Best back seat car alternative to Vette?
08-06-2008, 02:39 PM
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08-06-2008, 03:12 PM
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08-06-2008, 03:44 PM
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18 lb Bichon
it's the dalmation that would be really cramped.....she's tall too. Bichon would be no problem.
I may wait for the G8 GXP later this year.....that might be the ticket w/402HP and mid 30s price tag....no Vette but not too shabby either...
08-06-2008, 03:53 PM
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drove my friend's M45 once...nice car, good power.....but not really fun.......I think I'll end up getting nothing if I don't like the GXP G8...or I'll just get a C6 and deal with it.
Nothing else I really want......and I'm sort of scared of used Benz and BMW repair costs when/if they come up out of warranty.
Nothing else I really want......and I'm sort of scared of used Benz and BMW repair costs when/if they come up out of warranty.
08-06-2008, 06:54 PM
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I own a C6 and a Pontiac G8GT. From what you describe as your needs, you would be very happy with a G8. The thing is very roomy inside for the dogs, the performance and handling is top notch, the fuel mileage I'm seeing is about 20 overall and 24/25 on the highway. Best of all, the price was under $30K. It has a 6 liter V8 based on the LS3 with Active Fuel Management and 361hp. Give it a look.
08-06-2008, 07:12 PM
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If you are willing to give up on performance and you lease your cars; try the BMW 650 convertable. The lease price on a three year lease is only about $100 higher than a Vette with the 3LT package, NAV and chrome wheels. (roughly about $1,150 per month including CA tax) Back seat is small and the car is not very quick but at least its a convertable and you can get it in some pretty nice colors.
08-06-2008, 07:14 PM
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srt-8, best american 4 door sport sedan u can buy, IMO. classy, bold looks, performance power and useful in terms of trunk/passenger space. read up on it more and yu'll see what i mean.
08-06-2008, 07:28 PM
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I own a C6 and a Pontiac G8GT. From what you describe as your needs, you would be very happy with a G8. The thing is very roomy inside for the dogs, the performance and handling is top notch, the fuel mileage I'm seeing is about 20 overall and 24/25 on the highway. Best of all, the price was under $30K. It has a 6 liter V8 based on the LS3 with Active Fuel Management and 361hp. Give it a look.
I would benefit from a back seat with 3 young kids...
