1988 Pontiac Trans Am Gta Firebird L98 350 Tpi on 2040-cars
Stuarts Draft, Virginia, United States
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Up for sale is the car that got me through college and I didn't think I'd ever let it go. However the time has finally come, I have a baby on the way and just don’t have time to mess with it anymore. The car had been parked for 10+ years and I finally got it back on the road and inspected this summer. It runs and drives well, with the exception of not wanting to idle while cold due to the cam that’s in it. Once up to operating temperature it’s fine though. The engine was replaced with a custom Scoggin-Dickey crate motor (ZZ4 rotating assembly, Edelbrock 6085 heads, LT4 Hot cam & 1.6 RRs) around 100k miles (in 2000), so it has less than 40k on it now. It also has an exhaust leak between the header collector and y-pipe on the passenger side. Nothing is damaged; it just isn’t lined up quite right. I have installed a vacuum assist pump and canister to make sure the brakes always have sufficient vacuum. Air conditioning and cruise control do not work.
Cosmetically the paint is completely shot. The only body damage is a torn hole in the front bumper cover. The original hatch glass was damaged and has been replaced by a unit from an 86 T/A. The spoiler has been replaced by a fiberglass one from Hawks. The only rust on the car is under the battery tray from a leaky battery at some point in time. The passenger front wheel has a dent in it, and most if not all have some mild curb rash.
The interior is good shape for its age. The dash and top door sill on the driver’s side have been replaced with un-cracked pieces. (Included is a new piece for the passenger door too, I just haven’t installed it). The center console was swapped out for a 4th gen console for cup holders. There are no rips or tears in the seats, but there are a few minor burn spots. These are not from cigarettes (car was never smoked in during the 16 years I’ve owned it) but rather from sloppy soldering while working on the stereo, etc. The steering wheel radio controls work. The hatch motor works properly. The headlights go up and down on their own. The headliner is starting to sag, but is not real bad yet. There is a mild musty smell to the interior from being closed up for so long.
I think I have covered all the issues with the car, and if you have any questions ask before bidding! I will be completely honest with you. I want you to be able to make an educated bid. The mileage may change slightly as I am driving it a little. The car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. The car is sold “As-Is” with no warranty stated or implied. A $500 deposit is due within 2 days of auction end or negative feedback will be left. Buyer is responsible for pickup/shipping, but I will help with what I can. Thanks for looking. |
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According to NHTSA, the airbag might not adequately protect a fifth percentile woman - that is, a woman around four-foot, 11-inches weighing 108 pounds. The New York Times indicates that the anomaly was found during a crash test conducted by GM's Australian branch, Holden, which was testing the G8's twin (read: Commodore) for head injuries. According to that report, the test in question is specifically tailored to simulate injuries to females, so the results do not apply to men or children.
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