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!

 

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.

 

Agreed.

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...

 

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

 

They're already selling them. You want more? 20 years ago the market was oversaturated with full-size and mid-size RWD cars. If you can think of any today at GM, let me know. Maybe CTS but not everyone can afford that.

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.

 

I like HUD, but it seems like the Grand Prix's HUD was a bit slower to react than the C5's. Has it changed since 1999?

 

Yeah, but will they offer it with a stickshift? Somehow I doubt it.

 

Ya, you are probably right with that assumption....

 

yeah--no 5spd for the Impala---thats why I'd take a Mazda 6---that, and I'm not a huge fan of the 3800---plus the Implala is bigger--more money.

 

I was hoping they'd wise up and stick a stick in the Malibu (along with some style) actually. Accord has it, Camry has it, Mazda 6 has it, Altima has it, ...

 

almost....the Accord 4 door V6 is auto only and the Camary V6 is auto only...so GM isn't the only dumb one.