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There are four magic works that when worked in combination cast a spell that no car enthusiast can resist: Trans Am for Sale. Place a Trans Am with a glistening red and white For Sale sign in the window on your front lawn, and watch it work its magic like a siren's call. If you sell it, they will come.

Perhaps you're on the other side of this equation. Have you dreamed of owning a Trans Am for as long as you can remember? You're not alone. Count yourself among the many who have been coveting this car since Pontiac released the Trans Am specialty package of their Firebird way back in 1969.

So, you've thought about it for years, and you've finally decided to go for it, but you might not be prepared for what awaits you. Do you think you're going to buy a fix-it-upper on the cheap? Think again. It's been four decades since the Trans Am's inception, but these vehicles aren't getting any cheaper. If you pay $6,000 for one in decent shape, consider yourself fortunate. You might pay that much for one that needs quite a bit of work, and you could pay $50,000 or more for a fully renovated Trans Am.

Are you still interest in a Trans Am for sale? All right then, there are several things you should know about these fabled F-bodies before taking the plunge in order to maximize this investment. Let's focus on the Trans Ams sold between 1971 and 1981 because these are the most popular models with enthusiasts. The key here is to not get overly excited, and buy the first Trans Am you come across. Be patient, and be selective. Consider your mechanical skills, and be willing to pay more in order to limit the big jobs.

Like all older cars, the Firebird is prone to rust, and this should be an area of focus for all potential buyers. The rear frame rails and the rear axle kick-up are particularly fragile. Pay particular attention to the leaf spring connections and the box supports. The trunk floor is also another problem area especially if the car was in a cold or salty climate. It's common to find Firebirds with the trunk completely rotted out. The gas tank, the lower quarter panels, and rear fender splats were also quite prone to holding mud and salt.

Is rust a deal breaker? How much bodywork are you willing to take on? These are important considerations because any Trans Am for sale that doesn't have a five-digit price tag is going to involve some rust, and this type of bodywork is not a simple process, especially for the uninitiated.

Keep in mind that by the time you see rust, the body is in bad shape. Perform a thorough inspection. Don't assume that just because you don't see it, it isn't there. When we find a Trans Am with rust, it's common to see crude repairs performed with Bondo. This is your cue to walk away from the purchase unless you are very skilled with bodywork. This type of prepare may work in one sense, but it makes it dramatically more difficult to get the body up to car show caliber.

As mentioned earlier, the key to this process is patience. With enough of it, you will find that Trans Am for sale in the right condition at the right price. If you're working on a tight budget, then stick to the private sellers where you'll have more room to negotiate. You'll have more options through the auctions and dealers but a lot less flexibility.

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Can You Name Twenty-One Classic Pontiacs?

So, you think you know your cars now, do you? Well, consider this to be a test of your knowledge of Pontiac history. 21 Pontiacs are featured here: some are current models while others are truly classic in every sense of the word, dating back to the early 1960s.

6000 - Full sized [or almost] front wheel drive sedan of the 1980s.

Aztec - Ugly is as ugly does. This crossover vehicle ashamed the Pontiac fleet for two years during the early 00s.

Bonneville - Full sized Pontiac sedan excitement retired in 2005 after more than 40 years of service. Part of GM's massive restructuring and retiring of top model names.

Catalina - This model hearkens back to the mid 60s when two door hard tops ruled the day. Discontinued during the late 70s during GM's "down sizing" shell game days.

Fiero - Mid-engine sport two-seater built for Pontiac during the go-go 80s. GM reached into their parts bin and took out Chevette and other components to create this little roadster.

Firebird - It goes without saying that this "pony" car is sorely missed. The good news is that it may be back by the time the 2009 model year rolls around.

Firefly - Twin to the Geo Metro, the Firefly was Pontiac's 3 cylinder captive import of the late eighties to mid nineties.

G6 - Current compact model in Pontiac's arsenal available in rakish coupe or sporty sedan.

Grand Am -- With its 1973 debut, the Grand Am quickly became the division's mid-range performance car. Retired in 2005 with a host of other Pontiac model names.

Grand Prix - Hidden tail lights and a concave rear window marked the Grand Prix's 1963 debut. The car has survived GM's model name shake out and today's car is a mid-sized, front wheel drive sports sedan.

GTO - Introduced in 1967, the GTO was a true coupe turned sports car. Eliminated in the 1970s, the GTO is back thanks to GM's Australian division, Holden. Rear wheel drive and a big V8 too.

LeMans - Originally a Tempest model, the LeMans became its own model once the Tempest name was retired in the 1970s. Retired in the mid 1990s after a cheap Korean car was allowed to carry its name. Sheesh!

Montana -- A minivan for Pontiac, if not for the ages.

Parisienne - During the 1980s Pontiac needed a version of the Chevrolet Caprice. This full sized, rear wheel drive sedan filled the bill.

Phoenix - Part of GM's "X cars" of compact import fighting vehicles introduced during 1979 as a 1980 model.

Sunbird - Nothing but a rebadged Chevy Cavalier.

Sunfire - Compact coupe retired in 2005 as part of, you guessed, GM's model restructuring.

Sunrunner - Nothing but a rebadged Geo/Chevy Tracker.

Tempest - From the early sixties until the early seventies, the term "muscle car" befit this hot coupe. Especially nice as a convertible!

Trans Sport - Hideous looking minivan that debuted in the early 1990s. Mercifully replaced years later by the Montana.

Vibe - A currently produced compact five door sport wagon; cousin to the Toyota Matrix.

So, there you have it. At least another half dozen models were left out from this time period plus many models that dated back to the division's founding as part of the Oakland Automobile Company in 1926. Pontiac excitement...have you caught it yet?

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What exhaust sounds best on 1998 Trans Am Firebird?

What exhaust sounds best on 1998 Trans Am Firebird?
I want something deep sounding, not loud idling.
Flowmaster, MagnaFlow, Borla? I heard you lose power with Flowmaster, is that true with any exhaust?
Would it be better to just get muffler or what would benefit be to get catback also?

id throw on a magnaflow catback or a glass pack cherry bomb

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