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I need a opinion.....

Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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I happened to stumble upon a pretty nice red '92 Camaro RS with the L03. Now with it looking to have fairly low miles (sat for a VERY long time but was driven 2-3 times a year) I would really like to have it. Would I be better off fixing the Bimmer up to make it look nice and driveable and sell it and buy the camaro, OR just keep the bimmer and put 3 grand into it to make it faster and handle better?

Now I know that the L03 isn't really that bad of a engine, it'* just really restricted with the ridge around the TBI and AIR system, resticted air cleaner and other various things. I know I can do the Ultimate TBI mods on thirdgen.org and get some pretty good power. Is it worth it?

Right now, I am leaning more towards the Camaro since it is a GM and I miss owning a GM.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Tough choice. BMW is expensive to mod and maintain. But the Camaro is much more common, you run the risk of becoming a redneck with a Camaro :P (Just kidding Camaro owners).

A modded bimmer would be more unique I think. After seeing that video I'd stick with the B. Plus I'm not a big 305 fan (I'm assuming the L03 is a 305?)
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Yeah the L03 is a 305 TBI.

I'm just not too happy with some of the prices of the parts for the bimmer. i mean COME ON $459.99 for a MAF?
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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CAMARO!!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
Tough choice. BMW is expensive to mod and maintain. But the Camaro is much more common, you run the risk of becoming a redneck with a Camaro :P (Just kidding Camaro owners).

A modded bimmer would be more unique I think. After seeing that video I'd stick with the B. Plus I'm not a big 305 fan (I'm assuming the L03 is a 305?)
Yep, more confirmation of my redneck status. I woulld much prefer having a Camaro over a Beamer. Just because I prefer Camaros.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Well..you played with the bonne and dumped it. with issues.

You've disassembled the Beemer..and it'* got issues

Does the Camaro run?
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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camaro auto or standard?
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Well..you played with the bonne and dumped it. with issues.

You've disassembled the Beemer..and it'* got issues

Does the Camaro run?
Camaro runs excellent. I rode in it this summer when he took it out. It'* a auto BTW.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Get it...but don't touch it besides adding gas and changing oil.

BTW.. New guy in the intro section has a siggy I lile...lol
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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(sat for a VERY long time but was driven 2-3 times a year)


If it sat outside, then I would think twice about the Camaro. The question to ask yourself is, are you getting into another fixer upper that needs a ton of work?

I would stay with the BMW
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