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WackyWRZ

WackyWRZ

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Well folks, tax time is here, and I am hell-bent to get rid of my '06 base. Its got close to 60K on it, uses 1.5-2qts of oil/month, trans is half shot, etc... Its also an ex-enterprise rental, so it has floormats for options and has been beat to hell!! I was going to get a Charger/300/Challenger but I have recently seen pricing here on 05-07 GT(P)s and GXPs, so I am seriously thinking about keeping with a Prix, or maybe a Bonneville. My question is, given the choice, what would be better the GXP or the S/C. I really am leaning toward S/C, because of all the stuff you can do to them. I figure with minimal cash, I could swap pulleys, do a few other things, and be up close to the GXP HP level, plus I always get a chub when I hear a S/C whine, with an "opened" intake! I am a bit worried about tranny reliability with the V8 though, and if I ever had to work on it! Just looking for you guys' opinions on what I should do! Also from what I can tell, the GP and the Bonne are pretty much the same as far as size and what not (W body). And pricing diff between a GT Prix and a GXP Bonne, were talking $1500-$3000 more for the GXP.

Thanks!
 


I stand corrected, a few minute on wikipedia, and I find that the Bonneville is in fact a different platform. Also the bonneville GXP looks to have the Cadillac Northstar engine as well as the 4T80-E transmission.
 
..dont buy a new car. get one in the 2000-2004 range on the cheap and drive the living crap out of it.
 


My mom's got an '01 GT. I personally prefer the newer body style. I also really hate the interior on the older ones.
 
dont get a grand prix then. get something different.

im hardcore looking into an 05+ legacy gt or a ~2004 G35. i want some manual transmission action as well.
 




WackyWRZ said:
LOL, I might as well get a "smart" car, but if I got the Cooper, at least I could say its built by BMW!
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This reminded me of a question I have. Why are they called "Smart" cars when they look so dumb? Also why do the so-called green cars or hybrids built to look so dorky? It just makes my head hurt!
 
DMohr87 said:
This reminded me of a question I have. Why are they called "Smart" cars when they look so dumb? Also why do the so-called green cars or hybrids built to look so dorky? It just makes my head hurt!
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I couldn't buy one, because I have to have a back seat. I need to tote my kid around sometime, and I am pretty young, so..... The backseat is... a "necessity". :th_mischievious: :th_thumbsup-wink:
I suppose on a side note, that anyone driving one of those tuna cans, wouldn't need to worry about either of those 2 uses. :th_laugh-lol2:

I plan on going to test drive a Bonneville GXP this week, and I am also gonna go look at a pair of 06 Monte Carlos (SS / LTZ), as I think the 06-07 Montes look AWESOME!! All GM Certified, so they have the 12/12000 and 5/100K Power train warranty. I will keep you posted!
 
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