Oracle of Delphi

You mean like Bear Bubble gum in Tutti Frutti colors?

I BMW! Edit: I just noticed how this wub emoticon is looking at my wife's a$$, oops I mean this dancing girl! :AH-HA_wink:

Enjoy! Links: Pivo 1 (2005) followed by Pivo 2 (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Ijsfg4tx4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ChHlWSKTkM

I think of you all the time too! :AH-HA_wink:

You'll finally see how this relates to my rant about using the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP as a benchmark.

"Hmmmm..." Doug Houlihan listens carefully to the 3.6-liter DOHC V-6 installed in the black Pontiac G8 test mule. "I don't like that idle. Feel that?" True enough, there's a buzz radiating through the seats, door panels, and steering wheel. A call goes out on the radio: "What's up with the idle on this unit?" Another engineer radios back that the latest U.S.-spec calibration was downloaded to the car this morning, and the engine-management system is still learning the new curve. "Should clear up in a hundred miles or so." As Global Vehicle chief engineer for General Motors's RWD vehicle architectures, the buzzy idle is Houlihan's problem. In fact, every nut, grommet, and screw in the thing is Houlihan's problem. GM has restructured its ginormous worldwide engineering machine into what's now, and finally, a true global organization. That presents opportunities. The ability to draw on vast resources. An engineering entity that operates 24/7, because somewhere in the world, someone's always at work. Taking advantage of the best parts and practices, wherever they come from. And the potential to save millions if not billions of dollars.There are possible downsides, too. The company must ensure that programs aren't compromised by the need to satisfy a variety of markets. And the fact that things are happening 24/7 means long days for product teams that may be conferencing with one continent early in the morning and another after the kids go to bed. Pontiac's upcoming G8 will be good news for North American car buyers. We already gave you a look at it with our first drive of the Holden Commodore SS-V (Motor Trend, April) but in brief, it's based on the above-noted global rear-drive chassis architecture that first came to market as a Holden, but will ultimately be spread over at least a half-dozen brands worldwide (see sidebar). Unlike previous products involving reworked imports (Cadillac Catera, Pontiac GTO), the G8 was part of this platform's plan from its barest beginnings. The overall packaging is similar to the previous-generation BMW 5 Series, with a clean, strong-shouldered design, independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a high level of standard features. While power ratings are still being finalized, the V-6 model will have about 261 horsepower and be offered with a five-speed automatic transmission. The one enthusiasts are waiting for is the G8 GT, packing the familiar Gen-IV 6.0-liter overhead-valve V-8 that's all but identical to the one powering the base Corvette. Final output will fall between 360 and 365 horsepower, with a choice of GM's excellent 6L80 six-speed automatic or a Tremec 6060 six-speed manual. One big change the V-8 will receive for the U.S. market is the use of an Active Fuel Management system. AFM is what used to be called Displacement on Demand, GM's method of deactivating four of the engine's cylinders under light-load conditions in the name of better fuel economy and reduced emissions. The G8 gets the first deployment of AFM on the 6.0-liter (with auto trans only), but it'll roll out to other nameplates over time. Article Continues: http://www.motortrend.com/features/consume...2008_pontiac_g8

Japan can't be in NATO, it's not in the North Atlantic!

They are all quacks! Tell me your problems, ZL-1, I'll give your a cure for problems for half the price. After all I am German, we have all the answers!

With the technology we have today, everyone should be able to pick the dash color of their choice.

Fortune

However, it would be funny as $h! if it got voted down.

Desi

Is that called gross green?

Once upon a time, a young man went to the circus. He was very excited, as he lived in western Manitoba and had never seen a circus before; the kind of town where you shave and the trolly stops. Anyway, as circus days drew nigh, the young man grew ever more excited. He arrived before dawn to get the best seat in the house, and was seated hours before the first trapeze act. Finally, the trapeze artists gave an awe-inspiring performance, the elephants danced, and the lion tamer tamed. At last, the clowns came out in full regalia and green hair. They rode around by the gross in a purple volkswagon. The volksie pulled up to center of the ring, and an overweight clown with orange hair, acne, and a purple nose advanced to the podium: "Will the person in section A, row Y, seat 42 please stand up?" The young man looked at his ticket, and to his surprise, he was sitting in that very seat. The young man stood up. Clown sez, "Wellllll, there's the horse's ass, now where's the rest of the horse?" The man, dumbfounded, stood for a moment, then made his way quickly through crowd and out of the tent. Returning home, the man wept for days, and mourned the loss of dignity and honor. Eventually reason overcame his grief and the man grew determined. "I'm not going to get mad, I'm going to get even, and avenge the honor of myself, my family, and this town," exclaimed the man. He picked up the curriculum guide for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) correspondence courses and started to read. Eventually his eyes came to rest on an advert for a class in "Quick Wit Retort." "Learn how to use those snappy comebacks to your advantage, now!" So the man sent in his $19.95 and soon received the course materials. In a few weeks, the man mastered the materials, and sent the final back to UNLV. Much to his surprise, a registered letter arrived from the president of UNLV. It read: Dear Sir: We are utterly flabbergasted at your performance in Quick Wit Retort 101. We would be most gratified if you could come to UNLV to complete your degree with our fine academic institution. Here's a check to cover your expenses. To make a long story short :-), the man made straight A's in the QWR program. He was awarded numerous distinctions, and when he graduated, the graduation speaker Ed Meese awarded the man the Presidential Medal of Outstanding Quick Wit Retort, signed by Ronnie himself! Some days afterward, Harvard University sent a lear-jet to pick the man up for an interview. The graduate admissions officer didn't mince words. "If you complete our masters/doctoral tenured track program in QWR, you will never have to worry about money again," said he. Needless to say, the man promptly moved to Cambridge. In 5 years, the man had finished his doctorate. By this time, the man was known throughout the world as the leading expert in Quick Wit Retort. Word had even reached western Manitoba, which made his mother very proud. Everyone from Pentagon pundits to Beltway bandits consulted the man on technical questions of QWR. One day, while sitting at his desk reading his hometown newspaper, the man noticed that the circus was coming to his hometown again. An evil smile crossed the man's face. "Siegfried," cried the man to his assistant, "We must be away to Manitoba. Ready the jet!" As the plane crossed the downlands of Michigan, the man savored the moment of victory that was to be his. The man arrived at the circus tent very early, making sure to get the seat in section A, row Y, seat 42. Finally, the trapeze artists gave an awe-inspiring performance, the elephants danced, and the lion tamer tamed. At last, the clowns came out in full regalia and green hair. They rode around by the gross in a purple volkswagon. The volksie pulled up to center of the ring, and an overweight clown with orange hair, acne, and a purple nose advanced to the podium: "Will the person in section A, row Y, seat 42 please stand up?" The man glanced at his ticket. This time he was ready. Clown sez, "Wellllll, there's the horse's ass, now where's the rest of the horse?" The man rose to his feet, full of confidence. He thrust out his chest and said in the loudest voice you can imagine: f@#k YOU, CLOWN!!!! Hope this inspires you!

I agree, instead of giving the car that stupid chome fender insert, give the base model fog lights with chrome inserts.

Hmmmmmm, Someone may have already driven one!

Hmmmmmm, I would warm up to it if I were you!

Now, don't hate!

Now you know I never kiss and tell! :AH-HA_wink:

I've seen 3 since they came out riding down the road, are you sure you're not getting them confused with the Chevy Cavalier?

It could be the next Chevy Impala, but not from Holden! :AH-HA_wink:

House

:rotflmao:

Aren't these things you should be asking your UAW rep?

On a serious note I am against it. What would happen if Toyota wanted to be a sponsor?