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I am 16, and looking to purchase a car. My budget is about $3,500, and I
thought that the older Firebirds look awesome. The ones in the late 80s are
best looking to me, but a 95-96 would be cool too.
Anyways, if I got a 95-96, it'd definitely be a V6. However, what about an
88 V8?
The only thing I have to worry about is insurance costs. I'm going to call
State Farm up soon and find out the best possible way to get it to cost no
more than $150/month. If I can get insurance for only $5/day, I'll get the
car.
Twan
I wouldn't waste money on a 3rd gen Firebird, even the V8s. They're very
underpowered and very very slow.
For 3500 you could do so much better.
PontiacFan27
To me, looks are more important than speed.
Twan
compensating for what you lack in other areas?? jp
glagon1979
3rd Generation Firebirds are ugly as well as slow. Keep looking at it and
wait a few weeks...the truth will appear.
What
You're telling me this car is ugly?
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Twan
yea...in my opinion it is..and its old as hell too..looking at the interior
its like the stone age, along with most of the "technology" in that car
newyorker
Then what 'better' can I get for 3,000-3,500?
Twan
depends what kind of thing you want in a car
cylinders
doors
features
domestic
import
i can go on and on
post a guideline and well try to help you out as best we can
newyorker
Basically a muscle car.
Sporty, V6 though so insurance stays cheap and I save on gas.
Twan
ya know what... buy whatever you want and don't dig for everyone's opinion
on what's best. it seems like too many young people base all that they do
on other people's opinions these days. i have a 3rd gen. i've had fox body
mustangs and 2nd gen firebirds. didn't like the mustangs at all, loved the
way the 2nd gens looked, didn't like the way they drove compared to the 3rd
gens... and i've had 3 3rd gens that i drove the crap out of. i had a 85
v6 car that got 30 mpg, looked good, and drove it up to 275k miles when it
got run over by a dodge ram. the engine lives on in my cousin's camaro...
my brother has had even more 3rd gens than that, some of which were pretty
quick...
what likes his mustang, newyorker likes his honda (some days), and i like
my car. test drive them and make your own decision based on what works for
you-- i have. unless you're trying to start a pissing match about
what car reigns supreme. in that case, keep on asking...:2cents:
dodger65
yeah, those late 70's 2nd gens really rip up the track, don't
they...:wink2:
dodger65
I need to speak with my insurance company about getting the lowest possible
rate. If I can get a third generation, V6, for only about $1,500/year in
liability, I will most likely go with it.
Thanks.
Twan
a v6 muscle car? sorry but im not sure that exists lol
newyorker
I like my Mustang because it's fast and personalized. I don't too much
care for the way it looks.
He's young, his mind will change fast. I think he should wait and
research.
What
I don't care about how fast a car is. I'm not dragging it. I'll never go
over 90 mph in it.
Twan
I think some Grand National owners would be to differ.
If you want looks kid, what do you think looks better? If you don't plan
on working on the car, I'd get the newest one you acn afford.
giant016
