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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Not sure if this thread is appropriate, but if it's not a mod can nuke it.

Presently looking at two cars, and would like some opinions on them. I have in my mind a good idea which one I'm leaning towards, but am wondering if I'm insane.

First is a '99 Formula 6spd, under 80k miles, priced right around it's KBB worth. Bone stock.

The other is a '02 Formula 6spd, 115k miles, priced about 500-1k less than the other car, also bone stock.

I know which one I'm leaning towards, but wouldn't mind hearing other opinions. Which would you guys pick? Thanks.

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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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I Would Take The 02 For Sure... What Are The Colors?
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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1999 is white, 2002 is black.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I say it depends on the future plans.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Which I never quite know or plan with my cars
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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The 99 would be my pick, I'm kinda into my 99, I'll never give it up
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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I would go with the 99 just because of the fact that it has lower miles. It depends if its HWY miles or not. Which is hard to tell. But yet again the 99 would have the LS1 manifold, and the 02 would have the LS6 manifold. Test drive both, and see which on you like better.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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99, I would try to to drive down the price if possible. Any more info/pics?
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