Cory Wolfe

Happy birthday, Drew... If I had enough gas to drive to Pittsburgh and my bday was a month before your's instead of the other way around, I'd fill in for sNOSage. But nope... too bad for you.

I hope they eventually bring the roadster/coupe here... I'd love one.

I need tires for my Millenia... I know how you feel. I just want some cheapies since bigger wheels are in its future, but damn, they're all expensive.

Hmm... BV likes. You're still up there as far as cuteness goes.

Jeesh... I like my CDs.

Now that is something I can agree with. Be proud of who you are, but don't act or dress a certain way just because of a stereotype. Be yourself and don't follow others. It is annoying and it does put more baggage on our backs because of that. As far as whether lesbians or gay guys are accepted more.... Three words: Girls Gone Wild.

Sorry Razor... I'm ambidextrous, so I'm not sure I see your point. Anywho, Sciguy, I simply disagree. Maybe it's having grown up in a town where homosexuality is looked down upon moreso than in others. Maybe it's that I've had to put up with countless homophobic BS day in and day out. Maybe it's having to hide what I am in fear of confrontation for so long. Maybe it's seeing my friend get punched for no reason other than being "a f@#king faggot". Maybe all that has made me more passionate on this subject. This issue is just something that shouldn't be an issue at all. It should be accepted and it shouldn't be a big deal. It not being accepted and being a big deal in the first place has made the gay community what it is. It's all for getting the rights and equality that's deserved. Being silent and not being vocal about it is not going to get that. You need to be heard. That's why we have gay pride parades and why people make it a big deal when coming out. It's not, however, being made any bigger of a deal than it already is. It's no different than in the past with the african american rights movement and the woman's rights movement... or even before that with the religious movements, the grounds for which the US was founded. Now it's the heart of the gay rights movement. Nothing has changed, nothing is new, and nothing has been made into a bigger deal than any other... It's just the next step.

I honestly don't have many complaints about the LaCrosse other than asthetics. I'd prefer the HF 3.6L over the 3800, however thats just a personal preference.

Haha... I forgot to take pics of myself in my Halloween costume I wore for a party. I was Pimp and I went with my bitch.

Brookville? You have to go by it anyways...

Eh... It's not that good. Like Queensryche... I'd probably like them if I went out and bought their CDs.

Just come to Brookville if you want to find out. SOAD, Metallica, KoRn, Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, and Evanescense make up the 6 CD's in my CD changer. Then I have the volume cranked up. The Bose system doesn't fulfill me, though. It's stronger than the aftermarket speakers and reciever that were in my Grand Am, but my mom's Sunfire with its Monsoon system blows it away.

Give me the CD so I can spin it. Right now, I'm listening to Metallic, though. They rank up there with SOAD on my list. They're about the oldest band I've had enough interest in to buy CDs of. Have every one up to and including the Black album. If I had the money, I'd go out and pick up random CDs of older bands I think I'd like, like Queensryche...

I'm more of a modern metal head. I like the older stuff like this but it doesnt stick in my mind. I can't really think of songs by Queensryche at the moment, for example. Mention SOAD or something like that, though.. and I'm right there with you.

Yay...

Reese Witherspoon's now x-husband... Ryan Phillippe. Mmm... Also... Channing Tatum. Double mmm....

Haha, somehow, that just fits you... As far as me and nicknames... I've really only had them online and they stemmed from my screenname. 'BV' and 'Vipes' being the main two. Otherwise, this one guy I used to talk to always referred to me as 'Studly'. Odd.

@ this thread.

Well, you're talking about sub-GT models. I'm talking about the GT. Even then, some of the things you describe, I just don't get. My mom had a bare-bones SE coupe for almost 4 years... I got to drive it and ride in it alot. Material wise, the only places that lacked were the hard plastic radio/climate, gauge cluster surrounds, rubbery steering wheel and door pulls/arm rests, and the mouse fur headliner. The actual dash and door plastics were soft to the touch, though they were decidedly shiny. The "weird squishy" material on the doors is nothing more than padded leatherette (aka fake leather or vinyl or whatever it actually was), which you can find in many vehicles with substantial, non cheap interiors as well. Most of the materials in the Grand Am are the same ones in the Alero... just applied in different colors to a much less radical design, and you don't often hear people calling the Alero's interior cheap. I also feel generally uncomfortable in the G6's cockpit. As far as the seats go, I find the Grand Am's seats to be much more comfortable. The ones in the G6 are more supportive, but they're too stiff and the shape is uncomfortable... not to mention the headrests that surge forward are hard. I'd hate to be in a rear end collision with those. I'm not the only one that finds problems with the seats. In most reviews of the G6, they state the need for better seats. Also, the arm rests are hard and rough and the steering wheel is just wrong with its squared off edge. When it comes to design, I can see how people would prefer the G6. It's clean, modern, and... well... normal. For me, it's always been too bland. The entire sedan, and the front half of the coupe/conv atleast. I just prefer the Grand Am GT's looks (you can't compare the SE's since the G6 only offers one look). It's aggressive and sporty and anything but bland. People like to complain about the ribbed cladding and such, but all it took was a simple updated like the Bonneville recived (the GXP look) and it would have been solved. The actual design behind the cladding, ribs, etc was great. As far as interior design. The one thing I like about the Grand Am's interior is its cohesiveness. Yes, it's overdone with the same style as the exterior, but nothing looks out of place. On the G6, half of the interior looks like it belongs in another car. I like certain aspects of it, but the interior as a whole turns me off. Finally, when it comes to driving dynamics, the Grand Am beats the G6 on paper but lacks in the feel of the handling and ride. As for engine performance, I still like the feel of the Grand Am with the Ram Air 3400. The 3.5 may have more power, but it's stuck in a porky car (for its size...3500lbs is too much, even the Malibu Maxx is lighter). The HV 3.9L obviously does wonders and I'm sure the HF 3.6L will be even better. Since the Grand Am never came with anything more than the R.A. 3400, it loses here. Either way, both the Grand Am and G6 lose to competitors like the Accord and the Mazda6. Oh... And as I so stubbornly pointed out, the Millenia, too.

I see the Avanti is as sexy as ever...

Ouch. Glad he's alright. As far as wearing a seatbelt, I definitely agree. I just find it funny that the two family members of mine that were in serious accidents (my mom with the Blazer and my cousin with his old Firebird), both were better off not wearing a seatbelt.

Yeah... obviously. I forgot that the 3.9 was shuffled down to the GT for 07, so my post is for the 06.

Call me crazy, but I like it. It's cool in a weird way. And as a hatch with excellent fuel economy, it's more desirable than the Aveo.

And no, Razor... has nothing to do with the steering wheel being too far away or the gas pedal being too close to the console. I'll give you that the sqaured off steering wheels feels funky and the center console armrest is too far away with the cup holders being in the way. My main problem is the seat feel and position as well as the position of other things I come in contact with.

Different strokes for different folks. I've always found the Grand Am to be more comfortable. There's something about the G6's cockpit that just doesn't feel right to me. I prefer the Grand Am in that sense. As far as handling and power... It does feel better, but specs and test data say otherwise. 7.7 seconds vs 7.9 seconds to 60 mph; .82 g's vs .81 g's on the skidpad; 126 mph (governer limited) vs 123 mph (drag limited) top speed; and 20/29 mpg vs 21/29 mpg fuel mileage. Now, the G6 GTP certainly blows away the Grand Am, in feel, specs, and test data. But if it came down to a G6 GT or a Grand Am GT, I'd have to take the Grand Am. It's nothing against the G6, as it's a good car, the GA is just more my style in most ways.Also, just because I can... in comparision, the Mazda Millenia S goes to 60 in 7.5-8 seconds (depending on the year), gets .82 g's on the skidpad, has a top speed of 145 mph, and gets 20/28 mpg fuel mileage. And it has a luxurious ride and feel, with all the features and amenities to go with. Oh snap.