May be in the market for a late model TA

[W69bird]

I have posted this tread in the general Tech Forum but wanted to post here to.

Have gotten great feedback on getting one of these in the other thread, You guys are getting me excited about test driving one of these. I have never driven one (well not in about 30 years). I trying to see if any of the local dealers are selling one so I can find out if I like the ride. If you know of any that are for sale at any of the local lots let me know.

[Tru2Chevy]

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18336

There's one for sale in the classifieds. It's been modded, so not sure how you feel about that. But it's only $13k, and a really well done car.

- Justin

[W69bird]

Thanks for the link Justin. I'm looking for a more stock car. I do have a question on the Firehawk option, did it only come in a 6 speed? I will be putting 70 (GSP) miles a day on the car and really want a automatic.

[Tru2Chevy]

No, you can get an automatic 'hawk. For more info on them, check out www.firehawk.org

Great site for 92-02 'hawk info....

- Justin

[W69bird]

That is a great site. thanks again. I'll be keeping my eyes open for them.

[firehawk1120]

try www.carsforsale.com do search and you'll find 13 cars depending on your price range. I did all Trans Ams from 1997 til 2007 and there were a bunch.

[misterjuice]

you know there were no 2003-2007 trans am right uncle Gebe???

[W69bird]

try www.carsforsale.com do search and you'll find 13 cars depending on your price range. I did all Trans Ams from 1997 til 2007 and there were a bunch.

Thanks firehawk1120,

Great site, loads to choose from. I just have to decide whats important.

[firehawk1120]

you know there were no 2003-2007 trans am right uncle Gebe???


yeah i know that while I'm conscious. But when i'm posting at 1 am I'm not all there mentally, at least even more so then normal. :D

[misterjuice]

wahhhhhhhhhh why don't you cry about it???

[90FormulaWS6]

gene?

[firehawk1120]

you bet your ass. Who Dat???

[90FormulaWS6]

derek, holla at ya boyyyyyeeee

[W69bird]

Was at Wyckoff last night and saw John's Firehawk up close. What a great looking car! Sorry for the drool John.

I'll be keeping my eye out for one of those. So I'm thinking a late model Firehawk or new GTO. In my opinion, the GTO has the power, the Firehawk has the looks. Very hard choice.

[12secondv6]

Oh great...... gebe is looking for a 2007 T/A

[LS1Hawk]

Was at Wyckoff last night and saw John's Firehawk up close. What a great looking car! Sorry for the drool John.

I'll be keeping my eye out for one of those. So I'm thinking a late model Firehawk or new GTO. In my opinion, the GTO has the power, the Firehawk has the looks. Very hard choice.

It was cool talking with you at the show Rich. Glad you like the car. The GTO is 55 more hp than the Firehawk...so if you think you're going to need the extra get-up-and-go, get the GTO. I've driven both cars and each car is great in their own respects, but the Firehawk isn't really that far behind the goat in power, plus it's also a few pounds lighter. I think for you it will probably come down to what you want most. But by the way you were talking about my car, it sounded to me like you'd take the Firehawk over a GTO. But if you're stuck between the two, than it may just come down to what you find first :)

[firehawk1120]

Yeah and if you get the firehawk you can explain 1000000 times the difference between it and the ws6. Or you can get called a firebird. Or people who are REALLY dumb will ask what it is.

But I like the Hawk looks better then the gto and a few cheapie mods will get you the extra 55 hp, but like john said the weight diff. will make up for the hp diff. I'm biased but the hawk is the better option, but you can get a NEW gto there are no new hawks....

[Untamed]

What, no Firehawk yet? C'mon, make the purchase and show the pics!!!

[W69bird]

Sold the Jag yesterday now I'm ready to buy. Have to admit that I'm going with the 2006 GTO, I love the 2002 Firebird, but decided to go with the GTO for the daily driver, reasons: its new, its got a factory warranty, lots to chose from, 0% financing, you can get them at invoice and I dont care how many miles I put on it. I will test drive one today to make the final decision. Seeing John's Red TA Firehawk the other day did make this a difficult decision.

[Untamed]

Well at least its a Pontiac. Either choice is a good one.

[W69bird]

I drove one yesterday (at Englewood Pontiac). I have to say, I dont think I was ready for what I experienced. This monster has power, what a rumble (I think I got scared, lol). Its got it all, price, power, comfort, good looks (well, once you get over the expectation of what a GTO should look like, what ever that means). I really dont understand why this didnt sell. I guess you have to see it and drive it in person to change the way you feel about it. I will be think very very hard about this over the next day or so.

[LS1Hawk]

Wow, the Jag went pretty quick then! The fact that you can get a GTO brand new is reason enough to get one...nothing beats having the car you want and being the only owner of it. I think you'll be really happy with the GTO if you decide to get it. There's been days when it's nice out and I opt to take my dad's GTO out over the Firehawk...very fun car to drive. Did you test drive a stick or auto? Make sure to post up when you finally decide!

[W69bird]

I need the auto, I will be putting 70 miles a day on it. Ordered the Red with Red interior (my jag was red, just love that color). Will be pickin it up this Friday. Hopefully I'll have it at Wyckoff next week.

[LS1Hawk]

Congrats Rich! Can't wait to see the new wheels. You're going to love it. And you can't go wrong with red ;)

[W69bird]

Picked it up yesterday, looks and drives great. Red is a great color for this car. It was hard keeping it under 80 coming down 287 from the dealer. This car is just pure FUN! Has a great rumble.

[LS1Hawk]

They are indeed fun cars. I took my dad's out last night. I don't know if you get the same effect with the auto, but having the windows down and dropping it into one of the lower gears you get a great deep rumble. A lot of people gripe about the looks, but I think they did a great job on the GTO. You just have to drive it to believe it!

[W69bird]

You are right John, you have to drive it to really understand it. I'm having a blast with it. Hope to get it out to Wyckoff this week.

Looking to put in the K&N Drop-in air filter and then look at suspension mods.

[LS1Hawk]

Hopefully it won't rain on Wed. and be 100 degrees!