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have you seen this ad!!!!?
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Le Mans Master
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
have you seen this ad!!!!?
There I was calmly perusing my new Car and Driver magazine I just got yesterday ---- and I turn to a two page ad for the new Monte Carlo SS (arguably the fugliest car ever to come out of GM) featuring Nascar driver's opinions......with the caption below the first picture (featuring who else....Jeff Gordon..)..of ...."THE CAR WITH THE HEART OF A CORVETTE."
The ad goes on to say what a GREAT car all of the Nascar drivers think the Monte Carlo is (hmmmmmmm....anyone think that any of the Nascar cars look anything like a street car?...and what about the real one being FRONT WHEEL DRIVE...).
OK, I'm done ---- breathing deeply here.......what a
ad, GM!!!! Anyone else think that they are stretching the truth beyond the breaking point here?
The ad goes on to say what a GREAT car all of the Nascar drivers think the Monte Carlo is (hmmmmmmm....anyone think that any of the Nascar cars look anything like a street car?...and what about the real one being FRONT WHEEL DRIVE...).
OK, I'm done ---- breathing deeply here.......what a
ad, GM!!!! Anyone else think that they are stretching the truth beyond the breaking point here?
Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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For the money he gets, I'd say anything.
And what is "ugly" about that car? It is the closest to a Honda look GM has ever made and you know how no one can say anything bad about a Honda. I laughed at Motor Trend. One month they said the keyless door locks and ignition system was stupid on the C6 and in the same edition they said it was a great, innovative idea on a Lexus.
And what is "ugly" about that car? It is the closest to a Honda look GM has ever made and you know how no one can say anything bad about a Honda. I laughed at Motor Trend. One month they said the keyless door locks and ignition system was stupid on the C6 and in the same edition they said it was a great, innovative idea on a Lexus.
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Le Mans Master
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
got to ask....
OK, I've just GOT to ask.....What the heck does "IB4TL" mean? I must be missing something here and I've seen that used here a lot....would like in on it....
Racer
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"In Before The Lock" - meaning some folks think the thread will get locked down.
Also, try owning a '96 Impala SS and looking at the new Impala's. No class in the new GM cars at all. They all look like rental cars.
Also, try owning a '96 Impala SS and looking at the new Impala's. No class in the new GM cars at all. They all look like rental cars.
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IB4TL= in before the lock- since this thread does not really have anything to do with C5 corvette. It will probably get locked by a Mod.
As far as what the Nascar drivers say, as someone else said, with the amount of money and sponsorship that goes on, they'll say anything. It's all about PR and Marketing.
As far as what the Nascar drivers say, as someone else said, with the amount of money and sponsorship that goes on, they'll say anything. It's all about PR and Marketing.
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Le Mans Master
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
thanks for the info
OK, I get it, thanks....and this probably will be locked, or they could just take off that profane video and leave my original question as to the validity (obsurdity??) of the GM ad relating to CORVETTE...............
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Pewter Dream
OK, I get it, thanks....and this probably will be locked, or they could just take off that profane video and leave my original question as to the validity (obsurdity??) of the GM ad relating to CORVETTE...............
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I agree that is a funny video. I don't care who you are that's funny right thar!
Now on the ad --- wow what do you expect --- all them 'stock car' Chevies have Monte Carlo all over them. Can you say big bucks???
And if getting some mileage out of the Corvette heritage will help pull GM's rump off the roaster I'm all for it.
It's about time GM woke up and realized what they have in the Corvette brand even if they do abuse it a bit.
If we lose GM who's gonna build the C7? Porsche??? yeeech
A LS7 powered Touareg ??? -- oh I'm feeling ill.
I'm headed down to the dealership in the ad least they're honest
Now on the ad --- wow what do you expect --- all them 'stock car' Chevies have Monte Carlo all over them. Can you say big bucks???
And if getting some mileage out of the Corvette heritage will help pull GM's rump off the roaster I'm all for it.
It's about time GM woke up and realized what they have in the Corvette brand even if they do abuse it a bit.
If we lose GM who's gonna build the C7? Porsche??? yeeech
A LS7 powered Touareg ??? -- oh I'm feeling ill.
I'm headed down to the dealership in the ad least they're honest
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From: Asheboro NC
I had a Monte Carlo years ago. The nightmares are almost gone now and my therapist says it will be like it never happened one day...
But seriously folks, I don't know why anyone would take the advice of millionare playboys who drive pretend cars about real cars anyway.
But seriously folks, I don't know why anyone would take the advice of millionare playboys who drive pretend cars about real cars anyway.
