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Posted by: prestonaf04

Im a newbie > I logged on here to see if anybody can help me here. Im 17 just joined the navy and am trying to decide what car to buy.Its between ford mustang 99-04,chevy camaro last body style,and trans am last body style? All with V8 and manual. Please i hope somebody can help me decide . Thanks alot anybody who can help.

Posted by: merczephyr

Drive as many of each as you can, and find out which one you like best. With a little research, you can find good deals on all 3 models.

Posted by: EvilLS1

^^what he said^^

Posted by: VETTKLR

If you don't want an '03-04 Cobra or one of the limited edition Stangs (Mach1, Bullitt), I'd go for an '02 TransAm, all the way.

...OR a Sunset Orange Metallic Camaro SS

Posted by: prestonaf04

i like all three im originaly a ford guy but like gms for the t tops and 5.7 litres . In your opinions whitch would be best. Ill be doin alot of highway driving and blastin every import i see. sorry if anybody here drives an import.Its my first real car . I will have money to do stuf to it and stuff like that I just want the best overall performer. Thank you guys alot its nice to meet really jelpful people that also have a deep love for automotives it is prety much my life thank you

Posted by: EvilLS1

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Originally Posted by prestonaf04


	I will have money to do stuf to it and stuff like that I just want the best overall performer.

If you're looking for the one with the most power stock, it goes like this:
1)03-04 Cobra (supercharged DOHC 4.6L with around 360-380rwhp)
2)98-02 Trans Am or Camaro (N/A 5.7L with 295-320rwhp)
3)Mach-1 (N/A DOHC 4.6L with 260-280 rwhp)
4)99&01 Cobra (N/A DOHC 4.6L 260-280 rwhp)
5)99+ GT (N/A SOHC 4.6L with 220-240 rwhp)

You can get an 03-04 Cobra up to 450+ rwhp with minor boltons.. A 98-02 FBody (Camaro & Firebird) will put down similar numbers with heads & cam. You'll need to add nitrous or forced induction to get that much power from the other 3 cars.

Posted by: prestonaf04

thanks i was leaning towards the f body i like the t tops and 5.7 litres and 6 speed

Posted by: skeezix

My 2 cents;

Get an f-body with a 6 speed.

Welcome to MMC.

Posted by: merczephyr

One other thing to think about, is where the Navy is going to station you. Insurance rates vary quite widely from place to place. All of your choices will be among the most expensive to insure anywhere you go. Plus factor in your age, and a duty station like San Diego or Pensacola or Long Beach, and you are looking at several THOUSAND dollars per year to insure. Being a young enlisted member, your pay will not be that great, and nearly all of your money will go to just owning the car. That doesn't include driving it. Make sure you have a good idea of your budget. Chow hall and galley food gets old quick. This is just some stuff to keep in mind. Welcome to MMC, welcome to the U.S. military, and good luck.

Posted by: prestonaf04

merczephyr are you in the military that be cool im looking for somebody to tell me some truthful things about that to. What car would any of you suggest im open to all suggetsions anything any car at all. Im looking at probably having about 15000- 20000 to spend with a 2000 dollar dp thanks to all of you have helped me.Its cool to meet helpful car loving people.

Posted by: merczephyr

Yep. I'm Air Force (11 years). I've had several friends in all the branches of the service, and several members here are Navy Vets (Grape Ape and LS1 Mopar Turbo are 2 off the top of my head). If you have military questions, post them in the pit, someone should be able to help you find an answer.

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