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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

I was just wondering if anyone knew what exactly was being tested there....That's all...

And on the badge engineering....I'm not going to comment on Camaro/Firebird. But the Equinox and Torrent seem way to similar to me. Hopefully there's a definite difference when you're driving one.
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

Originally Posted by morb|d
where did you see me say that?? my point is, if each division is going to have a version of a car based on the same platform, AT LEAST make them distinct enough so that when you see one going down the street you don't have to squint at the badge to tell the difference. A good example of distinction is the Malibu/MAXX and the G6 or the ION/Cobalt. Yes they share parts. Yes they share platforms. Yes they are unique cars. A BAD example is the TB clones and the new minivans. That's all I'm saying.
I agree completely. The new minivans are virtual clones, as is the 'nox and whatever the pontiac version is.

Hopefully all the Zeta coupes and sedans are as different and unique as the Malibu/G6, Solstice/Sky, and Ion/Cobalt.
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

I liked the Firebird Trans-Am Formula myth better. Someone put badges on their car and changed some body parts and made a website saying it was the only one ever produced.
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

Originally Posted by guesswhoo
Nothing more then a test mule. WHY on earth would someone think this would of been a production piece?
My thoughts exactly!
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

Just a 97 trans am with a camaro front cover, lights, hood and fender. ridiculous. it was not produced like that, someone was just stoned and threw on those parts
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Re: Remember the "TransMaro"??

Originally Posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
I was just wondering if anyone knew what exactly was being tested there....That's all...
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In 99 GM switched to class 2 electronics in the F-bodies . That was the test car .
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