RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
12-14-2005, 09:37 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Just wanted to throw out this question.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
12-14-2005, 09:45 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by IREngineer
Maybe with a turbo ecotech or HFV6 (god forbid a LSx). GM can keep their Atlas's...
I agree about the Atlas. But I'm not sure if the pricey HFV6 would be a good fit, cost wise.
But I'd take anything else. HV 3.9, LSx 4.8 or 5.3. Maybe unrealistic....but what the hell...how cool would a SC 3800 be in a $20,000 Nomad?
12-14-2005, 10:15 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
I agree about the Atlas. But I'm not sure if the pricey HFV6 would be a good fit, cost wise.
But I'd take anything else. HV 3.9, LSx 4.8 or 5.3. Maybe unrealistic....but what the hell...how cool would a SC 3800 be in a $20,000 Nomad?
But I'd take anything else. HV 3.9, LSx 4.8 or 5.3. Maybe unrealistic....but what the hell...how cool would a SC 3800 be in a $20,000 Nomad?
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12-14-2005, 10:44 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
3 sold so far... 
And.......
-It could also be classified as a truck (like Dodge Magnum), and sold in a contractor's version (w/o sc, of course), as a suedo-replacement for the Astro van.
- A police package version also. Especially K9.
And.......
-It could also be classified as a truck (like Dodge Magnum), and sold in a contractor's version (w/o sc, of course), as a suedo-replacement for the Astro van.
- A police package version also. Especially K9.
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12-14-2005, 11:01 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
3 sold so far...
And.......
-It could also be classified as a truck (like Dodge Magnum), and sold in a contractor's version (w/o sc, of course), as a suedo-replacement for the Astro van.
- A police package version also. Especially K9.
And.......
-It could also be classified as a truck (like Dodge Magnum), and sold in a contractor's version (w/o sc, of course), as a suedo-replacement for the Astro van.
- A police package version also. Especially K9.
12-14-2005, 11:05 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Just wanted to throw out this question.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
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12-14-2005, 11:10 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
BUT....
Can't you see people putting lift kits on when they find out it's truck based?
12-14-2005, 11:10 AM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Diognes56
I would definitely consider it. However, whether I would actually buy it or not depends on the styling (which I hated about the 2002 concept), it would have to be longer, lower, and wider than the 2002 concept was. It also depends on the engines available (a V8 would have to be an option).
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12-14-2005, 12:20 PM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Just wanted to throw out this question.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
Would anyone here buy a GMT355 based, Bel Air (convertible or hardtop) or Nomad for $18-$20K?
I could see a HUGE aftermarket for performance parts.
And since it's truck based .... we could start the AWD debate all over again.
12-14-2005, 12:41 PM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Alright!!! 
I could see it for an inexpensive vert...but what the hell is wrong with the Atlas? Sure, its heavy...but its powerful and durable as hell. My grandfather has over 85k on his '02 TB (first 77 put on by my dad as a company car), and not one slip up. I think its a great engine...
I could see it for an inexpensive vert...but what the hell is wrong with the Atlas? Sure, its heavy...but its powerful and durable as hell. My grandfather has over 85k on his '02 TB (first 77 put on by my dad as a company car), and not one slip up. I think its a great engine...
12-14-2005, 12:42 PM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
If, by GMT355, you mean we're relegated to the I5 instead of the I6, then I can understand that...I forgot if 355 meant TB or Colorado.
If its the I5, then yeah...screw it...
If its the I5, then yeah...screw it...
12-14-2005, 12:50 PM
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Re: RWD v8 Bel-Air Concept @ NAIAS 2006?
Originally Posted by Jason E
If, by GMT355, you mean we're relegated to the I5 instead of the I6, then I can understand that...I forgot if 355 meant TB or Colorado.
If its the I5, then yeah...screw it...
If its the I5, then yeah...screw it...
