New Competition? 2012 Camaro V6 bumped to 325 or 330 hp

ImportConvert · 01-04-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Grand National?

Yep, a V6 Buick was the baddest thing America made at the time, and that car is still in the 10's for a very small cash outlay. Love 'em! Wish I had one for a DD.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 02:09 PM

I would hate one for a DD. The Grand National is pretty sweet as a 1/4 mile sleeper-type car, but actually driving it around on the daily... heck no. At the end of the day it's just a piece of crap 1980s Buick that drives like a 1980s Buick. The only difference is this one goes really fast in a straight line.

ImportConvert · 01-04-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would hate one for a DD. The Grand National is pretty sweet as a 1/4 mile sleeper-type car, but actually driving it around on the daily... heck no. At the end of the day it's just a piece of crap 1980s Buick that drives like a 1980s Buick. The only difference is this one goes really fast in a straight line.

A DD is supposed to be a POS, then you go home and get in your Z06/GTR/Gallardo/whatever and have fun. I just really like the look and history of the GN.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

A DD is supposed to be a POS, then you go home and get in your Z06/GTR/Gallardo/whatever and have fun. I just really like the look and history of the GN.

Meh, a DD is not supposed to be a POS. Beater is supposed to be a POS.

shadoquad · 01-04-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Meh, a DD is not supposed to be a POS. Beater is supposed to be a POS.

A DD is meant to be a practical car. It's supposed to be comfortable and/or economical, and inexpensive. It can be fun or pretty, but that's not the primary function.

A beater is just any car that has seen much better days, a car you're driving into the ground. My Mazda6 is both a beater and a DD.

GZ3 · 01-04-2011, 02:52 PM

my DD is Ford Raptor 6.2 definatly not a POS

shadoquad · 01-04-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

my DD is Ford Raptor 6.2 definatly not a POS

I forgot to mention that. DD's can be practical in terms of work. An AWD vehicle or a towing vehicle certainly qualifies.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 03:14 PM

DD doesn't have to be inexpensive. Your DD could be an Infiniti M56 and your fun car could be a 370Z TT.

Lemers · 01-04-2011, 03:44 PM

A DD os what ever you as an individual is comfortable driving everyday. I am not one to have cars that sit around and collect dust so my DD is my Z.

theDreamer · 01-04-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

DD doesn't have to be inexpensive. Your DD could be an Infiniti M56 and your fun car could be a 370Z SC.

Fixed.

LuckyJinx · 01-04-2011, 05:27 PM

A GT-R doesn't scare me so neither will a v6 bone-maro.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

A GT-R doesn't scare me so neither will a v6 bone-maro.

You never posted pics of your TT.

LuckyJinx · 01-04-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You never posted pics of your TT.

Sorry, I really try on doing it. Too tired after work. Thing is its not a big deal to me anymore. Its boring

PapoZalsa · 01-04-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Grand National?

Yeap but with a Turbo or SC, not NA.

Endgame · 01-05-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yep, a V6 Buick was the baddest thing America made at the time, and that car is still in the 10's for a very small cash outlay. Love 'em! Wish I had one for a DD.

FOR SURE. Grand Nationals are hard core. I am amazed by those things. Saw a NICE all black one the other day...... My barber has one...

01-04-2011, 02:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I would hate one for a DD. The Grand National is pretty sweet as a 1/4 mile sleeper-type car, but actually driving it around on the daily... heck no. At the end of the day it's just a piece of crap 1980s Buick that drives like a 1980s Buick. The only difference is this one goes really fast in a straight line. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-04-2011, 02:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	my DD is Ford Raptor 6.2 definatly not a POS __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-04-2011, 03:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	DD doesn't have to be inexpensive. Your DD could be an Infiniti M56 and your fun car could be a 370Z TT. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-04-2011, 03:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	A DD os what ever you as an individual is comfortable driving everyday. I am not one to have cars that sit around and collect dust so my DD is my Z. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-04-2011, 05:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	A GT-R doesn't scare me so neither will a v6 bone-maro. __________________

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