Im considering getting a 1999 or 2000 Trans Am with the WS-6 ram air and i was wondering what you guys/gals thought of them... Cause i figure lots of you have raced them... Do they compete at all with the stock L's??
((P.S. I would get an L if i had the money..trust me!!!!

 

Had a '99 ram-air 6speed. Fast car, handles nice, but my insurance was 3,500 year here in NJ, no accidents or tickets, male 40 years old. I then bought a '00 L and the insurance was 1,500 per year. BIG difference! Also, I'm 6'4" and it was a tight fit inside, unlike the L. I do miss the 6 speed though. Performance was excellent, definitely a bit quicker than my L. But all around I prefer the truck.

 

Kinda a bad site to be posting about buying a T/A, lol. Besides, the MSRP on a fully loaded T/A with the WS6 package is about $32,300 with an invoice price of about $29,500. A Lightning on the other hand is about $32,600 MSRP and $29,100 invoice. Not to mention, no offense to anyone, but the Camaro and T/A are just plain cheap looking on the inside. I know this from experience, I looked at those 2 and a Mustang, before I bought a beautiful Mustang. It may be slower, with very slight mods it won't be for long, but it looks 10 hundred times better, on the inside and out.

 

the Ls1s are nice for the bucks and compete very well with the Ls, especially from a rolling start. save your bucks and get the L. They are more unique. You will never regret it.

 

Another reason I got rid of the car: 1.When I wanted the A/C, it would only come out of the floor (heat) vents. 2. Cruise control didnt work. 3. Mismatched body panels. 4. There was a rattle coming from the rear hatch area, of course never found (just turned up the stereo). 5. Always had a lot of clunking coming from the drivetrain, whether it was the universal, rear or trans. Never did find that either. 6.It had a stuck open fuel injector at about 2ooo miles, where dealer fixed that and the cruise control. All the dials and buttons, felt plasticy, cheap, low budget. I think its a better car to let your friend buy, than to actually own yourself. The lightning is quality especially the interior.

 

How the hell did you get 520 posts and not even own a "L"? Not that it matters but you must know what we think about 'em.

 

WOW thats a massive signature there.

Hey go with the L, is just allot more fun to drive. chip and filter and you just as fast as a new TA or Z.

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hey SVTDAVE,

My exgirlfriend had a 95 camaro and the jack was the cause of her rattles. MAybe that was it, but then again, antother buddy has a 95 SS and that thing sqeaks like a bed with Ron Jeremy at work on it.

 

JDm,

Touching on something SVTDAVE noted, I think you'll be very dissapointed in the build quality of the car. I love the LS1 engine myself but I'm gonna hold out for a Z06 corvette. IMHO, the Corvette is the only GM product worth buying.

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Ok, you just answered your own question JDm,
They are both about the same price when new. However, a 99 L is $24,000, and a 99 T/A is only $19,000. Can we say resale value???!!!

Anyway, just a perspective from someone that buys cars all day long....hint hint....e-mail me...I'll find you a car...or a truck.

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5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; GTS TailBlazerII Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; Removed lower striping; Replaced factory ORP decals w/ silver; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm
Pending
2001 Lightning taillights; White/black gauges; Replacing factory gold/maroon Lariat decals & upper stripes with silver & black
Warranty Paint Work
Entire bed being repainted due to primer showing; also painting roof and passenger door due to factory defects; Changing all silver 2-tone to black
Wish list:
More lights; Flowmaster 40 Series SI/DO exhaust; Optima red top battery; Remote starter & Prox. sensor; In-dash TV/CD/DVD/AM/FM head unit; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit

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2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
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resale value is not the problem. cost is&gt;&gt;&gt;

 

Hey I'am 17 and I got a lightning OHHHH YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Not trying to brag or anything its all good !!

Good luck on choseing your car

 

well first off a used 99 L will run me atleast $24,000 while a used 99 trans am will only cost like $19,000 and thats with all the options (leather, ram air, t-tops, 6disc cd, monsoon 10 speaker stereo, chrome wheels)
I cant afford a $24k car or truck cause im only 17 years old....

hey KGM,
im a regular on this site. and i have an f150 reg cab v6...(its too slow!!!!)



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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6

• FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST
• K&N Filter Injection Performance Kit
• MANIKS GRILLE GUARD
• PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER
• 4 PIONEER 3WAY SPEAKERS
• MTX THUNDERFORM SUBWOOFER BOX
• 2 10 INCH MTX THUNDER6000 SUBWOOFER
• Kenwood 818 mono-subwoofer AMPLIFIER
• WET OKOLE black and charcoal seat covers
• SPIDERGEAR BED WEB
• PROCOMP HEADLIGHT & TAILLIGHT BLACKOUTS
• 1.75 INCH COIL SPACERS(gave me 3 inches of overall lift).
• 3 INCH BODY LIFT
• 33x12.50R16(305/70r16) PROCOMP MUDDERS
• 16x8 AMERICAN RACING BAJA RIMS
• RAM AIR(home made)
• HELLWIG REAR ANTI-SWAYBAR
• ENERGY SUSPENSION FRONT ANTI-SWAY BAR BUSHINGS
• Cobra 9200 Radar detector
• Pro Rally Projecter beam Lights
• Performance 55 watt Back-up lights
• Performance Window Tint 25%in front and 5% in rear
• 4 100w stainless KC-Hilites
• Clear Corners
• Altezza Euro Tail-lights
  
• Wishlist-Superchip, Powertrax locker, 3inch spindles, and more KC Daylighters

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