third gen 'bird?

[Rafterman]

I'm looking for a third generation 'bird for my younger brothers first car. He wants something fast but still wants that cool look. any ideas?

[Tru2Chevy]

For a first car, anything with a v8 is gonna feel fast. Hell, the 2.8 automatic '85 Camaro I had as my first car felt pretty quick too.

Look around for a basic 305 in decent shape for a good price. Don't go nuts trying to find a 350 car...the L98 has too much power for a first time driver, IMO.

- Justin

[Rafterman]

yea, so maybe a 91 formula or sumthin. thnx

[Tru2Chevy]

yea, so maybe a 91 formula or sumthin. thnx

I would stick with an 85-90 for his first car.....front end parts are cheaper and more widely available, and seeing as how it will be a first car - chances are it's gonna get hit, or hit something else.

- Justin

[JerzLT1]

where do ya live rafterman and how much are you looking to spend?

[Batman]

I have an 84 'bird for sale. Runs great decent shape. Would make a nice first car. Also if you click the Ebay link to see the pics and such you can add a BMR wonderbar to the list of suspension upgrades.

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21933

[DieselKickYoAss4Sure]

Look in the front yards of 80% of red neck PA Im sure somebody will have a tird gen for sale for a few dollas!

[Rafterman]

im in jackson, like 2 minutes from the six flags great adventure

[98tadriver]

i might know somebody. how much are you looking to spend?

[90FormulaWS6]

my dad has a 91 t/a in great shape asking $2700 or ballpark... its got some milage 191k but it is in excellent physical and mechanical condition... if you are interested his phone # is 732 881 1009 and the car is in new brunswick, nj

[Rafterman]

191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most

[98tadriver]

191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most


pm sent

[90FormulaWS6]

191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most

yes. SOME mileage, you wouldnt think the car had more than 100k...

[j0n]

:stupid: car wasn't driven by some ******* kid like me...it's been old-guy owned for a really long time

[BonzoHansen]

191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most
5,000? So you want a car that hasn't been driven? :)

[V]

pssst, i think he meant 5k dollars, lol

[Rafterman]

no, I meant 5000 dollars at most.

[BonzoHansen]

$5k should get you a nice shape 3rd gen.

[Mike]

ill sell you my ta for 12k

[Rafterman]

no, I meant 5000 dollars at most.

???

[DieselKickYoAss4Sure]

5 k holy crap Say Go like 1200 at most! and youll find a decent TIRD Gen!

[Brando56894]

i thought he meant 5k miles too :lol: i was thinkin that isnt gonna happen...

[98tadriver]

i thought he meant 5k miles too :lol: i was thinkin that isnt gonna happen...


well actually, theres this one on ebay with 3,995 miles on it.





j/k

[curt86iroc]

my first car was an 86 iroc LG4 auto. it was plenty fast for a 17 year old and very easy to work and learn on.

[88BluBird]

lol ill sell ya my formula for $3000 all it needs is a paint job and carpet..low miles