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Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose

1978 Camaro

93% (15)

1981 Malibu

6% (1)

Total Votes : 16

(last vote on : 6/25/2007 4:08:54 PM)
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Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose

xX98StallionXx -> Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 1:34:00 PM)
Ok, now being my ole V6 buds, i need your opinion. Its come down to crunch time, Ive got two cars Im interested in, but they have what the other doesnt (im going to check out the camaro today). First the beauty. 1978 Camaro 350 V8 600cfm cedelbrock arb edelbrock intake manifold chrome valve covers cragar wheels [image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/ColtNix/untitled2.jpg[/image] Now the Beast: 1981 Malibu bored 350 V8 * bored 350 * aluminum heads * aluminum intake * nice street cam * holley double pumper * electric fan * dual exhaust with an X pipe * full length headers * aluminum radiator * billet pulleys * chrome altenator * chrome valve covers * Th350 trans * stage 3 shift kit * 12-bolt rear end * 4.11:1 posi * lowered * brand new supremes and tires * new carpet * shaved trunk lock * power windows * grant steering wheel * triple guages [image]http://images.craigslist.org/0101000102090103082007061025c6f6e85a1bd3ca01009e24.jpg[/image][image]http://images.craigslist.org/01010801020601030720070610d3aef3462761607209003ebd.jpg[/image] Thanks for your opinions, but please put your chevy bias aside lol, just lookin for some help from people i can trust

Xemeth -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 2:11:23 PM)
Personally I wouldn't go with either. They're both fugly. And I'm not a Chevy hater. I'm a GM mechanic, actually. I'd look for a first gen Camaro. Everything after those look like poo. Or if you can find a Chevelle or something. Even if it's a POS they're not hard to work on.

02 Stang -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 2:27:39 PM)
I don't like either one, but if I had to choose it would defintely be the Camaro, IMO. The Malibu may be powerful, but it looks like a P.O.S.

Daytripper540 -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 2:31:20 PM)
The 'maro man. That malibu makes me want to burn my eyes out.

jovez -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 2:41:57 PM)
Camaro, tho the Malibu would be a hell of a sleeper though.

xX98StallionXx -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 2:48:54 PM)
The Malibu owner isnt answering the fone... hes out... ill keep looking.. its hard to find a car and check it out when i have to work all damn weekend...

cominus -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 8:41:58 PM)
I dont understand why you need something so powerful but I would go with the maro.

Chr1s46536 -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/16/2007 8:52:57 PM)
Whats your motivation for buying the new car, tell us what you want out of it/what the car's purpose is and im sure people will be able to help you.

xX98StallionXx -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 2:24:30 AM)
First of all.. Cominus... think about what you just said... who doesnt want more power here? lol. The car would be a cruiser and a ricer bruiser... Im not much of a street racer and i dont go to the track.. yet... but the ability to run and run fast is a must. I just want to eat ricers in my area and look badass doing it.

Xemeth -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 5:51:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: xX98StallionXx First of all.. Cominus... think about what you just said... who doesnt want more power here? lol. The car would be a cruiser and a ricer bruiser... Im not much of a street racer and i dont go to the track.. yet... but the ability to run and run fast is a must. I just want to eat ricers in my area and look badass doing it. Then why get a Camaro? lol

mustangman02232 -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 6:06:09 PM)
the maro will probably make a better DD, but fast and 70s/80s camaros dont go together car is basically a stock 350, those years put out no more power then my LO3 car, and are a little bit heavier, basically, you have a low 16 second "monster"[8D]

wmrcer -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 6:20:50 PM)
not flaming on the cars you want. but gettin the camaro it'd be like getting a new edge sixer. they came with 185 hp stock and way a crap load....i raced one and killed it. whatch this video. http://videos.streetfire.net/search/v6+mustang/1/0df1ae36-dafb-4d30-9917-98f101141642.htm just my opinion

v6stang07 -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 7:11:24 PM)
i think u are lookin in the wrong direction but i voted maro

jovez -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 8:27:40 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: wmrcer not flaming on the cars you want. but gettin the camaro it'd be like getting a new edge sixer. they came with 185 hp stock and way a crap load....i raced one and killed it. whatch this video. http://videos.streetfire.net/search/v6+mustang/1/0df1ae36-dafb-4d30-9917-98f101141642.htm just my opinion That maro had the 305 which sux. The 350 should be better, but not to much.

wmrcer -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 8:44:07 PM)
still though the 350 came with 185 hp

Chr1s46536 -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/17/2007 8:52:16 PM)
Does it have to be an old car? Honestly if you want a V8 and power for not that much go for an LT1 camaro 93-97 Z28. You can probably pick a nice one up for maybe $5,000 and you'll be beating new edge GTs.

xX98StallionXx -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/18/2007 12:31:34 AM)
Well, heres my report on the all to pos Camaro... The guy lied me into coming out.... It had a nice engine, nice glasspack exhaust.. loud as a muther... BUT the body wasnt fit for me to ** on.... It had a hole taken out of the body and i could see into the panel... the tail light was almost gone... stratched up.. dented.. rims were rusted cragars... and the interior.. oooooh boy... it had not head liner... the RED interior was gone to .. it was baaaaaad.... worst of all tho it didnt have power brakes.... wtf is up with that? and ive driven in cars w/o power brakes ONCE and they stopped with a little more effort than one with power brakes... but this.. this was like trying to stop the car like fred flintstone.. i had to pump pump and pump some more... The guy didnt tell me this until after i had started driving it... and i found the hard way it didnt have pwr brakes.... lol now dont flame me, technically its not my fault since he didnt tell me.. but i backed into a toyota lol. [8D] I was turning around to head it back to his house and i pressed the brakes and he goes oh yah no power brakes, pump. So i start pumping but nothing was happening so i turn sharp and avoid the lexus... (thank god) but it was too late... WHAM... right into a early 90s camry... now it was kind of funny in a way.. and i was upset when it happened.. but now i reflect and laugh.. The guy was selling it for 3500... it was a low 2000 mid 1000 dollar car... so what if it was a "classic" with a V8.. So, i had to pay 200 for the "damage" or lack there of.. to his metal block of .. (which had a minor scratch.. nothing new to this car... but the camry was FUUUUUUUUUCKED lol... but i felt bad so i left a card... theres a nother 1000 or so for a new bumper and quarter panel for a camry.. aaahhh what a beautiful day [8D].... But i come to find... most camaros of the 70s had PBs... this guys car was just a ** wagon...

xX98StallionXx -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/18/2007 12:34:40 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Chr1s46536 Does it have to be an old car? Honestly if you want a V8 and power for not that much go for an LT1 camaro 93-97 Z28. You can probably pick a nice one up for maybe $5,000 and you'll be beating new edge GTs. Id kill for a new Camaro and especially for a edge gt... I saw one on the road today... HOOOOOT as ****, almost came in my pants.. not gonna lie. BUT.. my buying budget doesnt allow it, especially after tonight lol. Im gonna save up till august (my birthday) when i should get a hefty sum of money from family (parents are divorced=tons of grandparents) and paychecks from work. Ill look for a car thats... in better condition.

nanaki -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/18/2007 8:44:26 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: xX98StallionXx quote: ORIGINAL: Chr1s46536 Does it have to be an old car? Honestly if you want a V8 and power for not that much go for an LT1 camaro 93-97 Z28. You can probably pick a nice one up for maybe $5,000 and you'll be beating new edge GTs. Id kill for a new Camaro and especially for a edge gt... I saw one on the road today... HOOOOOT as ****, almost came in my pants.. not gonna lie. BUT.. my buying budget doesnt allow it, especially after tonight lol. Im gonna save up till august (my birthday) when i should get a hefty sum of money from family (parents are divorced=tons of grandparents) and paychecks from work. Ill look for a car thats... in better condition. why not get an SN95 5.0? those can be had for quite a reasonable price. wouldn't even be that much to insure. an older 70s camaro is going to get burned by some NA 4cyl cars on the road now a days [:D]

xX98StallionXx -> RE: Time to buy a "new" Car, Help me choose (6/18/2007 9:53:57 AM)
If I get another EFI stang it would be a Notchback fox GT, or an edge GT. I found a nice 67 GT that needs a shot of paint and some new tires, and its got power brakes[8D].

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