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Gentlemen- I sold my 928 and Bought a Trans Am - dont laugh

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Old 07-12-2013, 09:31 AM
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Default Gentlemen- I sold my 928 and Bought a Trans Am - dont laugh

Gentlemen- I sold my 928 and Bought a Trans Am - dont laugh

I had a 1991 s4 and now bought an 2002 trans am Ws6 6 speed
AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously- please don't hate

But it is everything i wish the 928 was-
That ls1 motor rips - the transmission is perfectly second rate- but it gives you that rip roar confidence that if blows 1400 on craigslist and a half day and you and your wife can replace - kinda confidence.

I cant say how surprised and delighted i am and was on the first ride-
My car is a red t- topper ( which is great to have off )
60 miles
Car was never raced or beat on ( until last sat he-he) and is a great example.

yes the seats are that pleather but all power with air bolsters and back support - AC CRANKS!
FACTORY MONSOON STEREO CRANKS!
Brakes seemed seamless and right there

I will say - future plans might be to add Koni's as they say ( according to the trans am guru's - if they even have TA guru's) make all the difference-

I recommend it highly to go and test drive one - I cant say enough)

Ok- bring on the hellfire

With warmest regards,
Joe Cat
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Old 07-12-2013, 09:46 AM
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Well done... Why no screaming chicken on the hood?

Old 07-12-2013, 09:51 AM
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Nice car, but something's wrong w/ your camera - the front of the car has glare or something and the color looks faded, LOL.
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rock on
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always loved the TA. I had a firebird when I was younger, and the 79 Trans m is a thing of beauty!
Old 07-12-2013, 10:07 AM
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Driven many of these. Great cars, but there is something intangible about the 928...

Happy motoring!
Old 07-12-2013, 10:26 AM
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Dude , that is one" Bitchen Camaro". The flames are totally awesome!
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I'm not sure which is the bigger fashion crime, the flame job or driving around with only one T-top removed (isn't that illegal in some states?) but either way, lookin' good!
What's the factory rated HP?
Old 07-12-2013, 10:52 AM
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I don't see much relevance to the 928 other than you used to have one, but still remembering driving the mighty 6.6 with a screaming eagle on the hood. A WS 6 is nothing to sneeze at as are most higher HP cars built in the past 10 years. Hope you enjoy the ride.
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I think about any well cared for example sports car from that period would be fun to drive and own. It looks like a good one. I personally would not care to drive it around but that is what makes owning cars fun. Everyone has different tastes and style. Have fun and don't be a stranger around here just because you have a different car.
Old 07-12-2013, 11:29 AM
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Whatever floats your boat. My sister had one and it was fast. I had a tough time trying to see through the windshield header and my neck could only take about an hour behind the wheel.

My favorites are the 1970-73 Trans Ams. Nice ones go for about 4-5 times what I paid for my 928.
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Enjoy it Burt,




Happy about stepping down a notch in performance and dropping a couple flights in build/looks.
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No doubt they are fast. Enjoy!!! (probably would've just blown the 928)
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Originally Posted by Flint Ironstag
No doubt they are fast. Enjoy!!! (probably would've just blown the 928)
Really, a TA is fast? That would be news to me but lets hear some performance facts. I know a TA from the 928 period is pretty slow.
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Always a Poncho fan. But it will never, ever, handle like a 928 can, even with substantial modifications. Pretty raw power. Really very little in common with the 928 other than the number of cylinders and doors.


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