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12-21-2006, 09:50 AM
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third gen 'bird?
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?
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12-21-2006, 09:53 AM
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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
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12-21-2006, 09:55 AM
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yea, so maybe a 91 formula or sumthin. thnx
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12-21-2006, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
yea, so maybe a 91 formula or sumthin. thnx
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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.
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12-21-2006, 11:02 AM
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where do ya live rafterman and how much are you looking to spend?
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12-21-2006, 11:10 AM
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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
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12-21-2006, 11:15 AM
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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!
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12-21-2006, 02:05 PM
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im in jackson, like 2 minutes from the six flags great adventure
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12-21-2006, 04:12 PM
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i might know somebody. how much are you looking to spend?
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA
2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold
1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
Bolt ons, decked head, stock intake cam on exhaust side, lotsa weight redux
13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
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Last edited by 98tadriver; 12-21-2006 at 04:12 PM.
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12-21-2006, 04:14 PM
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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
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12-21-2006, 04:48 PM
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191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most
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12-21-2006, 04:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most
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pm sent
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA
2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold
1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
Bolt ons, decked head, stock intake cam on exhaust side, lotsa weight redux
13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
12's on moda? One day
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12-21-2006, 09:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most
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yes. SOME mileage, you wouldnt think the car had more than 100k...
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12-21-2006, 09:40 PM
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 car wasn't driven by some ******* kid like me...it's been old-guy owned for a really long time
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12-21-2006, 09:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
191k is some mileage? any way, im looking 5000 at most
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5,000? So you want a car that hasn't been driven? 
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-21-2006, 10:12 PM
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pssst, i think he meant 5k dollars, lol
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12-21-2006, 10:13 PM
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no, I meant 5000 dollars at most.
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12-21-2006, 10:18 PM
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$5k should get you a nice shape 3rd gen.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-21-2006, 11:39 PM
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ill sell you my ta for 12k
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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12-22-2006, 06:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafterman
no, I meant 5000 dollars at most.
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12-22-2006, 09:56 AM
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5 k holy crap Say Go like 1200 at most! and youll find a decent TIRD Gen!
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(88 Dodge Dakota w/ \'97 318 5spd.)
(82 Chevy Silverado -Crew Cab, Dualie w/ 11ltr Caterpillar 3208 diesel out of concrete pump bolted up to TH400 w/ 22% overdrive.)
1995 Pontiac bonneville daily
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12-22-2006, 01:06 PM
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i thought he meant 5k miles too  i was thinkin that isnt gonna happen...
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12-22-2006, 01:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brando56894
i thought he meant 5k miles too i was thinkin that isnt gonna happen... |
well actually, theres this one on ebay with 3,995 miles on it.
j/k
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA
2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold
1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
Bolt ons, decked head, stock intake cam on exhaust side, lotsa weight redux
13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
12's on moda? One day
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12-22-2006, 04:25 PM
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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.
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12-22-2006, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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lol ill sell ya my formula for $3000 all it needs is a paint job and carpet..low miles
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