View Poll Results: Whats most important to you in your thirdgen
Power



63
64.95%
Handling



12
12.37%
Ride



3
3.09%
Affordibility



3
3.09%
Style



13
13.40%
Luggage and Seating Space



1
1.03%
Comfort



1
1.03%
Stereo



1
1.03%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll
What do you prefer in a car?
What do you prefer in a car?
Just looking for what people look for their thirdgen, or what they like to modify their car for. Vote for the one thats most important to you and please a reason why, even though it may be obvious.
And mods if this ins't supposed to be here then feel free to move it to an appropriate board, and if it doesn't belong anywhere, well then ....... crap for me.
And mods if this ins't supposed to be here then feel free to move it to an appropriate board, and if it doesn't belong anywhere, well then ....... crap for me.
Last edited by JimmyG-91Z; Feb 7, 2004 at 09:07 PM.
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From: Concord, NC
Car: 86 IROC-Z
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thats a tough question picking just one. I went with power but really my answer is 3 fold
Power - you can build a monster with these cars.
Style - No denying the awesome style of these cars and the ability to customize them with tons of aftermarket parts.
Affordability - Currently you can pick these cars up real cheap and you have an awesome platform to build on.
Power - you can build a monster with these cars.
Style - No denying the awesome style of these cars and the ability to customize them with tons of aftermarket parts.
Affordability - Currently you can pick these cars up real cheap and you have an awesome platform to build on.
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From: Michigan
Car: 1988 iroc-z baby! :o)
Engine: 305
Transmission: soon 2 be replaced.
power!
im a chevy girl....everyone that lives around me just about are ford and r!cer people...
so ya need something under the hood to keep 'em quiet.
im a chevy girl....everyone that lives around me just about are ford and r!cer people...
so ya need something under the hood to keep 'em quiet.
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700R4 3500 stall, TransGo shift kit
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1
Its hard to pick just one, but I voted for power. I prefer a balanced combination of power, style, and affordability. I wouldn't want a 500 HP car if it was rusted to hell and 11 different colors. Just my opinion though.
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From: NJ
Car: 87 Iroc (summer only)
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 5 speed
Originally posted by lock
thats a tough question picking just one. I went with power but really my answer is 3 fold
Power - you can build a monster with these cars.
Style - No denying the awesome style of these cars and the ability to customize them with tons of aftermarket parts.
Affordability - Currently you can pick these cars up real cheap and you have an awesome platform to build on.
thats a tough question picking just one. I went with power but really my answer is 3 fold
Power - you can build a monster with these cars.
Style - No denying the awesome style of these cars and the ability to customize them with tons of aftermarket parts.
Affordability - Currently you can pick these cars up real cheap and you have an awesome platform to build on.
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From: Another world, some other time
Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I vote for handling. After all, that's what I built my car to do. And handle it does.
Originally posted by MetalliCamaroRS
Its hard to pick just one, but I voted for power. I prefer a balanced combination of power, style, and affordability. I wouldn't want a 500 HP car if it was rusted to hell and 11 different colors. Just my opinion though.
Its hard to pick just one, but I voted for power. I prefer a balanced combination of power, style, and affordability. I wouldn't want a 500 HP car if it was rusted to hell and 11 different colors. Just my opinion though.
i agree 100%
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From: surrey b.c. canada
Car: 89 Iroc
Engine: lb9
Transmission: wc t-5
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08 posi
Originally posted by MetalliCamaroRS
Its hard to pick just one, but I voted for power. I prefer a balanced combination of power, style, and affordability. I wouldn't want a 500 HP car if it was rusted to hell and 11 different colors. Just my opinion though.
Its hard to pick just one, but I voted for power. I prefer a balanced combination of power, style, and affordability. I wouldn't want a 500 HP car if it was rusted to hell and 11 different colors. Just my opinion though.
i prefer handling, if i have a 500 hp car that handles like **** i'm not gonna like it
that's a great question....
i have to go with style first as if i didn't care what the car looks like and wanted power i would have went with a lighter car.
secondly i'd say handling because it's so much fun to have a car that handles.
power would definately be next as the thrill of turning the key on a well tuned motor is just amazing
lastly i'd say comfort as it's very important but you have to have the other three to really enjoy it anyhow.
all the other points are nice and good to have but they are in a class of their own compared to the others above in my own eyes. who cares how fast you go if you don't look good and if you can't turn or stop with all that power what fun is it?
i have to go with style first as if i didn't care what the car looks like and wanted power i would have went with a lighter car.
secondly i'd say handling because it's so much fun to have a car that handles.
power would definately be next as the thrill of turning the key on a well tuned motor is just amazing
lastly i'd say comfort as it's very important but you have to have the other three to really enjoy it anyhow.
all the other points are nice and good to have but they are in a class of their own compared to the others above in my own eyes. who cares how fast you go if you don't look good and if you can't turn or stop with all that power what fun is it?
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From: Gulf Coast
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: TH700-R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Definetly handling, after all that's what the GTAs were built for. But you still need power to get around those turns.
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From: White Lake, MI
Car: 89' IROCZ
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700r4
I voted for power, but I would pick performace which combines balanced power and handling. Our cars already have plenty of style, I like mine to be a sleeper.
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
well.. while its really EVERYTHING with mine, i voted "Luggage and Seating Space".
why you ask!?
because if i was only going to use the two front seats, and didnt want a 2+2, i could have bought a C4 for the same price.
i just happen to know that whatever girly girl i meet will probly have a friend with her.... or that i sometimes have/want to carry a 3rd person.. or i want to put some stuff in the car and still have the passenger sit comforably.
why you ask!?
because if i was only going to use the two front seats, and didnt want a 2+2, i could have bought a C4 for the same price.
i just happen to know that whatever girly girl i meet will probly have a friend with her.... or that i sometimes have/want to carry a 3rd person.. or i want to put some stuff in the car and still have the passenger sit comforably.
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From: Houston, TX
Car: '86 T/A
Engine: 350/LT1 Intake
Transmission: 700R4 - Built
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
I am an all show no go type of person. I really like the style. Of course, having the power to back it up isn't so bad either.
To me, there is no point in going fast unless you look good doing it
To me, there is no point in going fast unless you look good doing it
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From: Kelowna, B.C.
Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
I voted for handeling.. what good is power, if ya have no control. of course in our cars.. the two do go hand in hand.. So power is my next option.. style is already there.. it's a thirdgen.
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Car: 89 IrocZ/17 LS 1LE
Engine: 383/LGX
Transmission: 400/TR-3160
Axle/Gears: 3.08/3.27
Im a handling man but I also like driving fast so power is a close second one day I will do a standing mile event
"luggage and seating space" thats funny
"luggage and seating space" thats funny
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Car: 91 B4C/91 RS 305
Engine: L98 and L03
Transmission: 2xTH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 LSD/2.73 Open
There should be another one for being balanced. Lots of power w/ out any style sux, but trailer queens suck too. The best cars are cars that have a proper balance of all except cargo space, nobody needs more crap than our cars can hold.
Edit: Fun factor is a huge part of having a car. I have a total POS LUV that I got for fifty bones and it is possibly the most fun vehicle I've ever had. 4WD, and a body I couldn't care less about makes for great fun (especially when hitting speed bumps @ 45)
Edit: Fun factor is a huge part of having a car. I have a total POS LUV that I got for fifty bones and it is possibly the most fun vehicle I've ever had. 4WD, and a body I couldn't care less about makes for great fun (especially when hitting speed bumps @ 45)
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
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Originally posted by CEP89
I voted for power, but I would pick performace which combines balanced power and handling. Our cars already have plenty of style, I like mine to be a sleeper.
I voted for power, but I would pick performace which combines balanced power and handling. Our cars already have plenty of style, I like mine to be a sleeper.
(In other words I totaly agree.)Kevin
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From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
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Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Power....mmmm...... handling..... hmm..... power..... hmm..... yea, power! 
Too hard to choose only one, lol

Too hard to choose only one, lol
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