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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Hey, I've been reading up on site for a little over a year, learning alot, and looking for a car at the same time. Good news is I finally found one.

It's a 89 GTA with the 5.7L, and auto tranny (of course). Black on black, t-tops, lots of power options, etc, Still a very stock car. 170,000 KM, only summer driven. So it's pretty mint, it turns alot of heads. There isnt too many of these cars in Canada, so I'm glad I found one this nice.

As you will see in the pics, there is no third brake light on the deck lid, and the rear tint is bubbled and sagging. I will be fixing those problems soon, along with a few others. I also did not paint the exhaust tips gold, so don't ask.



The car has fairly new seals on the t-tops and hatch, and comes with a Viper alarm. The tires are Eagle HPs, which I think are pretty good for now. The paint on the car is about a year old, so its still very shiny.



The pics had to be cut down from the original size, they look alot better at high res. I've got them if anyone wants.



Tell me what you think.

Last edited by Hot Shot GTA; Jul 8, 2005 at 12:55 PM.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Looks great...nice find..
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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awesome car
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA TRANS AM, 1986 TRANS AM
Engine: L98, 5.7 TPI reborn, comp cam/heads maybe HSR this spring 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
you cant beat the looks of an 87-90 GTA. They look awesome.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by Wind Charger
you cant beat the looks of an 87-90 GTA. They look awesome.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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From: Beautiful BC
Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA
Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383
Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23
nice find Manitoba.. so what'd you end up paying for it?? It looks like it is in nice shape.... I'm currently looking for a car aswell...
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Car: '91 vert RS, '82 Z28
Engine: TBI 305, TPI 350
Transmission: Auto, 5 speed
nice find! im in the peg as well.. happy cruizen.

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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Very nice ride my man.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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nice find man
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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nice color, nice body...i just see why pontiac used those wheels
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt/3.27 Posi
Originally posted by Brisk
nice find Manitoba.. so what'd you end up paying for it?? It looks like it is in nice shape.... I'm currently looking for a car aswell...
I paid $8,900 CAD for it, was initially $9,900. A little over what I wanted to spend, but it was well worth it.

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

As for mods, I plan to start with intake and exhaust, and I know exhaust has alot of options, so it will be a challenge. The previous owner took out the cats, so that's a start I guess
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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sweet...
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Transmission: built T-56
Other than the Gold tips I think it looks really awesome...by the way you dont find too many of these in the US anymore either...ive only seen 3 total in my entire life excluding mine

keep it mint man hide those exhaust pipes it looks really GOOD
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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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
over here in the lower mainland, we have a ton of nice gta's

but for the price nice find
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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That car is sweet man. I remember seeing that car cruzin around when the previous owner had it. That paint looks amazing in real life.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt/3.27 Posi
Originally posted by 83firebirdS/E
That car is sweet man. I remember seeing that car cruzin around when the previous owner had it. That paint looks amazing in real life.
I bought it from a dealer, so I have no idea who the previous owner was. I'd like to know if anything was done to the car. I know it has a shift kit, but not sure what kind.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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great looking bird!
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