Im not sure where to post this so moderators move to whereever...

I need a new project car and ive been searching around for a decent deal on a firebird.. how does this sound

1988 PONTIAC TRANS AM, 5.0 V8,
auto, t-top, new trans, alt, starter, tires, runs strong, fast, cold ac, ps, pb, pw, pdl, c/c, tilt, alloys, $2500

doesnt say in the ad how many miles but if its under 100,000 miles/ is it a good deal and what is the life expectancy on a car like this? think i could talk him down at all?? opinions please

 

or

1987 PONTIAC TRANS AM, GTA, 6 speed, ported heads, big intake, runner and injectors, big fuel pump, 6 speed need to be fixed, $1200 obo

thats a really low price how much would it cost to fix the 6 speed... and if all else fails i can pick up a new t56 tranny for pretty cheap huh? again it doesnt say how many miles on it based its under 100,000 not worried about interior stuff . i just want a strong body, frame, engine,and tranny (would have to fix)

 

IMO, I'd look for a good body and straight frame. I think I'm pretty handy as far as engine/tranny/drivetrain are concerned, but am clueless as far as cosmetic repairs. I suppose it depends on where your experience lies.

 

Both are worth looking at. I would have thoughts about what the guy did with the second car. If he knew what he was doing with the six speed. The T56's usually don't break, so I would wonder about the integrity of the rest of the car.