Can't catch a break, F MY LIFE!!!!!

**tatertot91** · 05-29-2010, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Good luck

Talked to the guy again, its got a decent size cam in it, and the tranny has had some work done to it. Not sure if i'm too crazy about that. Finding a nice SS for a good price that hasn't had any work done to it is tough.

**KahanaReef** · 05-29-2010, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Talked to the guy again, its got a decent size cam in it, and the tranny has had some work done to it. Not sure if i'm too crazy about that. Finding a nice SS for a good price that hasn't had any work done to it is tough.

Did he do the work himself or does he have paperwork showing the work was done by a shop?

I think that if a reputable shop does the work, in most cases (I know, not all) there is less worry about buying a car that's been modded.

**tatertot91** · 05-29-2010, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Did he do the work himself or does he have paperwork showing the work was done by a shop?

I think that if a reputable shop does the work, in most cases (I know, not all) there is less worry about buying a car that's been modded.

He said it was him and a friend of his that owns a reputable shop up there

**BADASS2000SS** · 05-29-2010, 11:39 AM

Get the blue one, get the blue one!

**innerchi89** · 05-29-2010, 12:13 PM

I like the white one.

**KahanaReef** · 05-29-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

He said it was him and a friend of his that owns a reputable shop up there

That's easy enough to check out.

**Firebirdjones** · 05-29-2010, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Talked to the guy again, its got a decent size cam in it, and the tranny has had some work done to it. Not sure if i'm too crazy about that. Finding a nice SS for a good price that hasn't had any work done to it is tough.

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Did he do the work himself or does he have paperwork showing the work was done by a shop?

I think that if a reputable shop does the work, in most cases (I know, not all) there is less worry about buying a car that's been modded.

This is true. Ironically I bought my wifes 2000 SS in Florida a couple years ago when her car was totalled like yours (wow so many things happening the same way,,,spooky

)
Anyway, Although hers was slightly tinkered with, it was all done by Vinci down there in Florida with all the receipts, so I was a little more comfy with it. I even found they remembered the car and gave me additional info. Wasn't anything done that radical though, it still had to pass emmissions down there.
It only had 48,000 miles on it 2 years ago and I paid a little less than what you are looking at. Turned out to be an SLP car too with some added optional goodies.
I would think in this economy if you look around some more you might find an even better deal.

**turyg ls1** · 05-29-2010, 05:36 PM

hope u fix it soon. sorry for what happen

**c5z28** · 05-29-2010, 09:47 PM

As long as the work is done right might as well let someone pay to have the weak points fixed for you

**tatertot91** · 05-30-2010, 07:21 AM

Got a 2000 SS hardtop in mind, 6 speed and 74000 miles. Bone stock except for a borla.
Looks like a very clean car and it'm leaning towards that for now.

**99ss** · 05-30-2010, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Got a 2000 SS hardtop in mind, 6 speed and 74000 miles. Bone stock except for a borla.
Looks like a very clean car and it'm leaning towards that for now.

nice!!

an sorry about the z dude if you can buy it back cheap i would the only hard part would be that quarter panel i love those rims look sick on the white

**Dr.Crash** · 05-30-2010, 07:56 AM

wow that sucks. sorry man, hope everything works out

**blackSS01** · 05-30-2010, 11:47 AM

A buddy and myself did all the work on my car and I would say its better then any sponsor or shop could do

If you care about your car, you take the extra steps to make sure its right and not to rush anything

Thats just me tho!

**tatertot91** · 05-30-2010, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by 99ss

nice!!

an sorry about the z dude if you can buy it back cheap i would the only hard part would be that quarter panel i love those rims look sick on the white

Well i'm probably gonna buy it back and this new guy with the black SS would take the jetski and motor as part of the deal. Thinkk i could come out on top and hopefully not have to lose my wheels.

And i agree about doing the work yourself, if you care that much about your car, most people make sure the job is done 100% perfect, but some people just wanna slap everything together to win races. Thats the crap that scares me. I'd be a lot happier with a stock one

**cammed goat** · 05-30-2010, 02:33 PM

You'll be back to doin this soon Tater...

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**tatertot91** · 05-30-2010, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

You'll be back to doin this soon Tater...

That 6 speed makes my spine tingle. The line lock aint bad either.

**Z28Thunder** · 05-30-2010, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

You'll be back to doin this soon Tater...

Or this

**tatertot91** · 05-30-2010, 05:30 PM

that would be nice, good time too. One thing i regret is i never got to run mine down the quarter. It would have been interesting to see how those BFGs would hook at the track. Soon enough.

**Firebirdjones** · 05-30-2010, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

You'll be back to doin this soon Tater...

That's another reason that makes buying these things used (especially modified) a scary proposition

**tatertot91** · 05-31-2010, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

That's another reason that makes buying these things used (especially modified) a scary proposition

The blue one with the 23X/23X cam, built 12 bolt with 3.73s told me the best he has run was 12.5. I would have expected more. But yeah that whole cam and best time thing kind of turned me off of that car.