OT: How's this for a Daily Driver?
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OT: How's this for a Daily Driver?
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Anybody have a use for a $42,000 truck? Said to be this years Indy Pace Car.
I think this would look good next to Vaal in the driveway.
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (RC73)
I've seen one up close. Less room than a C5 cockpit, a wierd motor (327 I think), no towing capability, no bed space.
Basically as usefull as a C3. :D
Basically as usefull as a C3. :D
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (Gordonm)
It's a "niche" limited make vehicle. Just like the prowler. GM doesn't expect to sell very much. It's just to show off the NEW GM. That's all.
I predict these will be going for ~$50k with dealer markup! :yesnod:
I predict these will be going for ~$50k with dealer markup! :yesnod:
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (clutchdust)
saw one the other day at a dealership. you can have my place in line. i have better things to spend $42,000 on.
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Plus I think it weighs the same as a tank, heavy.
[Modified by 74 vert, 7:14 PM 12/9/2003]
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (FeedVaal)
I saw one at the 50th annv. in Nashvilee this summer. It's neat but they quit making the Camaro/Firebird platform for this? According to GM they couldn't make money on them, how can they on a truck that weighs almost 4700 lbs :eek: and has 8 sec. 0-60 times and cost $42000? Time to quit sniffing glue. :lol:
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (FeedVaal)
I drove one, hated them till I got to drive one, very nice, lots of power. Its got an all aluminum 327, 20" rear 19" front rims, and a power top that is sweet as hell to watch go down, and yes they sound awesome, I definetly wouldn't buy one for the price tag, but would be cool to own for something more like 27 grand or so.
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (Quinn_Seipp)
they are stickering for 10k over sticker but are going for 3500-5000 depending on what part of the country you are buying in, dealerships are quickly running out due to the fact that most are getting only 1 or 2. So the price will bounce up for a while. they are very quick but no fast if your know what i mean. they sound awesome and have 300hp out of the 5.3 litre/323c.i. engine
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (munday)
btw the reason they are so much is simple math folks....if they made a million of em like the suburbans they could ofset the price of the R&D and whatnot on all of em, since production is very limited they have to cover the costs on a few....which means more price.. :steering:
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Re: OT: How's this for a Daily Driver? (FinnShark)
I don't care for it myself. The front grill looks like a Chrysler to me, and does the front bumper really cut across (and block) the headlights?? Not very attractive or functional styling in my book. :( MJ