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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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How Rare is my Car???

How rare is an 1988 camaro without a trunk release? All the camaros of firebirds I know of had a hatch release from 88 and on? Help me figure this out. Mabey they came on the early 88 F-bodies without the release. I dont know. Im sure someone out there does.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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You have one rare bird ....its worth 1 million dollars j/k


My 82 has a button on the dash that releases the trunk,if thats what you mean
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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My '82 TA doesn't have a hatch release or rear defogger...how rare is that?
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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My 82 trans am is much rarer then, it has a power trunk release button and rear defogger and a way to unlock it with a key, and if none of this works I just break the window to get into the trunk
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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Funny but I was curious
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Car: '82 Recaro T/A, '71 Trans Am
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Probably not rare at all. Most base models where strippers with hardlly any options. My friend just picked up an '88 IROC-Z with no power windows, locks, mirrors, or rear trunk release. Remember, back then people actually had a choice of what options they wanted or could afford to pay, not like today when a bunch of options are forced onto you and the base price is $25,000+.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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lol probly not that rare, because my f-bomb doesnt have trunk release but it does have defrost, pwr windows, locks (that dont lock ne more but unlock)
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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Alright I just thought it was weird that I had every power option except for trunk release. And it was an 88 Iroc. But I guess GM can be cheap every once in a while.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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But I guess GM can be cheap every once in a while.
Or the dealer or person that ordered it. When options where available separately you could really come up with some weird unique cars.

My '73 T/A is pretty basic with standard interior and no A/C but the original owner ordered it with power windows and tilt wheel. They look out of place on an otherwise no option car.
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