car 2 choose

[V84Life]

i'am going to get a car soon, and i don't know what to get. i;am not into tuner cars and i want to get a gm or ford from the 90s. i want to know what the best car to get for around 10000 dollars. can anyone give me advice?

[goldz28]

Well you're in a forum of camaro and firebird owners. It all depends on what you like in a car.

[92zcamaroperson]

a thirdgen with a ls1 and a six speed...thats a cool car

[89Firebird2.8]

He really means 4th gen. 3rd gen was 83-92. 4th is 93-02. And for the LS1, you want a Trans Am from 98-2002. Preferably with the WS6 option.

[ikeyballz]

no i believe he means do the swap yourself.

i agree too, id rather have a 3rd with a LS. sleeper... and way more fun. :]



that being said, what do you want in your car? driveabililty? im guessing you want a V6, and youre picking between a stang and a camaro/bird.

the stangs are a bit more expensive..but they hold value more..(not talking baout LS F-bodyS.)...and most of em are lighter.. however, the camaro and firebirds are USUALLy faster...

they both can go way faster than each other if you do a bunch of things on..they both have LOTS of bolt ons....

just a tip, if youre going for power..and get a 4th gen..be prepared for the tight engine bay.. im not sure about the stang..but ill admit its a nice car..

i had to pick between stang, bird/camaro..

and stangs were just too expensive for what i got.

[poormillionaire2]

You can get a decent LS1 for $10K.

[V84Life]

i am looking at a fourth gen camaro/firebird. i am interested in a gto. but whatever i get, i am getting a V8

[Earlsfat]

Originally Posted by V84Life

i am looking at a fourth gen camaro/firebird. but whatever i get, i am getting a V8

Attaboy, either will get you where you want to go... quickly. Unless you're a real motorhead, your decision is down to visuals, because they are pretty close to being the same vehicle for all intents and purposes. (Here comes Mr Pbody... )

[ikeyballz]

the GTO smokes both the camaro and firebird.. (the LS2 GTO) stock...

[Earlsfat]

Originally Posted by ikeyballz

the GTO smokes both the camaro and firebird.. (the LS2 GTO) stock...

Yes, but what does it cost??? HMMMM, Mr Balls???

IMO the GTO's look like the lats version of the Mustang, Pontiac designers fell asleep on that one - IMO. Now, if you're talking about a 65-67 GTO, then well yeah... of course.

[ikeyballz]

haha :P well mr fats... he said he was looking at getting one.

[wrightz28]

And here we go again.

Yes, the GTO of today looks like a Grand Prix on PCP, take a look at the GTO of old, looks just like the Tempest/LeMans, no?

[Earlsfat]

Originally Posted by ikeyballz

haha :P well mr fats... he said he was looking at getting one.

My bad... didn't see that.


HEY YOU! NEW GUY... GTO'S ARE MORE THAN $10K. AND IF THEY'RE NOT, I'LL SHUT UP AND BUY ONE TOO.

[philly rs]

gto.... more than 20g's.....

[hotrod_chevyz]

They have a 2004 GTO wich is a "buy now" for 13,000 on ebay with only 30K miles, but its one of those "rebuild titles" and the airbag has gone off. I believe it has CAI and some exhaust work done too if im rmembering the right one.