STEVE-O Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I am looking at a v-6 1998 camaro 5 speed. It is not what I really wanted but I think I might settle on it unless Do you know where I can find a good cheap firebird? what I would like priority wise if it is a v-6 firebird I would like it to be white and a 5-speed or if it is a ls1 i really dont care to much on color or trans, catch is I am looking in the 5-6k price range so If you know of anyone or one somehwere out there that would be appriciated. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 If you get an LS1 for that price it is going to be super high mileage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I know but If it is a high milage ls1 I will take the time to build another engine for it. I really want a nice v-6 5 speed white firebird but I have not even seen one for sale anywhere close to here. Tom I think I am going to drive around at used lots to see If I can find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Do yourself a huge favor and be patient. If you have the extra time get a second job and save another $3k-4k. When I was 21 I settled for a firebird because it was what I could afford. When I turned 22 I got tired of not having a v8 and ended up with negative equity on a trade in for my TA. If you wait for 6 months and get what you want rather than what the dealers happen to have at the time you will probably be much happier. Also, when the snow hits the ground the prices will drop and the dealerships will be begging you to take the car off of their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Also, when the snow hits the ground the prices will drop and the dealerships will be begging you to take the car off of their hands. And so will private party sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbusBusa Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 And so will private party sales. yeah look at the beating I took on mine. I gave it away at 8500. They're out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Seems like there has been alot on craigslist here recently as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Do yourself a huge favor and be patient. If you have the extra time get a second job and save another $3k-4k. When I was 21 I settled for a firebird because it was what I could afford. When I turned 22 I got tired of not having a v8 and ended up with negative equity on a trade in for my TA. If you wait for 6 months and get what you want rather than what the dealers happen to have at the time you will probably be much happier. Also, when the snow hits the ground the prices will drop and the dealerships will be begging you to take the car off of their hands. I think I will. Your right I dont want to have to deal with replaceing the front cradle of the v-6 just to swap in a v8 and everything else that is needed. Plus I was awoken to a phone call at 8 am this moarning from kelly bmw wanting me to come in on monday for an official interview for employment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Figure it's worth a shot. I just posted this up last night. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?p=759238#post759238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 ya i saw that and wouldnt mind that at all its jsut a little to far out of my price range right now. just started college and toher things so My cash is very very low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 If you are going to settle for something wouldn't you rather settle for an LT1 rather than a V-6? You can find them a whole lot cheaper than LS1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 dont like the lt1 and man that ss looks so nice but maryland is to far lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 11-second white SS for $6k http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=987493 Damn I didn't realize these things have gotten so cheap. The last few years have just flown by and I can't seem to get it out of my head that these things aren't newer vehicles anymore. I have noticed ZO6s getting cheaper, and now that I am ready to buy one and can affort all that comes with it, so can everybody else and they are everywhere. Makes me not want to get one anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 dude you can drive to maryland and back in a day, thats not even far to get a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 KBB puts price on excellent condition Camaro's at no more than $12K. Hold out for another few months, especially come winter, you'll find a Z28/SS with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Dude, go to Maryland, that SS is really nice. And yeah, that black Z28 that sold a few days ago was a steal at that price. I am amazed at what these things are going for these days. And like they mentioned, the closer it gets to winter, the better the chances are you'll find a nice one for dirt cheap. If all else fails, just wait til the new Camaro comes out and even more people will be selling their LS1 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 dude you can drive to maryland and back in a day, thats not even far to get a car. Driving directions to Bel Air, MD 448 mi – about 7 hours 22 mins Get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Knock an hour off that drive, mapping does it at the legal speed limit (not five over or speeding at times). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 you just missed a clean modded Z, http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55746 The deals are out there, you just need to look. EDIT: Rumor is, it still might be for sale, contact him here: http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/837060630.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 GREAT NEWS!!!!!! i've located several great f-bodies out around the city--they're located below:: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=trailor+park+columbus+ohio&fb=1&view=text&latlng=12418662742303767815 http://www.oakhillsmobilehomepark.com/ http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&resnum=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=trailer+park+columbus+ohio&fb=1&view=text&latlng=15819235770617523066 EDIT:: like others have said, wait until you have more money to buy a better V8 example. i know its easy to replace a worn out LS1 if you buy a high mileage car---but the body will not be in nearly as good of shape, along with tons of other miscellaneous things that will wear out--the car will nickel-and-dime you to the point you'll wish you waited for a lower mileage car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz89GTA Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 EDIT:: like others have said, wait until you have more money to buy a better V8 example. i know its easy to replace a worn out LS1 if you buy a high mileage car---but the body will not be in nearly as good of shape, along with tons of other miscellaneous things that will wear out--the car will nickel-and-dime you to the point you'll wish you waited for a lower mileage car. The car Gillbot posted isn't ragged out or nasty it's one of the nicest 98's I've seen, I also picked my 98 Z off a guy with 86k miles for cheap, they do exist you just have to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 i may make a trip to maryland here soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 i will wait til winter when my classes are over and I get back from bmw school. Im sure if I wait it out I will find what i am looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 this thread has really got me intrested in ls1s now. i may be taking out a small loan here this week to go pick one up. fucking conivced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 there is a ls1 for sale at the far far far north tip pf ohio for 4k http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/858293865.html if you are interested in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts