Grizzly_Addams

Well guys, it's been fun. But in lieu of spending thousands restoring my 1991 Firebird 3.1 V6 AT and hundreds here and there just to keep it running, I opted to get a newer, lower mileage car that I feel I can rely on for at least a little while.

I have just bought a Black 1999 Firebird with 44000 miles, 4 wheel disc ABS brakes, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, T-Tops, Air Conditioning, Dual Front Air Bags, Dual Power Seats, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Tan Leather Interior, 6 Cylinder 3.8L 3800 Series II Engine, and a 5 Speed Manual Transmission for $7400.

The 91 went on trade in the deal. I pick it up tomorrow.

Dizturbed One

man...

you know how nice and reliable you can get a thirdgen for 7400?

really nice... and very reliable.

Project: 85 2.8 bird

coulda just swapped in the drivetrain for a whole lot less & have a better looking car

don't be a stranger. visit over @ www.firebirdv6.com for your 4th gen v6 needs. I find the v6 community to be a nice family w/lots of info to share.

Dizturbed One

^hell yes

damn

you could've even swapped in an entire LS1 drivetrain with similar mileage for that price I bet... rear end and all.

if you pulled it yourself, then you could DEFINITELY have done it with money left over for a couple goodies.

Grizzly_Addams

It wouldn't have been worth it. The body wasn't very straight, and alot of rust was starting to appear on the undercarraige.

MakeitQuick92RS

iTrader: (1)

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your purchase.

I too sold my 1992 camaro for a newer Car.

I bought a 2000 camaro about 3 months ago.
I love it dearly, if I had to make the choice again I would do the same.

Now go mod that bird and get it into the mid 14's

May I suggest exhaust:

TSP Rumbler....oh my

www.texas-speed.com

TomP

Ya know, I always say "I'll do engine/mechanical work all day, but I can't stand doing bodywork". Then I usually say "and I hate rust!!!"

Congrats on the new purchase; http://www.camaroz28.com has a lot of 4th gen 3.8 guys, kinda like the equivilant of these forums. I knew a few of them from an old website; those guys really knew their stuff with the 3.8!

Grizzly_Addams

Well, I picked up the car, and I love it. I do have one question though that the dealer can't seem to answer for me, I know this isn't third gen, but if anyone knows please help.

The car has power locks. It also has an alarm. The dealer didn't have a remote transmitter. But since it has an alarm doesn't that mean I would need one? And given that, wouldn't that mean the car has keyless entry? I need to know so I can get a replacement transmitter.

MakeitQuick92RS

iTrader: (1)

Yes you should get a transmitter with the car keys.

My 2000 has a transmitter for keyless entry/ Hatch release/ and yelp.

Go talk to the dealer about ordering you a replacement, I beleive that through the vin # they may be able to tell you the transmitter number.

If anything PM me I have like three that I got after market, Maybe I could help you.

Grizzly_Addams

The person who traded in the car left the transmitter in South Carolina. I live in NY. They acted like it was a big deal and the guy said he'd rather cut me a check.

My biggest problem is that, not only can't I use my RKE, but with the factory alarm, the only way to disarm it once you open the door is to put the key in the ignition. It's a real PITA.