What car would you buy if there was no G?
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Re: What car would you buy if there was no G?
Without a doubt Z06 Corvette
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Re: What car would you buy if there was no G?
Being a family man, and staying within the same price range (Otherwise I would choose an M3), the Accura TL would be my choice.
2004 G35 Coupe/OB/Graphite interior/Premium and aero package/Popcharger/Z tube/Hotchkis sways/Tein H-tech springs/Kinetix plenum/Crawford cats
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Re: What car would you buy if there was no G?
The world is a better place with the G35 Coupe.
But if there wasn't one (god forbid), I'd be in a 330Ci Performance Package right now. Ultimately I would want the M3 Coupe (it's my dream car), but I think that is out of the G's price range.
The 330Ci, however, has very strong resale value and therefore BMW offers really great lease rates that are comparable to the G35 Coupe 6MT even though the car is about $7K or $8K more (my G35C is leased).
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But if there wasn't one (god forbid), I'd be in a 330Ci Performance Package right now. Ultimately I would want the M3 Coupe (it's my dream car), but I think that is out of the G's price range.
The 330Ci, however, has very strong resale value and therefore BMW offers really great lease rates that are comparable to the G35 Coupe 6MT even though the car is about $7K or $8K more (my G35C is leased).
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08-11-2004, 04:25 PM
Re: What car would you buy if there was no G?
1987 Buick Grand National or GNX or 1988 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am.
The G-body wouldnt make a good road race car, but the fact that GN/T-Types are extremely sensitive to modifications. They're heavyweights at +3700 lbs but they pack a hefty punch, rated at 245hp and 355ftlbs of tq. They're link suspension is ideal for drag racing. Avid drag racers know the potential and records set on a G-Body. 0-60mph performance were of supercar standards averaging under 5 seconds and ¼ mile times in the low 14s. The GNX however is of a different breed. A wolf in sheeps clothing (as if the GN wasnt taunting enough). The GNX's was rebuilt ground up by MacLaren and ASC. modifying the engine, transmission, engine management and suspension. The Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is powered by the same LC2 Buick engine, with some modification to accomodate the smaller engine bay. While the GNX and TTA were posting 13s, the GN/T-Types were just behind them...not so far back. I would think the TTA would make a better Road Race car due to it's F-body's suspension. the chassis is well...rather crappy because it's a unitbody, some chassis bracing will virtually eliminate that. Just how sensitive these cars are to engine modifications? VERY! Boost is easily adjustable as with all factory turbocharged cars. but these cars are less sophisticated. the engine will handle over 25psi of boost, safely. given the right enrichment and tuning. All you really need to make a stock GN go fast is some race gas, good sticky tires, a few free mods to the cooling and electrical signalling, an adjustable fuel regulator, and a homemade boost control valve. One of my good friends was able to pull 12.6s...and he only spent about $50 in mods. he already had the slicks and engine data tool (scanmaster).
Another car I wouldnt mind is a Mustang Notchback. Crazy power, while being light and nimble enough for the road course. The aftermarket is so versed behind this car, parts for the notchback is cheap. and since people have the natural tendency to go faster, they'll sell their used parts for even cheaper...same goes with the GNs and TTA.
Ah..sorry for rambling, but I'm a tad bit biased with the GN/T-Type being that I'm a former owner of a T-Type. Awsome cars. Common saying for these cars are "You Got Beat By a Granny's Car" and "Going Fast With Class" Probably why I can relate to the G35 being classy and still fast for my taste.
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The G-body wouldnt make a good road race car, but the fact that GN/T-Types are extremely sensitive to modifications. They're heavyweights at +3700 lbs but they pack a hefty punch, rated at 245hp and 355ftlbs of tq. They're link suspension is ideal for drag racing. Avid drag racers know the potential and records set on a G-Body. 0-60mph performance were of supercar standards averaging under 5 seconds and ¼ mile times in the low 14s. The GNX however is of a different breed. A wolf in sheeps clothing (as if the GN wasnt taunting enough). The GNX's was rebuilt ground up by MacLaren and ASC. modifying the engine, transmission, engine management and suspension. The Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is powered by the same LC2 Buick engine, with some modification to accomodate the smaller engine bay. While the GNX and TTA were posting 13s, the GN/T-Types were just behind them...not so far back. I would think the TTA would make a better Road Race car due to it's F-body's suspension. the chassis is well...rather crappy because it's a unitbody, some chassis bracing will virtually eliminate that. Just how sensitive these cars are to engine modifications? VERY! Boost is easily adjustable as with all factory turbocharged cars. but these cars are less sophisticated. the engine will handle over 25psi of boost, safely. given the right enrichment and tuning. All you really need to make a stock GN go fast is some race gas, good sticky tires, a few free mods to the cooling and electrical signalling, an adjustable fuel regulator, and a homemade boost control valve. One of my good friends was able to pull 12.6s...and he only spent about $50 in mods. he already had the slicks and engine data tool (scanmaster).
Another car I wouldnt mind is a Mustang Notchback. Crazy power, while being light and nimble enough for the road course. The aftermarket is so versed behind this car, parts for the notchback is cheap. and since people have the natural tendency to go faster, they'll sell their used parts for even cheaper...same goes with the GNs and TTA.
Ah..sorry for rambling, but I'm a tad bit biased with the GN/T-Type being that I'm a former owner of a T-Type. Awsome cars. Common saying for these cars are "You Got Beat By a Granny's Car" and "Going Fast With Class" Probably why I can relate to the G35 being classy and still fast for my taste.
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