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12-24-2011, 05:24 PM
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WS6 cost alot why?
does any one know why the WS6 trans am cost so much? compared to say a ss camaro 
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12-24-2011, 05:42 PM
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1.Trans ams had a higher sticker price originally
2.I think there was less of them in production vrs. camaro ss
3.Alot more car than camaro ie:factory body kit, nicer interiors, nicer detailing/styling, seating has more adjustments & options, etc..
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12-24-2011, 06:05 PM
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hey guys im sorry i put this post in the wrong place ... im new and dont really know how to work the site .. forgive me...
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12-24-2011, 07:42 PM
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hey guys im sorry i put this post in the wrong place ... im new and dont really know how to work the site .. forgive me... |
work the site? its pretty straight forward!
WS6 vs SS prices are comparable for the msot part, but WS6's are less frequently seen and look tons better!
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12-24-2011, 11:50 PM
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Firebirds in general are more rare than Camaros.
WS6 is a model that is in demand when compared to a regular Trans Am. You could always get a TA, because you will most likely mod the car beyond what the WS6 came with.
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12-25-2011, 01:04 AM
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12-25-2011, 08:53 AM
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when i look on ebay or other sites i just find that the ws6 cost so much more , i would really like to get one for my stable but i dont have the money they seem to want
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12-25-2011, 08:57 AM
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Wait till the new Trans Am is released by dodge.
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12-25-2011, 09:29 AM
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It was Pontiacs flagship car.. Chevy had the Vette and Pontiacs big gun was the WS6 T/A.. and since they are making Camaros again I think that will hurt the value of the 4th gen Camaros..
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12-25-2011, 11:05 AM
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Wait till the new Trans Am is released by dodge.
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du you think that will lower the price of ws6's ??
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12-25-2011, 11:14 AM
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du you think that will lower the price of ws6's ??
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thats a joke dude.... he's being his normal wise@ss pal self.
p.s. if you believe the trans am is made by dodge, you should  & GTFO
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I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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12-25-2011, 11:14 AM
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du you think that will lower the price of ws6's ??
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Not a chance...
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12-25-2011, 11:17 AM
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What is your definition of expensive? I saw a 6 speed ws6 vert for sale in Maryland for 6250
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12-25-2011, 11:21 AM
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 i paid about 14,000 for my 2000 ss. and i have been working on it over this past year, rebuild the ls6, new cam, new tries, brakes, forged pistons, and alot of other small stuff.
i didnt want to go say 30,000 into a ws6 with buying it and then all the work i would have done... i know i would want to take out the ls1 and start with a ls6 or ls7... that right thier would push me over my budget...
what do you guys and girls think? any ideas on what you would do ?
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12-25-2011, 11:23 AM
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You can buy a Ws6 for anywhere between 11k & 19k depending on miles. paying 30k for one would just be stupid, they were 30-32k brans new on showroom floor
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I never pulled into the staging beams at the track and saw a dyno in the other lane.
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12-25-2011, 11:30 AM
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$30K for a WS6 that's not new? WTFBBQ
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12-25-2011, 11:32 AM
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no not paying 30,grand for one .. if i buy one for say 11k to 19k like you said, then the work i would do to it would push me up to 30k,, you know like if i took out the ls1 went with ls7 and all the other performance goods ... plus the small things you always have to work on
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12-25-2011, 11:35 AM
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Oh ok, misread what you said.
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12-25-2011, 11:41 AM
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and on ebay they still seem a bit high for used ones
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12-25-2011, 01:12 PM
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Ebay will probably distort pricing a bit. It's not the place for deals anymore.
If you are looking to do an engine swap, why would you buy a car with an engine in it? Why not look for roller? Why waste your money on a WS6 car when you sound like you are going to pour 10k into the thing anyway? Just for a badge? You can go on Ebay and buy the badge.
Long story short, buy a roller, regular Trans Am with a clean harness and build from there. No sense in buying a WS6 if you are going to spend that level of cash.
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Ebay will probably distort pricing a bit. It's not the place for deals anymore.
If you are looking to do an engine swap, why would you buy a car with an engine in it? Why not look for roller? Why waste your money on a WS6 car when you sound like you are going to pour 10k into the thing anyway? Just for a badge? You can go on Ebay and buy the badge.
Long story short, buy a roller, regular Trans Am with a clean harness and build from there. No sense in buying a WS6 if you are going to spend that level of cash.
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12-25-2011, 02:45 PM
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i think its pretty much been explained. ive driven camaros since ive gottem my license, and ive driven 2 WS6s. I felt like the Ws6 was a lot nicer of a car. interior is nicer and it looks nasty!
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12-25-2011, 08:57 PM
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sounds good to me ill look into that thanks..
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Yea if you're going to put in an LS7, just find a roller to begin with.
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There's cheap rollers out there. I paid 2k for mine with a blown motor with the trans and mines a true ws6. So like everyone one else said its a waste to buy a $10k+ ws6.
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