So i was thinking about getting another Fbody for a DD

[98tadriver]

my 88 mercury topaz has done me pretty good these last 3.5 years, but im thinking of getting something a little sportier in the upcoming months.

it will not be a race car, since i already have one of those. i dont need to be spending twice the money on go fast or replacement parts lol

soooo i was thinking of getting another 98-02 Fbody BUT iit would have a V6 and a 5spd
main reasons being, insurance, and price of course


Now, i have a few questions for you 98-02 V6 fbody owners

are there any years i should stay away from?

are they reliable? how hard to change spark plugs and stuff like that?

what kind of gas mileage are you getting with your 3.8 5spd? autos feel free to chime in on the mileage as well

this will be a big step up compared to my mercury lol


thanks in advance

[NjbadSS]

I am in the same boat as you. I'm on the hunt for the same thing because my DD now is a Durango but want to get another f bod for spring time to cruise around in, but a 6 cylinder. My brother actually had a 3.8 5 speed firebird and it never gave him any problems. He ran this car up to almost 200,000 miles still with no problems and sold it to put money towards a full size truck for winter time. Good luck man

[FBODS4EVER]

thats what i did. i have 3 birds. 87 (show car) 89 formula (strip car) and i bought my 95 with the 3.4 5 speed. i get 19miles a gallon in the city. and 27 miles a gallon on hwy. so i still get the fbody happiness. with the good milage. not to hard to work on. fun to drive. id prefer a 3.8. but for 500 dollars im not complaining.

[Jersey_TA]

Good luck with the new DD choice Ron. Just remember...I said I wouldn't race evette since I had the T/A......that did NOT last long lol

[98tadriver]

Originally Posted by FBODS4EVER

thats what i did. i have 3 birds. 87 (show car) 89 formula (strip car) and i bought my 95 with the 3.4 5 speed. i get 19miles a gallon in the city. and 27 miles a gallon on hwy. so i still get the fbody happiness. with the good milage. not to hard to work on. fun to drive. id prefer a 3.8. but for 500 dollars im not complaining.

nice. my idea sounds good so far lol

Originally Posted by Jersey_TA

Good luck with the new DD choice Ron. Just remember...I said I wouldn't race evette since I had the T/A......that did NOT last long lol

and shes also a CORVETTE!

[NJSPEEDER]

If you get anything else V8 powered you know you are gonna end up modding it.

[69BirdX]

Im thinkin about gettin rid of my 4cyl notch and buying another f bod i def want an ls1 they get almost the same mileage as a v6

[98tadriver]

Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

If you get anything else V8 powered you know you are gonna end up modding it.

this is very true! lol

[98tadriver]

well i havent heard anything bad about V6 fbodies. thatsgood!

[NJSPEEDER]

Let me rephrase, if you get anything remotely sporty you will end up modding it. lol

[NastyEllEssWon]

mine already has a nice catback

[CJDZ24_Z28]

The gas mileage is only SLIGHTLY better. There are tons of good deals for V8's out there. I have 2 LS1's and I may add a 3rd sooner or later Good Luck

[Scrat's_Camaro]

Originally Posted by FBODS4EVER

thats what i did. i have 3 birds. 87 (show car) 89 formula (strip car) and i bought my 95 with the 3.4 5 speed. i get 19miles a gallon in the city. and 27 miles a gallon on hwy. so i still get the fbody happiness. with the good milage. not to hard to work on. fun to drive. id prefer a 3.8. but for 500 dollars im not complaining.

Where in jersey do you live? I see red firebird in clayton and its clean as hell.

[Scrat's_Camaro]

i get good gas milage in mine and its a 96 A4. i get about 320 a tank mixed driving.

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

I had a 95 v6 5spd and I honestly thought for a 3400 the gas mileage stunk.