going f-body shopping

[midnight]

yup kids thats right, this guy is leaving work early today to go fbody shopping. Id like to blame Josh and everyone else here for making me want one again, Love you all but fuck your face. kthx

[KLAB]

If you're not stuck up on the LS1 fever, I got a mint 95 Z28 with 60k :) ready for an LQ4 swap too.

:klab:

[midnight]

Im done with camaros. I never liked how they looked which is probably why i ended up selling mine. Going to look at an 01 WS6 TA

[KLAB]

I never liked Catfish LS1 Camaro's. I like the LT1 look better ;) hahaa jk but get an LS1 Firehawk!!

[midnight]

i dont like how the firehawks look either...LS1 TA with the Ram Air hood ftw!

[DemonWithin99]

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ctd/2255772008.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2202698731.html

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2257152257.html

[midnight]

Joe, actually going to check out that WS6 at Veracka

[ls6monte]

Joe, actually going to check out that WS6 at Veracka


As in Veracka Motors in Brockton? Thats 10 minutes away from me. Some of his cars are nice and some are totally beat to hell. Be careful.

[smokinss]

Be carefull Mike. I've test drove many f bodies there. Like Ron said most of them are beat to crap.

[BadBird505]

i bought mine from veracka motors, i got lucky i bought it with 66,400 on the OD. i actually had a good experience with the salesmen there, they got me the monthly payment i was looking for.

[*LS1* Queen]

def watch out for veracka!!!

[midnight]

As in Veracka Motors in Brockton? Thats 10 minutes away from me. Some of his cars are nice and some are totally beat to hell. Be careful.

FUCK THEM...last chance im giving them.

before i got the camaro i went there to look at a mustang (shut up) the guy was a jerk and didnt even wana sit down with me....years later i figure, lets give them a shot...i get there to look at a 01 NBM WS6 TA...i go in, say hi, he tosses me the keys says he will be right out. He makes me wait for 20 mins. I was already fed up after that...further inspection of the car revealed that the paint was beat to shit and the front tire had a flat. ....whatever these things can be worked out prior to the sale...still waiting for him...so i said fuck it, lets start her up. ....BATTERY DEAD...ok....it can be jump started...he comes out and talks to me. I tell him the background story about having owned one (so he didnt think i was some punk looking for a free drive) he asks me whats for trade, i tell him what it is, what the trade value is and what i wanted to do. He didnt even wana pull me in to talk numbers saying that "the banks wont finance a 'collectors model' such as the TA because they dont make them anymore, not like that grand prix you have there" i looked at him dumbfounded and said "you know they stopped making grand prix's in 08 right?" he goes "oh well you know...but this is a collectors item...we really need to have you look at a car thats 04 and up" so i said "what about this 06 GTO?" "ah see they wont do that either because its a collectors item"....i stared at him blankly before telling him to have a nice day and tossed the keys to him.

FUCK VERACKA

headed off to Westfield tomorrow to check out this guy:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=295564209&dealer_id=578705&car_year=2005&doors=&systime=&model=GTO&search_lang=en&start_year=2005&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=75&min_price=&drive=&rdm=1299966569367&marketZipError=false&advanced=&fuel=&keywords_display=&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2012&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&max_mileage=&address=02809&color=&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&awsp=false&make=PONT&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=79&standard=false

not an fbody but theres no other TAs around within my range that i want.

[DemonWithin99]

sorry some dealers are douchbags


but here's another

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=52370269&listingRecNum=3&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26mkId%3D20035%26stkTyp%3DU %26mdId%3D21148%26rd%3D50%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-yrId%26zc%3D06460%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dpric e%26yrId%3D20142%26yrId%3D20141%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26 rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national

[BadBird505]

^^that sucks, i must have got lucky my salesman was great to deal with, after we worked the numbers out the sale was transfered to private party vehicles right down the road. those guys worked hard and pulled some strings in order for me to get my car.

[midnight]

badbird, sounds like it, cuz both times they havnt done ANYTHING like that

Joe, looks clean, mileage is a little higher, its a 2000 (01/02 prefered) and my least favorite color, but worth checking out.

(part of the reason im not finding one is cuz im being a picky sumbitch. but everytime before this i havnt been picky, which has been my problem)

[midnight]

ok new meet idea....beat the fuck outa this kid:

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2239389944.html

wtf is he thinking? i know its a v6 but still

[TBerry95z28]

buy mine lol. looking for a diesel

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

wow just wow!

[midnight]

buy mine lol. looking for a diesel

pay off the GTP, and sell it and let me finance and ill buy it lol

[TBerry95z28]

haha :)

[DemonWithin99]

I can find more but you'd have travel for it.

[bottledbird68]

buy mine lol. looking for a diesel

Stop tempting me :p

[midnight]

so just to update you guys, went to look at that 2005 GTO in westfield..

first off, Thnk you Tony for the heads up...those roads are AWFUL! so much so that i had to tell the sales man that im sorry the mayor doesnt care about you.

so i get to the dealership (Berteta Dodge (sp?)) Get an awesome sales guy so already off to a good start, kid was bullshitting with me about anything and everything. Took it for a test drive, and instantly fell in love with it, the thing is a monster. LS2, M6, 45k miles on it.

price was right, so i sat down and started talking numbers...we did the whole back and forth thing with the finance guy, long story short, im pre approved and he said usually if they get the systems to pre approve me then were good to go. hes suppose to follow up with me tomorrow once the actually app is submitted and do the whole proof of income thing. Keeping my fingers crossed but so far one of the easiest dealer transactions ever and well worth the 2 hr drive

[941LE]

you trading the Grand Prix for the car?

[midnight]

ya there giving me 7.5 grand for it so i went for it lol

[TBerry95z28]

Stop tempting me :p

hahah I know you want it ;)

and midnight that's awesome! they're giving you a good trade in. hope it all works out

[midnight]

everything was good really...trade at 7500, i owed 10k so 2500 roll over..car was listed at like 18,9xx? i got them down to 16 grand, with 45k and what i see others going for i dont think thats bad at all

[Slowhawk]

It's not bad if that is what you want.
You just came on here to definitely get an f-body but settled for a GTO. Just as long as you don't kick yourself later. You pull the trigger pretty quick.

[midnight]

It's not bad if that is what you want.
You just came on here to definitely get an f-body but settled for a GTO. Just as long as you don't kick yourself later. You pull the trigger pretty quick.

meh, gto or fbody same shit, lol lsx powered 2 door that runs low 13s from the factory. I had my eye on both (which i mentioned early in the thread) , so i didnt "settle" for something, I *FOUND* what I wanted.

and Don, you should be happy. Thats pretty much $500 headed into your pocket in the near future lol

[Slowhawk]

Ok,just remember the drivelines in GTO's are fragile.Then of course,not cheap.

[midnight]

Fbody driveline is fragile as well, but i dont need to tell you that.

Let me enjoy something bud, you dont have to shoot EVERYTHING down ;)

[My84Z]

Don's trying to help paets are expensive so is labor to fix unlike a fbody. There is no ill intent just like i said u should get a dependable daily rather then trying to race/mod your daily. I won't speak for Don but congrats and i wish you the best with it!

[Formula413]

Personally if I had a manual car I wouldn't even bother taking it to the track, just drive it and have fun. Good luck with it, should be a blast to drive.

[midnight]

when i have a decent car im at the track maybe once a year. Whatever i get is intended for the street and having fun. the FWD S/C got old, everytime you got on it slightly the tires spun, TC kicked in (with it off) and youd end up bucking around..i mean its a hell of a daily but just doesnt provide that fun the classic V8 RWD car does.

And John, just giving Don shit, i think he knows that. Hes generally the first person to point out the bad, ive come to accept that about him lol no problems here. Blunt honesty is something I value.

I appreciate the concerns but dont sweat shit breaking, I can afford it if/when it does, so im not worried. Its the wrong game to be in if thats what your worried about. with more power comes shit breaking

[Motaboata]

, I can afford it if/when it does, so im not worried.



MUST BE NICE!

[midnight]

eh! im not rich lol, if it breaks and its something major i have transportation (beaters ftmfw)

just not gonna get something somewhat quick and be paranoid about it breaking, thats no fun! look at you, you barreled ass into that parking lot and was like "FUCK MY EXHAUST CLAMPS!"

[bottledbird68]

hahah I know you want it ;)

and midnight that's awesome! they're giving you a good trade in. hope it all works out

I do. Black on black 6 speed right?
My dream 4th gen and already has some decent basic mods. Trade you a flaming Camaro and some cash lol?

[TBerry95z28]

I do. Black on black 6 speed right?
My dream 4th gen and already has some decent basic mods. Trade you a flaming Camaro and some cash lol?

yupp it is lol nah I've been wanting a diesel for a bit now

[Slowhawk]

I'm not killing it,just throwing out basic facts. I know Midnight and how he can flip/flop on decisions. I remember his old F-body that had little issue's and it was stressfull for him.

The GTO's aren't bad. Alot of the owners are really weird though. They go good but I think they lack the sports car feel.

[midnight]

Don no need to explain yourself, like I told John last night just giving ya a hard time.

I am excited, hope all goes well. We will see how it goes today.

[941LE]

any pics of the GTO?

[ls6monte]

Congrats Mike! Good luck when you get it.

[midnight]

http://pictures.dealer.com/b/berteracdjcllc/1117/85c403b50a0a006400c925759165b6c1.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/b/berteracdjcllc/0696/85c4092f0a0a006400c92575cc11e834.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/b/berteracdjcllc/1206/85c4117a0a0a006400c925756c6bcda4.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/b/berteracdjcllc/0234/85c40c3b0a0a006400c92575cf7a6fbf.jpg

[midnight]

i didnt realize how crazy the factory ride height was. no need for springs! lol

[941LE]

comfy ass seats lol

[midnight]

yup!

heard back from the guy there still running numbers with the banks, first bank came back with a stipulation of wanting more money down, i laughed at him and told him that wasnt happening and if they wanted to make the sale they should start bringing their price down. i have a feeling i wont hear back til tomorrow lol

[TBerry95z28]

she looks great hopefully they give you the price your looking for

[midnight]

ya we will see what they say, There in a position to make some decent coin as well as help me out and sounds like theyre willing to do so. Not gonna get my hopes up just in case but i do really like the car, if this one doesnt work out ill find another

[DemonWithin99]

you really should try your own bank, or credit union. you may end up getting exactly what you need and at a better rate.

[midnight]

Joe, i checked with my credit union...problem im finding is alot of consumer loans require you to finance cars that are 6 years and older with a 36 month loan...theres no way i could afford to pay that much

[DemonWithin99]

i have a special credit union, they've hooked me up on many occasions

[midnight]

who is it? I actually go through Ledge Light in Groton

[midnight]

deal didnt work out so the hunt resumes!

[941LE]

theres alway my LT1. PM me lol

[midnight]

yeaahhhh about that....lol

[TBerry95z28]

my ls1 t/a :p

[c4boom]

thats what he is looking for what price

[TBerry95z28]

he'd have to pm me

[midnight]

PM sent. although that situation is a bit stickier given the fact that i still have to some how get rid of the GTP but ya lol

[DemonWithin99]

I use Navy Fed. but unless you've have to be enlisted in either the Navy or Marines or be married to one to be a member.

but if you can get the loan, and a deal with someone you trust you could always get the difference in cash then pay off the GTP.

[DemonWithin99]

and heres another one.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2260227256.html

I know it's a Z, but this is at a shop down the street from my job and I have a buddy who works in the shop.

[midnight]

i might have considered it but its auto.

keep em coming Joe i appreciate it :)

[BryanH]

I'll sell you my car if the price is right :)

99 LS1. Got lots of stuff and my engine was setup by Slowhawk. Wins Seekonk Speedway spectator drag events. I take good care of it. I've kept it in the garage starting last year.

[midnight]

lol me driving that thing would be a disgrace to the legend you have made it to be.

found another GTO, 06 30k miles in Boston, going to check that out hopefully tomorrow night

[irockidz28]

wouldnt happen to be silver with a black hood would it?

[midnight]

nope black on black :)

[TBerry95z28]

pm returned ;)

[BryanH]

lol me driving that thing would be a disgrace to the legend you have made it to be.

found another GTO, 06 30k miles in Boston, going to check that out hopefully tomorrow night

Ehh.. I had a good year once. It's fast but not much of a legend. Mike Vincent is going to start dominating if he keeps his car running.

I think you'd like it. Its an M6. You can take it for a spin if you want. It's very street friendly.

[midnight]

Ehh.. I had a good year once. It's fast but not much of a legend. Mike Vincent is going to start dominating if he keeps his car running.

I think you'd like it. Its an M6. You can take it for a spin if you want. It's very street friendly.

still have that paint mark from the vette? lol

[BryanH]

still have that paint mark from the vette? lol

It's got a few dings, you can buff em out :)

Ok maybe not, but it's still an awesome car! I'll let you drive it sometime.

I really want to do a BMW European delivery on a 335i Sedan. That's my goal for the next few years. So I'm trying to save up.

[midnight]

Cool, ill keep it in mind but like i said i am really looking for a TA if i go F-Body, i had the camaro, just never cared for the styling. The more and more i look at these GTOs the more im liking them though

[Motaboata]

YOUR NEVER GONNA GET WHAT YOU WANT.. JUST GIVE UP

[midnight]

YOUR NEVER GONNA GET WHAT YOU WANT.. JUST GIVE UP

probably true lol. waiting to hear back from this dealer, for some reason i have a habbit of looking at cars on the weekend when i cant find out about financing until monday

[midnight]

so just an update...banks dont want to finance because i owe too much on the loan. meh oh well. we tried. Still was thinking about looking at fbodys because they are cheaper but again..doesnt really make sense since theres negative equity in my trade. looks like ill be driving the gtp for the next year.

[c4boom]

you may need to just find the dealer that wants the GTP

[midnight]

It's the bank that's having a hard time with it. ThIs is the second dealership to say this. I have one more attempt before I call it quits and just drive the gtp

[c4boom]

how much you upside down?

[midnight]

theyre saying about $2500

[941LE]

stay selling crack. Or if you wanna be freaky. Thayers street and sell yourself lol

[midnight]

LOL! ill look into it... ;)

[CamaroRacing12]

u shoulda bought 94mike's lt1

[Motaboata]

u shoulda bought 94mike's lt1

THIS!

[My84Z]

Anyone miss where he said he needs to trade in the gtp and get a loan for the vehicle

[Slowhawk]

The problem is being upside down on the loan. I see it alot with impulse buying.

Always think about what your buying and how much it's worth when you drive it away. If you are going to buy a car for $10k and you know it's worth $7k as soon as you drive it. Put down a minimum of $3k or don't buy the car. Also don't fall into the 4-5 year payment plan.It will take years before you can dump the car.

Loans are hard today.They are not risking much anymore. Best is to make triple payments on the car till it's in the range to trade.. Or total it.

[midnight]

lol Don, advising me to commit insurance fraud!?

but ya hey it is what it is. Like i said im looking into one last final option so we will see what happens and ill let you guys know as soon as i hear back.

in other news, i saw 94 mikes car cruising down the street with a giant portuguese flag painted on it. VIVA LA PORTUGAL!

[941LE]

im going to fall river and burning the car right now.

[Formula413]

Tell me it was at least on the window and not the body?

[Last of a Breed]

Don't hate on the Portuguese.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

AWESOME!!!!!

[*LS1* Queen]

OH NOES!! y didnt u get a pic!?!

[TBerry95z28]

I'm with mike. burn it or steal it and part it out hahah

[black heartbeat]

I'm going to chime in a agree with what mike said before and just sell yourself for money

[midnight]

LOL!!!!.... i love how everyone got serious about 94s car...i didnt really see it...it was a play on the fact that the new owner lived in fall river.

[TBerry95z28]

LOL!!!!.... i love how everyone got serious about 94s car...i didnt really see it...it was a play on the fact that the new owner lived in fall river.

lol had us goin there!

[CamaroRacing12]

HEY WTF IS WRONG WITH PORTUGUESE PEOPLE? fuckin assholes

[Formula413]

HEY WTF IS WRONG WITH PORTUGUESE PEOPLE? fuckin assholes

I dunno they're just kinda shady...plus I hear they're all gay... :hp: :p

[Last of a Breed]

I dunno they're just kinda shady...plus I hear they're all gay... :hp: :p

Fuck you, you HOMO! :mfight:

[My84Z]

I dunno they're just kinda shady...plus I hear they're all gay... :hp: :p

I find this offensive being portuguese! :ban:



Only Tony likes the churico.

[Formula413]

Fuck you, you HOMO! :mfight:

See what I mean? :desi:

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

hahahahaha awesome!!!