View Full Version : Need some help making a decision.


Conundrum
04-17-2007, 03:26 PM
I've just found a 2001T/A WS6 with about 46,000 miles and very clean throughout for about $16,500. With the loan that's available and what I still owe on my truck my car payment would be around 425 a month. I'm still in college and only working part time, while I could manage this payment it would stretch me a lot thinner than I would really like. Right now I'm contemplating selling my 78 Z28 but I'm not sure if I can bring myself to do it. I'm just wondering if you guys think I would have as much fun a hopped up LS1 or an old school pony car. Just looking for any advice or insight you guys can provide.

On a side note, I wouldn't even be considering this unless my Ram wasn't showing signs of transmission failure. I'm going to need an everyday driver but I don't like the looks of the Chevy trucks, won't even think of touching a Ford or a Jap truck, and don't want some piddley ass grocery getter for an everyday driver.

badinfluenceRS
04-17-2007, 03:39 PM
why not sell the ram?

Sell it before the tranny blows

LS1 imo...escpecially if your in college

Otsego
04-17-2007, 09:42 PM
Keep the Z28 and sell the truck

JD1969
04-17-2007, 10:14 PM
I drove my SS everyday for over a year. In stock form they get very good MPG (if drivin nice:D). They can be modded pretty easy and are pretty quick, low 12's are easy without even going into the engine. When I entered college I had a 440 powered 71 Challenger, imagine how I felt when I had to sell that car:(. In stock form they will beat most cars you come up agaist and it should be a fairly affordable car to own. I you can get the payment down to somthing you can handle go for it, but I would not stretch myself too thin.

74454bb
04-17-2007, 10:32 PM
Keep the 78 and find another LS1 car that isn't as much. Or get a cheaper car and soak the money you save into the 78. It's yours for the rest of your life keep it.

Conundrum
04-18-2007, 02:10 AM
Sorry I didn't make that clear. I will be selling my Ram regardless, I'll have to sell the Camaro too to get the payments down to a managable level. I truly love both of my vehicles and I would be getting a Chevy truck since they're solid through and through but I just don't like the looks of them like I do with Dodge. Not to mention I spend more time working on the 78 Z28 than I do driving it. I was hoping to consolidate and geta reliable everyday driver with some serious kick in the ass. I'm still on the rocks right now but I appreciate your input. I'm going to go check one out Thursday so I guess I'll be coming to a decision shortly after.