Need advice/help choosing: LT1 or LS1

[Red97v6Bird]

Alright might buy a V8 car, what do you guys think ?

A black LS1 car with 80,000 ish miles but no T-tops and an auto for $9,000 give or take

Or

A silver LT1 car with 80,000 ish miles with T-tops and a 6-speed for $7,000 give or take?

Please Help

[96FirebirdFormula]

Alright might buy a V8 car, what do you guys think ?

A black LS1 car with 80,000 ish miles but no T-tops and an auto for $9,000 give or take

Or

A silver LT1 car with 80,000 ish miles with T-tops and a 6-speed for $7,000 give or take?

Please Help

What Years are cars? do you live in city or little town do you like 6 speed or auto?

[Red97v6Bird]

LS1 is a 98

LT1 is a 95

I live in a city and honestly can't make up my mind about whether or not I would like an auto or a 6-speed more, my current car is an auto and I miss having a mannual tranny but.... an auto sure is a lot easier when you have a phone call or just don't feel like messing with gears.....

[96FirebirdFormula]

LS1 is a 98

LT1 is a 95

Can you test drive them both? Do you sit in traffic alot?

But ls1 will out pull the lt1 stock for stock

[Red97v6Bird]

The LT1 I could test drive the LS1 is 3 hours away but looks very clean. Is the LS1 less problematic than an LT1? I know stock the LS1 has more power, but is an LS1 worth 2,000 more 2 have???

[96FirebirdFormula]

The LT1 I could test drive the LS1 is 3 hours away but looks very clean. Is the LS1 less problematic than an LT1? I know stock the LS1 has more power, but is an LS1 worth 2,000 more 2 have???

Man i wouldn't buy a car if can't test drive it could be all kinds problems

tranny motor wheels body. fluid leaks and all kinds of stuff

well ls1 is better designed then lt1 but just depends on if car has been abused or not

Are they Firebird Formula or Trans Ams?

[Red97v6Bird]

Sorry , I guess I should have been clearer. I can test drive the LS1 it's just 3 hours away and I work alot so it would be hard to find time to do it. But if the difference between the LT1 and LS1 is only minor I'll concentrate on the LT1 and if it's in good shape I wont even worry about the LS1

they are both formulas

P.S. have carfax on both no wrecks anyway

[96FirebirdFormula]

Sorry , I guess I should have been clearer. I can test drive the LS1 it's just 3 hours away and I work alot so it would be hard to find time to do it. But if the difference between the LT1 and LS1 is only minor I'll concentrate on the LT1 and if it's in good shape I wont even worry about the LS1

they are both formulas

P.S. have carfax on both no wrecks anyway

3 hours is long drive how far is lt1 away?

[Red97v6Bird]

about 20 minutes

[RAF7789]

see if the guy would meet you half way. tell him if its in as good of condition that he says then you'll compensate for gas money

[Injuneer]

I'd pick the 98, all things being equal. Both are "low mileage" cars for their age. The LS1 starts with a 50HP advantage and will always have that advantage, mod for mod. There are more factory aftermarket parts available for the LS1 every day. The LT1 has been written off by the factory and by most the aftermarket parts designers. The problem-free ignition system, more sophisticated PCM and bigger brakes are all advantages for the 98.

[Jeff_in_Atl]

And with the LS1 you don't have to be scared of puddles.

[Rhode Island Red]

And with the LS1 you don't have to be scared of puddles.

your low tone horn will die due to moisture... still need to fix !

[ConElite]

Dude with the LS1 you eliminate so many problems the LT1 has. THe Opti being one. Better gas mileage. Single coil per plug. Easier to work on I think. But the only down side is the Auto. But at least you will save your rear end with Auto. LT1's around here go for no more than $5k. I have seen 95's for as low as $3500. Iono. My brother has an LT1 and I have an LS1. After a lot of mods on his car and MY car stock still beats him. PLus its going to take a lot for you to match the RWHP of an LS1 with an LT1.

My $.02

[DHolmes]

Id get the LS1,I wish I had,but to be honest I wouldnt get the car just because its a auto,Id look for a M6 LS1 whats the rush