Sorry more ebay nonsense.
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Sorry more ebay nonsense.
Can anyone spot the problem with the pictures attached to this ad???? Nice looking car otherwise.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
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that is a nice car
I think I see two problems (that is if you don't count the seller rambling on like an idiot thinking his car is pure gold). the first is the dash reminds me of a berlinetta, the second is why is his speedo reading Kph, shouldn't it be Mph?
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Car: 1982 Trans Am & 1982 Corvette
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running and no oil pressure
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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Originally posted by Jproz1167
running and no oil pressure
running and no oil pressure
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3rd time I have seen that GTA on Ebay, man is he full of himself.
"There is a top of the line LED underbody lighting kit, which has every color and multiple display options"
If I wanted a UFO I would shop at area 51
"There is a top of the line LED underbody lighting kit, which has every color and multiple display options"
If I wanted a UFO I would shop at area 51
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Car: 2001 Firehawk - SLP Longtubes
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Originally posted by 82knightrider
Is that whats wrong with it
Is that whats wrong with it
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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Originally posted by Redarrow1
That may be true as well, but not the answer I'm looking for. Check the interior pics again
That may be true as well, but not the answer I'm looking for. Check the interior pics again
Does it have to do with the vin or rpo codes
Or the trunk system
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Seeing that the owner calls himself a 'charcter' - someone should e-mail him and point out the oil pressure gauge - See what he sais...
I too however, am still trying to figuer out what else you could be referring to .
-Andrew
I too however, am still trying to figuer out what else you could be referring to .
-Andrew
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Car: 1992 Jade Green---Trans Am Converti
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I like this part:
So he won't take a penny less than $8500, but if you can come up with $8000 he'll take it.
Kevin D.
So, how much? Well, Ill take 8500. Not a PENNY less. Ill drive it and advertise it in Hemmings and elsewhere if it dosent sell here. So dont ask, if you cant come up with 8k CASH or CAHIERS CHECK within 72 hours of auction close, then keep looking. Good luck and happy Ebaying!
Kevin D.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
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You can switch a digital dash from KM to miles with the push of a button...
The nose front emblem is bright red and the car seems to be dark red...
The nose front emblem is bright red and the car seems to be dark red...
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
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Code Y84 is there...
The problem to me is more:
The nose front emblem is bright red and the car seems to be dark red...
And what I said for the digital dash for you that didn't knew...
The problem to me is more:
The nose front emblem is bright red and the car seems to be dark red...
And what I said for the digital dash for you that didn't knew...
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The only thing I can see is the instruments are Canadian.. You can switch KM and MPH in all cars, BUT the Oil pressure is in Kilopascals (0 to 400) and the Temp is in Degrees C. (0 to 130)
Also, he doesn't have RPO code Z49 on the SPID sticker.. (That's Canadian modifications). also the SPID would be in both english and french if it were a Canadian car.
Looks like the digital guages aren't original and most likely came out of a Canadian car.
Also, he doesn't have RPO code Z49 on the SPID sticker.. (That's Canadian modifications). also the SPID would be in both english and french if it were a Canadian car.
Looks like the digital guages aren't original and most likely came out of a Canadian car.
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 T.B.I. (Vin tag "E" = LO3)
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well this is just my two cents worth, I dont think steering wheel controls were offered in 88, and the door panels look funny to me too...
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Originally posted by Derek The Great
I dont think steering wheel controls were offered in 88
I dont think steering wheel controls were offered in 88
In the close-up of the instrument panel, the steering wheel looks like it has the round horn button; and in the full interior pic, it has the wheel with the radio controls.
It's a great looking car though.
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yea but guys look at the steering wheels. in the full interior pic it shows a wheel with all the buttons. however in the cluster pic it is clearly a 3 spoke whell. check it out.
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
Originally posted by camaro430sut
yea but guys look at the steering wheels. in the full interior pic it shows a wheel with all the buttons. however in the cluster pic it is clearly a 3 spoke whell. check it out.
matt
yea but guys look at the steering wheels. in the full interior pic it shows a wheel with all the buttons. however in the cluster pic it is clearly a 3 spoke whell. check it out.
matt
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He's probably not trying to pull anything, he's probably just taken pictures of the digital dash from GM's promotional literature or elsewhere to illustrate what it looks like. There's nothing necessarily deceptive about it.
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Originally posted by Apeiron
He's probably not trying to pull anything, he's probably just taken pictures of the digital dash from GM's promotional literature or elsewhere to illustrate what it looks like. There's nothing necessarily deceptive about it.
He's probably not trying to pull anything, he's probably just taken pictures of the digital dash from GM's promotional literature or elsewhere to illustrate what it looks like. There's nothing necessarily deceptive about it.
that means his interior must really be messed up since he had to use a promotional pic from GM
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No, it means that he's not as good a photographer as the ones GM hires. Try taking a clear, readable picture of a digital dash and tell me how it turns out.
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but he took a good readable pic of the dash. im almost positive that the pic of the cluster was taken by the cars owner and the interior pic is a GM one. the pic of the interior just looks to new and too much like what ud see in a brochure.
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Originally posted by camaro430sut
but he took a good readable pic of the dash. im almost positive that the pic of the cluster was taken by the cars owner and the interior pic is a GM one. the pic of the interior just looks to new and too much like what ud see in a brochure.
matt
but he took a good readable pic of the dash. im almost positive that the pic of the cluster was taken by the cars owner and the interior pic is a GM one. the pic of the interior just looks to new and too much like what ud see in a brochure.
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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Originally posted by Apeiron
He's probably not trying to pull anything,
He's probably not trying to pull anything,
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well this is just my two cents worth, I dont think steering wheel controls were offered in 88, and the door panels look funny to me too...
well this is just my two cents worth, I dont think steering wheel controls were offered in 88, and the door panels look funny to me too...
looks right to me, all the 88-89 gta cars I have seen have had the radio controls on the steering wheel pad. 87 only had the horn button with the emblem and the later models had the airbag
only odd thing is he used a differant picture for the cluster
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Originally posted by Apeiron
No, it means that he's not as good a photographer as the ones GM hires. Try taking a clear, readable picture of a digital dash and tell me how it turns out.
No, it means that he's not as good a photographer as the ones GM hires. Try taking a clear, readable picture of a digital dash and tell me how it turns out.
-Andrew
So can you let the cat out of the bag yet? - besides the few things that were mentioned, what's up with the car?
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LMFAO... I read the rest of his script and i must say i laughed my testosticles off when i read "Ill include 100 or so vintage 80's cassettes in a nice big wooden rack so you can rock out with your you know what out!" Because at least i kno what word he is ommiting.
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Originally posted by 82knightrider
Then why didnt he use a real int pic of his car (allegedly)
Then why didnt he use a real int pic of his car (allegedly)
You asked:
"Why are the steering wheels different in the pics? Makes me think something is not right. Conrad"
To answer this question about the steering wheel asked by a DOZEN people (good eyes out there!)I used a stock photo for the dash, as, well, they all look the same, I didnt notice the diff steering wheel. I ASSURE you the steering wheel is STOCK with WORKING buttons, and is in fact in awesome shape. If anyone doubts my integrity after reading my ad, notices my down to earth honesty and candor and reads my 300 PERFECT FEEDBACK rating and still feel wierd, then you have to ask yourself if you are wired the right way to buy a car off the internet, where a level of trust and a certain leap-of-faith is required. Dont email me implying that I am trying to get over on you, dont waste, go talk smack and kick tires somewhere else. And really, someone is trying to rip you off, do you think they tell you because you asked? Silly, really. Good luck out there and Happy Ebaying! If you ASK me, Ill give you my number and we can talk as much as you want about this and other cars, I am a car guy!
Nice car, the guy sounds bitter. Anyway I'll keep looking for another GTA(hopefully and notchback).
Laters,
Conrad
On aside note, he emailed me twice and both time he use "leap-of-faith". If I'm buying a car for $8-9,000 I don't want to rely on faith to get what I want. That is what pics are for.
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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Originally posted by twobirds
I ask the seller why the two diff steering wheels and he said this:
You asked:
"Why are the steering wheels different in the pics? Makes me think something is not right. Conrad"
To answer this question about the steering wheel asked by a DOZEN people (good eyes out there!)I used a stock photo for the dash, as, well, they all look the same, I didnt notice the diff steering wheel. I ASSURE you the steering wheel is STOCK with WORKING buttons, and is in fact in awesome shape. If anyone doubts my integrity after reading my ad, notices my down to earth honesty and candor and reads my 300 PERFECT FEEDBACK rating and still feel wierd, then you have to ask yourself if you are wired the right way to buy a car off the internet, where a level of trust and a certain leap-of-faith is required. Dont email me implying that I am trying to get over on you, dont waste, go talk smack and kick tires somewhere else. And really, someone is trying to rip you off, do you think they tell you because you asked? Silly, really. Good luck out there and Happy Ebaying! If you ASK me, Ill give you my number and we can talk as much as you want about this and other cars, I am a car guy!
Nice car, the guy sounds bitter. Anyway I'll keep looking for another GTA(hopefully and notchback).
Laters,
Conrad
On aside note, he emailed me twice and both time he use "leap-of-faith". If I'm buying a car for $8-9,000 I don't want to rely on faith to get what I want. That is what pics are for.
I ask the seller why the two diff steering wheels and he said this:
You asked:
"Why are the steering wheels different in the pics? Makes me think something is not right. Conrad"
To answer this question about the steering wheel asked by a DOZEN people (good eyes out there!)I used a stock photo for the dash, as, well, they all look the same, I didnt notice the diff steering wheel. I ASSURE you the steering wheel is STOCK with WORKING buttons, and is in fact in awesome shape. If anyone doubts my integrity after reading my ad, notices my down to earth honesty and candor and reads my 300 PERFECT FEEDBACK rating and still feel wierd, then you have to ask yourself if you are wired the right way to buy a car off the internet, where a level of trust and a certain leap-of-faith is required. Dont email me implying that I am trying to get over on you, dont waste, go talk smack and kick tires somewhere else. And really, someone is trying to rip you off, do you think they tell you because you asked? Silly, really. Good luck out there and Happy Ebaying! If you ASK me, Ill give you my number and we can talk as much as you want about this and other cars, I am a car guy!
Nice car, the guy sounds bitter. Anyway I'll keep looking for another GTA(hopefully and notchback).
Laters,
Conrad
On aside note, he emailed me twice and both time he use "leap-of-faith". If I'm buying a car for $8-9,000 I don't want to rely on faith to get what I want. That is what pics are for.
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For those of you that noticed the different steering wheels...congratulations you get a cookie. To the rest of you... Thanks for playing.
Sorry I'm all out of cookies.
Sorry I'm all out of cookies.
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Dark red car and bright red emblems could be had on 87 models I know for sure. Not a problem if the car's that early.
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