Do you think this is a good deal?

hi,

2000 silver trans am with 34k miles, 6 speed. For 14K BONE STOCK!

here are some interior shots and l will get exterior shots soon.. clean carfax.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/diyar21/transam1.jpg

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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/diyar21/transam6.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/diyar21/transam7.jpg

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SHOULD I BUY THIS OR NOT?

YES! Offer 13.5k.

YES! Offer 13.5k.

he was asking 15k. and l asked his bottom price and he told me 14k no less..

so??

Go for 14k then.
I see some problems with the interior, but other then that. How does it drive? Good?
Did you do a Carfax report just in case?

Go for 14k then.
I see some problems with the interior, but other then that. How does it drive? Good?
Did you do a Carfax report just in case?

which problems do you see? please let me know..


this guys lives in AL. and l live in Chicago.. l havent driven the car.. we are just talking on the internet.. this guys sounds so honest to me.. l talk some other people too but they are all BS to me..

this guy says the car has clean carfax. he will give me the vin tonite after he gets back from work.. he says the car has no mechanical issues and drives good and excellent condition, but if l want to he says we can have a mechanic check the car.. and he says that even if the mechanic checks the car, the car will pass the inspection.

l am planning to get a car loan and fly down there, pay him and then drive back to IL.

any other suggestions??

No, seems you have it all covered.
And I see some small things here and there. The leather on the driver's seat looks like it is about to rip on the side. Some scraps here and there, but you should be able to get them out easly.
The engine bay looks really clean for a car from AL.

I would. Fairly low miles. Looks great. I say go for it. I thought I remember you saying you lived in Georgia though. Must have been my mistake. Either way, let us know what's up.

I would. Fairly low miles. Looks great. I say go for it. I thought I remember you saying you lived in Georgia though. Must have been my mistake. Either way, let us know what's up.

no,, you are right.. l used to live in ATLANTA, GA.. l just moved to Chicago, IL. 2 days ago..

i loove the interior in these cars.. i wish i could take the seats and put them in my car... i dont think theyd fit thoough ..

no,, you are right.. l used to live in ATLANTA, GA.. l just moved to Chicago, IL. 2 days ago..

sweet, i live in chicago too, but did you look for one in chicago, you could probably find one in just as good of shape and you wouldn't have to go so far to get it..

bandit says "CLICK BUY IT NOW"

no,, you are right.. l used to live in ATLANTA, GA.. l just moved to Chicago, IL. 2 days ago..
I live in Columbia IL, it is next to St.Louis MO. I think that is a little high and you can find a ws6 that year or newer for that price with same or little more miles. I would keep looking. find something near you because he will say it drives good but when u get there u never know.

oh ya what are you going to do with your car?

$1500 too much.
Book price for said car in perfect condition with that mileage is $12K.

$1500 too much.
Book price for said car in perfect condition with that mileage is $12K.

no $15000, he asks $14000... well it seems nobody cares about what kbb says.. everybody has their own price.. there is no trans am with 30k miles for $12000.

l will offer him 13k then and lets see what he is gonna say.. l dont think he would accept that.. well, l have checked many dealer web sites, they are asking 18+k for 30k miles trans am.. WTF?!?!?

so if this guy doesnt accept 13k should l say goodbye to him?

oh ya what are you going to do with your car?

it looks like l am gonna have 2 f-bodys :lol: we are keeping the car.

No!!! I think 14k is a great price! 12k on the KBB does not seem right..I have a 2001 Firebird leather seats with 30k miles, premium sound and power everything and the kbb is $13k..I paid 13,500 for my firebird(near mint condition, like i said leather and power everything) with 1 previous owner which was a 30 year old non smoking lady who didnt beat it. I felt like i got a good deal and i fell in love with the car..Look at the pic in my sig! Mint condition. Only negative is no t-tops but i can live with it. If i couldve gotten a transam for $14k i wouldve done it! Cheapest here was 18.5 with 90k miles :\ Jump on that deal!

when i got my 2000 t/a with 32,000 miles on it i got it for $12,500 but i put 2,500 down so i got it for 10,000.

when i got my 2000 t/a with 32,000 miles on it i got it for $12,500 but i put 2,500 down so i got it for 10,000.

lol you still paid 12,500 :grinyes:

lol you still paid 12,500 :grinyes:
ya i know, and they are trying to get him to pay 14!!! NO. he should bend over while he is at it and grab the vasoline!! And it does not even have ram air so hell no.lol

ya i know, and they are trying to get him to pay 14!!! NO. he should bend over while he is at it and grab the vasoline!! And it does not even have ram air so hell no.lol

Still worth it to me anyways. I paid 500 less for mine and its a v6 firebird. Worth it to me. IMO 500 more for a v8 trans am would be a no brainer IMHO

well, l offered him 13k. if he says ok to 13k (which l dont believe) l will get it.. otherwise l will keep looking..

ya i see your point there in your case. i am just saying he can find a better deal than that. i am not telling him what to do just saying he can find a better one. and tmc even tho your firebird is a v6 i have got to say it looks bad ass, looking at it from the front i would not have know it was a v6 unless i saw the firebird lable or the back spoiler. like what you are doing with it.

ya i see your point there in your case. i am just saying he can find a better deal than that. i am not telling him what to do just saying he can find a better one. and tmc even tho your firebird is a v6 i have got to say it looks bad ass, looking at it from the front i would not have know it was a v6 unless i saw the firebird lable or the back spoiler. like what you are doing with it.

Thank you :) I cant wait to get the exhaust and then afterwards the intake. Ive taken good care of her..Washing her once a week and am in no rush to wax right now as it shines beautifully especially after i was her. Check out my cardomain for more pics..its in my profile :) You got any pics of yourS?

But i mean if u can find a better deal than go for it but if it was me i would NOT pass up a 2000 T/A with 34k miles for 14k but thats just my :2cents:

i don't have any pic of mine yet, i have been wanting to put some up forever but never get around to do it. I was also going to put my burn out vid on here but i don't have the cables that go to the cam to the computer..so. I will post pics of my car befor and after paint. right now it is ugly green and primer.

Ehhh, it's a regular TA. They usually don't fetch as much as the WS6. You can get one like that for around $13.5K. See if he will go for that.

Ehhh, it's a regular TA. They usually don't fetch as much as the WS6. You can get one like that for around $13.5K. See if he will go for that.

You do have a great point..I was just saying in my situation it wouldve been worth it. I mean i could see if he was going from a firebird to a TA but a formula to a trans am non ws6 or ram air for 14 grand doesnt seem too worth it. I would say go for it if he will sell for 13k ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-pontiac-trans-am-ws6-ram-air-lt1-not-salvage_W0QQitemZ4649059673QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6420 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

that ones a little riced out but only 9k (WS6) and you could work on it here and there and make it look better

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-pontiac-trans-am-ws6-ram-air-lt1-not-salvage_W0QQitemZ4649059673QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6420 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

that ones a little riced out but only 9k (WS6) and you could work on it here and there and make it look better
Is it me or did he paint the trans am logo on the bottom of the car :nono: Also has no passenger airbag, a/c and it has been in a minor accident

The color of the interior is ugly imo and the rip in the leather. The dash is also very weird looking. Under the hood looks very dusty. He couldnt even clean it off for the pics? Id get a carfax first if you are even interested..Other than the terrible interior(IMO) and the painted on logo's(I think the front bird overlay looks painted as well?) It looks great. The outside looks great..If you like the interior then id look into it. WS6 for 9k is a good deal assuming there is no problems with the car and has a clean carfax

Is it me or did he paint the trans am logo on the bottom of the car :nono: Also has no passenger airbag, a/c and it has been in a minor accident

The color of the interior is ugly imo and the rip in the leather. The dash is also very weird looking. Under the hood looks very dusty. He couldnt even clean it off for the pics? Id get a carfax first if you are even interested..Other than the terrible interior(IMO) and the painted on logo's(I think the front bird overlay looks painted as well?) It looks great. The outside looks great..If you like the interior then id look into it. WS6 for 9k is a good deal assuming there is no problems with the car and has a clean carfax

yea i was thinking well the outside looks okay...so you got 3k to spend on the interior wich might get you close to finish and you saved some money in the long run. and doodad has a dailey driver so im sure he could park this one to work on it from time to time.

yea i was thinking well the outside looks okay...so you got 3k to spend on the interior wich might get you close to finish and you saved some money in the long run. and doodad has a dailey driver so im sure he could park this one to work on it from time to time.
You make a great point. With the money he saved from buying the other car he could do work on the interior. Yeah i mean i have a red car and wouldnt even think of putting red on black interior. Its too busy and i just want 1 solid color in the interior..All black :smokin: It might of looked better if the car was red with the black and red interior but its white. Maybe if he went with white leather and red accents it would look decent but its not. The interior is horrible and will need plenty of work if you dont like it. I say go for that car if it has a clean ass carfax..Like i said it was in a minor acident and lacks some features but your getting a WS6 :wink:

EDIT: The car has 5 hours left..u dont have much time. Ask some questions and get some info and bid on the car. Its possible to get it cheaper than 9.5k. There is a reserve and im guessing its around 8k..Also no biggie but it does look like the left tail lights seal is gone. It Doesnt shine at all and the right one doesnt like 100% perfect either.

Well you guys are forgetting that doodad wanted to get a Trans Am with an LS1. That one in the auction is a 95 made to look like a 98-02, and still has the LT1 in it.

Well you guys are forgetting that doodad wanted to get a Trans Am with an LS1. That one in the auction is a 95 made to look like a 98-02, and still has the LT1 in it.

thank ya sir did not know that, well doodad i tried little buddy ill keep my eyes open for ya

thanks guys.. l offered him between 13k to 13.5k and l will see if he will accept..

by the way; bandit, that car is not a ws6, it is 95 formula with ws6 front end and rear end..

funny:)

l am N-O-T getting a car riced out and turned into LS1 ws6 looking car but its got LT1 in it and year 1995 and 79 huge miles and DAMN AUTO!!

l am looking for a car less then 45k miles DEFINETELY M6, and LS1..

blindxeyed said good..
:)

thank ya sir did not know that, well doodad i tried little buddy ill keep my eyes open for ya

thanks man :)

The reason the price has shot up a little is because these are starting to get rare. Hey erdal i live in southern suburbs of chicago by 294and langrange, where exactly u live?

41K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201425331&dealer_id=57823265&car_year=1999&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=1718)

44K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201988258&dealer_id=57865802&car_year=2000&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=1142)

39K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201680693&dealer_id=57845313&car_year=1998&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=814)

These were on the first page of a quick search I did on Autotrader.
Max price being $12,500.

The reason the price has shot up a little is because these are starting to get rare. Hey erdal i live in southern suburbs of chicago by 294and langrange, where exactly u live?

l live in plainfield, people say real close to joliet.. and l guess 35 miles away from the chicago downtown.. so am l close to you?

l dont know anything about chicago.. also today l went to Gary, Indiana, damn man, every store had bullet proof glasses.. people were looking at me weird!! WTF?!?!?

41K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201425331&dealer_id=57823265&car_year=1999&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=1718)

44K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201988258&dealer_id=57865802&car_year=2000&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=1142)

39K miles (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=201680693&dealer_id=57845313&car_year=1998&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&make=PONT&distance=0&model=TRANSAM&address=80020&certified=&advanced=&max_price=12500&bkms=1150520305145&min_price=1&end_year=2002&start_year=1998&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=814)

These were on the first page of a quick search I did on Autotrader.
Max price being $12,500.

thanks Curtis..

but l really dont want an automatic.. and that $12000 t/a looked ok to me and l e-mailed the guy, he never returned me, he died or he is completely ignoring me!

also this guy is ignoring me too after l offered him 13k. l dont understand, why people are shying to say no.. they are just ignoring!!

maybe he got fed up with people trying to talk him down? idk people are weird sometimes.

thanks Curtis..

but l really dont want an automatic.. and that $12000 t/a looked ok to me and l e-mailed the guy, he never returned me, he died or he is completely ignoring me!

also this guy is ignoring me too after l offered him 13k. l dont understand, why people are shying to say no.. they are just ignoring!!

Hey, I got pissed off and took my car off the market after dealing with all the dumbasses that wanted to trade 2003 Toyota Corolla's straight up for my WS6. I also had dingle berries asking me if I really thought my car would pass smog with the LS6 cam.

By posting those links I was just kinda proving a point.

Keep looking. Those links were only off the first page of many.
Your car is out there Erdal. Just be patient.

l live in plainfield, people say real close to joliet.. and l guess 35 miles away from the chicago downtown.. so am l close to you?

damn dude your only a few miles from me, i'm in naperville which is a few miles out from joliet where my uncle lives..

I have listed things on AutoTrader and Ebay before and it does get annoying to have every single person ask you to dramatically lower your asking price. I don't know about everyone else, but when I ask a price, I sat there and tried to come up with a reasonable asking price and thats what I want. I dont list a car for $2500 when Ill take $1500. And thats a realistic question I had. I was asking like $2600 for a car a while back and some guy asked if Id take $1000. Yea, I listed it for 3 times what I wanted...morons. Not meaning that toward you Erdal, just sometimes people constantly asking questions like that get some people to just stop answereing questions. Try calling him. Talking in person usually shows youre actually serious about buying the car anyway and not just sitting there emailing randomly with no intention of actually buying it.

damn dude your only a few miles from me, i'm in naperville which is a few miles out from joliet where my uncle lives..

man, today we went through naperville, we were on 59. and l bought a tennis shoes at sports authority shop!

well, l guess when we are setteled down and when my formula shipped to my place, l will see you;)

In September I will be out in Illinois. About 2 hours out of Chicago though, near the Quad Cities. Just north of the Moline/Rock Island area.
Cordova has a 1/4 mile track. :icon16:

In September I will be out in Illinois. About 2 hours out of Chicago though, near the Quad Cities. Just north of the Moline/Rock Island area.
Cordova has a 1/4 mile track. :icon16:

Hopefully that time l will be an LS1 owner and l will come and watch.. l might run too but l dont know how these things works..:)

You drive. :lol:

When the light goes green....you go.
After 1/4 mile...you slow down.
:icon16:

It does take practice. I still suck. :lol:

You drive. :lol:

When the light goes green....you go.
After 1/4 mile...you slow down.
:icon16:

It does take practice. I still suck. :lol:

damn man, l hadnt laughed all day:lol: :lol: :lol:

l actually meant if they will let me run, l thought maybe it was gonna be speacial for you guys or something like that.. l dont know:lol:

You would be more than welcome.

man, today we went through naperville, we were on 59. and l bought a tennis shoes at sports authority shop!

nice, i work at sears in the fox valley mall near there..and hey maybe we should all have a little get together in chicago sometime :grinyes:

nice, i work at sears in the fox valley mall near there..and hey maybe we should all have a little get together in chicago sometime :grinyes:

that would be great.. damn man, l just talked to my wife, yeah you are living like 5-7 miles away from my house.. wow! when my car comes over here, we can meet sometime.. ( dont go so fast, l might have trouble to catch up:lol: )

You would be more than welcome.

Thanks Curtis, if everything goes well, l will be there!

It will be sometime near Labor Day in September.

I suggest not getting the car, youre gona drive who the beep nows where to possibly find something out that he did not tell you or "forgot" to mention or expect you'll over see that problem once youre there. Interior looks fd up and dirty eventhought its charcoal or black not sure, headers are rusty and lower part of the engine bay is dirty, also he live in a state where dirt roads are common so you know the cars got some dirt maybe even mud and water or rust under the chassis which is not gona show on the car.

In September I will be out in Illinois. About 2 hours out of Chicago though, near the Quad Cities. Just north of the Moline/Rock Island area.
Cordova has a 1/4 mile track. :icon16:

Hey, you guys should come visit me down in St. Louie! We got a track down here, Gateway. Haven't been yet, but might be soon.

And about the car, I see a problem, no room in the engine bay! So, the twin turbos go where?

no way, i am by St.Louis also, i am in Columbia IL i go to gateway all the time.

I haven't looked up the price on www.nada.com (What banks and dealers use btw...NOT Kbb). That's a clean car, but I would never buy a car w/o test driving it and looking at it close up.

If you can get that car for 14k, I'd say its a good deal considering my 01 with 84k according to NADA was worth 13.5k. So what its 1 year older but less then 1/2 the miles my Z28 had. It looks like its pretty well taken care of but do a car fax and make sure that it isn't a car that was damaged during the hurricane/flooding/etc.

You drive. :lol:

When the light goes green....you go.
After 1/4 mile...you slow down.
:icon16:

It does take practice. I still suck. :lol:

Now I know I'll whip your ass :iceslolan You go on the 3rd yellow son. Damn. How long have you been drag racing? :lol: