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*nods* Yes, yes they did. For me ... insurance premiums paid ... a longer warrantee period (say at least 5 years, preferably 10) ... free oil changes/maintenance for a year or so ... all would find me in a Chevrolet dealer purchasing an impala or a Colorado....pronto. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I wonder if it's too late" ... Nickelback ... 'Photograph'

*rolls eyes* Yet another "Camaro is coming" thread. Right. Show me the realness. Show me the Camaro lines. Show me the RWD. Show me the V8. Show me that very car IN MY DRIVEWAY, ready for a testdrive. Then I'll believe and talk new Camaro is here..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

*chuckles devilishly* Yep, it sure does happen ... and it appears that a certain car company (no names mentioned, of course) has mastered the ability to write something off differently than what it is.... Heh....irony rocks ;).

This is still about 2 weeks away, but an update: I'm currently looking at eating places in the Moline area. Cheddars in Davenport IA is a possibility ... or somewhere in Moline. Since lunch is tentatively at Culver's (more or less a "fast food" place), I figured we could eat dinner at a "sit down" establishment. So, if you have any suggestions for Davenport IA or Moline IL ... share them with me. Remember, if gas prices are giving you pause, we can always figure out some "carpools" of sorts so people can share gas expenses...and have some company along the travels as well. And, as I mentioned before, you don't have to join us for the entire event/cruise ... you can join us for a meal ... or drive part of the way with us ... or a combination of both.... And, yes, this will be rain or shine ... you do not have to drive an older car to participate :).

*raises eyebrow in horror* Oh good night shirt tail ... I hadn't made that connection ... and wish I still hadn't...he he he. Nice catch, TC...!

*nods* You are welcome!

Thank you for posting those for Ted! I _knew_ they were over there at mymonte.com, but unfortunately, I didn't have time to dig 'em up before I left for the wedding in central IL. A couple other quick notes: The John Moss concept is cool to see in person ... have seen it at several MC Nationals. But, it needs the emblem and the bodylines to be perfect. Ocnblu ... bite thy tongue about the '95-'99 roughline evoking images of the 1st gens. But, I can't say much ... because the '00-present rear evokes images of the 1st gens moreso...he he he. Irony rocks ;). And, yes, Sixty8 and ocnblu ... absolutely needs RWD ;). Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

Somehow, this doesn't surprise me. Chevrolet claims they are currently making the impala, malibu and monte carlo ... but I don't see them available in RWD. Chevrolet also claims, on their website, that the 3rd generation MC is 1978-1988. Yet, the 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brochure indicates a "new generation" of MC ... beginning, of course, in 1981. *shrugs* But, seriously, guys ... what's with all of the back'n'forth jabs? I'm sorry, but if we're frustrated, shouldn't we be taking it out on the COMPANY ... not each other individually? And, for the record, I've "settled" twice before ... and considering doing it a third time ... only because I can't see myself driving anything but a Chevrolet (let alone anything but a Monte Carlo, even though I've owned 2 non-MCs) and I can't stand the thought of subjecting my '87 MC LS to winter (aka RUST) for a 3rd winter. It is NOT (contrary to popular opinion/belief) due to the fact that it is RWD. *sighs* Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

Grr...wish I had a little more time to do some searching for ya, but I'm heading out of town for a friends' wedding here in a few minutes.... BUT...wanted to let you know I know exactly what you are wanting.... I saw that concept car at the Chicago Auto Show the year it debuted.... I liked the concept, but as you know, wasn't thrilled about the "final product".... At any rate, I remember seeing information about that concept car on mymonte.com (the 5th gen mc board). Unfortunately, I don't remember _exactly_ where it is on that site, but I do remember seeing it. If you don't find it in the next couple days, I'll either search for it or ask someone about where that info might be stored.... Again, sorry I don't have more time to help you out right now.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

*raises eyebrow* Don't stop now ... your ramblings make sense, actually..... Hmmmm..... carman...cool thread. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I can’t take anymore" ... 3rd Eye Blind ... 'How's It Going To Be'

Hmmm...I'm not so sure about this. I think that the '06 monte carlo is re-styled just enough that, coupled with the V8 engine option, it will sell plenty in '06. It may drop off excitement in succeeding years, but I think the "temptation" will be too great for most buyers. Guess we'll see, eh? BTW, I agree about the onstar and power seat options....

*nods* I agree here, actually. I thought about test driving an HHR, but for whatever reason, I don't like the dashboard layout...so I didn't even test drive it. I suppose I should, because you do never know.... Still...well, we'll see. I do, however, like the looks of it ... and cringe whenever I hear about how it looks like the PT Cruiser. Well, it might...but having seen the old Suburban cues on which it is based ... I'd say the similarities are striking and obvious....and because of that, I see less and less of the PT Cruiser in it.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

So....is anyone interested? If you want to join us for only part of the trip, that is fine ... participating in the entire trip is not mandatory ;). I just thought this would be a neat way to "close out" the season, more or less.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "Get the word out" ... Collective Soul ... 'Feeling Better Now'

*grins* On this, we agree ;). You are welcome!

Hmm....I was told that for the LS (or whatever the lowest model is), I could get the impala without the 6-way power seat.... hmm.....

Key words in that phrase: "have only heard of" So...I'm not going to believe any of this until I actually see 'em in the Chevrolet/Pontiac/Buick dealerships.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

Hmmm.... I'm not so sure that $5/gallon gas will kill RWD platforms. Why? Do you honestly think no more trucks will be produced even if gas prices reach that high?

Yes, choice is good ... but very confusing, apparently. My goodness ... I didn't realize the woodgrain could be ordered with the black interior ... interesting. *shrugs* The impalas I was offered ... could only be had with the 6-way power seat (which I don't want or need) and Onstar (which I don't want or need). Ah, well. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I see our time has gotten stale" ... Eve 6 ... 'Inside Out'

*nods* Yep, HarleyEarl, that was part of the switch, as ocnblu has already confirmed for you. Maybe, as you noted, GM is a genious for sticking with mainly FWD vehicles. But, as ocnblu noted, I, too, don't see any reason why RWD cars wouldn't have as good as gas mileage as their FWD counterparts. For the record, I've never _hated_ anything from Chevrolet. What I have a slight disdain for is Chevy's nack for using older names on formerly RWD vehicles...and slapping them on FWD vehicles to make sales. I understand the business side of it ... makes perfect sense. But, to me, an enthusiast, it is not exactly pleasing. AFAIK, it started with the "nova" of the 1980s, with the monte carlo nomenclature on FWD coming in 1995, followed 2 years by the malibu and then followed a few years later with the impala. *shrugs*

If you want to meet other C&Gers and do some cruising on some scenic Illinois and Iowa roadways, join us, Saturday, October 22. The tentative schedule: * 8:45a ... meet at Meijer/Menards, NE corner of Randall & Bose Rds, Elgin IL * 9a ... depart for Galena IL, via RT 20 W (scenic) * noonish ... arrive in Galena for lunch/gas stop (lunch tentatively at Culver's) ... perhaps stop at the lookout tower * 2pmish ... leave Galena, taking RT 20 W over to Dubuque IA * Follow scenic RT 52 S * Cross back over into IL at I-80 * 5pmish (or earlier) ... arrive in Moline IL for dinner * 6:30pmish ... leave Moline, taking scenic RT 84 N back to RT 20 (OR) find a local cruise, stay overnight somewhere & head north Sunday morning I'm extending this invitation to several groups. If people wish, we could arrange "carpools" to have company and save some money on gas. If you plan to attend, be sure to let me know so I can share my cell ph# with you so we can be in touch. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "The life I love is making music with my friends" ... Willie Nelson ... 'On The Road Again'

I admit it ... I'm not all that enthusiastic about Chevrolet's current lineup, given that Chevrolet is offering FWD versions of what they claim to be the malibu, impala and monte carlo. So, I'm not sure what exactly possessed me to visit Huntley (IL) Chevrolet ... the dealership that showcases a '49 Chevrolet in its showroom ... this past Friday night. I think it was a combination of curiosity, the employee discount's final hours, and that I was itching to get into a showroom again. I test drove a Cobalt during my short time there and was pleasantly surprised/impressed. My eyes also captured a glimpse of an '06 impala. Yes, I felt disdain/disheartened that the current rendition is still FWD. Yet, for whatever reason, I couldn't keep my eyes off the car. So, I "begrudgingly" took a closer look...and what I saw impressed me. I think Chevrolet has a winner here. I like the dashboard layout (more so than the Cobalt or malibu) and I like the looks of the woodgrain with the neutral interior better than the "chromish" look with the grey and black/ebony interiors. And, the current impala exterior, despite looking Toyota/Hondaish, is interesting...however, certainly not the sculpted lines of the RWD Impalas. Do I see a new car in my immediate future? Not necessarily. But, who knows. I want RWD. Yet, as much as I talk about purchasing a Mustang or Charger, somehow, I doubt that'll ever happen. Why? Because, for whatever reason, I haven't been able to "coax" myself into a showroom of Ford or Dodge, though I did see both the Mustang and Charger at the Chicago Auto Show last February. Despite Chevrolet turning my favorite car and a few other well-known names into FWD versions, I cannot see myself driving anything but a Chevrolet.... Heh, and some might question if my "evil twin" has returned if I'm driving anything but a RWD Monte Carlo...even in the winter. He he he. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

Wow...nice article, Z28! Very impressed with your writings/thoughts...and I agree with you on most everything. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Are you still the same?" ... Savage Garden ... 'I Don't Know You Anymore'

Only had it a month? Sweet! Do you have any plans for it?

COOL!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting this, razor ... I love reading/seeing this sort of stuff! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Are you still the same?" ... Savage Garden ... 'I Don't Know You Anymore'

*peers at pics* *gazes* WOW! What a sweet car ... congratulations! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Watch over them for me" ... Daryl Worley ... 'If Something Should Happen'