Author Topic: New Trend with new Cars (Read 1310 times)

lazs2 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2003, 08:44:24 AM »

isn't the holden just a Chevy with aussie bodywork?
lazs

loser · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2003, 08:50:24 AM »

Just saw the pics of the new goat. PUKE!

Grand Prix + Honda Civic = 2004 GTO.

Yay for making it rear wheel drive with a nice V8 and all, but that thing looks like a huge mistake.

TPIguy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2003, 08:52:32 AM »

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isn't the holden just a Chevy with aussie bodywork?

And the steering wheel on the wrong side. If I recall the monaro is a totally differnt platform from anything GM has in the states. Though I think its the same as some of the other GM exports. But, I can't remeber the names.

Gixer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2003, 08:55:06 AM »

Why bother with cars anyway? They just slide and hit things at best. Buy a bike!

~~...-Gixer~~

gofaster · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2003, 08:59:26 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Manufacturers have been screwing buyers for decades. Nothing new.

It seems to be more problematic with Fords. Mazda is owned by Ford, so no surprise that they'd have the same policy.

So just how far off is the real hp versus what Ford/Mazda is claiming?

I read the link. 247 down to 238 and 207 to 197? Is that a substantial hit to performance based on body weight and gearing? The letter says "no" but hey, who says that's an unbiased opinion?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:02:49 AM »

What Pontiac is missing with the GTO is what they did with the LeMans in '64. Sink a huge V8 in a mid-size (yes, the LeMans was considered a mid-size back then) and price it to sell. That was the appeal of the GTO. Having had a '65 GTO myself I was hoping that Pontiac would get back on the horse that brought them to performance and sales success. Alas, a rebadged Holden just isn't going to do it. That and it looks like anything else on the road. I think my '65 Goat was about the most handsome car I have ever owned. Power-nothing on it, no pwer brakes, no pwer steering, not even an AM radio. Drank gas like water but ran like a deer. Plus, chicks really, really liked that car.

Frogm4n · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:05:46 AM »

car companys have been lieing for years and by years i mean a century.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:10:07 AM »

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Originally posted by Frogm4n
car companys have been lieing for years and by years i mean a century.

I hope that you put your opinion/money where your mouth is, and use only public transportation or a bike. Otherwise you're just a hipocrit.

(Incidently, show me one business that does not lie)

Dowding · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:11:30 AM »

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(Incidently, show me one business that does not lie)

ANARCHIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:12:33 AM »

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Originally posted by Dowding
ANARCHIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hehe!

Dowding · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:19:13 AM »

Don't worry Rip. Most of the other Seattle-type anarchists drive Kompressors.

Frogm4n · « **Reply #26 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:21:37 AM »

they all lie to consumers and employee's rip. I just try to buy from companys that lie less. Typically northwest companys.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:24:11 AM »

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Originally posted by Frogm4n
they all lie to consumers and employee's rip. I just try to buy from companys that lie less. Typically northwest companys.

I'd be interested in hearing what makes you think NW companies lie less.

Frogm4n · « **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:28:11 AM »

They "typically" pay their employee's a decent wage even when they have stores in other states that allow you to piss on your employee's. Of course boeing is loseing its reputation.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #29 on:** August 28, 2003, 10:32:11 AM »

So pay compensation = honesty?

What exactly *are* you getting your degree in? Its not economics.