3000 GT Opinions! - Page 2

IDriveAV6 · 04-02-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blast

Well one thing is that the engine can take a lot of beating but the transmissions aren't that great, especially when tuned (which many are).

But then what do I know, I only drive a SAAB.

// Stefan

That's one thing a few people I work with have said

IDriveAV6 · 04-02-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

I'm probably gonna get strung up for saying this, but if you had an SS, I would say don't do it. Otherwise, I think you'll be happy with a 3000GT if you get one that is in good shape. I have a buddy that has a 3000GT with a turbo on it and he was putting down quite a bit more than a stock SS. They are cool cars and you can get some good numbers out of them if you do it right.

Nah I have a 2LS. My father is going to take the Camaro as his own, sell his truck and take over payments. It's in good shape so I hope he is still willing to sell.

Blast · 04-02-2013, 04:08 PM

I'm in the same train of thought as Secret Squirrel up there. I think you'd enjoy it compared to a V6 but as soon as you compare to the SS it loses the competition.

And yes, I have driven both, extensively ...

What I own right now has no bearing on what I've driven before.

// Stefan

IDriveAV6 · 04-02-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blast

I'm in the same train of thought as Secret Squirrel up there. I think you'd enjoy it compared to a V6 but as soon as you compare to the SS it loses the competition.

And yes, I have driven both, extensively ...

What I own right now has no bearing on what I've driven before.

// Stefan

I got ya. I mean if I get it I would bring it to our shop to get checked out then test drive it

btw any ideas why I am now on the c7 forum instead of ours?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-02-2013, 04:12 PM

This could possibly be my bad

Sorry man, i'm trying to get it back to camaro5..

Blast · 04-02-2013, 04:13 PM

Well it's sorta cool to see the cross-forum features like that

// Stefan

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-02-2013, 04:14 PM

Ah, Tran fixed it! I am powerless on Corvette7

IDriveAV6 · 04-02-2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

This could possibly be my bad

Sorry man, i'm trying to get it back to camaro5..

Lol

It's cool once I replied to your post ever since it has been bringing me here lol. And yes I agree I like the C7 and Camaro 5 integration.

matt55 · 04-02-2013, 04:24 PM

You lost me at body kit

yotaman96 · 04-02-2013, 04:40 PM

Ashame it has a body kit. Hard to go wrong for only $1000. I assume it's not a VR4. It's hard to find a 3000GT in good condition. Most have been abused. The super nice low mile VR4s still fetch a lot if $$$$. Especially the Spyder.

880 · 04-02-2013, 05:22 PM

No thanks I would rather buy a 2nd gen RX7...

Kyle2k · 04-02-2013, 06:58 PM

I have heard they are heavy, expensive to work on, and don't respond like they should considering it is a turbo car. I would venture it is a downgrade. Get a Grand National or something...You'll get some personality with that one too.

Richy_Rich · 04-02-2013, 07:32 PM

Cheaper to keep her... the Camaro.

I would not trade a young decade current domestic love affair for an older foreign exchange student fron the previous decade.

ChrisBlair · 04-02-2013, 08:41 PM

I have a friend with a Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo. He's a Mopar freak, I've driven 600 miles with him to get a car. His '69 Superbee and '70 Dart are next to my '70 Buick in storage right now

His Stealth is cool. But it is old now, complex, has miles of wiring, has a weak trans, and I recall him telling me about how Mitsu was simply not reporting problems with the mechanicals to keep "quality" perceived as high. I also recall him saying "everything is 900 dollars" for that car.

This is also the type of car that needs a 'turbo timer', unless the turbo has been updated.

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Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	This could possibly be my bad Sorry man, i'm trying to get it back to camaro5.. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Ah, Tran fixed it! I am powerless on Corvette7 __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	You lost me at body kit __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

04-02-2013, 04:40 PM	#24
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	Ashame it has a body kit. Hard to go wrong for only $1000. I assume it's not a VR4. It's hard to find a 3000GT in good condition. Most have been abused. The super nice low mile VR4s still fetch a lot if $$$$. Especially the Spyder. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

04-02-2013, 05:22 PM	#25
880 Drives: 2011 Z06, 2004 Cobra, 1991 MR2Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 469	No thanks I would rather buy a 2nd gen RX7... __________________

04-02-2013, 04:08 PM	#17
Blast Drives: 2009 SAAB 9-5 Aero Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 105	I'm in the same train of thought as Secret Squirrel up there. I think you'd enjoy it compared to a V6 but as soon as you compare to the SS it loses the competition. And yes, I have driven both, extensively ... What I own right now has no bearing on what I've driven before. // Stefan

04-02-2013, 04:13 PM	#20
Blast Drives: 2009 SAAB 9-5 Aero Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 105	Well it's sorta cool to see the cross-forum features like that // Stefan

04-02-2013, 06:58 PM	#26
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	I have heard they are heavy, expensive to work on, and don't respond like they should considering it is a turbo car. I would venture it is a downgrade. Get a Grand National or something...You'll get some personality with that one too. __________________

04-02-2013, 07:32 PM	#27
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Cheaper to keep her... the Camaro. I would not trade a young decade current domestic love affair for an older foreign exchange student fron the previous decade. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

04-02-2013, 08:41 PM	#28
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I have a friend with a Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo. He's a Mopar freak, I've driven 600 miles with him to get a car. His '69 Superbee and '70 Dart are next to my '70 Buick in storage right now His Stealth is cool. But it is old now, complex, has miles of wiring, has a weak trans, and I recall him telling me about how Mitsu was simply not reporting problems with the mechanicals to keep "quality" perceived as high. I also recall him saying "everything is 900 dollars" for that car. This is also the type of car that needs a 'turbo timer', unless the turbo has been updated. __________________

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