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    Did someone mention CTS-V wagon, bitchin bad ass to the bone. Just can't handle the price, maybe used someday.

    Roots blower by Magnacharger 469 hp 498 torque on Mustang dyno 12 lbs of boost
    Should be over 500 rwhp with cog drive, now 12 lbs of boost, no dyno or track time since od cog drive
    After Maggie 11.86 @ 115.33 w/1.74 60 ft (best 60ft 1.63.) (Nov. 6, 2010) Temp 60, DA 1158
    After Maggie 1/8 mile 7.58, best mph 92.16 w/1.66. Kooks Mids w/cats, H-pipe, cheap mufflers.
    20x8.5 and 20x9.5 Lorenzo Black Wl032 wheels Sumitomo Htr 3's 255-35 and 275-35's
    Eibach prokit with Lovell strut/shocks, Ctsv/Camaro Brakes
    The above Dyno numbers were after the sale to born2fly (awsome)
    New Ride is 82 malibu wagon with 6.0 ly6 and ported l92 heads, comp cam, holley hi ram intake, hedman headers, 4l60 w/3000 stall and more

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    Since Pontiac was axed I've bought a 2011 Ford, and a 2012 Chevy.
    Rest in Peace Charlie!

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    I drove one of our customers 2010 Ford Harley Davidson crew cabs. It was a nice truck for sure, I almost bought a 2008 GMC Denalli with the 6.2 Max. It was just too high priced for the miles. What a truck, leather was bitchin for 70,000 miles, looked brand new and rich looking. Same price as my new truck when everthing was said and done. If I want leather I can change mine out for about 1200 bucks at a place in st louis. Dealer has a company they deal with that sell Cat skins, I think thats what they are called. You take your truck in there drop it off and 3 hours later they've stretched on the new skins and your ready to go. My dealer will even have one of their drivers take it there and wait for 150 bucks extra. Not bad and I may do that someday as I don't plan on selling this truck for a long time.

    Roots blower by Magnacharger 469 hp 498 torque on Mustang dyno 12 lbs of boost
    Should be over 500 rwhp with cog drive, now 12 lbs of boost, no dyno or track time since od cog drive
    After Maggie 11.86 @ 115.33 w/1.74 60 ft (best 60ft 1.63.) (Nov. 6, 2010) Temp 60, DA 1158
    After Maggie 1/8 mile 7.58, best mph 92.16 w/1.66. Kooks Mids w/cats, H-pipe, cheap mufflers.
    20x8.5 and 20x9.5 Lorenzo Black Wl032 wheels Sumitomo Htr 3's 255-35 and 275-35's
    Eibach prokit with Lovell strut/shocks, Ctsv/Camaro Brakes
    The above Dyno numbers were after the sale to born2fly (awsome)
    New Ride is 82 malibu wagon with 6.0 ly6 and ported l92 heads, comp cam, holley hi ram intake, hedman headers, 4l60 w/3000 stall and more

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    I would never trade my G8 GT for one, but I did just rent a 2012 Buick LaCrosse with the Luxury I package and the 3.6L V6 under the hood. It was a damn nice ride for $33K sticker, about $29K dealer street price. For $29K - well worth it. I would consider one with the eassist as my second car in a few years.
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    I dont know where I will go for my next car.....surley not a Buick, Chevy dont have much that excites me and the ONLY 2 Fords I would ever buy is either a Roush or Saleen, thats it. My last 3 cars were Pontiac's......'04 GTO, '04 Bonneville GXP and (currently) '09 G8 GT. Not to mention my very 1st car was a '71 LeMans, thanks GM for dropping my 2 fav lines......Olds and Pontiac. You dipshits!

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    Only GM I would buy is a ctsv or better. But realistically next car will be a Ford. I've owned 3 Pontiac over the past 12 years.... No Pontiac = no business for GM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eidolon View Post
    Somehow a 40 percent retention rate seems low... Then again, given the average numbers they discuss, maybe consumers are just depressingly fickle and change car brands like underwear.
    psh...who changes their underwear?


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    No Pontiac means a big hole in GMs lineup in my mind, I feel like there is a pretty big gulf between Chevy and caddy, I hope the new Zeta has a more Holden interior than Chevy.

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    Not this one! God forbid anything happen to my G8 if I can't find another one in damn good shape I'm moving to Ford and a new 5.0 and change my garage into a stable.

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