Are the imports going to take over???
12-23-2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BananaHead
That's something to be PROUD of. 
If I could open my garage and see a z28 AND a Grand National, I'd pretty much be one of the happiest people alive! 
Somewhere out there is a Chevy owner who thinks you're a redneck because you call people "dogg".
And those same Chevy guys are laughing at the guy who dropped 80k$ on a Mercedes because he thought that it would make him look cool and impress chicks.
If I could open my garage and see a z28 AND a Grand National, I'd pretty much be one of the happiest people alive! Somewhere out there is a Chevy owner who thinks you're a redneck because you call people "dogg".
And those same Chevy guys are laughing at the guy who dropped 80k$ on a Mercedes because he thought that it would make him look cool and impress chicks.
haha You'd buy a chevy over a Benz if you had the choice and the money... thats classic.
12-23-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
haha You'd buy a chevy over a Benz if you had the choice and the money... thats classic.
Damn straight, man. I like Chevys and I think they're great cars! What's funny about that?
12-23-2006, 06:27 PM
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hey Rxmfn7 if you didnt like what i said you can get the hell out of here. i give respect when respect is due. i dont bad mouth imports, only the ones that give car enthusiasts a bad rep. AKA RICERS. i have respect for imports and the performance they can achieve; but that doesnt change the fact that I will never own an import (over domestic) for performance (unless its porsche, ferrari etc.), but even then if i had enough money to own one of those cars im sure i would have a badass domestic to compliment my ballin' *** exotic. good day
12-23-2006, 06:47 PM
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No reason to get all defensive bud.. In all seriousness though, can you please explain to me why you would not want your camaro if it was made in Japan?
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hey Rxmfn7 if you didnt like what i said you can get the hell out of here. i give respect when respect is due. i dont bad mouth imports, only the ones that give car enthusiasts a bad rep. AKA RICERS. i have respect for imports and the performance they can achieve; but that doesnt change the fact that I will never own an import (over domestic) for performance (unless its porsche, ferrari etc.), but even then if i had enough money to own one of those cars im sure i would have a badass domestic to compliment my ballin' *** exotic. good day
12-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
haha You'd buy a chevy over a Benz if you had the choice and the money... thats classic.
What makes you think that someone couldn't afford a Benz just becasue they choose to own Chevy?
I could buy a Benz any time I want. There is no reason why I couldn't be driving an E-class if I really wanted. But I choose not to, I like GM cars.
Also, I don't really need a $50K car to be happy. I like what I have.
I don't see the problem there?
12-23-2006, 07:01 PM
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Hey BananaHead, I see you live in Lake Villa. I work in Gurnee. I'll have to keep my eye open for your car. It looks great
Ever go to any local car shows/cruise nights?
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12-23-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
My "every day" transportation is a truck. An American made truck. Import Trucks Suck.
12-23-2006, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
No reason to get all defensive bud.. In all seriousness though, can you please explain to me why you would not want your camaro if it was made in Japan?
12-23-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
In all seriousness though, can you please explain to me why you would not want your camaro if it was made in Japan?
12-23-2006, 07:34 PM
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I suppose I didnt really come across asking what I wanted... I see so much animosity toward a certain group of vehicle, weather it be on this website towards imports, or on the other side toward domestics. Each have their own reasoning which may have stemmed from valid personal tastes. Some people like large displacement higher HP car which are generally much larger and muscular, which is what most US performance cars are. On the other hand some lke the smaller lower displacement FI cars, which is whats available from alot of import manufacturers. But to go as far as to say "I'll never own a car made in ___ ", just seems silly to me. If Honda came out next year with a 400HP V-8 RWD civic that could comfortably seat 4 adults, I see no reason why it wouldnt attract your guys attention. Same reason I like the way GM is headed with the new Sky and solstice.
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
If the Camaro had been designed in Japan, it would look like all the other tiny import sports cars, and have a small displacement V6. It wouldn't be a brute of a muscle car with a big V8 and the all-American flavor that it has. That's why I personally wouldn't like it, if it came from Japan. It would be a different car, altogether.
12-23-2006, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Hey BananaHead, I see you live in Lake Villa. I work in Gurnee. I'll have to keep my eye open for your car. It looks great
Ever go to any local car shows/cruise nights?
12-23-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BananaHead
Hey man! Good to see a local bro! I try to make it up to the Grand Ave./Gurnee Mills McDonald's Cruise nights on Fridays in the summer! I haven't been there much this year but I plan on going every Fri in 07 if I can. Some wicked cars roll up there! Maybe we could cruise our Fbodies sometime!
I've heard about that show but I've never gone to it. I'll have to head over there sometime.
Maybe you could check out some of our shows further south as well. We've got a couple good ones in Mt. Prospect (saturday) and Rolling Meadows (friday).
Just keep your eye on the midwest section of this site. There's always a gathering going on somewhere.
12-23-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
If I went to drop 80k on a car it's be an 06 Z06
My "every day" transportation is a truck. An American made truck. Import Trucks Suck.
My "every day" transportation is a truck. An American made truck. Import Trucks Suck.
I can agree here. I totally agree.. American trucks > Imports.. definately.
12-23-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Not only would I, but I already have.
What makes you think that someone couldn't afford a Benz just becasue they choose to own Chevy?
I could buy a Benz any time I want. There is no reason why I couldn't be driving an E-class if I really wanted. But I choose not to, I like GM cars.
Also, I don't really need a $50K car to be happy. I like what I have.
I don't see the problem there?
What makes you think that someone couldn't afford a Benz just becasue they choose to own Chevy?
I could buy a Benz any time I want. There is no reason why I couldn't be driving an E-class if I really wanted. But I choose not to, I like GM cars.
Also, I don't really need a $50K car to be happy. I like what I have.
I don't see the problem there?
I'm not saying they COULDNT.. I'm just wondering WHY WOULD YOU.
I also dont need a special car to be happy, I like my car also.
Why though? why would you think a chevy is better than a benz??
c'mon.. an E320 on some 18's chrome > any chevy IMO.
12-23-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
I'm just wondering WHY WOULD YOU.
Why though? why would you think a chevy is better than a benz??
Why though? why would you think a chevy is better than a benz??
12-23-2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
haha You'd buy a chevy over a Benz if you had the choice and the money... thats classic.
What is so odd about that?
12-23-2006, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
realistically you'd be sacrificing ride quality, luxury, interior, options, over all looks and styling.. I dont get that.
12-23-2006, 08:03 PM
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nothing wrong with that... dont be offended. You're loyalty is really impressive.
I think just that for muscle cars and all out performance, American is better. clearly.
I think just that for muscle cars and all out performance, American is better. clearly.