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Replying to: bumpy (Sep 29, 2006 9:37 am) I appreciate it pal. That was some very good research and needs to be posted also in the GM forum. Rocky P.S. I wonder how many penny's I'd need to save ? 
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Replying to: rockylee (Sep 25, 2006 11:56 am)
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Replying to: ocmike3 (Sep 30, 2006 1:34 pm) So you saw the Motor Trend article pal on page 18-19 ? It was one of the best ones I've ever read from the import biased MT. To see what both ocmike and I are talkin' about Holden Special Vehicles, the Holden hot shopjointly owned by GM's Australian subsidiary and former F1 team ownerTom Walkinshaw, has launched its versions of the all-new, Zeta-based Holden Commodore. More powerful and more aggressively styled, the new HSV cars show how GM could put togeather performance versions of rear-drive Impala or Pontiac Grand Prix of the same architecture. Base engine across the HSV range is a 412-horse version of the 6.0 LS2 V-8 used in the Holden-based Pontiac GTO. Transmission choice is a Tremec T56 six-speed manual or GM's slick new 6L80 six-speed auto. Holden sources claim test mules have consistently run 0 to 60 in under 5.0 seconds. standing quarter-mile times should be in the12-second bracket. Brakes are monster 14.3-inch discs up front and 13.7 inch units at the rear, with AP Racing calipers.The top of the range GTS shown here also gets 20-inch alloy wheels and adjustable Magnetic Ride Control shocks by Delphi, as used in the C6 Corvette and the Cadillac STS-V. Apart from the usual wheels and wings, the visual changes over the standard Holden Commodore include inique front fenders with a prominent side vent and new taillamps. Inside are sport seats and extra guages-voltage, oil temperature, and oil pressure. Now, here's the best bit: HSV sources haven't ruled out building a limited-run model powered by the 7.0 liter, 502 horse LS7 from the Corvette Z-06. Yeah, it fits, and a car could appear at the Sydney motor show in October of next year. A 502-horsepower four-door sedan? Now that's what we call a musclecar. Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Oct 01, 2006 6:03 am) I wasn't familiar with Holden until the "new" GTO was sent over. I think GM is finally coming around to the "global" tactic many international companies have been operating under for decades... adjust the best from divisions wherever they are at and tweak them to meet the various markets. Holden has several vehicles that appeal to me and I hope we will see more of them here. (I've lobbied GM to bring over versions of the Holden Ute/Crossman, being an El Camino fan - owned a 75 & 82; was heartbroken when they discontinued them in 1987.)
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Replying to: ocmike3 (Oct 01, 2006 6:18 pm) Rocky |
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=117004 My Grand Prix is coming !!!!!  Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Oct 03, 2006 7:01 pm)  I thought you were hankerin' for a GMC Sierra Denali? Or was it an Escalade EXT? Or was it a Volvo S80? Jeez rocky - you're all over the place..... 
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Replying to: rorr (Oct 04, 2006 6:53 am) I can't afford the EXT, so that's off my "short-list" The S80, and Sierra Denali are both on it. The 2010 Impala, could make that list also. Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Oct 04, 2006 7:28 am) I see you're thinking long-term..... Where's the '08 Camaro on your list?
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Replying to: rorr (Oct 04, 2006 10:14 am) #1 on my list is the Buick Velite Convertible  Rocky |
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