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Re: 2008 or 2009 Holden-Pontiac Grand Prix....(formerly rumored G8) [bumpy]
by chats1
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Oct 13, 2006 (5:29 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Sep 20, 2006 12:20 pm)
I don't find the Grand Prix boring at all. There's no comparison between the Grand Prix or Impala!!! The Impala looks like "nothing." The design is terrible and it looks like any ordinary sedan. At least the GXP has a lot of style and looks sporty, even though it's a sedan!!! What does the Impala have??? It looks exactly like an ordinary family car. At least the Grand Prix looks sporty even though, unfortunately, it's a four-door. I prefer the coupe and wish they would make it again. Chats1
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- #22 of 1265
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Re: 2008 or 2009 Holden-Pontiac Grand Prix....(formerly rumored G8) [chats1]
by rockylee
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Oct 17, 2006 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: chats1 (Oct 13, 2006 5:29 am)
Just wait until the RWD 500+ hp Grand Prix debutes. Will they be able to say that's boring ?
Rocky
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Anyone have any new info about the Holden Grand Prix ?
by rockylee
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Nov 07, 2006 (4:29 pm)
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Just curious if any of you had some facts or rumors to share with us ?
Rocky
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Facts/Rumors
by creamcitian
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Nov 08, 2006 (3:52 pm)
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Some confusing info here: http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/11786/2006-holden-commodore-ve.html
Nothing mentioned at all concerning the next Pontiac Grand Prix, which is a little disconcerting - I'm putting off buying a car until the Holden comes over here. Mostly it mentions possible Chevy cars coming from it. It also mentions possible price points.
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Re: Facts/Rumors [creamcitian]
by rockylee
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Nov 08, 2006 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: creamcitian (Nov 08, 2006 3:52 pm)
Read Motor Trends November? issue. It says the Holden Grand Prix could be here as early as 08' They say a limited edition has been rumored with a 502 hp. 7.0 LS-7 V-8
Rocky
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Horsepower
by creamcitian
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Nov 09, 2006 (2:28 pm)
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I keep seeing different numbers for horsepower for the "base" Grand Prix - I've seen 360, 362 and 400. I don't suppose anyone has any definitive answer? I hate all this speculation which just means I should stop looking for news of it online, but d-mnit I just can't wait! I hope hope hope it will be at least 400 horses like the current gto, otherwise, why bother?
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Re: Horsepower [creamcitian]
by rockylee
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Nov 09, 2006 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: creamcitian (Nov 09, 2006 2:28 pm)
I think the base engine should be the ectotec turbo 4-cylinder from the Solitice/Sky. Price her in the low-mid $20's. The 400 hp. should be the GTP model for mid $30's and the GXP limited edition should be a LS-7 engine from the vette in the low-mid $40's.
Rocky
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Re: Horsepower [rockylee]
by creamcitian
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Nov 09, 2006 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: rockylee (Nov 09, 2006 6:07 pm)
As long as I can get the 400 horses for the price of the current gto or less, nobody will get hurt!
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- #29 of 1265
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Re: Horsepower [creamcitian]
by rockylee
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Nov 09, 2006 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: creamcitian (Nov 09, 2006 6:26 pm)
Well I suspect it will be a few more grand, but then again maybe not. Regardless it will be a fair deal, and one will be able to own a high performance car that won't break the bank. I also expect the new Grand Prix, to be more upscale than the GTO. I hope a powerful DVD-Audio unit along with heated and AC seats make production. A good voice recognition system w/ Navi would be cool as well. I'd set the packages up like Acura. A base, and a technology package. It works well with Acura, and I see no reason why it wouldn't work well with GM's brands IMHO.
Rocky
P.S. thanx for the post and activity in this forum.
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Re: Horsepower [rockylee]
by creamcitian
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Nov 10, 2006 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: rockylee (Nov 09, 2006 7:53 pm)
shoot, no worries about the activity, i am completely looking forward to this car and am interested in any info i can get on it.
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