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Title: Camaro or Challenger Post by imnotbub on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:18pm I saw the new Camaro and Challenger on television, displayed at the car show. Being a fan of 60's and 70's autos I was really excited to see Gm and Chrysler join Ford in the retro fitting of old name plates. I personally liked the Challenger. I loved the Charger when it came out and now the Challenger has even surpassed it on the 'I gotta have' list. My wife may have something to say about spending over 30 grand on a toy with two more to put through college. But, HEY, a boy can dream can't he? Which do YOU like? |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Cathi04 on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:25pm Weelll, I would say, Corvette......... Linda Howell will say Mercury Caliente-hot pink, please..... Bob G will say a custom street rod he is building with his grandson's help....... Personally, anything that comes with a pink slip and is clean and reliable is a pretty cool car! |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Melissa on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:36pm Camaro, definately Camaro.... ;;D |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by LeLimey on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:56pm Audi TT for me.. just love a TT ;) but if I had the money.. An Aston Martin DB9 Volante PHWOARRRRRRRRRRR!! |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by marlinsfan on Jan 12th, 2006, 4:54pm Nissan 350Z is what I drive, and I love it. I test drove the 2005 Mustang GT cause I loved the retro look too, but I tell you, you can't beat the tight horsepower of the Z engine. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Opus on Jan 12th, 2006, 5:54pm Are they still real cars, meaning rear wheel drive? Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Jonny on Jan 12th, 2006, 6:04pm 0-60 in 3.6 seconds ;;D http://www.m90.org/index.php?id=10533 |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by stevegeebe on Jan 12th, 2006, 7:29pm Bow tie. Steve G |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 12th, 2006, 7:29pm Quote:
NEITHER. Cars today have no character, no redeeming qualities other than heated seats for cripes sake. If I was to spend 30 grand for a car it would be a 57 Ford T-bird. Porthole and a continental kit. I can dream too. ..in the meantime I'm happy with my 67 Merc. v-8 with a 289 in it. Linda |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by chewy on Jan 12th, 2006, 8:22pm Gremlin. Vroooom. Vroooom. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Jonny on Jan 12th, 2006, 8:25pm on 01/12/06 at 20:22:13, chewy wrote:
Fuck that....Pacer.....Wall of glass Death. Death ;;D |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by BobG on Jan 13th, 2006, 3:48am The only Ford product I’d look at, and I just might soon, is the top-of-the-line Mercury or Lincoln. The Mustang has been a joke for many years. In the case of the Mustang, Ford keeps promising a real car but never delivers. Their attempt at a retro look missed by a mile. Who in the hell designed that Camero? What an ugly piece of crap! That smiley-face grill makes the car look like it’s trying to fart. From the side it has rice-grinder written all over it. You want a Chevy, get a Vette. Right Cathi? Or maybe 2 Vettes? The ’63 split window is the coolest. I’d go with the Charger SRT, 425hp Hemi of course, or the Magnum Hemi. The Challenger with the Hemi is interesting, if it is ever built. Have to go along with Linda, the ’57 T-bird, black on black, lift-off port hole top is probably the best looking car ever built, in the modern era. If you can’t find one, build one yourself. They are available in kit form and better engineered than the originals. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Cathi04 on Jan 13th, 2006, 9:21am .......OR 3 Vettes, Bob! Agreed, the 63 split window with the big block would be the ideal, but, sadly, they are not the best ride! Firewall is right at the passenger's feet! Barrett Jackson just auctioned one at $127,000.....I dont think our first house cost that much!! Althoughhhhhhhhh...the idea of the T-bird, as a kit.hmm, that could be the best of BOTH worlds!!! Bob, so when are we racing for pink slips, HMMMMMMMMMMMM??? C-is for Cathi ;;D |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Melissa on Jan 13th, 2006, 9:52am Pinto kicks all yer azzez'z!!!!!!!!!!! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by imnotbub on Jan 13th, 2006, 9:59am I've had all kinds. '68 Camaro, 72 Gremlin, 66 Mustang (cvt), 68 Firebird (htp & cvt)(did he say Gremlin?) 67 Buick GS (cvt), and many more, and found redeeming qualities in all. Firebird hardtop was my favorite. But I never had a big block Mopar. I want to round out my vehicular experiences. I did have a Hemi Magnum for two weeks, but had to give it back before the paper work went through. A tree fell on my house in a storm and put the nix on spending the 30 G's. The car was a rocket. Brought back the old memories and got the juices flowing all over again. Midlife crisis? Maybe. I don't care what you call it, I WANT it. (Yes dear) |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 13th, 2006, 10:08am Never was a Camaro kind of guy nor was I a huge fan of the Trans Am [essentially same car different badge] but the Mopars of the late 60's and early 70's and the the Ford Mustang always had my vote. The Road Runner w/ that 383...OMG! Oh yeah, I always liked the late 60's Goat [Pontiac GTO]. The retro look of cars is getting old, IMHO. I like the "new" Mustang but come on. What happened to being original? |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 13th, 2006, 10:46am Mopar or no car. ;;D I came real close to pulling the trigger on this '69 Road Runner 'vert a couple of years ago. I should have........it's worth at least 10 grand more now. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/i-6_B_L3.jpg Bill |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by nancyc on Jan 13th, 2006, 10:51am The Camero is nice but would like to trade in the one i have now...just dont want another car payment...but i have realized, a camero was never meant for a grandmother ;;D...smiles,nancyc |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by sandie99 on Jan 13th, 2006, 11:24am And I thought that every guy wanted to have a Ferrari... ::) Anyway, in my family, the car (yes, just one) has always been either Saab or Peugeot. Personally I think that Mini Coopers are kind of cute... ;;D Sanna |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 13th, 2006, 11:31am on 01/13/06 at 10:46:29, Racer1_NC wrote:
Dam you! Oh well. Love the Mopars of the 70's. We had a boat [36' Hatteras] w/ twin 426's--not the hemi's though--wedges. Yes, there is a difference. Can you say 80 Gallons of fuel per HOUR??? Talk about HP and speed!! 16 Tons of fiberglass moving at 32 knots! Loved working on those MOPARS. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Jimmy B. on Jan 13th, 2006, 12:51pm If money was no option...there are a lot of dream cars I would love to get my hands on. But within the realm of my budget...since I already own the car and would take a 10 to 12 grand customizing budget. Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you the Ford Focus RS8. http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6193/focusrs8036ta.jpg http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/focus_rs8.asp 450 horsepower @ 6700 RPM and yes Paul..it's rear-wheel drive. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 13th, 2006, 1:02pm on 01/13/06 at 12:51:36, Jimmy B. wrote:
Yeah, but it's a FORD! ;;D Me, BMW M6. "The BMW M6 is the new standard-bearer for BMW’s M car range, as well as the return of a much loved and highly regarded BMW badge. The latest M car features: 5.0-litre V10 engine producing 507bhp Seven-speed SMG (personally programmable) Lightweight body panels including carbon fibre roof 0 – 62mph in 4.6 seconds / 62 – 0 in 36 metres 155mph limited top speed MDrive Manager control settings " http://www.bmwworld.com/pics/6er/m6/17465_1024.jpg |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 13th, 2006, 1:15pm on 01/13/06 at 13:02:32, TomM wrote:
Sweet! Only thing I have against them is "I-Drive". If they'd get rid of that "technological marvel" the M6 would be perfect. ;;D Bill |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 13th, 2006, 1:27pm on 01/13/06 at 13:15:17, Racer1_NC wrote:
Never had the chance to use I-Drive but I don't believe everything I read. I ordered my 330 CiC w/ SMG, even though every one I talked to and everything I read said not to. I LOVE the SMG! Put the F-U-N back into driving errands and going to work. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by fubar on Jan 13th, 2006, 2:06pm I already went through my 'dream car' phase, and now that I have twins on the way, the sad day has come for me to part with my ultimate dream car... I bought the 2000 BMW M5 back during the internet bubble. I've put 135,000 miles on it. I enjoyed it a lot. Bought it to drive, not to look at it. This car has depreciated *just a little*. cough. Paid $100,000 cash for it... dealer offer me $15,000 in trade when I bought my truck last month. Yikes. 0-60 in 4.8 sec cost me about $20,000 a year. Now I drive a Ford -Fu |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by seasonalboomer on Jan 13th, 2006, 2:13pm 71 Volkswagen Beetle. Greatest car I have ever owned. Scott |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 13th, 2006, 3:37pm on 01/13/06 at 14:06:31, fubar wrote:
Holy SH*T! You paid cash for an M5! I was a Mercedes-Benz guy now I am quite fond of the BMW's I own. I also love my Ford Expedtion. Great vehicle. So you have to park at the end of the lot...a little walking won't hurt you unless....you have TWO kids! Love that PowerStroke Diesel. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by fubar on Jan 13th, 2006, 6:59pm on 01/13/06 at 15:37:12, TomM wrote:
Technically, it was a check. :) |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Phil L on Jan 13th, 2006, 7:13pm I drive a stodgy 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8 (pink slip in hand) and leave my dreams at the bank. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 14th, 2006, 12:37am on 01/13/06 at 13:27:48, TomM wrote:
SMG does = fun........I-Drive = a PITA. A coworker has had a 5 series for over a year now and she still hasn't mastered I-Drive. Loves the car except for that "feature". At least you can still get a 3 series without it......for now. Dang it....ya got me thinking........ ;;D Bill |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 14th, 2006, 12:49am Things that are good for at least 3 pages here: Politics religion sex Which car is better: mopar bowtie Fo Mo Co ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D Linda |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by sandie99 on Jan 14th, 2006, 2:27am on 01/13/06 at 14:13:12, seasonalboomer wrote:
I bet. They're great cars! :) |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by gore2424 on Jan 14th, 2006, 8:54am i drive a daewoo Terry |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by TomM on Jan 14th, 2006, 6:12pm on 01/14/06 at 00:37:09, Racer1_NC wrote:
I thought long a hard about it and in April ordered my 330 Ci Convertible from the factory w/ SMG. This puppy is a hair below an M3. I like by wife's Z4 but LOVE my 330. on 01/14/06 at 00:49:13, Linda_Howell wrote:
Good point, Linda. Cars always make a good topic. Feelings rarely get hurt. :) When it comes to driving a car for performance, I prefer german: Benz or BMW. TomM |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Carl_D on Jan 14th, 2006, 9:08pm What's a car? |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Kevin_M on Jan 14th, 2006, 9:28pm 1968 San Fransisco Charger tailing Mustang.......... uh-oh, Mustang now following Charger seatbelt..........*click* tha-whump, tha-whump............tha-whump, tha-whump. What movie is it? Hint: The star did all his own pursuit driving and stunts. |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 14th, 2006, 9:30pm on 01/14/06 at 21:28:38, Kevin_M wrote:
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by Kevin_M on Jan 14th, 2006, 9:32pm on 01/14/06 at 21:30:12, Racer1_NC wrote:
;) nice Bill 8) You even spelled it right. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Camaro or Challenger Post by JDH on Jan 14th, 2006, 11:01pm Never owned a Camaro but always liked them. GM is considering bringing it back. Check out this concept Camaro, pretty sharp. http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/funonwheels/01/09/detroit_camaro_concept/ Jim |
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