Straight up trade

[2.8 Bird]

Saw a 97 TA at Target today being driven by a girl. Really nice, mint condition. By sound of it it has some mods, esp. exhaust.

I notice she was a student at Cal State Fullerton, because of the sticker on her windshield. Her school is 34 miles from where we were. I complimented her on the car. She later said that the gas is killing her.

I showed her my V6 Bird and she likes it. She asked me about the gas mileage and I told I can get anywhere 27-31 depending how I drive on the HWY.

She asked me if I wanted a straight up trade?

Her TA has 80k while mine has 32k. I told her I would think about it.

[OneEightSeven]

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Hmm I'd say pass. 97 is LT1 not LS1 right?

[97RSSM90]

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97 is lt1

[StrtRacer98]

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What is your car?

[Atrum Rosa]

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Pretty sure 97 was the first year of the LS1

[97RSSM90]

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yeah 97 is the first year in ls1 for vets lol

[truekoa]

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yeah f-bodys in 97 still had the LT1.

what year is your car? and 32k miles?!

[dmw319]

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if you have a v6 with only 32k I would keep it. you dont want an lt1 anyways, sorry bib

[nimrod.sixty9]

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Nothing wrong with an LT1, just because theres a faster car. If I was rolling a V6, and especially if its a 2.8, that 97 would be in my driveway stat. And thats coming from an LS1 guy. Always a faster car, still doesnt mean you shouldnt upgrade (assuming it is).

[dmw319]

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IMO, faster does not always equal better.

[unvmyrs]

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Sh*t I'd do it depending on the condition of the car. LT1>3.8. Period. It's not as great as an LSX, but the LT1 has a lot of performance parts available, and the LT1 Trans am's are SEXY AS HELL. I'd do it. Of course, depending on the over all shape of yours VS hers.

[nimrod.sixty9]

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IMO, faster does not always equal better.

Actually Im in agreement. I believe you took my statement the opposite. I meant it as dont knock an LT1 just because there is a faster car, because there will always be a faster car. Yes, LS1 is better, but LT1 > 3.8 3.4 305 2.8 etc... And still doesnt make a 3.8 a POS.

[Docta]

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I have a 2000 3.8 and a 94 Trans Am with an LT1. I would drop the Camaro in a heartbeat to daily drive my TA, but its got 40k..

[transamtom1]

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Make sure its got a clean title,no accidents or leins.

[2.8 Bird]

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What is your car?

Mine is 99 and it still looks like a brand new car.