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2001 WS6 Firebird, opinions?
Damn, these things go for a lot cheaper than I thought. I'm looking to buy a "fun" car when I get home from Iraq and pretty much narrowed my search down to these. I've found plenty of them going for $11k-$15k with 60-90k miles on them and little to no mods. I've never driven a stock one before, are they fun? I mean 350hp with a world of aftermarket sounds like a great start. The only problems I've heard of are the rear diffs like to shatter with big power, but short-term I'm only gonna shoot for 400-450hp and suspension. Any thoughts? Other options I should consider?
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Z28 SS actually were a little bit better(i know same car) but what chris at TPIS told me was that the computer settings are actually better than the birds unless you go all out and get the Firehawk
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My dad has had a 95 T/A and a 2000 Bird convertible, Plus I've had a 87 T/A GTA and a 73 Formula 350. They are good cars and very fun to drive for as long as you treat them good and keep up on maintenance. My dad never encountered any problems with his and the only problems with my GTA was I couldn't keep a tranny in it(4 in one year!)due to all the power I was pushing out of my L98. The trannies got much better in 92-93 though when they revamped them and named them the 4L60E and made them electronic plus they started using the T56 6 speeds in 93. Definitely find one adult owned and unmodded with the WS6 package and a stick, and it will be a foundation for a very fast ride.
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pm shadow248
he knows alot about them and start growing your hair out
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Stock they are really fast...and as you mentioned, with the aftermarket and tuneability of the LS1, 500hp and 10 sec. 1/4 mile times are less than $5k away. Not to mention the attention factor...even 8 years after it's introduction, the WS6 still turns heads like few cars can. Quote:
Bottom line, if you are looking for a FUN CAR, there are few better choices. It could certainly be argued that there are faster, better handling, and even better looking cars for the money out there, but very very few can match the power, looks, and value of the WS6. Last edited by Shadow248; 10-29-2006 at 09:10 PM. |
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Wow thanks for the info. I did look at 2000'ish Z28's but they're just, well.. ugly. I've seen quite a few one-owner adult driven birds on ebay so they're not too hard to come by. I was also thinking about getting a wrx or sti, but you can't beat the low end torque of a v8, and I wouldn't need two AWD cars. I want to keep the svx for sentimental reasons.
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don't forget these important items......
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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The TA and WS6 look amazing from the factory. |
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AND don't forget the SOUND of that big V-8. There's NOTHING like it!! Makes me want my ole 1969 Firebird 400 (330 HP w/ 400 Ft Lbs torque) again. On your way back from Iraq, stop by Saudi Arabia - that's where is resides NOW!! Long story for a 75K mile car that would still get rubber in 4th gear with the original clutch! Harry
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Ricochet - if you do buy yourself a bird, don't hesitate to email me (shadow248@juno.com) if you have any questions. Last edited by Shadow248; 11-03-2006 at 08:16 PM. |
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