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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
CTS is the only other choice. Even if you have to get the 3xxhp V6 to get and automatic it would be a good choice.

By the time you find a Charger at an affordable price the Caddy will be in range

EDIT: I was wrong it is a 255HP V6. I bet it still goes good
http://www.gmbuypower.com/vehicleHom...e=12&zip=98272

I mean come on. Pimping a Kick *** Caddy beat a Monte or G6 any day!
That would be my choice right there! Comfort and Power in one...and affordable...
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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The CTS-V or the Charger get my vote.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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I forgot about the new Jeep SRT-8. For $40k plus mark up you'll be right with the CTS-V.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
I looked at your link. Maybe I should find one and look at it in person.
I know Mark's first question would be "Will it tow a car on a trailer?"
Unfortunately I couldn't find a pic of the SS version that I could link to......it was a small pic on the right IIRC of the link I gave ya.

This is a front shot I found......

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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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I'll wonder if the SS TB could tow the TA? I didn't see any specs about that.....
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
I'll wonder if the SS TB could tow the TA? I didn't see any specs about that.....
Easily.

Max Trailer weight 6600 lbs.
Max. GCWR 11,500 lbs.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
Let's narrow this down a little more. I want an automatic and am leaning more towards a car than an SUV or truck. This would be a daily driver, girl's night out, take the dogs to the vet, etc vehicle. We already have a truck and the Trans Am. While I want a fun car I don't need to spend a fortune on it. Mark does that for me.

Come see me at work you can drive the new fusion 3.0L v6 221 hp
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This car does not look like your grannys ford sedan
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Wow! I liked the look of the Jeep SRT8 in the commercials and new it was fast. BUT, it is the second fastest car made by Mopar. Only the Viper can beat it and that includes the new Charger and the 300M SRT8. If I was in the market I would at least have to go give it a test drive. Otherwise, if I did not do the CTS-V I would definitely go with a MB AMG. Those are great cars.

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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Saw my surgeon today. I have another 6 weeks of not working at all. Guess the car will have to wait even longer.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
Saw my surgeon today. I have another 6 weeks of not working at all. Guess the car will have to wait even longer.
I'm sorry to hear that Linda

...but on a good note. It will give you plenty of time to check out all the latest cars
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DrEvyl
Easily.

Max Trailer weight 6600 lbs.
Max. GCWR 11,500 lbs.

As heavy as his T/A is it migh not pull it with those spec's
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
As heavy as his T/A is it migh not pull it with those spec's
OUCH!!!
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by WicketMike
what about the Pontiac GXP 303hp 5.3L ?

http://www.pontiac.com/grandprix/index.jsp
We went and looked at one. In blue green metallic it looks pretty good. Kinda changes color a little from blue to green to a little bit purple depending on how the light hits it. Of course that color costs extra. The trunk is huge. I could put Mark and Ellis and.................. well you get the point. Nice interior too. I like the chrome look around the gauges. A little too much stuff on the steering wheel. Mark said I would eventually just ignore it all like I do now. Now what does he mean by that? The reason we went and looked was because Mark pegged the speedometer on the GTO.............200mph reading applying the brake. I think he is still going to try to work me around to a tow vehicle instead of a car though.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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I am suprised you want to trade the GTO.

Something about a women driving a muscle car that is hot.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
Saw my surgeon today. I have another 6 weeks of not working at all. Guess the car will have to wait even longer.
OMG, poor Hazel, I mean Mark.

just kiddin, that sucks Linda.

I say find a couple year old Magnum when the time is right.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Goodwin
I am suprised you want to trade the GTO.
Too many little things wrong with it. And now the speedometer doesn't work right either (not that I paid much attention to it anyway).
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