Robert Hall
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Interiors are definitely a big selling point with me..after all, I spend the most time inside the car, so I have to be able to live with the interior..comfortable seats, good ergonomics, lots of features, quality sound system, quality, soft-touch materials, color choices (no bigger turn off for me than depressing gray hard plastic--I'm just sick of gray interiors completely).. I love a good looking, good handling, fast car, but if I had to live with a cheap, nasty interior, I wouldn't be interested..
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if you thought the monte was ugly before...
Robert Hall replied to 04monteintimidator's topic in The Lounge
Heh-heh..nah, it's probably some ghetto gangsta-wannabe hip-hop fan. Poor kid could have spent the same amount of money and bought something nice.. -
I don't think they are going to build it without a V8..not going to happen. If they want to compete with the Mustang, there is going to be something around the same price range with a 300hp V8. Called 'Z-28' probably, then a higher powered SS.. (Or vice versa on the names).
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GM Powertrain Unveils 3.6-Liter VVT Engine With DI
Robert Hall replied to Derek77's topic in General Motors
If they have to use old engines, is it better to do this than not build a Camaro at all? Remember, GM is fighting for survival and this is supposed to be a cheap, low-profit model.. -
The automatic lights can be turned off...
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You are missing the point.
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Whatever..I'd still rather have a manual, leave the automatics to the mainstreamers... I just find a manual to be more fun to drive..one of the reasons I enjoy BMWs.
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GM Powertrain Unveils 3.6-Liter VVT Engine With DI
Robert Hall replied to Derek77's topic in General Motors
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GM Powertrain Unveils 3.6-Liter VVT Engine With DI
Robert Hall replied to Derek77's topic in General Motors
Those numbers do seem low..you would think they would eventually spread the use of this engine across all the mid size models and retire the OHV V6s.. -
Good point..by the way, anyone have yearly sales figures for the 'Slade?
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In the last year, I've test driven the G35, CTS, IS, 325 (E46), A4, and TL and really enjoyed the feel and handling of the CTS, but the interior was a let-down..it would be acceptable in a $20k car, but just wasn't as nice I would want for a $35k car ---my favorites for interior were the TL followed by the A4 and 325.. (my critieria being primarily a entry-luxury sports sedan with a manual).
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Cool..use that in conjuction with a brown noise weapon.
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Porsche 911 Destroyed... for no good reason!
Robert Hall replied to Sixty8panther's topic in The Lounge
A '90s 993 (last of the air cooled 911s) is on my 'must own eventually' list..I loved the style of the last ones, esp. the C4S. Though a 996 C4S is pretty sweet also (I love the full-width taillight treatment.. I wouldn't mind a Boxster S either..I've ridden in and driven one a couple times, they are pretty sweet (but tiny inside). One of the scariest fast rides I've ever had was in a buddy's '76 930 Turbo one time.. -
Weight is the enemy of performance...if it's lighter, it can perform better with less power..
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That Avalanche looks great.. I love the clean and refined look of the 900s, much better than the overly macho and blunt original Avalanches, IMHO..
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AFM?
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That's why I said a light base model with the Ecotec..2800lbs instead of 3600lbs... Anyway, I hope they can keep the weight under control..
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That Liberty mileage is pretty much the same is what I get with my 4x4 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0L 6..
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What I've observed is that on many feature details, GM is about 5 years or one generation behind its competitors. The Malibu and G6 as they are now would be pretty competitive in 2000-2001, for example..
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The key to the sales is going to be offering a fun car that appeals to a wide variety of buyers in a reasonable price range comparable to the Mustang.. Maybe to undercut the Mustang in price, maybe they will do a light base model with the Ecotec engine... then a 250 hp V6, a base 300 hp V8 (5.3L?) for an SS and a higher output (350-400hp) 6.0L V8 Z-28 (or have the SS the bigger engined model and the Z-28 the smaller one?), and a 500 hp 6.0L Z06 engined model at the high end..
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And Nickelback also, please..
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The H1 is waaaay too large and heavy to be of any value off-road. If I wanted to get serious about off-roading, I'd get a Rubicon.
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Rebadged Opel Astra will come to U.S at end of '07
Robert Hall replied to 13092's topic in Heritage Marques
Hmm...the Ion has only been around for a few years? Why would someone put 200k on one??? -
Well, one argument I can see for keeping the DTS is that Lexus still has the ES.. there still seems to be a market for floaty FWD luxury sedans..
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Demographic Groups Rank Most Buzz-Worthy Vehicles
Robert Hall replied to thegriffon's topic in Industry News
Hmm...so my generation gives the nod to the H3..how boring.
