WDWFreak53, car discussion

flynnibus

flynnibus

Premium Member
garyhoov said:
I drive a small American car. The Pontiac Solstice is smaller and lighter than your Japanese car.
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Not quite the same... the solstice is a specific purpose roadster. I sure hope that is smaller then a full coupe.. otherwise it wouldn't be much of a roadster ;)

garyhoov said:
There are plenty of people making small cars from all countries, but the American consumer has always wanted large cars and until it changes on the demand side, don't expect the supply side to lead the way.
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Yes, but my point wasn't about buy a big or little car.. its that it seems every style of car in the states is GROWING significantly. I don't mean SUV vs sedan.. I'm talking sedan vs sedan. They are getting bigger, bigger, bigger. Soon we'll have 400hp chevy malibu sedans that still only go 0-60 in >7 seconds and still handle like a bull in a china shop.

garyhoov said:
Let's put it this way. If I offered you 1% of the gross sales dollars of the Camaro or 1% of the gross sales the Lotus Exige, which would you take? And you can replace the Exige with any other car you want. I'm hoping for a smaller, lighter 350Z in 2009, and while I might buy one, I wouldn't for a moment assume it will outsell the Camaro.
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I'm not really convinced its a winner. But we'll see what Billy Bob will pay I guess :)
 
DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
Back from the World.... and I am running non-stop here with the holidays, ever since my plane landed.

However... I did wanna post a pic of this EPIC vehicle that Rob and I spotted in the Studios cast parking lot. This car is so hardcore.. that Rob and I had to bask in its awesomeness!! Enjoy!! :sohappy:

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Z0mg!1!1 Its a "TURBO" !!1!1! lol.. ugh. :lol::lol::hurl::hammer: :p

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garyhoov

garyhoov

Trophy Husband
DMC-12 said:
Back from the World.... and I am running non-stop here with the holidays, ever since my plane landed.

However... I did wanna post a pic of this EPIC vehicle that Rob and I spotted in the Studios cast parking lot. This car is so hardcore.. that Rob and I had to bask in its awesomeness!! Enjoy!! :sohappy:

WDW_studios1.jpg


Z0mg!1!1 Its a "TURBO" !!1!1! lol.. ugh. :lol::lol::hurl::hammer: :p

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:ROFLOL:
 
DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
WDWFREAK53 said:
Oy vey...

Pop goes the weasel cuz da weasel goes POP!
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Ugh... must of been the new engine managment upgrades.

He should of took the cats out... and just ran straight pipes all the way back. I mean really... if you are gonna change things up THAT much... just run straight pipes.. with no cats. :lol::hammer: I did like his plates though. :D

BTW... who in their right mind would drive a puke / bile orange Lambo? :lol::confused::veryconfu
 
DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
Ooo I like it... its so mean.... Grrrrrrr

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http://jalopnik.com/342341/detroit-auto-show-2009-cadillac-cts+v-embargo-breaks-officially

Just please make the Coupe look as good. :slurp:

Edit: from the press release -- "...and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control"

Niceeeeee about the paddle shifters! So they did listen to my whining...lol. Granted I probally would not want it in the V (manual all the way there baby!)... but hook me up with paddle shift in the Coupe!!
 
mkt

mkt

When a paradise is lost go straight to Disney™
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So... did you hear the new CTS a gaywheels.com 2007 pick :lol:
 
garyhoov

garyhoov

Trophy Husband
DMC-12 said:
Ok.... so now that NAIAS is in full swing... what are you guys liking... or NOT liking.

I am partial to the Buick Riv. concept... yes... I am a sucker for a gull-wing:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2008-buick-riviera-concept/574099/

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/11/detroit-2008-buick-riviera-concept-debuts-in-us/
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I like the Buick. Do you know if it's pure concept, or can we expect a similar production car? I haven't been clear on that.

The ZR1 gives me a chubby:

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And the LF-A has always interested me since they showed it as a coupe . . . I just hope they're ready to start building the damn thing instead of just teasing us:

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I'm also very interested in the Mitsubishi RA, which, I hope, may be a truly sporting version of the Eclipse. I think a simple, two-seater on the EVO platform with styling similar to the Eclipse could really do something:

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And I'm anxious to get more information and more views of the Fisker Quantum:

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DMC-12

DMC-12

It's HarmonioUS, NOT HarmoniYOU.
garyhoov said:
I like the Buick. Do you know if it's pure concept, or can we expect a similar production car? I haven't been clear on that.

And the LF-A has always interested me since they showed it as a coupe . . . I just hope they're ready to start building the damn thing instead of just teasing us:

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Yeah... I am digging the roadster to.. very sharp.

On the Buick.... I am assuming its just concept (and nothing more at this point). It was designed in China I believe... so if anything.. they will have it long before we do... because it may appeal more to that market. :shrug:
 

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