Buying My 1st Camaro?
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Re: Buying My 1st Camaro?
Originally Posted by Smooothie119
Should I be worried about particular model years & the infamous piston-slap? I read that this was fixed for the 2001-2002 model years, but then read somewhere else that this wasn't the case & it was still present. If this is true, I won't bother only looking for the last 2 years because it's really hard to come by a 6spd here in Florida.
I can't wait, I bet it'll be a HUGE difference from my LB9 305 TPI in my IROC
I can't wait, I bet it'll be a HUGE difference from my LB9 305 TPI in my IROC
I went from an 89 Formula 350 to the 98 and it was a big, happy difference. Still amazed at the power LS1s make stock.
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Re: Buying My 1st Camaro?
Well so far no luck with the 2002 SS's, at least not one that I would want to drive, finding a M6 Z28 or SS that someone wants to get rid of is pretty damn hard! But I'm still looking...
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No luck with the T/A or the Z28 I took a look at, the T/A needed new axles, and the Z28 was a flood damaged title. Found a sweet 99 Corvette, but it has a 120,000 miles on it, not sure if I want to put 13 grand into something with that many miles....thoughts?
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Dont get into debt. Listlen to BUBBA. Do what you are going to do with your life, then get yourself a bad *** car. I wish I woulda listlened as well. Just my two pennies.
But I know you wont cuz I didnt, just something to think about.
But I know you wont cuz I didnt, just something to think about.
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Re: Buying My 1st Camaro?
Originally Posted by youremyboyblue
No luck with the T/A or the Z28 I took a look at, the T/A needed new axles, and the Z28 was a flood damaged title. Found a sweet 99 Corvette, but it has a 120,000 miles on it, not sure if I want to put 13 grand into something with that many miles....thoughts?
I'd say no on the Vette, 120k is a tad too many miles IMO, unless you're buying an LT1 car to turn into a drag car or something
Also, make sure think it through on what you're buying. 2 years ago I thought I found exactly what I wanted. 2 years later, I'm looking for an M6 -> automatic swap
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If I could I would buy a 01 Z06, but I dont have 30 grand to spend, Ive got 15 at the most....Im in no hurry to latch onto the first "nice" Z28 or T/A that I run into, I've been down that road with a Bronco, and I wasnt pleased. So im just taking my time and letting my bank account get bigger and bigger.
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Re: Buying My 1st Camaro?
if you take the pontiac side of the house, make sure the headlight doors work. i've owned 2 Camaros and bought my first firebird in april. 2 weeks ago i had the window motot and headlight door motor replaced under warranty(thank goodness for GM's certified pre-owned 3 month/3,000 mile warranty).
r u at Camp Lejeune now?
r u at Camp Lejeune now?
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Yeah Im in Lejeune man, Ive been out to 29 stumps before though for CAX, not a bad place when its not freezing or hot as hell.
I had a Formula and the motor for the lights went out on the drivers side, then about a month after that the winshield motor went out, all of that came outta my own back pocket.
I had a Formula and the motor for the lights went out on the drivers side, then about a month after that the winshield motor went out, all of that came outta my own back pocket.
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