Hi, everyone. I'm new.

[Lingenfelter]

Well, I might get my first F-body here pretty soon. It's a 2000 Z28. Anything I should know?

[TraceZ]

I'd recommend creating a signature showing what cars you currently own. It would also be nice to know how old you are, what experience you have, etc...

Your screen name is interesting. Did you know John? Also, what is the significance of the 427TT in your name? Do you have a 427 TT vette or something?

Welcome to the best F-body forum on the web! I'm sorry I'm so curious about your screen name and such. I didn't mean to give you the 3rd degree.

[Lingenfelter]

Well, I'm 17, and the reason I'm looking into the Camaro is because I'm collecting insurance money because my truck got totaled ('98 F-150).

Nope, I don't have a Lingenfelter. Just fascinated by them.

[TraceZ]

Common problems on are cars for the 2000 model year include:

Weak/slow power window motors
dash covers that crack in the sun
excessive wear on the drivers side seat bolster
sun faded paint / headlight lenses


Also take great care to inspect how the automatic transmission shifts. Does it slip? If it is a manual is the clutch in good shape?

The LS1 motor didnt have any really bad problems in 2000. It's a very solid powerplant.

[DJ Taso]

Well, I might get my first F-body here pretty soon. It's a 2000 Z28. Anything I should know?

How many miles?

[Lingenfelter]

I'm currently looking at 2 of them right now.

White Z28: Year 2000, 68684 miles, $9980. Loaded, power everything, leather, automatic.

Black Z28: Year 2000, 57465 miles, $10000. Pretty nice, but probably not quite as good-looking as the white one. Manual transmission.

[Lingenfelter]

Okay, I just found a new candidate for consideration.

2000 Trans Am, LS1, 6-speed manual. 49570 miles. $10,100.

[The Berg]

Hey

Welcome, I'm a newbie also but everyone is cool and there is a tone of useful information. I think you should go with the 2000 Z28 with the 6 spd, but hey I'm kind of biased since my car is a 2000.

[wolfdogs]

can you afford the insurance? at 17 years young, its going to be nice and healthy.............. big time.

[TraceZ]

can you afford the insurance? at 17 years young, its going to be nice and healthy.............. big time.

That's what I was thinking. I know I was paying $250 a month when I was 23!!

Go to www.lowermybills.com and do an insurance quote. They'll send your info to a dozen companies and tell you who is cheapest.

Good luck!

Then again, you might just want to have your parents insure it and have you the "primary driver" on a different car. It's still going to jack their policy way up to cover that car and have you on the policy.

[95TransAm]

Welcome!

I'm 19, i can relate to the insurance costs !! It's worth it though, haven't regret it one bit. Any question you ever have will be answered by these guys, they're about as knowledgeable to F-Bodies as it comes.

My vote goes for the LS1 T/A

[Lingenfelter]

It can't be much more than it was when I had my truck. It's a 4x4, and I've had a few speeding issues

[DJ Taso]

Okay, I just found a new candidate for consideration.

2000 Trans Am, LS1, 6-speed manual. 49570 miles. $10,100.

$10,000 for a 2000 T/A is like getting away with murder. Go for it.

[raroZ28]

can you afford the insurance? at 17 years young, its going to be nice and healthy.............. big time.

I'm suprised you guys don't know the drill by now. A 17 year old cannot afford a $10,000 car and full coverage on it, especially a camaro. period.

I assume your parents will be flippin' most of the expense?

Anyway, IMO, I would get the black z28. It has a manual trans and less miles, no consideration! Camaro's are so much nicer looking than Firebirds, it's sic. Firebirds are too gaudy, like all pontiacs. Femenine looking too, all curvey. Get the raro

[Kevin - Blown 95 TA]

...Camaro's are so much nicer looking than Firebirds, it's sic. Firebirds are too gaudy, like all pontiacs. Femenine looking too, all curvey. Get the raro

You're entitled to your opinion, but in my opinion, I think that's a **** thing to say, especially on a F-Body board where a bunch of us own Firebirds.