reality has set in............
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Originally Posted by vital49
Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.
No...
Low 13s stock. My 99 is rated at 13.2 sec in the 1/4. Insurance isn't bad either! 
$650 / year for the 'Hawk and 'Bird. Rated at 20K and 5K, respectively with full coverage. All about shopping around! They each have collector coverage...all that means is that they can't be a daily driver. No big deal, though since we have daily drivers. Also, the 'Hawks retain their value very well since they're limited production!I would do exactly what Jason recommended....keep the SLE as a daily driver/winter car. Then, buy the GTO, 'Hawk, or whatever for a secondary car.
Good luck with your choice and decision!
Originally Posted by GAMEOVER
dude 2 years is a ways away
I will strip my car of all the stuff that i have on it when the time comes, some of it may make it to the new ride but I doubt it
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If you're going to be living in the north and need a daily driver, a sports car probably wouldn't be wise. Snow and ice are hell on a sports car, not to mention handling and manuvering can be quite a challenge!
I would still keep the SLE and only carry liability on it for coverage. It'* probably the most reliable "beater" you'd ever find since you know it inside and out. My $.02....
I would still keep the SLE and only carry liability on it for coverage. It'* probably the most reliable "beater" you'd ever find since you know it inside and out. My $.02....
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From: Westerville, Ohio 2000 Black SSEi
Originally Posted by vital49
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.
Hmm...Firehawk = low 14'* stock. Insurance High.... Get the girls though....
Low 13s stock. My 99 is rated at 13.2 sec in the 1/4.
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No, never had it to the track and never intend to! She'* a garage queen....only out on 100% sunny days. She'll remain stock, too. That'* just what the spec sheet from SLP indicates. I've never seen one race, either.
I'd like to see that video. Got a link?
That'* just what the spec sheet from SLP indicates. I've never seen one race, either.I'd like to see that video. Got a link?
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by vital49
Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.
No...
Low 13s stock. My 99 is rated at 13.2 sec in the 1/4. Insurance isn't bad either! $650 / year for the 'Hawk and 'Bird. Rated at 20K and 5K, respectively with full coverage. All about shopping around! They each have collector coverage...all that means is that they can't be a daily driver. No big deal, though since we have daily drivers. Also, the 'Hawks retain their value very well since they're limited production!I would do exactly what Jason recommended....keep the SLE as a daily driver/winter car. Then, buy the GTO, 'Hawk, or whatever for a secondary car.
Good luck with your choice and decision!
Originally Posted by GAMEOVER
dude 2 years is a ways away
I will strip my car of all the stuff that i have on it when the time comes, some of it may make it to the new ride but I doubt it
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For insurance you only insure one car at a time. Winter = Bonne, Summer = Bird. It'* plenty affordable.
I just figure if you want a performance vehicle, get a performance vehicle. DOn't compromise between two things. Firehawks do 13'* stock, Bonnie'* you'd get do 14'* and 15'* stock. F bodies have many more mods, tested mods, and cheaper mods.
GTO wasn't a bad suggestion either, those are quite nice daily drivers.
And anyone who buys a car just for women.
I just figure if you want a performance vehicle, get a performance vehicle. DOn't compromise between two things. Firehawks do 13'* stock, Bonnie'* you'd get do 14'* and 15'* stock. F bodies have many more mods, tested mods, and cheaper mods.
GTO wasn't a bad suggestion either, those are quite nice daily drivers.
And anyone who buys a car just for women.
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Originally Posted by SSsuperchargedEi
do the right thing and buy a mustang
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Originally Posted by SSsuperchargedEi
do the right thing and buy a mustang
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