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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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Can anyone figure out whuts wrong with this CAMARO?

http://autotrader.com/findacar/vdeta...&car_year=1988
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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that is not a camaro its a birdy.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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That guy must really know his cars, NOT!!
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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Nice.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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for $2100 .... 59k miles either the guy is desperate or he doesnt know what he has...

or am i wrong? i'd buy that if i had the money...
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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That is nicest lookin 88 camaro I have ever seen. I love it.

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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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It's not working for me, damn computers at the library.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:50 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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I'd buy it! :lala:
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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Its ok if the guy doesn't know much about cars. I did not know much about cars when I got mine. I know a lot know. The guy should at least know what car he is selling. I know some people who have never opened up thier own hood. Some people see cars as transportation and others see them as joy rides. You would be surprised how many people mistake a Firebird for a Camaro.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Looks just like my Camaro!

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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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yeah it kinda looks like a bird to me
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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could also be a misprint, i see those occasionally, like a van in place of a car, etc.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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Jeez, if you squint your eyes and look from a distance it still doesn't look like a camaro.....
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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[QUOTE]Jeez, if you squint your eyes and look from a distance it still doesn't look like a camaro.....

You idiot you have to be upsidedown as well!!
OH dam it still looks like a bird OH well I'm now going to try the beer test, (back in an hour)
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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OH well I'm now going to try the beer test, (back in an hour)
Let us know how this turns out.....It seems you are taking longer then an hour, so we'll assume the beer test is going just fine....
You would be surprised how many people mistake a Firebird for a Camaro.
Very true, and everytime somebody does they get the "you are a f'n moron" Look from me.......
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:51 PM
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I tried the beer test...still dont look like no camaro. Some one should Write the dude....
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
It's not working for me, damn computers at the library.

HA! you even go to the library to surf thirdgen? Such a postwhore man. Dont make me he bi tch man slap you! :sillylol: Well it could be worst. If you had my job sitting on a computer for 40hrs a week you might just have somewhere around 8.2 billion post.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:35 AM
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If anyone is in the 585 area code you can call him up and say hey man thats no Camaro!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 02:58 AM
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[QUOTE]Let us know how this turns out.....It seems you are taking longer then an hour, so we'll assume the beer test is going just fine....

Man b n vnb iiMMm sorry buut Immm havingg trooble typinnngg
& itts sstill a BIIRDD!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 05:02 AM
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HA I'm in the 585. I should be a nice guy.... maybe I will swing by for a look. "Hey I am here about the Camaro" "Well here it is" "where is it?" "right here" "where" " infront of you" "where?" "RIGHT HERE" "FOR THE LOVE OF *** WHERE? YOU JUST GOT A BIRD HERE!"
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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I'm surprised he didn't spell it "Camero".
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by PopaPork
HA I'm in the 585. I should be a nice guy.... maybe I will swing by for a look. "Hey I am here about the Camaro" "Well here it is" "where is it?" "right here" "where" " infront of you" "where?" "RIGHT HERE" "FOR THE LOVE OF *** WHERE? YOU JUST GOT A BIRD HERE!"

That would be funny if you went there and it was a Camaro and the people selling his car put up the wrong pic.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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HA I'm in the 585. I should be a nice guy.... maybe I will swing by for a look. "Hey I am here about the Camaro" "Well here it is" "where is it?" "right here" "where" " infront of you" "where?" "RIGHT HERE" "FOR THE LOVE OF *** WHERE? YOU JUST GOT A BIRD HERE!"
That's Great, it will happen if someone who actually knows anything about cars tries to buy it.......
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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Price *$2100*


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1988 CHEVY CAMARO, V8 305, AT, 59K Miles, PW/PS, P/Antenna, P/Trunk, Tilt/CC, Cass, Alarm, New Tires/Brakes, Exhaust, *$1900*/OBO MOVING OUT OF STATE, NO R/O REFUSED! (585)
458-1559 (585)458-8139 ROCHESTER

look at his prices one's 2100 one's 1900, he must want 2000. what a genius
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by devianb
Its ok if the guy doesn't know much about cars. I did not know much about cars when I got mine. I know a lot know. The guy should at least know what car he is selling. I know some people who have never opened up thier own hood. Some people see cars as transportation and others see them as joy rides. You would be surprised how many people mistake a Firebird for a Camaro.
People used to ask me all the time about my "Camaro". I'm like "Hello, Firebird"! That was before the headlight mod. Now with the new hood and headlights and the fact that more 3rd gens are in the yards then on the streets, people instead ask what it is. Mostly youngsters at car shows. I get the "Cool car! What is it?" I say 1987 Firebird and I get the "no way! they didn't make anything that cool looking back then!"
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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This is the only area of a thirdgen where a Camaro can look like a Firebird. Most thirdgens have decals on the cars too, so there is no mistaking a Camaro for a Firebird.
Attached Thumbnails Had to post this....-yellowtaas-oiethgo-aetg-ioaweoia.jpg  
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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So has anyone actually called about the car yet?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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Originally posted by 83tranzam
I'm surprised he didn't spell it "Camero".
Son of a B!tch I hat it when people spell it that way. If he would have done that, it would have been over. I buddy from work sent me an email about my "old 96 Camero" I wanted to yank her hair out. She has yet to misspell it.

Brian
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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This is the only area of a thirdgen where a Camaro can look like a Firebird. Most thirdgens have decals on the cars too, so there is no mistaking a Camaro for a Firebird.

devianb has attached this image:

You are actually wrong on that, you see the firebirds have a little crease behind where the top of the door meets the window. That picture you posted is a Camaro because there is no crease, it blends. I noticed this when working on my friends firebird, and my camaro dind't have it.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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originally quoted by PimpRod92RS
You are actually wrong on that, you see the firebirds have a little crease behind where the top of the door meets the window. That picture you posted is a Camaro because there is no crease, it blends. I noticed this when working on my friends firebird, and my camaro dind't have it.
Guess what my friend, that picture was of a Firebird. Here is the entire picture.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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I would have assumed that yellow car was a Camaro too. You may be right on the crease though, I would have to take a closer look between the Camaro and Firebird.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by devianb
I would have assumed that yellow car was a Camaro too. You may be right on the crease though, I would have to take a closer look between the Camaro and Firebird.
I also thought it was a Camaro. Interesting, I guess the pic proved your point.

Brian
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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I think that is a verrrrrrry nice camaro! LOL
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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Hey PimpRod92RS, I know exactly what you are talking about with the crease. Firebirds have the crease because the rear end is about 2 inches wider in the back towards the top than Camaros. Thats why the 91-92 Hi Rise spoiler fits the width of a Camaro, but it looks short on a Firebird.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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It looks like a REALLY good deal. Even if he doesn't know what it is. That car should fetch $5000.
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