so needing a first car, and wanting a camaro. which one of these??

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Old 10-19-2009, 05:46 PM
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hi, im new to the forums and wanting a first car. ive also been wanting to drive a stick shift really badly, so im wanting a 4th gen z28 camaro 6 speed really badly, but thought id come to you guys for advice on which ones to pursue. here are some links to cars ive found on craigslist.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1397012948.html
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1381010336.html
http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/1394089807.html
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/1425610372.html
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1422753969.html
http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/1384343374.html

also, this may be an unpopular one, but i was wondering what you guys would think of this
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/pon...c&distance=100
 
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Old 10-19-2009, 05:51 PM
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the red 2000 ss m6 or bust.
 
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Old 10-19-2009, 06:31 PM
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did the 96 T/A come with a 5 speed or 6 speed like the camaros? Def. go for the dsrk red 2001 one that thing is hawt! just loose those tailights haha.
 

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Old 10-19-2009, 09:50 PM
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Camaro SS didn't exist in 1994, so the guy who posted the first link is either a moron or a liar. Out of the LS1 cars I would go for the one that has the least miles. The 22" wheels on the white 96 look really really dumb (in my opinion) and he's trying to get his money out of them, so that one is over priced. As far as the Firebird, it has a nice amount of miles on it, but seems too high priced as well.
 
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:04 PM
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For a FIRST car? Buy something you won't miss if you lose it. Cheap, too. Shi- happens, and wouldn't you rather write off a $300 car that would've blown itself up anyway than a pretty Camaro that you wanted to keep forever?

But, if you have to do it anyway, I'm gonna say the red 2000 SS, or this:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1383072235.html
 
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Old 10-19-2009, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 95slvrZ28
Camaro SS didn't exist in 1994, so the guy who posted the first link is either a moron or a liar. Out of the LS1 cars I would go for the one that has the least miles. The 22" wheels on the white 96 look really really dumb (in my opinion) and he's trying to get his money out of them, so that one is over priced. As far as the Firebird, it has a nice amount of miles on it, but seems too high priced as well.
i think he said its an ss cause he put an ss hood on it or something. overall though, if i was going for a cheaper one what would be the best option.
i also found this
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1428157239.html
 
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Old 10-19-2009, 11:43 PM
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I'd go with the 2001. It looks like its in good condition plus is has a 12-bolt. Lose the taillights though...
 
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the red one of course. does seem a bit much on the price though. how u getin ins?
 
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Old 10-20-2009, 03:08 AM
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OK, do you want a camaro, TA or corvette?? Or best for your cash.

The 2 red camaros on here seem the best out of the bunch but have all been modified, do you want this. The cars will have been driven hard and although they can take it has the owner serviced and maintained it? I change oil every 5000 miles or less, sometime I do it after a drag day.

Plus they are a little pricey in my oppinion, you'd need to have a drive in the manuals, the boxes are like they are from a tractor, and 2 to 3rd always seems a bit stiff.

Alot a word of warning is to respect it, especially in the rain. Im not preaching but ive been there and done the stupid thing and was gutted that I wrecked my 'maro. Luckly I rebuilt it but am $3500 down which was saved for the engine! Do you want to start stock and do it yourself or buy someones half done project. Also on the dark red one, why would you sell a car you have done up and have a full unpainted body kit for??
 
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:54 PM
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they all seem like they are trying to cash in. this z28 that i bought was 4500, 2000yr 102k miles well kept. technically this is my first car, however it wasnt the first car i have driven for 5 years. for the first 5 years i was driving a 88 taurus meaning cheap, could take and give hits, comfortable, and i didnt feel pain coming on if it dont dented or hit( which never happend thnk god), my point is, now that i know the road and i can handle myself and cars better than decent, i got the camaro. but if this is going to be your first car, as in to drive regularly, its like giving an idiot to clean a loaded gun.
 


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