Which to buy 2001 vs. 2000?
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From: NE Ohio
Which to buy 2001 vs. 2000?
A dealer has a 2000 and 2001 in the color I want.Both are new. The 2000 is $27,000 vs. $29,000 for the 2001. The 2001 claims more power, improved handling, quicker gearing. I am concerned about the 1999-00 intercooler leakage problem - which is supposed to be resolved in 01s. IS the 2001 worth the extra $2,000?
I need to decide within the next few days, and I would appreciate opinions - especially from those who may have gone from a 2000 to a 2001. Which one?
I need to decide within the next few days, and I would appreciate opinions - especially from those who may have gone from a 2000 to a 2001. Which one?
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From: Chicago, IL. USA
For $2,000 extra, definately go with the '01. My .02 Lloyd
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2000 Black L Airaid & Superchip R9. Drag Results: Best ET: 13.07 Best MPH 103.09 Best R/T .501 (twice) Best 60' 1.631 on F1's. Mods to come: JDM 90MM MAF, JDM 2# lower pulley, JDM Oval TB, JDM Line mod valve, JDM Flip chip steet/race, PSP Electric fan kit, M/T ET streets, Drive shaft loop. I thought I could be happy with a chip & filter, but NO! 1973 Cutlass Supreme 455/450HP 4 speed. Too many Mods to list! 95 Olds Aurora 91 S10 305TPI/700r4 project 2000 freightliner FL60 Rollback tow truck My garage overuneth.
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2000 Black L Airaid & Superchip R9. Drag Results: Best ET: 13.07 Best MPH 103.09 Best R/T .501 (twice) Best 60' 1.631 on F1's. Mods to come: JDM 90MM MAF, JDM 2# lower pulley, JDM Oval TB, JDM Line mod valve, JDM Flip chip steet/race, PSP Electric fan kit, M/T ET streets, Drive shaft loop. I thought I could be happy with a chip & filter, but NO! 1973 Cutlass Supreme 455/450HP 4 speed. Too many Mods to list! 95 Olds Aurora 91 S10 305TPI/700r4 project 2000 freightliner FL60 Rollback tow truck My garage overuneth.
MODERATOR OR ROAD KILL AT www.svtperformance.com
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From: Portland, Oregon. USA
Either would be a good buy. If it were my choice I would buy the 01.
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
Snug-Lid
In the works:
Level 10 converter
4-Link
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
Snug-Lid
In the works:
Level 10 converter
4-Link
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From: Ontario, Canada
$2000.00 to avoid frustration (I hope!!). Go '01.
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2001 Red Lightning Delivered 3-15-2001, Factory Tonneau, 2" Aim Lowering Shackles, Hitch Removed, Group Purchase Floor Mats, Modified Light Switch for Fogs.
2000 Red Lightning - #835 of 4966 Sold 3-8-2001
2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car
My Zing.com Album Click Here
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2001 Red Lightning Delivered 3-15-2001, Factory Tonneau, 2" Aim Lowering Shackles, Hitch Removed, Group Purchase Floor Mats, Modified Light Switch for Fogs.
2000 Red Lightning - #835 of 4966 Sold 3-8-2001
2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car
My Zing.com Album Click Here
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From: Stinkin Joisey
$29,000 for a 2001, don't walk, RUN to the dealer. Either way you lose $5000 when you drive off the lot. BTW I paid $32,610 for my 2001 saturday.
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99 Black#1940, Modified Airaid box, Pro-M 80, Swanson Chip, Wet Okole's, Loud Clunk, Bedrug, Clear corners, 2" Aim drop, 2nd set well worn F-1's, 135 W Xenon Fog Lamps, Red Line Water Wetter, That's all folks!
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99 Black#1940, Modified Airaid box, Pro-M 80, Swanson Chip, Wet Okole's, Loud Clunk, Bedrug, Clear corners, 2" Aim drop, 2nd set well worn F-1's, 135 W Xenon Fog Lamps, Red Line Water Wetter, That's all folks!
