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    1982 z28 Camaro: I wouldn't even consider.
    98-02 Firebird: 3800 motor, 5-speed, fun to drive, worthless in an Ohio winter.
    97-98 GTP: 3800 SC Motor, Auto, Fun to drive, decent in the winter

    Of those 3 cars, the GTP's your best bet for an only car. I'm on my 3rd W-Body (5th if you count parts cars) and I don't think you can really beat them for a DD. If you had a beater truck or decent winter driver, then I'd look at the F-Body.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RivMan View Post
    1982 z28 Camaro: I wouldn't even consider.
    98-02 Firebird: 3800 motor, 5-speed, fun to drive, worthless in an Ohio winter.
    97-98 GTP: 3800 SC Motor, Auto, Fun to drive, decent in the winter

    Of those 3 cars, the GTP's your best bet for an only car. I'm on my 3rd W-Body (5th if you count parts cars) and I don't think you can really beat them for a DD. If you had a beater truck or decent winter driver, then I'd look at the F-Body.

    -Rob
    Thanks ill keep the winter in mind! Is it true about 97-98 GTP that they were GT 'add-ons' and not a separate trim level? I think insurance would just see it as a GT then if i'm not mistaken.
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    BTW, on a first car, Winter should be HUGE on your mind.

    -Rob
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    Quote Originally Posted by RivMan View Post
    BTW, on a first car, Winter should be HUGE on your mind.

    -Rob
    For sure, I was just figuring that some all-season tires and grandma driving would do the job
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