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First, appologies for re-opening an old thread-
Second, this guy must be a GM dealer- after I said I didn't want a two-seater, and that GM doesn't build any enthusiast's car for me, this is what he offers- I should have also made clear that I don't see FWD as an enthusiast's car, though I will change my mind as soon as I see any NASCAR, fuelie rail, or LeMans/CART car using it-
Like I said, almost nothing for me- the GTO, maybe, can't get 4-doors though which is nice in case you actually carry more than one passenger ocaissionaly. The GTO is close, RWD, V-8, maybe GM could figure out how to build a car like this in the US? Ever try a power-slide in Grand Prix or a Redline? How about a little burnout in the Cobalt? I don't know about you, but 300 HP through the wheels I am trying to steer with is just so wrong- Great for econo- cars, but I notice Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes and anybody else that cares about handling and performance doesn't build too many of them......
Solstice? Isn't that a 2-seater? Like the vette, nice for "fun" car, not something I could use as a daily driver. I have written GM directly, and told them that the only thing they build I even look twice at is a RWD V-8 truck, and that is not what I want for driving excitement- guess I will be looking elsewhere when it is time to retire the Z28....
Second, this guy must be a GM dealer- after I said I didn't want a two-seater, and that GM doesn't build any enthusiast's car for me, this is what he offers- I should have also made clear that I don't see FWD as an enthusiast's car, though I will change my mind as soon as I see any NASCAR, fuelie rail, or LeMans/CART car using it-
Like I said, almost nothing for me- the GTO, maybe, can't get 4-doors though which is nice in case you actually carry more than one passenger ocaissionaly. The GTO is close, RWD, V-8, maybe GM could figure out how to build a car like this in the US? Ever try a power-slide in Grand Prix or a Redline? How about a little burnout in the Cobalt? I don't know about you, but 300 HP through the wheels I am trying to steer with is just so wrong- Great for econo- cars, but I notice Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes and anybody else that cares about handling and performance doesn't build too many of them......
Solstice? Isn't that a 2-seater? Like the vette, nice for "fun" car, not something I could use as a daily driver. I have written GM directly, and told them that the only thing they build I even look twice at is a RWD V-8 truck, and that is not what I want for driving excitement- guess I will be looking elsewhere when it is time to retire the Z28....
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It takes fantastic chassis balance to achieve that.Lol, when I went to Bridgestone ride and drive, we had some 3 series cars fitted with a variety of tires, ran them so hard the engines were knocking by the end of the day, Granted this was more like an autocross rather than a large course and speeds only got to around 35 to 50 mph, it was hella cool! Nothing like smoke rolling off the tires (not by spinning the wheels mind you) after a particularly brutal lap.
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Let's face it, BMW has a hella good reputation, and well earned in the past. But I think the world is catching up, especially in value.
Any drive comparisons of Commodores to 3 series' ??
How about the V8 Impala SS ??, any hot laps??
I can see Pontiac stealing some of their styling thunder with the G8, and the Solstice looks great too...suspension tuning is another thing tho.
If a G8 can be optioned with some GMPP premium suspension upgrades, they might steal a few value minded sales.
The downside to the Beemers is still the Price, and pricey maintenance schedules...which the BMW "Image" still out weighs in the public's eyes.
Oh..I'm hearing lots of people quoting the GM 100K warantee stuff lately, it's making a lot more people take a hard look at a new GM vehicle, at least around here.
Any drive comparisons of Commodores to 3 series' ??
How about the V8 Impala SS ??, any hot laps??
I can see Pontiac stealing some of their styling thunder with the G8, and the Solstice looks great too...suspension tuning is another thing tho.
If a G8 can be optioned with some GMPP premium suspension upgrades, they might steal a few value minded sales.
The downside to the Beemers is still the Price, and pricey maintenance schedules...which the BMW "Image" still out weighs in the public's eyes.
Oh..I'm hearing lots of people quoting the GM 100K warantee stuff lately, it's making a lot more people take a hard look at a new GM vehicle, at least around here.
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