help me pick out my new ride...

[Tyler]

well unfortunately my car was totalled. im getting a measly 4200 bucks back for my car..

searched around and found these... help me decide.

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=192130354&dealer_id=57074012&car_ye ar=1999&model=&bkms=1136582388918&lang=en&isp=y&st art_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distance =25& make=CHEV&min_price=1&address=33351&advanced=&end_ year=2006&max_price=5500&cardist=12#vdptop

nice,.. but a lot of miles. if i go with this car.. im holding on to my other camaro and doing an engine swap. my 96 has 80k miles..

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=194790988&dealer_id=57351158&car_ye ar=1997&bkms=1136582388918&model=&lang=en&isp=y&st art_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distance =25& first_record=26&make=CHEV&min_price=1&address=3335 1&advanced=&end_year=2006&pager.offset=25&max_pric e=5500&cardist=12
this one i like! its like my car! but in the color i've always wanted it in.. again a lot of miles.. but engine swap will be done..

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=184575079&dealer_id=40346140&car_ye ar=2000&model=GP&bkms=1136582388918&lang=en&isp=y& start_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distan ce=2 5&make=PONT&min_price=1&address=33351&advanced=&en d_year=2006&max_price=5500&cardist=14#vdptop
i've always wanted a gtp.. a lot of miles but i do like it a lot...

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=192682165&dealer_id=2332630&car_yea r=1997&model=&bkms=1136582388918&lang=en&isp=y&sta rt_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distance= 25&m ake=PONT&min_price=1&address=33351&advanced=&end_y ear=2006&max_price=5500&cardist=7#vdptop
VERY Clean firebird.. decent miles..

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=189751105&dealer_id=22949039&car_ye ar=2002&model=DAKOTA&bkms=1136582388918&lang=en&is p=y&start_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&di stan ce=75&make=DODGE&min_price=1&address=33351&advance d=&end_year=2006&max_price=5500&cardist=28
doesnt specify miles.. will hav to call

it sucks.. they are all auto's.. but hey its all good.. you can always make an auto quicker [img]smile.gif[/img]

Help me decide.. ME... im stuck between the gtp and the black firebird

[teal99camaro]

i like the 97 maro.. why no z28s/ tas?

[Tyler]

lets see.. 21, single. been in 2 accidents..

brother totalled his 94 lt1 bird, totalled 97 bird, and fender bender on his 98 camaro. all while we were under the same policy..


i simply cannot afford the insurance/gas

[Tyler]

what do you guys think about the GTP? is 120k close to retirement for these 3.8's..

I honestly believe they can last well up to 300k strongly if well taken care of

[Mighty Thor]

Get the 98+ Firebird.

[Tyler]

the firebird is eliminated.. its from anything on wheels... nothing but **** comes from there

[L32Projekt]

Originally posted by Tyler:
what do you guys think about the GTP? is 120k close to retirement for these 3.8's..

I honestly believe they can last well up to 300k strongly if well taken care of

I've got a '97 GTP Coupe with 148K on the clock. Outside of a slow valve cover gasket leak and a rattling supercharger coupler the car is very mechanically sound, gets great gas mileage and the engine is strong.

It all depends on whether the previous owner took care of the vehicle. Run a report on it. Check the transmission fluid and see if it smells burnt. On the test drive make sure the transmission shifts properly ay full throttle. Check the radiator filler neck and see if there's any sludge built up. See if you can get the maintenance records/vehicle history ran off the VIN at a local GM dealership. See if any applicable recalls have been taken care of.

Outside of that, check it over like a normal used car. Oh yes, don't romp on it unless you know it's got a tank of premium fuel and it's fully warmed up.

[95FirebirdConvertible]

Definetly the 99 Camaro

[Earnhardt132000]

I'd also say find a 98+ Firebird. You're 21, why would you need a 4door car? Either that or the 99 Camaro, and don't worry about mileage. The 3800 can go forever if it is maintained properly and not driven like an 8. Take my word for it ;) .

[L32Projekt]

He'd take a 4-door car if he has a crappy driving history and doesn't want to work/live just to make car and insurance payments.

Check the insurance rates out on all the cars, and see what works out better for you. Guaranteed the GTP will be cheaper.

Just pick what you want, I promise you won't be disappointed in a GTP if it's in good condition.

[kala]

Another vote for 99 Camaro. It's got a t-top, clean interior and clean title. if i were you i would go for it.

[Shirl]

None of them... keep looking. The miles and the price are too high on all of them.

['94 Camaro RS]

97 black Camaro, 97 black camaro, 97 black camaro,97 black camaro, 97 black camaro, 97 black camaro, 97 black camaro, 97 black camaro, 97 black camaro,97 black camaro,97 black camaro,97 black camaro....that is the best looking one out of the bunch plus it has a 3.8 liter. it looks bada$$.

[96RS Alex]

" Waves a pendulum in Tyler's eyes "

Black Camaro... Black Camaro... Black Camaro...

[Question]

Originally posted by Shirl:
None of them... keep looking. The miles and the price are too high on all of them.

Yup.