Exhondaman

So it's time for a "daily driver". Granted, I have a 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T, and a Benz 190E. But I want a car where I don't have to work on constantly and rides comfortable. I'd figure I can sell those two cars and have enough for a decent downpayment on something more "luxurious".

First one is the Pontiac GTO. Not the "goat" of yesteryear, but the 04-06 models. Everytime I see one on the road, I just think it's the best bang-for-buck cruise missile out there. Two doors, 4 seats, RWD and snarling LS1-LS2 vette engine in the front. What more can I ask for? While in 95degree traffic today with the top down, a black GTO rolls past with the windows rolled up, the universe sign for "**** you, I have air conditioning", I can just hear him laughing. A stripped to the bone, no a/c, turbo miata is nice and all but........I'm I getting too old?

Second is, and don't laugh too hard.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_LS#2000_-_2002

I specifically like the 02 LSE model. I love squared-off, heavy-looking front end with flushed in fog lights. I see a lot on the freeways and it's a beautiful car.

I can't think of any other affordable v8 cruisers that I can take to Vegas and back in comfort. Any ideas?

Does anbody have any experience with either cars? Thanks.

cjernigan

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Buy Phillips GTO, seems like he is always in the mood to sell his.

Al Hounos

Chrysler 300C... I've always loved the looks of them. Finally a sedan america can be proud of.

Ben

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Don't rule out the Caddy CTS. They should be plummeting in price with the 08 revamp coming out soon.

My sister just got one. The LS2 is nice. The Spec-V has the 6.0 and a manual.

Atlanta93LE

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+1 CTS

Then there is the Pontiac G8 coming...the GXP trimmed version should be a real kick

Philip

motherfucking

480 at the rears supercharged, drop 1k into a cam and long tubes and you could be well over 500 RWHP, like 530.

Philip

CTS-V has a shitty shitty SHITTY differential.

boostinsteve

Doesn't it have the 7.5" rear. If it does, I cannot stop shredding those with my lt1 right now. I am on number 4 now, but I keep getting them for free.

Exhondaman

*quietly crosses CTS from list*

It's outta my price range anyways. I'm looking for something in the low to mid 20's.

300C is nice, but it just looks too gawdy for me. I want something a little low-key and unknown. An older Volvo 850R would be a nice find.

fmowry

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There's an LS 3 houses down from me. Never knew what one was but I do like the low key looks of it. I'm starting to consider powerful family cars now too but keep coming back to '00-01 Audi S4s or an AMG C32 in the low mid 20's price range. Or a Leg GT maybe. I want something with a nice interior where I can put in a nice system and not here the outside world while I'm cranking music with the AC on.

Frank

hustler

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caddy sts. I want a big dog, guido cruiser.

Philip

my GTO is low 20's and has 11,500 miles on it

Atlanta93LE

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What, no love for the upcoming G8?

sbrian2

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We've got a Trailblazer SS. 395hp LS2, low 14's/high 13's @ 100 in the 1/4. Haul your boat, haul your kids, haul ***.

Braineack

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Atlanta93LE

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xturner

I've driven my friend's SS. The soundtrack and acceleration on the run from 60 to 100 are an absolute pisser, but the mileage is killing him since he drives 30K/yr.

Exhondaman

I see a CRX in the background! Must be the grocery-getter

SUV's and BIG sedan's like the Impala are out of the equation.

Phillip, nice price, with the supacharger?

Philip

yeah, with the SC and a few other extras like a monaro bumper etc.

Philip

hell I'd probably even deliver if you asked nice and cplit part of the expense, or a good hooker in cali.