Opinions needed

[Ian]

So I'm almost at the end of my deployment and I've got some money to spend. Looking to get into an LS1 SS Camaro, has to be a 6 speed. I've been looking around but haven't found anything that looks too great. I'm looking to spend no more than 12K, and for 12 it better be pretty nice. I found this...http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3007159222.html...not even sure if it'll be around when I get back (end of June). Just wanted some opinions on it or if you know of a better car on the east coast, let me know.

[Jersey Mike]

Meh, 10k for 117K SS with no *good* modifications isn't that attractive.


For that 12k, you can probably find something in a rare color and in great condition, or a nice "traditional" color with some quality pieces. Are there any criteria you're looking for? If I come across something that fits the bill, I can post it up here for you.

[sweetbmxrider]

So its $9900 plus what "some" he still owes on it? Doesn't sound too promising to me.

[MyFirstZ]

I've always had good luck finding cars in Long Island as far as pricing. I got mine out there for 8750$ /w 61k miles 2-3 years ago. Basic bolts ons. But you should be able to get a lower mileage for 12k. Don't settle on the first thing either.

[BigAls87Z28]

12k gets you a lot of car.

[NastyEllEssWon]

not enough car for it being over 9000 :D

[BullittSVT]

Save up and buy a C5 Vette, you're basically right there :D

[shadowfire]

for 12k i could find you some thing a little better

[shadowfire]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&item=180880499424&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8515376607548197663&cmd=ViewItem#ht_499wt_1183

[maroman88]

Save up and buy a C5 Vette, you're basically right there :D

i paid 12k for my c5 2 years ago with 74k miles lol

[88WS-6]

I'll keep an eye out for you broseph. Let me know if you want me to look at anything up in NJ.

[Featherburner]

In my opinion, if you're going to spend that kind of money you might as well get a better looking car so, you should be looking for a Formula or a Trans Am!:-P

[elle]

IMO, the hardest part about finding a clean F body (or any vehicle) is finding one someone didn't fugg all up.


Vette's are lame:facepalm:

[j0n]

Go Corvette.

[greenformula92]

you can find what you are looking for. it is just going to take some looking and looking at a bunch of different ones till you find the right one. It's just that this is the time of year for our cars to sell so the prices are a little swollen

[Mike]

Go Corvette.

This.

[V]

CTS-V, lol

[shadowfire]

go for the ss

[camarokev]

You can find it, but it takes time. Finally found mine after doing daily searches on Craigslist in my area for a year... but I found the car- a 39,000 mile SS Camaro Convertible, NBM. I paid 12,450 cash (taxes included), plus I traded in my 2000 Z28, Pewter Metallic (101530 on the odometer though).

Oh... Get the SS... Corvette's are too "common". I see many more of them on the road out here in California than I do Camaros, hence the reason I chose to stay Camaro, when I could've gone C5 Vette. Just my .02

[Slow-V6]

Look on LS1tech for good deals on LSX powered F-bodies!! Go C5 or Go SS either way its a win!!

[shadowfire]

e-bay raceingjunk.com

[12secondv6]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said

[shadowfire]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said

:shock: wrong

[greenformula92]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said

:bertstare:

[V]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said
:shock: wrong


:bertstare:



...n00bs. They don't know. lol

[BigAls87Z28]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said

Pretty sure he already has one. It is illegal to own to SXTs due to the immense power and performance of the vehicle.

[BonzoHansen]

Dodge Neon SXT - nuff said

so sayeth the crash test dummy

[88WS-6]

Pretty sure he already has one. It is illegal to own to SXTs due to the immense power and performance of the vehicle.

No he sold it.

[j0n]

Mmmmm Neon.

[12secondv6]

ROFL!!!!

Yes, silly noobs.

And yes - I hear it is illegal to own 2 neons at the same time due to the imense power - soooo much power that it can change the rotation of the earth.

Crash test dummy :)

[sweetbmxrider]

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=21005&endYear=2004&modelCode1=CORV&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=915328&startYear=1997&makeCode1=CHEV&listingType=used&transmissionCode=MAN&searchRadius=0&listingId=320976215&Log=0

Not a bad way to spend 10 grand....

[greenformula92]

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=21005&endYear=2004&modelCode1=CORV&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=915328&startYear=1997&makeCode1=CHEV&listingType=used&transmissionCode=MAN&searchRadius=0&listingId=320976215&Log=0

Not a bad way to spend 10 grand....

Thats not bad at all, I hate those wheels though they look so cheesy

[maroman88]

Thats not bad at all, I hate those wheels though they look so cheesy

i love them... i have em in chrome

[Slow-V6]

That is a great deal.. I hated those wheels as well until we picked up our Vette and it has the Chrome version. Now I love them. You can get a set of Y2K wheels for around 300.00 on the Vette Boards.

[BigAls87Z28]

97? NOOOOOOOOOOOO RUN AWAY!

00-02 would be the range. Going to be tough to find a Corvette for 12k in that age group.

[j0n]

Yea, ignore the '99s, they're turds.

[BigAls87Z28]

Yea, ignore the '99s, they're turds.

Especially the '99s.

[maroman88]

freakin 99's

[88WS-6]

This one's not bad, low miles:

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3027863339.html


Needs a trans rebuild, but the price gives you a lot to play with.

[BonzoHansen]

This one's not bad, low miles:

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3027863339.html


Needs a trans rebuild, but the price gives you a lot to play with.
for a 98 I think that is too high considering it needs a trans rebuild.

[NastyEllEssWon]

for a 98 I think that is too high considering it needs a trans rebuild.



lol i was thinking the same thing. that car should be 3700 not a dime more

[BonzoHansen]

97? NOOOOOOOOOOOO RUN AWAY!

00-02 would be the range. Going to be tough to find a Corvette for 12k in that age group.

Yea, ignore the '99s, they're turds.

I'm not a vette guy. What is wrong with a 99? or a 97 Is it just those years or all C5s?

[Slow-V6]

97 was the 1st year of the C5 and I believe you do not want to get a 1st year of any car!! I for one dont care and if the car runs good then who cares? The 99 I have no idea. I know they had the Fixed Roof Coupes in 99 but other then that I dont know what is wrong with a 99?

[Slow-V6]

lol i was thinking the same thing. that car should be 3700 not a dime more

Its a SS with 64,000 miles on it... If it were a Z28 with 120,000 miles I would agree but that SS is in very nice shape.

It also has the 93-96 Tail lights on it..

[V]

They are joking, 99 is fine

[Mike]

99 is fine. Ignore 97 and 98. But mainly because of the heads.


Ian. You could always find an f body for around 7k. And give me 6k for mine and stip t to put the cool sht on yours lol

[88WS-6]

lol i was thinking the same thing. that car should be 3700 not a dime more

$3700 thats rough. He was asking $8500 and I figured there would be wiggle room but not a 56% discount.

[Slow-V6]

99 is fine. Ignore 97 and 98. But mainly because of the heads.


lol

So you wouldnt buy a 97 or 98 Vette because of the heads?? If you could get a 97 Vette for 10,000 or a 01 Vette for 20,000 and they both have the same miles and options you wouldnt get the 97 because of the Heads?? I would not care. 241 casting vrs 853 casting its still a LS1. Thing that hurt the older LS1's is the rod bolts if you want to make 500hpish. If your like me and just wanted a Vette to cruise and do bolt ons I dont care what year C5 it is as long as its a good deal.

[V]

97/98 ecms were weird too

[88WS-6]

Would you get a vert?

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/2959408141.html


It's priced a little high but wouldn't be bad.

[NastyEllEssWon]

$3700 thats rough. He was asking $8500 and I figured there would be wiggle room but not a 56% discount.




go price a replacement t-56 and you'll see why. even used six speeds can drop some pockets fast. 8500 for a 98 with mods and a broken manual trans. seems like a recipe for a car that wasnt driven much but when it was it was driven hard. even in running condition that car would be a hard sell for 7 grand. id say cash in hand that car would be worth 6-6500. if it was an 01-02 then you might be able to pull 8500, but not for a 98.

[Mike]

So you wouldnt buy a 97 or 98 Vette because of the heads?? If you could get a 97 Vette for 10,000 or a 01 Vette for 20,000 and they both have the same miles and options you wouldnt get the 97 because of the Heads?? I would not care. 241 casting vrs 853 casting its still a LS1. Thing that hurt the older LS1's is the rod bolts if you want to make 500hpish. If your like me and just wanted a Vette to cruise and do bolt ons I dont care what year C5 it is as long as its a good deal.

Correct. I would not buy a 97 or 98 vette. Or a 98 f-body. I also said MAINLY before I said heads. There are other small things that I I would prefer to have or not have in my cars that those years don't accommodate

[88WS-6]

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3062274554.html

[88WS-6]

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3130120388.html