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I dont have experience with the Bonneville or Century, but the Lesabre is a nightmare to drive. The engine is fine, but the handling and steering is just bad. If you dont mind floating and bobbing over every bump, then it would be ok for you. Does it have to be from a dealer? I bought my 98 Grand Prix from a private seller with 50k miles, GTP with every option, for $7200.

1 turbo per cylinder? I dont think that would be too efficient. twin turbos would work just fine, using a smaller turbo to spool quickly, and a larger turbo for more high rpm boost.

My Grand Prix would have been a manual if it were offered.

None, ever. I don't even drink. All it takes is self control.

What torque steer?

I have a reprogrammed pcm from zzperformance.com, they say it: Speed limiter removed Raised rev limiter Raised shift points 3-1 and 4-2 skip shifts Transmission line pressure increased 185F fan turn on 90 second fan on at key-off (this feature activates when engine coolant is 180 degrees or greater) MAF calibration is year specific WOT fueling richen to reduce KR Removes lag by changing downshift tables Correct VIN number programmed in Part throttle KR issue fixed Torque abuse modes are modified to eliminate bog at launch Shift KR is remapped for modified vehicles Power enrichment tables modified for cars running increased boost P0128 code removed for running drilled or 160 Tstats on newer cars Torque converter lockup tables modified to improve transmission life and eliminate ‘converter lockup hunting’ I also have a ported throttle body, 3.5 pulley, colder spark plugs, high flow air intake, modified torque converter, upgraded clutches in the tranny when it was rebuilt, and a shift kit. I estimate I am at about 280hp and 320ft/lbs of torque now. I did the 1/4 mile at 14.89 @94 mph. I still need to buy the 3.0 pulley, intercooler, and have the exhaust done. Heres the cam I bought: http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=117 I bought the 105# spring and modified retainers also, and plan on raising the shift points to 6400rpms.

I just ordered a cam for my 98 Grand Prix, it is supposed to add 40-55hp. I should be getting it in about a week, but wont be able to install it yet, because I'm also going to be buying an intercooler and want to install them both at the same time. I also have to wait until I get the cam install kit. I'll try to take some pictures during the installation. After the cam, intercooler, and 3.0 pulley, I should be close to 370hp. I can't wait Edited to add pictures

Now figure that out again for another year

Our economy has not slowed at all. I also heard something about the truck market in AZ being unique, in that truck sales have not slowed at all despite the rise in gas prices.

It will probably be on sigma, not zeta, and I dont believe it will be built in the same plant, so it shouldn't affect the camaro at all.

Neither, but the lesser of the 2 evils is the 2004 Sema. The other one is just cartoonish and bucktoothed. GM, how about a nice American design with no rice? If your looking for inspiration at least look European.

Same for AZ. House prices went up over 50% in the past 2 years. Houses that would have cost $130,000 2-3 years ago, are now selling for over $300,000.

Sounds like enough to put it over 500hp.

Will that color be an option? It should be

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I beleive it was mostly styling. It looked more like a Lumina than a Cadillac.

Did you not complain about the 3.8 in the Lucerne making 197hp, and being too slow? But now its ok for a heavier car to have a less powerful engine?

Will it actually continue to work after a year? My PS1 stopped reading the games after a year, so I bought a PS2, now that one stopped reading the games also. My cousin has a PS2, and his no longer reads the games. Will PS3 be any different?

But it could be argued that the large cars aren't that great either, but I agree with alot of your post. The Astra should have been brought here years ago for example. GM does need better product. The only cars they got right recently have all been low volume cars like the Sky and Corvette.

It means GM is finally getting smarter :AH-HA_wink: Actually I believe it just means GM didnt have a replacement ready so they used extra capacity from another country, until the replacement is ready.

Don't forget that GM is new in the premium compact market, and don't know how customers will react to a price tag $5000 higher than an ION. If demand is greater than the 40,000, then GM can look at increasing it later.

Wow, getting excited about a strike is like getting excited to hear about someone dying. That's not cool.

I was hoping for the 260hp turbo ecotec.

I love the Astra 3 door. Anyone know what engines it is supposed to get here?