car 2 choose

[V84Life]

yeah, the gto is too expensive for me, and i've always liked the camaros/firebirds but is there anything that has power, and is not that expensive?

[poormillionaire2]

If you want some oomph and some change left over, you could look into an LT1 instead of an LS1. A little less power from the factory, but that can quickly be made up for with some bolt-ons. Despite what some people say (mostly LS1 owners), the LT1 is still a great motor.

[ikeyballz]

shnap. 20K?? serious.?..wish i had that much..

[korndogg]

you could buy a car with all the oil you have to put into GTO's. They even came out with a service bulletin to tell people to check their oil more than regular. lol

[V84Life]

another car in the running is a third gen chevy impala ss. but most have way too many miles on them. but i'm leaning towrd the firebird.

[hotrod_chevyz]

Its tough to find a v-8 4th gen in any kind of condition for that kind of money.With $10,000.00 you could be driving a -2,800 LBS car pushing +600 HP in like new condition. The lightest and the strongest is the one to pick IMO.

[stepho]

Originally Posted by korndogg

you could buy a car with all the oil you have to put into GTO's. They even came out with a service bulletin to tell people to check their oil more than regular. lol

I had a nissan sentra that burnt more oil than gasoline. Ok not really but every time I filled it up, i would have to add a quart.

That GTO for 13k is a sweet deal. If I had the money I would buy it. I don't like air bags, anyway, so I would swap the steering wheel for one of those cheap jobbers you can get at autozone for $50.


Hotrod_chevyz: What are you talking about? v-8 4th gens for under 10k are a dime a dozen. Granted they are getting up there in mileage.

[hotrod_chevyz]

I agree on the 13K GTO is a deal. Ive seen a few deals like that around on them lately. Another couple years from now one will be in my price range i figure.

stepho:

All im saying is $10k is too much to spend on a high mile car. Especially one that has a good chance of being driven into the ground every mile it has traveled. The only ones worth buying are the low mile ones with no body or interior damage. Wich is hard to find for under 10K, especially if your talking the more prefered 98-02 models.

For that kind of money you could find a deal similar to the GTO, a low mile 98-02 bird already modded and just needing a bumper and some paint or something.

[philly rs]

i know im gonna fry for this but hell with with...you could also get u a nice import... low miles, great shape, for 6.5-7k, and use the rest of your cash for some basic mods and still get a pretty fast car. just throwing out a curve ball. i seen a 99eclipse by my house for 4k that i would love to have as a second car and a daily driver, but knowing me, it may end up faster than my f1 lmao.....they are so cheap to mod its crazy!!

[goldz28]

If you end up getting a forth gen get a 99-02 not a 98. The 98's computer was different and harder to mod. Just my 2cents

[wrightz28]

Originally Posted by philly rs

i know im gonna fry for this but hell with with...you could also get u a nice import...

BANNED!

[Earlsfat]

Originally Posted by philly rs

i know im gonna fry for this but hell with with...you could also get u a nice import...

UMMM BOSS... I THINK YOU BUMPED YOUR HEAD OR SOMETHING... CAUSE YOU JUST SAID YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN IMPORT. WHADDYA GONNA DO, BUY A FRIGGIN SQUIRREL FOR A PET NEXT... BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!

[stieh2000]

The only way you can say "get an import" is if you follow it with the phrase "and put an LSX into it"

[Savage Messiah]

Originally Posted by poormillionaire2

If you want some oomph and some change left over, you could look into an LT1 instead of an LS1. A little less power from the factory, but that can quickly be made up for with some bolt-ons. Despite what some people say (mostly LS1 owners), the LT1 is still a great motor.

plus LT1s sound better.

I know in my area there are 6k - 8k LS1s popping up, and the price for an LT1 car is down to 4-5k

[V84Life]

imports are nothin' compared to american muscle. they waste money on bodykits. i think its a waste of time.