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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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What's the most desireable 3rd Gen Car???

I have some favourite years, But I like:

1) 87 IROC 5.7, yellow, t-bar, gold trim,
black custom interior

2) 92 25th cars, Black roadster with grey leather guts

3) '82 Pace Car Z28, cross fire with Flapper hood

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 11:06 PM
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well if you mean a single car, then I'd have to say the twin turbo 650hp 91 Trans Am that is pictured in the NEThirdgen.Org banner. For very limited production cars, the Firehawk. For limited production cars, the 89 TTA. For regular production cars, the 91/92 Z28, Trans Am, GTA, and Formula are the best out of all of the thirdgens.

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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My ultimate list of 3rdgen's I'd like would probably be:

* 1989 Turbo Trans AM (of course)
* Late 80's Trans AM, 350, metallic blue with silver gfx, black interior, digital dash. (pretty much like the Formula in the thirdgen.org logo)
* Late 80's GTA, 350, dark red with tan leather.
* Early 80's black TA with gold gfx, black bowling ball rims, 190hp 305HO (just because)
* Late 80's Formula 350, yellow with black on the bottom (sort of like the old ad)
* Late 80's IROC, silver.
* 92 RS, any color really. (I just like the looks of them)

Not necessarily in that order.


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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 11:47 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 12:01 AM
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Right now, one that runs properly!
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 12:04 AM
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91-92 Z28's and Turbo Trans Ams.

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 02:22 AM
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Gee, the fastest ones. Who would've thought those answers were coming...

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:26 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:46 AM
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Definitely either a Firehawk or TTA

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:15 AM
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Totaly agree with Jim86. Firehawk and TTA are the wildest thirdgen ever made

Just my opinion. And I respect the opinion of every thirdgen lover here.

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:23 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 10:09 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by LFN AT U:
'89 Turbo Trans Am</font>
87 Z28 Convertable for rarity.


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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 10:38 AM
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Car: 1991 Formula Firehawk (Clone)
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...I'd have to pick the '92 Firehawk #27 Trans Am convertible with the 375 hp aluminum engine and Recaro seat/Brembo brake package. Since the last time that car was for sale it was listed at $100K, I'd guess I'd settle for any of the 375 hp cars with the Recaro/Brembo package.

...what the hell, I'd settle for any of the 3rd gen Hawks, period...

...or any one of the Skunkworks 3rd gen cars for that matter...

...I'm not choosy...

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 12:07 PM
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1992 25th anniv red with silver stripes IROC-Z convertable

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 06:20 PM
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I'd have to say a firehawk would definitely be on the top of my list. An iroc-z convertible would be right behind it.
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:01 PM
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For a factory Car, the 1989 TTA. For an aftermaket car, the 1991-92 Firehawk. For my favorite car, the 1992 Trans Am GTA

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 07:29 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Purple 92 SS:
87 Z28 Convertable for rarity.
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Agreed. Talk about rare, and an anniversary car at that! Just try to find one -- it's virtually impossible. Then try to find one with a TPI/5-speed (except the one in my garage) -- absolutely impossible.



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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:09 PM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
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Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
92 z28 convertible with the highest horsepower engine availible and subframe connecters and maybe a six speed
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:14 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
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I've always wanted either a:
1.) 1989 IROC Convertable, black.
2.) 1991/92 Z28 with T-Tops, black.

But my 92 RS Coupe is close enough.

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 09:37 PM
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i want to find a 1990 black 305TPI/5spd. IROC convertible with under 20,000 miles. that would be soo nice, but i am content with my 1990 hardtop 350.

but if i had to choose:
1989 TTA
1992 Z28 350 or 305/5spd
and a few more but that is what i would start out with!!

if i ever get to see a FIREHAWK or learn about them then i might want one. but oh well!!


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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 11:25 PM
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1990 1LE 305 5spd!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 11:42 PM
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Hmmmm...my thirdgen dream garage would have:
1. 1989 TTA
2. 92 Firehawk
3. my existing 84 Recaro TA totally restored
4. a greenhouse with money trees growing in
it to provide the funds

Maybe a GN or a Regal T, too.



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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 12:50 AM
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How about a 1992 B4C Police Package??? Kinda cool, Rs body with the 5.7L and 12" Brakes all around
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 01:07 AM
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I wouldn't mind a 1991 Z28 1LE with 305/5 speed or a FireHawk.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 01:08 AM
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I think the most "DESIRABLE" would be the mythical 350/5speed combo that has been an ongoing debate here at thirdgen. I'm not taking sides, but in case you don't know about this, there's a big fight as to if ANY of them were ever produced.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 12:55 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Willie:
Agreed. Talk about rare, and an anniversary car at that! Just try to find one -- it's virtually impossible. Then try to find one with a TPI/5-speed (except the one in my garage) -- absolutely impossible.

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exactly.. thats why i havent found one of em yet to buy :*( Gosh i want a ver'ble 87 tpi 5spd. oh well.. soon or later i get one mark me words.




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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 06:35 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ovrclck350:
I think the most "DESIRABLE" would be the mythical 350/5speed combo that has been an ongoing debate here at thirdgen. I'm not taking sides, but in case you don't know about this, there's a big fight as to if ANY of them were ever produced.</font>
I've seen plenty of those up here in Canada - 87,88,89 they were built for racing in the Players challenge, but were NOT supposed to be driven on the street...however, many of them made to the street...my buddy had an '87, all painted up with all the Players Cigarette stuff all over them...I might be able to get a pic to post...

So, I will have to ad that one to my favorites list:

1987 IroC 350 -5spd Players Challenge car.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 07:01 PM
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lol, here we go again.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 07:58 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 08:02 PM
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Im not saying there were not any 350's with 5 speeds but every time I meet somone who says they have a 350 IROC with a 5 speed I prove them wrong. I have looked all around and never seen one with 350 and a 5 speed from factory. Maybe in Canada they have a bunch of them but not here in Cali.

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Here's a couple pics of my car

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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 08:09 PM
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My favorite is the 91-92 Z28 5.7l with tint and TT2's..Now thats a fast enough for me and sweet looking ride!! IMHO
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 406TPI:
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