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trans am



monte carlo.

sold my explorer last week for $4000, which was more than i bought it for. i have the option of buying either one of these tomorrow. which one should i go for?

and is newer

ctchofday wrote: edit: Im finally getting something new myself here in a few month. 2006 GTO. Imma die but oh well

brothers got a red one. we hit 110 easily before he had to hit the brakes due to traffic

Mileage fo sho.

Eitherway, I still think the trans am is ugly.

I almost bought a newer GTO but the gas mileage would have killed me.

Terrible mileage? I'm talking about the transam and SS. They look like they're in good condition. Both the same price? We need more info, not just pics, haha.

firebird and LS1 swap it.

slackerr26 wrote: ammolord wrote: firebird and LS1 swap it. i think the LT1 will hold me off long enough  especially since im not spending any more than i made in the sale.

Heads up with the LT1: It has optispark ignition. Easiest way to describe it: The distributor is UNDER the water pump. (Its really not a distributor, but google it for a better explanation.) A small leak in your water pump, and your whole ignition system goes out. Then you have to replace the water pump gasket, the opti, and a few other parts.
Its not a question of if it will happen, its when will it happen.

The Monte looks nice, but with unknown mileage, I'd stay away unless he can prove an engine rebuild. And, considering it is much older, you're going to deal with worn suspension parts (PITA to replace, just did most of the front suspension in my Camaro), Possible rusted brake lines, rotted fuel lines and the like.

I'd steer away from both. There has to be better deals than those out there.

 

cdacda13 wrote: slackerr26 wrote: ammolord wrote: firebird and LS1 swap it. i think the LT1 will hold me off long enough  especially since im not spending any more than i made in the sale. Heads up with the LT1: It has optispark ignition. Easiest way to describe it: The distributor is UNDER the water pump. (Its really not a distributor, but google it for a better explanation.) A small leak in your water pump, and your whole ignition system goes out. Then you have to replace the water pump gasket, the opti, and a few other parts. Its not a question of if it will happen, its when will it happen. The Monte looks nice, but with unknown mileage, I'd stay away unless he can prove an engine rebuild. And, considering it is much older, you're going to deal with worn suspension parts (PITA to replace, just did most of the front suspension in my Camaro), Possible rusted brake lines, rotted fuel lines and the like. I'd steer away from both. There has to be better deals than those out there.

family has had Z28 camaros with LT1 and havent had this problem. as for the monte, i dont think it was an engine rebuild, i think the odometer broke. i know the monte would require some upkeep. most cars that old do. ill probably steer away from the monte, since i dont have that much time to deal with the maintenance of an older car

Eville wrote: what did the odo stop on?

what?

Monk wrote: slackerr26 wrote: Eville wrote: what did the odo stop on? what? You're killing me smalls.

its been a long day. i get what he's saying now. i have no idea. i havent been to see either yet. im supposed to go tomorrow night to see them. that was just my guess that it stopped working. ad says its completely stock so