i do like the camaro interiors muh better, its more modern, the TA almost looks like it was styled like the traditional muscle cars, which is cool though. The TA high spoiler. The spoiler makes this car what it is, it gives it so much attitude and it looks so bad *** from the rear, just like the hexed tail lights, It looks like the car is wearing a crown and gives the car the sharp edge it needs. It just stands out and draws attention. It's simply awesome. So $13k for a Ws6, with 69 K miles, yes i would definitly look into it.
Old Mar 29, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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hehehe yes WhoBetter?, I guess it all depends on personal preference ... needless to say, both kick a$$.
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