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JohnnyRingo

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10. I really liked the new GTO from the mid 2000s

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Oct 3, 2018, 03:25 AM

Oct 2018

it was a total flop because people wanted something that resembled the classic model, but I saw it in the true spirit of the muscle car. Just like in 1964 Pontiac took a sedate midsize and dropped a screaming engine between the fenders of an Aussie Holden Commodore with a six speed gearbox (they needed a two door coupe).

The result was a rear wheel drive ex-family car resembling the domestic Grand Am (G6) that ran like a Vette on nitro. Hopefully, in a few years I'll finally be able to afford one just before my kids take the keys away.

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The VW Beetle is dead. Again. Here are 5 other once-resurrected cars that suffered the same fate [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 OP

In truth, the "new Beetle" had little in common with the Bug except looks... regnaD kciN Sep 2018 #1

And the newer versions were undoubtedly much safer Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #3

As a Passat owner 2007 (2.0L Manual 6) OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2018 #4

The VW was never like those examples, LOL! OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2018 #2

And the original Beetle was the ubiquitous car Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #5

Amen to that, my friend! OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2018 #6

Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #7

You hit that one dead on... dixiegrrrrl Sep 2018 #8

Love your posts dixiegrrrrl! OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2018 #9

I really liked the new GTO from the mid 2000s JohnnyRingo Oct 2018 #10

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