cvp33

Why drive a 1/4 mile at a time? Certainly there are longer roads where you live. I plan to drive my GTO a lot. To gear it solely for 1/4 mile times at the expense of everyday driving dynamics is a mistake in my opinion. I only posted the times as a point of reference for sawedoff who has "many different cars he'd rather own for that money". Then again, you already knew that now didn't you Neo?

sawedoff

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I agree with you on the drag racing thing. It's not anything I could really care about. I'd rather have a car that handles as good as it is excessively fast.That's why I like road racing, but there is nothing wrong with the sport of drag racing. I know in the past I've been arrogant about that, and it wasn't very polite to diss someone because of their preference. I am really tired of every car that comes out, even the Corvette, are muled on the drag strip. I just don't get it. I got to looking at the price, and it's really not that much, and it's comparable to what the market has available. I think it's better though because of the awesome LS1. I'm interested in the autocross edition.

2nd Sierra

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you guys are kidding yourselves if you think this car in it's current guise is going to be a big hit. It may command msrp and dealer markup initially but you cannot compare it to the demand for the SSR, ZO6, or that new dodge sport truck (can't remember the name). The engine is great and there is no doubt it will perform but aesthetically it's nothing more than a cross between a honda accord and a gran prix. I'd buy a mustang first.

another boner by GM

demonspeed

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SRT-10

cvp33

And of course you're exactly right! Thank god they only have to sell 16,700. Certainly no one out there wants an LS1 powered, IRS equipped coupe unless it looks like it just jumped out of the 70's. It's kind of like paying a $10,000 premium for a dressed up pick 'em up like a Denali. Now who in the hell would do that? Can you imagine?

Yet another GM boner.

2nd Sierra

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i knew that was coming...lol

sawedoff

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"The road in life is longer than a quarter mile."

cvp33

2nd sierra,

Don't make it sooo easy.

Sawedoff,

Wish I'd said that.

sawedoff

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You have my permission to use it as a signature.

ShadowLightCSU

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What appeals to me about the GTO is that its a classy powerful car, has an engine I'm familiar with, driveline I'm familiar with, and is basically a hugely upgraded car for cruising. In a dream world I'd like the GTO to cruise to work with, and the Trans Am to drag with.