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Sep 6, 2006 | 12:40 PM

#781

UnkieTrunkie

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Right now, I'm being called a "dork" for not helping my hot female friend score.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:11 PM

#782

BBY2KS2K

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Right now I just got back from test drving an 06' Pontiac GTO.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:11 PM

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Right now it is the only American car I would buy.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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Right now I should clarify and say it is the only American car I can afford that I would buy since a CTS-V, Corvette and Viper are a little out of my price range.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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From: Seattle, Washington

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBY2KS2K,Sep 6 2006, 02:11 PM

Right now I just got back from test drving an 06' Pontiac GTO.

right now, impressions?

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:31 PM

#786

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BBY2KS2K,Sep 6 2006, 01:11 PM

Right now I just got back from test drving an 06' Pontiac GTO.

Right now, I'm saying I like it too.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:36 PM

#787

BBY2KS2K

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Originally Posted by bahula03,Sep 6 2006, 01:15 PM

right now, impressions?

Right now when I visited Australia in 2001 and saw the Holden Monaros and Commodores in person, I thought to myself "GM should really bring these to the states." I'm glad they did. With the 400HP/400ft lbs 6.0 liter V-8 the thing pulls like a mad man and it pulls pretty good in any gear at pretty much any speed. Much more flexible than the S2000. And I love the sound of that V8. Unfortunately the clutch pedal travel in this thing is long as is the throws for the six speed gear box so it really puts a damper on the experience. It shifts like a UPS truck compared to the S. I guess you could put a short throw kit in it, but I don't know what you can do about the clutch. When I left the Pontiac dealer, I damn near pushed the clutch pedal through the floor board of the S2000 because I had become used to the GTOs.

I didn't get a chance to take it on the twisties but my impression of the brakes, steering and suspension indicate it does well for a large car. The interior is well appointed (much better than the Solstice which I had a chance to sit in. What a POS) the seats are comfortable and there is plenty of room up front. As for the styling, I personally like it. It's understated, not too much bling or body cladding. It's too bad they won't make them anymore. If the Evo and STi didn't exsist, I would buy one if I wanted a fast car under $35k that could seat 4.

Sep 6, 2006 | 05:20 PM

#788

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From: Pt. A to Pt. B via VTEC!!

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Originally Posted by KenS2K,Sep 6 2006, 03:24 PM

Right now, the borg unit has emailed and wants me back on payroll... "You're the most tech savy artist we've worked with."

... should I tell them it's because I've never owned a winblows machine.

Right now this is so funny in an ironic way!