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Notice two "Ls" in the words "balla" and "calla", and one "L" in Impala, which begs that syllable to be pronounced like the word "pal". Balla and Calla do not rhyme with Impala, unless you are using poetic license.

I'll continue to pronounce it imPALuh like I've always done, how everyone I've ever heard say it (except rappers), and how I've heard it in commercials my whole life. If the manufacturer wants to prounounce it that way, then that's the proper pronunciation... period. When you look up the word "impala" in the dictionary... does it mention an ANIMAL, or a CAR? I'd be willing to bet it doesn't mention a car.

I agree with Chevrolet. It's Im-PAL-a. That's the way I've heard it pronounced my whole life, both in common usage and in commercials made by the manufacturer. I only pronounce it Im-POLLA when I'm trying to sound like a rapper in my six-fo.

Looks like a CTS.

Hey, Happy Birthday Drew. So, how many candles will you be blowing out this year?

I had a flat tire today on the way home for lunch, bleh. And the "jack" they give you sucks. I need to get a floor jack to keep in my garage. I ran over the weirdest looking screw.

I was merely attacking your unnecessary attack on another member. What? :unsure: :AH-HA_wink:

Those early Saturns were actually pretty reliable. I really like the decklid on the blue '93 Prelude... the seller knows the trend is away from goofy wings. Looks good.

***throwing out 4 bars of green Ivory to make room***

NOW we know the rest of the story. Vipes' parents don't want him to have a Fiero because of their concerns over the "Q" word. I don't think the Fiero is "queer", but I guess your dad does, for some reason? So... why didn't you take a Firebird if they offered to help you buy one, Vipes? A nice V6 Firebird would be a good choice.

You could probably get into a '98 Beetle for that kind of money if it has high miles. Wouldn't that just be so precious? :blink: :lol:

I'm the same way... anyone I have dated has found me, I have never been "the pursuer". I got a call today from my friend Edwin, who I haven't heard from in 2 weeks... he's gone back to Puerto Rico to stay at his family home. He said he was sorry he didn't say goodbye before he left. He said he won't forget me. So yeah, I'm sad. That and some crap going down at work I'm not happy about. I'm actually thinking of selling my truck and buying an old beater to drive, in case something happens there.

There's a Fiero GT for sale in the latest local "Auto Locator". I like the Fiero, I thought you knew that. And if you're talking Firebirds, I prefer the Formula to the Trans Am because it's got the power, but doesn't holler about it. If you're talking about the '99-'05 GA, I have to say... I prefer an SE coupe in that really cool bright blue color, with no spoiler, but with GT taillights, cool rims, intake and exhaust. Pontiac made a really cool, spoilerless GA concept that I really like but haven't seen in a while. I hate the ugly-ass, finned spoiler on the last-gen GAs. It's like science fiction from the 1950's. When the Beetle came out in 1998, it hadn't been assigned a sexual identity yet, ha. My silver/gray '98 reminded me of a baby Porsche, and it, like all VWs, had a sense of solidity and a driving feel that's unique and awesome. I still like VWs, although I don't like their stupid upmarket push. I want to see a new GTI... soon. I stopped by my local Pontiac dealer again today. They have a GP GXP in maroon and it is awesome... $31k though. I like the fender vents that bring to mind the '70s Trans Am... but I'd like to see the Solstice's fender scallop with arrowhead on all new Pontiacs... I think it's very cool looking. WTF is wrong with my attitude? HUH??? :P

aww... Vipes, please don't do that to yourself. Please don't give up your promising future. I am sure there are plenty of cute boys or girls who'd like to hang out with hell's Pontiac Fanatic. :AH-HA_wink:

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It's a no-brainer: GM needs a V6 Camaro if it is to have one at all. And it needs to be priced with Mustang, its natural competitor forever. That's the only way to make it a success. The 3.9L is fine for a base model Camaro, and will be on par with Ford's upcoming, more powerful 6 cylinder in Mustang. A spirited 6 cylinder engine in the GTO body with a different name and trim would be a smart way for Pontiac to ensure that car's modern gen-II success as well. Let the market decide if the FWD G6 coupe or the RWD "Tempest" stays. A 6 cylinder variant could only expand the car's market by a pretty wide margin. Anyone who advocates V8-only is wishing for a flop, imo, along the lines of the SSR. We don't need another boutique car. We need a car that's versatile enough to sell in the sweet $20k-$32k market. True enthusiasts know that a 6 cylinder version only ensures the success of the V8.

Perhaps Vibe II will be a modern sister to the HHR... then they can both get AWD! I like those little Aveos, Fly. And of course the Canyon is a solid little truck.

'06 Civic coupe at the dealership with a "sold" sticker in the windshield... and a big old run in the paint at the rear edge of the right fender. It was all bubbled, and I couldn't help but pick at it to make sure it wasn't just the shipping coating. Whoops... now there's no paint on the fender because I cracked off the bubble. I wonder if the joyful new owner will notice or even care.

Let me guess, she drives an '84 Volvo 240? :rolleyes: <_< :AH-HA_wink:

Thanks for posting! How can we upsize these pics? Can someone help?

Yeah, all the cars involved are a shame to lose, imo. It looks very vintage... 1970's? The car jumping looks like a '64-'65 Chevelle to me. Sixty8, is this a metaphor for what you and Marcia are going through right now? Please say no. :AH-HA_wink:

That's prolly a good idear, reg, but in the state he's in, he'd prolly still try to drive it that way... I can see him now, fumbling with the parking brake release... "why won't this damned thing go any faster?" And Nick, so you were chasing your friend around the yard? Did you catch him, collapse in each other's arms, and kiss with tongue? HA! Drunk people are so funny, but damn it be careful out there. Don't do permanent damage to yourselves, you'll feel stupid for the rest of your lives.

Football? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..... borrrring... :AH-HA_wink:

I'm a fan of the S-series coupes with pop-ups, and I like the later ones, as Vipes posted. Those were the days of real Saturns, before they were watered down and absorbed into the giant. And I'm hungry right now. Sausage would hit the spot quite nicely, with french toast and juice.

I'd love to have that feeling under me again. That feeling of awesome V8 power, ready to burn the skins off. We have a '98 Camaro SS convertible in the shop right now with minor damage to the rear end. I got to drive it briefly. It's intoxicating, that V8 rumble... oh man. I am waiting to see an '07 Silverado LT shortbed regular cab 2WD with the new 5.3L. I wonder what it will sound like with a cat-back MagnaFlow, Flowmaster, Gibson, or Borla exhaust? :)