Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 6:48 pm on June 28, 2008 I'm thinking of getting one. Since I'm only 16 I'm getting the V6 3.8 liter due to insurance reasons. Basically I just want some opinions on if you personally like them or think they are a good/bad car. Just spew me some shit to read until I get to pick it up.   -- Posted by okumsup at 6:48 pm on June 28, 2008 sorry. you're 16 and getting a car.. i'm too jealous to help you decide   -- Posted by hinshawwrx at 6:49 pm on June 28, 2008 I believe the Trans Am is only a v8 optioned F-Body, the 3.8L V6 would only be a Firebird. -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 6:49 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 6:49 pm on June 28, 2008 I believe the Trans Am is only a v8 optioned F-Body, the 3.8L V6 would only be a Firebird. Gah... Lets not get technical now.   -- Posted by hinshawwrx at 6:51 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 8:49 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 6:49 pm on June 28, 2008 I believe the Trans Am is only a v8 optioned F-Body, the 3.8L V6 would only be a Firebird. Gah...   Lets not get technical now. Seeing as the Trans Am is actually the performance model for the Firebird, its falsely saying you own a true performance car when you only have a V6 firebird -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 6:51 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 6:51 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 8:49 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 6:49 pm on June 28, 2008 I believe the Trans Am is only a v8 optioned F-Body, the 3.8L V6 would only be a Firebird. Gah...      Lets not get technical now.   Seeing as the Trans Am is actually the performance model for the Firebird, its falsely saying you own a true performance car when you only have a V6 firebird ... Either way they look sexy... What else matters?   -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 7:02 pm on June 28, 2008 ^ This is a twin turbo 3800 Firebird. Maybe it will change your mind. So what, 200 horsepower.. The way I see it, you get the looks of the fast car, and the fuel economy and reliability of the L36 V6. The 3800 V6 is a very good engine, responds nicely to mods, there's a BIG aftermarket for it.. Not the size of the LSx aftermarket, but there's a LOT of places. If you're looking for common problems, check out www.3800pro.com -- Posted by ss454 at 7:04 pm on June 28, 2008 Go for it, Firebirds are always cool -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:08 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: ^ This is a twin turbo 3800 Firebird. Maybe it will change your mind. So what, 200 horsepower.. The way I see it, you get the looks of the fast car, and the fuel economy and reliability of the L36 V6.     The 3800 V6 is a very good engine, responds nicely to mods, there's a BIG aftermarket for it.. Not the size of the LSx aftermarket, but there's a LOT of places.   If you're looking for common problems, check out   So... do these come stock? Are they like a package thing you could buy at the time from the dealer? Sorry I'm a noob at this stuff. Do I even make sense? -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 7:08 pm on June 28, 2008 Keep in mind, it takes a LOT of money to modify any car no matter the platform you're working with. You're 16 years old, you really don't need 300+ horsepower at any length. Plus, it's your first car.. You're likely gonna mess it up. God knows I messed my cars up, I still do -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 7:10 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 7:08 pm on June 28, 2008 Are they like a package thing you could buy at the time from the dealer? All aftermarket, meaning it's all custom modification. By the way, don't think we're bashing on you .. We're just stating facts. You do not want a nice car like that for your first ride.. shit always happens whether you back into someone or some stupid shit happens. -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:11 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 7:08 pm on June 28, 2008 Keep in mind, it takes a LOT of money to modify any car no matter the platform you're working with.   You're 16 years old, you really don't need 300+ horsepower at any length. Plus, it's your first car.. You're likely gonna mess it up. God knows I messed my cars up, I still do Ay bro... Who said it's my first car? I have a 04 wrangler right now but the parents want it back and decided I could have this. Most likely the only thing I'll do to it is a K and N air filter. -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:11 pm on June 28, 2008 I'm glad you guys are be honest, that's what I wanted. -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 7:35 pm on June 28, 2008 i didn't know, i figured you being 16, it'd be your first. there's faster cars out there for cheaper, that are bigger, and get better mileage a few of the offerings..Keep in mind, these cars all have the same V6 as the firebird in the video, and the v6 firebird, they're just front wheel drive but much cheaper to insure, maintenance is the same price. However, these ones have superchargers (certain models.) and have 240 horsepower out of the box. Can be had for cheap (less than 10k) most of them. Pontiac GTP 1997-2003 Buick Regal 1997-2003 (This one below has mustang wheels on it, and the guy is running 390+ horsepower) Pontiac Bonneville 1996-1999 ^ This car above, is the one in the video below.. He's got some mods done. Keep in mind this is your typical "grandma car" and nobody will think about it holding a can of whoopass under the hood. -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:37 pm on June 28, 2008 Really I don't care about that stuff right now. I just want a sweet lookin ride. ;) -- Posted by ss454 at 7:43 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 10:37 pm on June 28, 2008 Really I don't care about that stuff right now. I just want a sweet lookin ride. ;) and you can't have a v8? -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:54 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from ss454 at 7:43 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 10:37 pm on June 28, 2008 Really I don't care about that stuff right now.    I just want a sweet lookin ride. ;) and you can't have a v8? Nah dude. Would kill my insurance. It would be nice of course and TBH I could still pay it with no problem but the parents don't want me to have one. I'm not really disappointed though, I mean gas would be another issue but eh. Truth be told I'd probably end up wrapping myself around a tree. When I get a bit older I can always get something bigger and badder. For now I'm more than happy with this. -- Posted by ss454 at 8:05 pm on June 28, 2008 Well it shouldn't be hard finding a v6 Firebird. The Camaros are even easier -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 8:07 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from ss454 at 8:05 pm on June 28, 2008 Well it shouldn't be hard finding a v6 Firebird. The Camaros are even easier Oh god. Camaros are so plain... -- Posted by ss454 at 8:11 pm on June 28, 2008 They're the same thing -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 8:12 pm on June 28, 2008 NO Firebirds have curves and shape. -- Posted by ss454 at 8:30 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 11:12 pm on June 28, 2008 NO Firebirds have curves and shape. They only look good with the ram air hood scoops -- Posted by hinshawwrx at 12:05 am on June 29, 2008 Quote: from ss454 at 10:30 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 11:12 pm on June 28, 2008 NO    Firebirds have curves and shape.     They only look good with the ram air hood scoops And thats really only the WS6 Trans Am. The camaro and firebird are the same, the only difference being the rear bumper/lights and front bumper/lights. -- Posted by Trans am FTW at 7:18 am on June 29, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 12:05 am on June 29, 2008 Quote: from ss454 at 10:30 pm on June 28, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 11:12 pm on June 28, 2008 NO   Firebirds have curves and shape.      They only look good with the ram air hood scoops And thats really only the WS6 Trans Am.   The camaro and firebird are the same, the only difference being the rear bumper/lights and front bumper/lights. That's all the difference in the world. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 8:19 am on June 29, 2008 Imo the name Camaro alone makes it more badass. -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 12:46 pm on June 29, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 8:12 pm on June 28, 2008 NO Firebirds have curves and shape. They are the same basic car. -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 12:48 pm on June 29, 2008 Quote: from Trans am FTW at 7:18 am on June 29, 2008 That's all the difference in the world. if you're worried, join up on a camaro / firebird forum,  get the ws6 specific bumper front , rear , sideskirts, trim , tail lamps, headlamps, wiring harness for different lighting, and be on your way. -- Posted by 2001 TransAm WS6 at 1:58 am on July 5, 2008 I actually own a 2001 Trans-Am WS6 6 speed...and let me tell you it is a GREAT car. I am 17 years old, it is my 3rd car, and I bought it myself and pay for everything for it myself. And no I didn't wreck my other 2 cars, I got rear-ended in my first car and actually still own my 2nd car, a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The car does have alot of power and can be imtiminating, I know this from the test drive I went on with it, it actually scared me being able to hit the gas in 4th gear at 40MPH and for the thing to pick up move how it did, especially knowing 40MPH was just the end of 1st gear if I were winding it out...I actually was not going to buy the car because of that, but I reconsidered and bought it, and its been a great decision. Also there is NO such thing as a "V6 Trans-Am" the V6 model is the Firebird, its not being technical or specific, its common sense and the model of the car itself, the Trans-Am ONLY comes with the V8 engine. So far I have had NO problems with the car....other then of course prematurely killing my rear tires...you honestly cannot get a better bang for the buck for this car...especially if you go with a 1998-2002 with the LS1 motor...same exact motor as the Corvette, same exact power as the Corvette...pretty much it is a Corvette just with 2 more seats and different body lines etc. Regaurdless of what people tell you, these cars DO get GOOD gas mileage...MULTIPLE people have pulled 30 (yes THIRTY) miles per gallon out of their LS1 V8 F-Bodies. Of course that is taking it very easy on it, but still 30 is 30 and a 4 cylinder Dodge Neon pulls that as its best MPG. The V6 cars are decent too, quick for what they are and will run 15's at the track all day, but if I were you I would opt for the V8..spend the extra $$ on insurance and enjoy the car...but if you absolutly cannot get the V8, buy the V6 and enjoy it for what it is, just try not to go crazy modding it, just throw that $$ into the bank and save up for the V8. Well I hope I helped, anymore questions just ask! Also ls1tech.com is a GREAT site for getting info on those cars. -- Posted by 2001 TransAm WS6 at 11:17 pm on July 5, 2008 No response? -- Posted by Holden Commodore at 5:55 pm on July 6, 2008 I wouldn't worry about it. He wants a G6 Pages: 1 2  Next