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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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124spider, I was referring to the G6 ( g 6 ) not the vette. The vette's about the only thing gm's got that can still wow a crowd. I agreed that it is an awesome car and for the price, I don't think anything out there can beat it, but the g6, which looks like the replacement for the grand am is still ho hum... :p
Oops, my bad. Sorry about that.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I hope you realize he said G6 while you're talking about the C6!

He's sure as hell ain't comparing a 'vette with a Camry!

EDIT: Dammit rodrigo, don't post a few seconds before me!
It must be the time zone difference...after all you guys in cali ARE 3 hours slow :p
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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G6 > C6


















in bizarro world
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Buick equals quality and reliabilty.

Best value for your money on an american car.

Of course I like Pontiacs' too.

That GTO sucks!
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
It's where the demand is - SUVs!.
Theres more demand in compact... espcially these days
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner

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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
??????
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
was...that....ENGLISH?????
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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Minglish (Miami English)
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RPIRX-8
I couldn't have said it better myself.
I do agree wholeheartedly
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
I have the exact opinion......I've owned pretty much nothing but Toyotas and rotary Mazdas.....

I will never own anything but a Toyota and Rotary Mazda......why? Toyotas are reliable as death, hold their value and serve my needs for anything...if I need a boring family hauler, I'll get a Camry or Corolla, if I need a Truck, the Tacoma or Tundra works great.....for my Toy, I'll always have an old RWD Corolla or Celica to play with......I also have a spot for a rotary too.....
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
was...that....ENGLISH?????
NO...I think it was Engrish.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NAVILESRX8
I have the exact opinion......I've owned pretty much nothing but Toyotas and rotary Mazdas.....

I will never own anything but a Toyota and Rotary Mazda......why? Toyotas are reliable as death, hold their value and serve my needs for anything...if I need a boring family hauler, I'll get a Camry or Corolla, if I need a Truck, the Tacoma or Tundra works great.....for my Toy, I'll always have an old RWD Corolla or Celica to play with......I also have a spot for a rotary too.....
How can you even voice an opinion if you've only owned Toyotas and Mazdas? That's like saying crap sandwiches are bad without even trying one.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
I wish I was this ignorant, it must be wonderful.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by LucasET
How can you even voice an opinion if you've only owned Toyotas and Mazdas? That's like saying crap sandwiches are bad without even trying one.

yeah.....
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts

They're focusing on what makes them the most money. And it's not G6s, GTOs or Soltices. It's where the demand is - SUVs! That's why they can charge $50K for a lousy Chevy suburban and $60K for an stinking Escalade. It's also why they crank out a new SUV every couple of months. They make big profits on SUVs and there's huge demand.
The problem is that they don't make big profits on SUVs anymore. Now, not only does every other car company make and SUV, rising gas prices have reduced demand. The former cash-cows are now the biggest losers. American car companies can't survive on Trucks and SUVs anymore -- they are going to have to figure out how to make cars or at least die trying. Ford has Mazda -- which puts them way ahead I think.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fc3s-se3p
all american cars suck with there pulling 10g body roll to there plastic orcastra crakaling of there interior and there big v8's making 200hp to there I LOVE TORQUE theme when an rx7 w/ no torque passes by them like if it was a corolla.thats it american dont got what it takes to keep up to the japanese.

ive never owned a american car ive only had toyotas a mazda rotarys
4 rx7 1 rx8 1corolla 1 4runner
Yeah...I don't like blond chicks either because I've always dated brunettes and red heads.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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yeah
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NAVILESRX8
yeah
Is that sarcasm?
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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ok ok guys... ease up on the guy...... your hurtful words and sarcasm probably made him cry himself to sleep last night.

.....for shame... for shame :D
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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the point of that post is that american cars has alot of body roll like if the body's about to fly off the chassy. and that there dash board ,door panels are plastic , there v8's are weak for there size. now is this plain enough for you

btw i was trying to post like if i was talking in proper english like that guy in the lexus commercials. the ls430 with its elegent style and form.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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which american cars do you speak of? last i checked the camry/altima/accord etc has alot of body roll as well (people who drive family sedans and econo cars, for the most part, aren't diving into the corners like most of us). The corvette, mustang, 4th gen f-bodies did/do not, and I hardly think their underpowered, sure they could have alot more power for the size of the engines, but then your dealing with gas guzzler taxes, high insurance, etc. More power is easily had and all that expensive if the owner wants it. But hey, whatever....JDM rules
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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lol, it's not really a jap-american comparison only, it's the companies themselves. Look how mitsubishi is kicking but, lol, they may be gone before Buick. Notice too the great quality builds of the germans and the mercedes and BMS's lately?? Amazing that pesky little Hyundai is getting better ratings than many Jap-German or American cars. Hell, if I was wanting a four door sedan would seriouly consider the Sonata over many others.
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