thinking about getting back into an f body - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

Pat · 11-12-2005, 01:02 AM

well if anybody has read my sig ever, you know that my maxima is gone (long story - accident, wasn't my fault). so right now i'm driving nothing, and i decided that i'll wait until close to my graduation to get another car because frankly i don't need one at school.

i was thinking about getting a new or slightly used car (accord v6 coupe or something like that) under 30 grand, but lately i've been looking at TA's on autotrader and ebay... just to keep an eye on the market.

anyway, i'm thinking that if i find the perfect car at the right price i just might bite. i'd love to have another trans am with a nice firehawk hood and some sweet rims.

so if you know of anybody selling an ls1 TA (sorry, no camaros), let me know because i *might* be interested.

Pat

NJSPEEDER · 11-12-2005, 01:14 AM

glad to hear you have regained yoru senses about the vehicles you drive

i will keep an eye out for something

Pat · 11-12-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

glad to hear you have regained yoru senses about the vehicles you drive

i will keep an eye out for something

well i still frequent another f body board, but mostly to BS. just lately i've been looking at pictures of other people's cars and my old TA and i really wish i could get another one and do it right this time. i mean, if i'd be spending 28 grand on a new accord, why couldn't i just spend 15 on a nice TA and make it look the way i want?

the only thing is that i'd need a beater for the winter... unless i move to california like i want

Pat · 11-12-2005, 11:20 PM

i guess all the new people don't know me...

Savage_Messiah · 11-13-2005, 02:22 AM

good luck finding one... i havent seen any around. then again i havent really been looking

NJSPEEDER · 11-13-2005, 09:39 AM

go to tri-boro pontiac on rt130. they always have a few good cars.

97slpss · 11-13-2005, 09:56 AM

i know where thers a silver trans am ( i think) , its a 98 or up with a lip kit i can stop in and see how much if you would like...for any people around me its on the corner of bloomfield ave and pompton ave at an acura dealer in the used lot, looks real clean

GrandmasterCow · 11-13-2005, 09:58 AM

my friend bob is selling his 2000 firehawk

Pat · 11-13-2005, 10:26 AM

ok i guess i might as well post some criteria if y'all are gonna be looking out for me...

MUST be a 6 speed
color: prefer silver, but i'd go for black or navy blue metallic (or obviously SOM but those are hard to find)
interior: doesn't really matter
no formulas
i'd prefer for the car to be as close to stock as possible so i can do what i want with it
max price ~18 grand

now i'm not saying that i'll definitely get one, i'm just thinking about it. i'll mostly end up in an AV6 coupe or a gto (maybe), but you all know i'm in love with TA's so if i happen to find one that i want i might just get it.

as far as them being hard to find, there's always a few on ebay and autotrader (although the f body market on autotrader seems to be extremely inflated).

foff667 · 11-13-2005, 10:41 AM

why not just buy a 99-00 car...you can easily find a ta for 12-16 grand in those years in ammaculate shape.

Pat · 11-13-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by foff667

why not just buy a 99-00 car...you can easily find a ta for 12-16 grand in those years in immaculate shape.

haha i'd rather have the ls6 intake and possibility of an ls6 block

edit: i'd also really prefer not to own a car older than an 01 or 02 anyway

NJSPEEDER · 11-13-2005, 01:06 PM

http://www.triboromotors.com/
there are 4 listed on their web site right now. one has less that 1500 miles on it

Pat · 11-13-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

http://www.triboromotors.com/
there are 4 listed on their web site right now. one has less that 1500 miles on it

yea, i'm wondering why the 1300 mile firehawk is going for less than the higher mileage auto TA...

Ian · 11-13-2005, 04:20 PM

did you check bridgewater acura? they ALWAYS have trans ams and ss's and cobras there. VIP honda is the same way.

Tru2Chevy · 11-13-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTransAm

yea, i'm wondering why the 1300 mile firehawk is going for less than the higher mileage auto TA...

That T/A is a 'vert.

- Justin

Oddball · 11-14-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTransAm

well if anybody has read my sig ever, you know that my maxima is gone (long story - accident, wasn't my fault). so right now i'm driving nothing, and i decided that i'll wait until close to my graduation to get another car because frankly i don't need one at school.

i was thinking about getting a new or slightly used car (accord v6 coupe or something like that) under 30 grand, but lately i've been looking at TA's on autotrader and ebay... just to keep an eye on the market.

anyway, i'm thinking that if i find the perfect car at the right price i just might bite. i'd love to have another trans am with a nice firehawk hood and some sweet rims.

so if you know of anybody selling an ls1 TA (sorry, no camaros), let me know because i *might* be interested.

Pat

Wholesale outlet near me black WS6 for 17k.

http://www.outletcars.com/

Year: 2001
Make: PONTIAC
Model: Trans Am
Trim: WS6 Ram Air
Vin Number: 2G2FV22G012116532
Stock Number: 9711
Color: Blue
Doors: 2
Miles: 47626
Price: $16995
Comments:

SHARP! WS6! RAM AIR! FULLY LOADED! 5.7L V8 ENGINE! T-TOPS! SPORTY & FUN TO DRIVE COUPE! POWER EVERYTHING! TAN LEATHER INTERIOR! AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!

2001 Pontiac Trans Am, Pass key Security System, Air Conditioning, 16 inch Rim Size, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Dual front air bags/active belts, 4 speed automatic Transmission, AM/FM CD, 350 Cubic Inch Displacement, Daytime Running Lights, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows, 4 wheel standard Anti-lock Brakes, 8 Cylinders, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, Cruise Control, Tan Leather Interior.

foff667 · 11-15-2005, 01:39 PM

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13850

Pat · 11-15-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddball

Wholesale outlet near me black WS6 for 17k.

http://www.outletcars.com/

Year: 2001
Make: PONTIAC
Model: Trans Am
Trim: WS6 Ram Air
Vin Number: 2G2FV22G012116532
Stock Number: 9711
Color: Blue
Doors: 2
Miles: 47626
Price: $16995
Comments:

SHARP! WS6! RAM AIR! FULLY LOADED! 5.7L V8 ENGINE! T-TOPS! SPORTY & FUN TO DRIVE COUPE! POWER EVERYTHING! TAN LEATHER INTERIOR! AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!

2001 Pontiac Trans Am, Pass key Security System, Air Conditioning, 16 inch Rim Size, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Dual front air bags/active belts, 4 speed automatic Transmission, AM/FM CD, 350 Cubic Inch Displacement, Daytime Running Lights, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows, 4 wheel standard Anti-lock Brakes, 8 Cylinders, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, Cruise Control, Tan Leather Interior.

auto = no good

JW · 11-16-2005, 03:23 PM

Maybe we covered this already, but why did you get rid of your other Fbody?

JW

Pat · 11-17-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JW

Maybe we covered this already, but why did you get rid of your other Fbody?

JW

i was broke. seriously i was saving up $3000 each summer just to cover car payments for the year, and then i'd have no money to spend during the year. which especially sucked for a car that i drove once every other week during school. but now that i'm graduating, i might be able to afford a TA and a nice beater.

JL8Jeff · 11-17-2005, 10:15 AM

Did you see my post in the classifieds about a 99 WS6 6 speed around the corner from me for $13,900?

foff667 · 11-17-2005, 10:19 AM

considering he posted in it like two days ago not to mention my post in this very thready linking to your thread jeff I'd say theres a good shot he might have seen it.

Pat · 11-17-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by foff667

considering he posted in it like two days ago not to mention my post in this very thready linking to your thread jeff I'd say theres a good shot he might have seen it.

lol yea i saw it, and posted in it.

idunno if i'd want to buy a car RIGHT AWAY, but if it's still available in april/may i'll look into it.

my only dillemma is obviously the market is in the buyer's favor right now (cold weather), and if i wait too long it will shift to a seller's market. on the other hand, i couldn't really afford anything right now because i don't have a job. if i do happen to get a job that gives me a signing bonus or something, then i'll have some cash to play around with.

worst case scenario i'll just buy a car after i graduate and it'll be new. i do have about a grand in gm card points...