New to F-bods. Need help purchasing one.

[intangibleassetmanager]

Link

I found this ad while searching around for a Firebird under $5K I test drove it and it is a really great car. Shifts smooth, handles well even in the pouring rain I drove it in. Anywho. The guy said he is willing to go down to $4K on the car, which I am thinking is more than reasonable pricing.

Is that too much money for a 1995 Bird?

EDIT: Fixed the crappy linking job... [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

[ March 03, 2004, 09:47 PM: Message edited by: intangibleassetmanager ]

[intangibleassetmanager]

F me. First post on here and I think I put it in the wrong forum...sorry guys.

[WishIHad$$$]

Look up the blue book value for it.

www.kbb.com i think

[Jenni94v6]

Looks pretty nice and the mileage isn't too bad.. I would keep talking down because I purchased my car @ 80K, 94, perfect condition... asking for 4300, but talked him down to 3100. Maybe a miracle... but I think that this car looks to be a good investment. I'd have to see it first. Oh... welcome to the wonderful world of F-Bodies!!!

[intangibleassetmanager]

I am trying to get him to go under $4K for it, that would really be sweet.

Thanks for the welcome.

(sorry about the crappy link up above)

[deity]

I just bought my '01 RS at 6799 miles for 12,999. Bargains can be had.

[intangibleassetmanager]

I wish I could find a Formula, but the car note and insurance is hard to pay for with a part time job...

[andrew.brandon]

I got my 95 for $5400 with 58,000 miles. Talked the guy down from $6500. I would take it unless you could find a formula or z-28 for a real good price. But honestly if you are looking for performance then get a 3.8L. You get a 40HP start over the 3.4L. Also get the Y-87 performance package, do a search and ye shall find the info. The 3.8L comes with a few 95's and 96+ cars. But if you like it get it.

[Ryan Trester]

I got my 98 with 60,XXX for $4,700.......it helps to have a brother in the car business.

[intangibleassetmanager]

Originally posted by andrew.brandon:
I got my 95 for $5400 with 58,000 miles. Talked the guy down from $6500. I would take it unless you could find a formula or z-28 for a real good price. But honestly if you are looking for performance then get a 3.8L. You get a 40HP start over the 3.4L. Also get the Y-87 performance package, do a search and ye shall find the info. The 3.8L comes with a few 95's and 96+ cars. But if you like it get it.

It's not the cost that is the problem, it is mainly insurance. I am 17, you see...and my parents don't give me help on paying for anything(hell I had to buy the car I have now :( ). They say if I want a new car, then I must buy it myself and keep the insurance paid on it. That is why a 6 (stepping up from a 4 cyl) is good enough for me. Although a Formula or Z or SS or TA would be kickass, I wouldn't be able to afford insurance on it and have some spending money.

[jc Kyle]

we've got some of the slower 6's out there.. don't shoot urself in the foot, get a 3.8l

[Camaro_SLP]

Originally posted by jc Kyle:
we've got some of the slower 6's out there.. don't shoot urself in the foot, get a 3.8l

Give me a break :rolleyes:

[intangibleassetmanager]

I think I will take a break on that too...keep in mind that I am going up from a 1.9L four cylinder. Any six will satisfy me.

[ March 04, 2004, 09:26 PM: Message edited by: intangibleassetmanager ]

[CamaroRS9738]

Gimme a break as well, I've driven many of sixes, thats all I have ever driven, (A few fours), and the 3.8L with Y87 moves pretty nice in my opinion.

[Harbin1]

The 95's are good cars but they are lacking in one department, power under the hood. I've driven my 3.4L for 7 years now and it's been super-dependable up until about a month ago and I've got it in the shop now for a head gasket replacement. It's been virtually problem free other than regular maintanence and self-inflicted problems i.e. me tearing something up trying to modify something else.

If I could do it again, I would go for a 96 with the 3.8L. The extra 40 horses is quite noticeable and with some simple and relatively cheap modifications (intake & catback) you can have a pretty quick car.

Yes, 3.4L guys, I said it, I'd rather have bought a 3.8. I still have pride in my lil 3.4 but you just can't argue with 40 more ponies stock!!! :D