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01-30-2004, 03:31 AM | #1 |
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I'm wondering if the R & T results will be similar to the Autoweek results?
R&T nominees 2004 RX-8 2004 BMW 530i 2004 Porshe 911 GT3 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2004 Nissan 350z Roadster. I have a feeling one of the German cars are going to win this competition also. But I think the STI should win. Not just saying that because I own one like everybody else here on NASIOC. But because it is the total package. Lots of usuable power, enough space for the whole family, AWD traction, a real trunk to put most things you'll ever need, extreme good bang for the buck in this field of cars. Only things against it are styling and finish/refinement. note: the styling comment is just what I've observed from car reviews have said, I love it.
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01-31-2004, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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eh, road and track - and i quote:
"it once was hard to think of a cadillac in the realm of the world's top sports sedans, but the cts-v, with its corvette heart and expert chassis tuning, belongs there. along with the new pontiac gto, this cadillac proves that gm is now building cars that enthusiasts truly want." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ok, so gm has made some improvements but come on guys, lets put our enthusiasm in it's proper perspective! giggle giggle, "along with the new pontiac gto". |
01-31-2004, 12:53 AM | #3 |
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I dunno, I think 350 and 400hp stock are pretty good numbers, and a RWD car can be a hoot.
I would love to have a 400hp caddy to thrash on. Curt |
01-31-2004, 01:14 AM | #4 |
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I actually like the Cadillac and the new GTO. They are really excellent cars and I think GM hit the spot on the nail.
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01-31-2004, 01:19 AM | #5 |
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mmmmmmmm 400hp CTS-v
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01-31-2004, 01:22 AM | #6 |
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yeah but argueably with ford having taken the direction it has with the new mustang (though i HATE the front end and lack of side airscoops compared to the concept stang) getting back to the roots as it were, the gto is a huge disappointment for muscle car fans. expect sales to average.
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01-31-2004, 12:39 PM | #7 | |
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02-04-2004, 06:28 AM | #8 |
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Lots of muscle car fans seem to buy their cars on its looks, not power, handling and performance merits. SAD REALLY.
America stopped building muscle long time ago, Australia never did. AMERICAN MUSCLE = hood scoops, dual exhaust and body kits AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE = understated looks with excellent power, handling, comfort, quality and refinement. True GTO = ferrari. Pontiac GTO HAVE NEVER BEATEN a ferrrari, monaros have beaten them over sprint and 24hr. |
02-04-2004, 09:43 PM | #9 |
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for the money STI all the way!
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02-04-2004, 10:22 PM | #10 |
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hey monaroCountry, there still selling the chevy um... el dorado? can't remember the aussie name. it's the half sedan/half pickup like the scoobie baja. how's that noawadays? are there a lot of people moding them and such?
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02-04-2004, 11:07 PM | #11 | |
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500+ hp V10 0-60 in under 4 seconds so you would rather have a caddy that will fall apart after 50000 miles or a REALLY fast BMW? ~Leor |
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02-04-2004, 11:09 PM | #12 | |
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02-04-2004, 11:30 PM | #13 |
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i drove the GTO
it suked really bad... bodyroll... no grip. bad clutch feel. bad gear engagement(gates are so far away and misleading). cheap interior.. sounded really beefy tho |
02-04-2004, 11:31 PM | #14 |
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that's right - the el camino. i read somewhere that it was supposed to be very popular in austrailia. i think it's called something different there though?
and yeah, a bmw m5.. drool... though since the a4's of the late 90's audi's been kicking some arse. between and m5 and an s6 or an m3 and an s4, it'd have to drive them both to make the final decision but i'd lean towards the audi's b/c of awd and racing history |
02-05-2004, 07:33 PM | #15 | |
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Not true. At the latest Nurburgring test, BMW recorded a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) run of 4.5 seconds on the 5.5 Liter V-10. I'm sure it will get a tiny bit lower, but it will absolutely NOT be below 4 seconds. I would expect 4.2 or 4.3 to be about it. |
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02-07-2004, 02:30 AM | #18 |
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there isn't anything that comes from Michigan that has better interior build quality than the cheapest of Japanese cars. Cheap plastic, HUGE tolerances, and they just look awful, though I must say the WRX's interior build quality has suffered over my 2000 RS, but not half as bad as any GM product I've ever seen.
R&T, C&D, and MT are all sponsor driven, and complete crap. Can't argue with power, but if the interior is going to fall apart in my 400hp Caddy, then I'd rather drive the 140hp Honda. RD |
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