FWD performance
01-15-2003, 07:46 AM
#31
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Originally posted by 305fan
I'd take a 4 door mid-sized fwd CAR over a sport-ute anyday--at least a car can be fun to drive. Like Mazda 6--with the 220hp and a 5spd.
I'd take a 4 door mid-sized fwd CAR over a sport-ute anyday--at least a car can be fun to drive. Like Mazda 6--with the 220hp and a 5spd.
With a styling update, (along with Monte Carlo SS) , I expect them to be pretty darn nice for FWD everyday drivers!
01-15-2003, 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by cmc
Some gimmick. Something that makes it odd, but attractive. Civic Si has the shifter coming out of the dash. Come up with something. AND NOT TELEMATICS. AND NOT HUD. In fact, don't offer it with HUD. Don't offer it with onstar!
Some gimmick. Something that makes it odd, but attractive. Civic Si has the shifter coming out of the dash. Come up with something. AND NOT TELEMATICS. AND NOT HUD. In fact, don't offer it with HUD. Don't offer it with onstar!
Have you ever driven a C5 with it? it KICKS ***!!! it's good for driving fast, you don't need to take your eyes off the road. The new Grand Pirx will let you shut off all interion lights and use just the HUD.
01-15-2003, 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by Z28x
Whats wrong with HUD???
Have you ever driven a C5 with it? it KICKS ***!!! it's good for driving fast, you don't need to take your eyes off the road. The new Grand Pirx will let you shut off all interion lights and use just the HUD.
Whats wrong with HUD???
Have you ever driven a C5 with it? it KICKS ***!!! it's good for driving fast, you don't need to take your eyes off the road. The new Grand Pirx will let you shut off all interion lights and use just the HUD.
Everyone I know who has had HUD has really liked it, and some has gone as far to say that it would be a major factor in the purchase of a future car...
01-15-2003, 01:09 PM
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I have a Vibe, the GT model and it is sporty but it is not a performance car. It is extremely functional due to the covering applied to rear interior area and the backs of the rear seats. The rear seats fold down perfectly flat. I was able to fit 4 snow tires and wheels in the back with ALOT of room to spare(Wipe clean with a towel when done). The interior is clean, everything is easy to use, the seating position is 3-4 inches higher than a normal car (crossover vehicle blah blah). It works, I like it.
I wanted room for my stuff when I go up north to a cabin in the winter with a little pep for ease of merging.
I got it for under 20,000 and it does 0-60 in about 7 seconds and I have averaged 26 MPG city and it should get better as I only have 800 miles. I'm gunna keep her:-)
Crazy little engine though. Here is some info if your interested. Spins to 8,200 RPM. Its like someone flips a light switch at 6,000 and it takes off.
But I still can't wait for summer so I can drive a car with no "usable" storage room that gets 15MPG. There is something about the front engine rear drive that I am attracted to. Although I can't explain it, it is performance.
I get a little depressed every winter...
Jason
I wanted room for my stuff when I go up north to a cabin in the winter with a little pep for ease of merging.
I got it for under 20,000 and it does 0-60 in about 7 seconds and I have averaged 26 MPG city and it should get better as I only have 800 miles. I'm gunna keep her:-)
Crazy little engine though. Here is some info if your interested. Spins to 8,200 RPM. Its like someone flips a light switch at 6,000 and it takes off.
But I still can't wait for summer so I can drive a car with no "usable" storage room that gets 15MPG. There is something about the front engine rear drive that I am attracted to. Although I can't explain it, it is performance.
I get a little depressed every winter...
Jason
01-15-2003, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by cmc
If you're referring to the cars I think GM should start looking into selling, perhaps you ought to open your eyes the next time you're out taking a drive.
If you're referring to the cars I think GM should start looking into selling, perhaps you ought to open your eyes the next time you're out taking a drive.
I was watching a show on TV the other night (ALIAS) and they were storming around in a new Marauder. I hardly think things like that are coincidences.
01-15-2003, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
Whats wrong with HUD???
Have you ever driven a C5 with it? it KICKS ***!!! it's good for driving fast, you don't need to take your eyes off the road. The new Grand Pirx will let you shut off all interion lights and use just the HUD.
Whats wrong with HUD???
Have you ever driven a C5 with it? it KICKS ***!!! it's good for driving fast, you don't need to take your eyes off the road. The new Grand Pirx will let you shut off all interion lights and use just the HUD.
01-15-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by Darth Xed
How about the upcoming Supercharged Impala SS?
With a styling update, (along with Monte Carlo SS) , I expect them to be pretty darn nice for FWD everyday drivers!
How about the upcoming Supercharged Impala SS?
With a styling update, (along with Monte Carlo SS) , I expect them to be pretty darn nice for FWD everyday drivers!
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