Ok this is a good/fun idea I think.... Whats the ages of you guys??? Ive been wondering this.

Well to start this off.

Im 16

 

21 but I feel like I'm 15.

- Mike Harvey -

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i was going to ask this question myself.....anyways, i'm 20 and i prefer beer in BOTTLES.

 

16!

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Damn Im old. I was a jr in HS when Graeme was born. The next mod Im doing is lowering my wheelchair.

 

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91 Blue RS with ASCD SS hood w/hood pins, Flowmaster 80 series w/3 inch dual exhaust, K&N, Hypertech Power Chip(19 years old and all this bought and paid for by myself, even the car, sorry but i cant stand all those rich little kids who have their mommy and daddy buy all their stuff)

 

Hey Monkie, are you just doing this to see how many reply's you can get in this one. Because I imagine if even 50% of the registered users respond, then you'll hit that mark. Let's see 200+ on this one...LOL

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92 Bird 3.1L Auto
Best $750 I ever spent....

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21, and sufferin all the bad effects of it....

-Reno

 

Well, I must be the grandpa of the group. 48 years young and feel like 16.

 

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LOL nah, I was just wondering this.

 

New (old) guy here. Don't feel bad, Glenn, I'm 47.

 

i'm a youngin' just 17, and getting ready to go to college, yeah buddy!!!!

 

Damn,I thought i was the only young one!Im 16

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1985 Firechicken
2.8 v6
Mods:
TB Coolant Bypass
My own kik @$$ dual intake
Freshly Painted(bright metallic blue)
Mods to come:
Either an 80 series flows or super turbo dynomax.Cant decide!
An engine is like a person,to scream it has to exhale hard -Flowmaster

 

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20...and keeping the RS as is a daily driver until I finish grad school in '04

1.5 more years though and I'm grabbing a 2nd 3rd gen (probably IROC 350)

[This message has been edited by Jason E (edited December 14, 2000).]

 

im 18.....but i felt like i just got my drivers liscence which is 16 down here.

never too young to party.....never to old to rock and roll

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1969 Camaro
383, Corvette heads, 700R4
Resto is in progress

1988 Toyota 4-Runner
aka the Parts Hauler

 

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Man I am surprised this hasnt got lock yet!

 

anyone ever notice the teenagers seem to drive the 2.8's?

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Hand Made Tips, 3 1/4" out, Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Coil, MSD Ignition Module,MSD 6A Box, Air Intake Temp Guage, Brushed Aluminum Hood Pins
Currently Working On:
T5 swap
Next to buy:
Slp dual cold air intake!
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www.geocities.com/firebird89white

 

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[This message has been edited by Kevin S (edited December 14, 2000).]

 

I'm the big 5 point 0h. My wheelchair is lowered and has a TopFuel wing on it. My son is older than most of you guys (21).

 

Dont forget the 3.1Ls!!!

Hey I would have gotten a V8 but my car came along first. So....thats how it happened.

 

Add another notch for the "older but wiser crowd"... 45 y.o.

BTW, Graham and Monkie, have you ever notice how the faster cars are owned by us older guys. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

Have you noticed the insurace on a 16 year olds IROC-Z???? I think I will keep my V6!

 

The younger kids buy the V6s not only for insurance, but because they're cheaper to buy too! When was the last time anyone saw a DECENT V8 for 2-3 grand? For many people, that's what they can swing for a 1st car.

Plus, 6's are more plentiful, especially the older you go. I haven't seen a V8 SC for sale for awhile, but I've seen plenty of 2.8s on used car lots.

In a way though, it's good younger drivers grab the 6s. Lets face it, when you first start driving, you wanna have some fun Its harder to get in trouble when you're playing with a little less power, especially when it's slippery out.

Now seeing as how I can FEEL the flames coming on, think about it. I'm not saying that you can't get in trouble with a V6, but what I am saying is that in terms of a 1st sports car, a 6 is a great car to have. It handles great, stops good, and in slippery weather is a lot easier to handle. Anyone who lives where there's a lot of rain and snow knows what I'm talking about.

Before you flame me, think about it I have known too many people crack up V8 Mustangs and Fbodies because they were barreling down the road like a jerk, enjoying the power, and just flat did something stupid.

[This message has been edited by Jason E (edited December 14, 2000).]

 

18, and I do drive a 6 b/c of the insurance. I'm planning on getting a nice IROC or 92 Z one I hit 21!!

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Well I'm 17, and I live in new jersey.. and to all those who think insurance is expensive... live in new jersey for the love of god... i pay $850... (every 6 months).. yeah thats $1700 a year ... and thats just liability.. no collision, no comprehensive... just the basic liability... maybe i am crazy with my 350 IROC.. but im italian.. and hey.. IROC does = Italian retard out cruizin!!

jack

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1987 Midnight Blue Camaro IROC-Z, 350 TPI out of an '88.

[This message has been edited by The Rusty Trombone (edited December 14, 2000).]

 

No its not because you cant find a cheap 3rd gen with a V8. Its because you cant find one that runs! Atleast no where around here. When I was looking at some 3rd gens that I wanted half of the doors acted like they would fall off with the slightist tug. The other half the hoods wouldnt close. I began to think I would never find a good condition 3rd gen. But time proved me wrong. And now I couldnt be happier...Well, maybe a 150 more HP would be nice. But all in all Im happy! Hey atleast I didnt get a POS Escort or something.

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1992 Camaro RS 3.1L
T5 Manual 5 speed
Cold/RAM air intake
Z-28 Exhaust
8.5mm MSD Ignition wires
TB Coolant bypass

Kills:

95 (****) Probe GT
94 Mustang GT
91 CRX (dont ask me why he raced me)
2nd Gen Z28 (350) haha to you V8 guys!
1992 RS 305 TBI (good race)
More to come

 

18.

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My only mod: Flowmaster 40 series

 

24 here... When I was younger (19-20) I had a 79 TA with a 403 6.6L, and, for a while, a 76 Formula with a bored-over Poncho 400 (406). I sold the Formula, and the TA later got stolen

However, I bought a V6 last year because I needed the economy. Speed is great fun, and the little sixer will surprise ya, too, but my priorities lie elsewhere now (wildlife photography as a career). I dunno, maybe it's a maturity thing, but I think it's just me. I'm really old as all hell

 

Jason E, why do you think I would flame you?

Believe it or not, I drive my car in snow (in the mountains to boot) and in rain. The trick is what you alluded too, you have to treat the throttle like a trigger of a gun. Because if you don't, it will kill you. But, that can happen even with a V6.

FYI, I usually find it to be FWD minivans and 4x4 SUVs that usually get into the most trouble on mountainous, snowy roads. For some reason, people think JUST because they have a 4x4, that they can drive at the same rate of speed as if the road is dry on a nice sunny day. I guess they forget about stopping and turning.

I do agree with the insurance factor. Where I live we have "socialized" auto insurance that rewards/penalizes you based on your driving record (accidents) not on your age. After a certain number of years of accident free driving, you receive the maximum discount of 45% of your insurance premium.

My insurance, for full coverage, C$100 comprehensive and C$200 (US$130) collision with C$1,000,000 3rd party only costs me US$540. For any 1st time driver (regardless of age) they would pay around US$1,000 for the same coverage and get a 10% discount for each year they don't have an accident (their fault) until they got the max.

Lastly, it wouldn't really matter if your car had a V6 or a 350 L98 here, it is the value (rate group) of the car that sets the insurance rate, not the engine.

 

18 an dlovin it=) grammy's firebird your 16???? Oh ya the airfilter is not for use on emmission controlled cars and for offroad use only =)

 

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I'm 26. I spend my youth driving a stupid NISSAN PULSAR.

 

lol yea im 16 wont be 17 til may

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Hand Made Tips, 3 1/4" out, Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Coil, MSD Ignition Module,MSD 6A Box, Air Intake Temp Guage, Brushed Aluminum Hood Pins
Currently Working On:
T5 swap
Next to buy:
Slp dual cold air intake!
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My Site:
www.geocities.com/firebird89white

 

im 18

 

17 here. i guess im one of the luckey ones to have a mint 3rd gen with a v8. from what it sounds like they are pretty hard to find. i thought it was just how it is around here but i guess not

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1989 pontiac firebird
bright red exterior(just repainted)
grey interior
5 spd
305 TBI (stock)
WS.6 formula wheels
3.73 posi rear end
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well, my friend's father bought him a 1990 T/A with a 305TPI. bad part is that he paid 7500 bucks for it, then could only sell it for 5000, sad huh. I'm one of the lucky ones who got a 1 owner firebrd, t-tops,premium sound,overhead counsel, and deluxe interior, for my frist car, it'll be a collectors item one day. oh and with the v6, i get full coverage for only 1200 bucks a year

[This message has been edited by 85f-bird (edited December 15, 2000).]

 

double post

[This message has been edited by 85f-bird (edited December 15, 2000).]

 

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Paying $1600 Canadian a year for insurance on my car.

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Former owner of an 88 2.8 Firebird....RIP

 

Dude, that works out to just under US$1,100/year for insurance. What province are you in and what coverage do you have?

If you're in BC, you either JUST started driving or you got into an accident. If not, I would contact ICBC and review my rate.

My 1991 GTA is rated as Group 13 (they haven't changed it in about 4 years). You MUST be in lower rate group than me. I am in the highest rate group for all 3rd Gens based on its value. Initially, when I got my car it was in a lower rate group until ICBC realized there were Trans Ams and GTAs...so they created another rate group for GTAs in 1992 or 1993.

 

I'm 23.... I kinda figured that *most* V-6ers were under 30 LOL!

I Pay $1004CDN/YR. I've been driving for just 5 years and have had 1 accident (never went against insurance cost me $900 though) I also don't have Collision (Who needs it with parts cars so cheap) and save $19 for my Alarm

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Glenn,

I have $3,000,000 3rd party liability, $200 collision, $100 comprehensive.

This summed up to $1549 + a $53 licence fee. I have a 30% discount. My basic coverage has me in rate class 003 and my collision and comprehensive have me in rate group 10.

The reason you get the cheaper insurance is because you luckily live outside of the lower mainland! We get to pay extra here!

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1991 Firebird Formula, 305, TPI, Auto...stock till I get some money!!!
Former owner of an 88 2.8 Firebird....RIP

[This message has been edited by dudelovett (edited December 15, 2000).]

 

Mine is $625 no collision. Everything else I think.

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1992 Camaro RS 3.1L
T5 Manual 5 speed
Cold/RAM air intake
Z-28 Exhaust
8.5mm MSD Ignition wires
TB Coolant bypass

Kills:

95 (****) Probe GT
94 Mustang GT
91 CRX (dont ask me why he raced me)
2nd Gen Z28 (350) haha to you V8 guys!
1992 RS 305 TBI (good race)
More to come

 

Dude...when I lived on the coast (last year) I still paid just under C$1,000/year (licence fee included and business coverage). I do have the Road Star Gold rating. But I think you are still being burned a little as you should be in a lower rate group. Haven't had an accident in over 20 years.

Monkie, collision is the expensive part. Your 3rd party is generally manditory and relatively cheap to get higer payout. Fire and theft (by themself) are also cheap.

Remember that 1C$ = US$.65.. so you would be paying C$1,000 for basic coverage here.

[This message has been edited by Glenn91L98GTA (edited December 15, 2000).]

 

Im 24 and so far I've had a '78 Trans Am, an '81 Camaro Berlinetta, an '87 Formula 305, and my baby '85 SE 2.8.

My next car is gonna be a 4th gen whatever( Camaro or Firebird) with the LT-1. But I'm not sellyng my SE