Blake Noble

A very bold concept. I love it!

I updated my earliest post with some Craigslist findings. See what you think.

Ah, the showings of a true man! :AH-HA_wink:

I would be very wary of the first-generation Neon. My friend got one not too long ago for one-thousand dollars in nearby Laurel County. The little car runs only on three-cylinders at speeds around 60 to 70 mph, has a nasty transmission shutter at low speeds, and gauges that randomly go dead and then come back on board. Some of these cars might look very clean, like my friend's, but can hide a lot of problems. Some cars to look at, consider: http://worcester.craigslist.org/car/716888090.html http://worcester.craigslist.org/car/716665286.html http://worcester.craigslist.org/car/716282144.html (<-- '95 Concord.) http://worcester.craigslist.org/car/716255471.html http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/716841916.html http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/716773970.html http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/716758526.html http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/car/716752764.html (<-- Taurus Wagon) http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/car/716704164.html http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/716618792.html (<-- Chrysler LHS) http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/car/716577227.html (<-- Audi 90, 5-speed, nice.) http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/716409860.html (<-- Dodge Caravan, seller seems motivated, price could be negotiable.) http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/716404239.html (<-- A Subaru Forester could be a nice wagon substitute.) http://westernmass.craigslist.org/car/716678808.html (<-- Ford Probe, 5-speed.) http://westernmass.craigslist.org/car/716434681.html (<-- Decent Intrepid.) http://westernmass.craigslist.org/car/715796490.html (<-- Cheap Saab, needs some work.) http://westernmass.craigslist.org/car/715775551.html http://westernmass.craigslist.org/car/715119462.html

Garfunkel

Nice find, SS623. I like the car a lot and it seems that you also got a good deal as well.

I like the concept behind the Ralliart editions of the new Lancer quite a lot. If you put a larger turbo on one, you have a car that is actually just as good as the new Evo itself.

Paul

I love the both of them, the Z/28 and the mysterious Corvette-like concept car.

What I would really love to see here would be initial sketches and clay proposals for the second-generation Firebird and Camaro. Check this out:

Maybe they are using the word Hummer in a general, generic sense, just as some people (okay, rural folks) will refer to an SUV or SUV-like vehicle as a "jeep" or "blazer."

How is this a Hummer?

I am so sorry to hear about this, capriceman. My sincerest condolences to you and Kim.

And yet another Japanese automaker helps itself to GM's rear-drive lunch. Someone at GM had better start taking notes.

A second-generation F-Body inspired design was heavily explored in the creation of the new Camaro. However, it was ultimately rejected because it was felt that it followed the Mustang too closely.

If I were in your shoes, it would be the Mazda 3 or the Astra. The Vibe is alright, but I am not crazy about it.

dachshund

A 1972 Oldsmobile 98 sedan. What a beast!

garten Naturally this is the word that would follow.

rabies Well, it rhymed. Sort of.

I would do it if it meant that I could get the car I really wanted. As for emissions tests, yes, you can make these engines pass those tests. If they couldn't, then why do I see restored big-block Chevelles out in California? As for a warranty, I think GM Performance Parts does offer some form of warranty on their crate engines, and if not, you could always buy one. If it meant I could get the car that I really wanted, then I would do it and find a way to make it work.

nothing

Advice I plan on trying my best to act upon.

As for the death of the V8 engine, I am perhaps not lamenting as much as others are. Yes, I do find it appalling that people will virtually no longer have this powertrain option in the future, thusly limiting choice in a rather fascist manner. And I do like the V8 engine myself and would buy my next vehicle with one if I could afford to run it. However, I know that if I ever want a V8 engine in any rear-drive product I choose to buy, the aftermarket will still be building these engines and I can install one myself. This is an element of the future of the V8 engine I think many people are overlooking. While you may not be able to buy many cars in the future with a V8 stock, you will be able to buy a V8 engine from an aftermarket outlet such as GM Performance Parts and install the engine yourself. (If the EPA and CAFE regulated aftermarket outlets like GM Performance Parts, they would not be still making big-block engines for purchase now would they? Just keep this in mind.)

I would have to say that if we do see an Alpha F6 Camaro after the Zeta F5 model runs its course, it should not come as a shock or surprise to anyone at these forums. Why? Consider the future competition coming from Nissan and Toyota/Subaru for one. Nissan will have it's Silva successor out in an upcoming frame of time. Toyota/Subaru will have their RWD coupe available for purchase in the upcoming future as well. Ford will not give up Mustang sales, either. There is something of a business case here for GM to keep producing a contender in this segment.