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Replying to: mrpushrod (Nov 27, 2008 3:49 pm) Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Nov 27, 2008 6:44 pm) (if you intentionally overinflate&use the inflato-spare, and drive on the painted line on side of road, that saves another .00014 mpg.) just sayin. seriously i would be drivin a vette but gotta have the back seat so i be driving the goat-naro 05 gto, which will NEVER see 30 mpg. (i hypermiled it and it got 24.1 instead of 23.9.) but it can turn in a solid 21 along with considerable vettelike characteristics. i wanna try me a G8 V8 with stick. I'd even try a V6 G8 with stick. At this rate it seems like the only way that will happen is if that jet-leasing GM president Lyle Waggoner flies me to australia to take a test drive down under.
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Replying to: elias (Nov 28, 2008 12:31 pm) Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Nov 28, 2008 1:21 pm)  Top Gear actually did a test of a GT3 v. Prius. Where they drove the Prius on the track at petty much track speeds as fast as the Prius could do the circuit. Then they ran the GT3 at the same lap times/speeds as the Prius, which was considerably less than flat out. The GT3 turned a significantly BETTER milage than the Prius. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor |
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Ok, tires slightly overinflated but it is really easy to achieve 32-33MPG in the vette and better when trying hard. Personal record of 38.5MPG on a 150 mile trip (requires a truck though if you get my drift). The G8 would be a guzzler if not for the deactivation feature. We traded a town car (had lowest rear end ratio and dual exhaust) for the G8 and it did better than the G8 in our real world. But if your are a highway commuter averaging 65-70MPH believe my G8 number. It rarely fluctuates too. As far as GM goes, that is not true. I owned a 94 impala that I really liked that. I enjoy the G8. I test drove the CTS and STS, both nice cars. The STS was much better than I anticipated, especially for a family hauler. The CTS provides a nice ride/handling balance. I bet the V is a hoot but never got the pleasure. I have never been disappointed with a Northstar V8. DTS not my cup of tea though. My vette has about 30k miles on it, bought it new. It has a few rattles (removable roof and all) but it always puts a smile on my face. I rather the fun of a RWD than the steadiness of 4WD. Torque and RWD is essential for my dose of adrenalin. I drift the rear end on just about every spin I take it on. What other cars have a HUD??? GM has made some good cars and trucks, they haven't been all bad. If they go under, there goes half the cars out there that still have gut wrenching torque.
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Replying to: mrpushrod (Nov 28, 2008 6:03 pm) Yippie. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
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Replying to: paisan (Nov 28, 2008 7:29 pm) Also, I know that they are offering leasing opportunities on GM cars, but I think this is only a special, and will soon pull the plug on that. I think that is what was keeping the G6 going so well. When I had my 06 Honda Accord, I kid you not, it was a year later, and I was in a position to trade with no negative equity. You cannot say that about GM as often. I will trade my 08 G6 in the Spring, by then it will be a year, it should look decent by then to get out. I do not plan to keep it the full lease. I am actually appreciating all the features that GM put in the car! Very smart. But, to be honest, when I am done with this GM car, I probably won't be back. I am a Honda guy, but with other cars looking so sleek and modern, it'll be tough! |
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If GM goes under what am I going to drive? What am I going to trade my G8 in for a Accord??? Or my vette in for a TL? Maybe a Avalon would make a nice family car. I could let my mother do the driving. |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 26, 2008 9:57 am) Along with mpg, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the seating position. I'm 6'3" and head and shoulder room are important to me. Gene
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Replying to: etcarroll (Dec 03, 2008 11:07 am) And the sunroof isn't a problem, either. Dan |
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