fblue

I had a Firehawk about a year before I got my Z. The Firehawk is a special edition Firebird Formula modded by SLP. It has an even nicer sounding exhaust and more HP than the WS-6. The car was fun to drive stop light to stop light, but was not too much fun over the long haul. The car creaked a hell of a lot more than my Z does. The frame just didn't seem as rigid. It also had many more mechanical problems than the Z. Something always needed to be fixed. It also did not handle anywhere as well as the Z does.

While I loved the Firehawk and the beastly power it possessed (345HP stock, 395 modded), I prefer the Z. I'm 32 now and I don't need to have the fastest car on the block anymore. The Z gives you great straight line performance while also giving great handling. The Z feels like it was built better as well. I've found it a lot more reliable as well. The Z is a better looking car that appears more classy than the F-body. Believe me, girls give the car a lot more looks. The biggest thing I miss about the Firehawk was scaring the $hit out of people when I hit the gas. The exhaust was insane sounding. It worked best under a tunnel in the summer when everyone's windows were open. Hahaha.

mxpx_8

I dont know what the WS6 is but I would avoid the Z at all costs! I wish I never bought a Z. I don't have $400 - $550 to spend on front tires every 5,000 miles.

capnfrantic

[I would not buy a Z at this time... I love the Z and think it is the best bang for the bucks, but until this tire issue is resolved I would avoid. And to think I had mine picked out already... My heart is still broke....

islandsnow

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If you have to go the muscle car route, buy a 2005 Mustang GT. Although still has the solid rear axle, it's getting pretty decent reviews for old technology. It's a bang for the buck kind of car.
The Saleens look pretty sweet, but i still love the Z cars and recommend it highly. Just trying to talk you out of that WS6, don't do it.

capnfrantic

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/pla...ve07sept04.htm

something to ponder....

droptoppaul

I too thought about the new Stangs. They look sweet, and they're a touch faster than the Z's, and being new, I can have a warranty, and V8 growl. What's this tire issue you speak of? Is there something I can do to avoid this?

droptoppaul

Also, I only plan on driving this thing 6-8k a year....and I going to use a set of tires every summer at this rate, or less often?

jackie chan

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biggest bs rumor mill on the net...


i would buy an frc vette, throw some chrome z06 wheels on it, exhaust and a cam and have a 20k zo6. (not literally but damn fast and streetable)