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Quote, originally posted by JetBlack09VibeGT Â»If your Pontiac Dealer is still in business, chances are they have officially made the transition to Buick/GMC. As of Last Friday, Todd Wenzel Buick GMC (Pontiac) had some new Pontiacs still in stock but strangely enough they don't show up on their webs...

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The answer is, Call.All my local pontiac dealerships no longer selll any Pontiac products. There was no blow out sale. The inventory was just gone one day. I did a websearch 150 miles away, and they don't have any either.Where did they go?I did see some new Pontiac G6 at my Chevrolet dealership. How...

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09 GT has been on my list. I kind of wish the car will still be around maybe 10 or 11 - when I'm really ready.Pontiac is ending after 09. So no Pontiac.- Is it a good idea to buy a ca that is out of production? - Does anyone know what the availability of parts in the future? I read something like GM...

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I read the wikipedia write ups.I'll use the Lexus RX as example.The second (current 09) gen started out as RX300. The old 3.0L V6 was ranked one of the best by Ward. 3.0L V6 was used by Toyota for a long time. Then it changed to 3.3L. RX330 for only two years. It was the corporate V6 and used on the...

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Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»What year are we talking about??Current 09+

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I've not kept up.Is there anything "S" about the Corolla S?I know what the XRS is and/or Vibe GT.1.8 and 4 spd auto. 16" wheels.Just not sure if the "S" is all cosmetic or is there some XRS/GT suspension pieces.

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I'll disagree on some of them but talk about two. First, I will assume the writer is "young" and was "not around" when some of these cars rolling on the streets. So the writer had to do reseach to form an opinion. Data does not alway = to what really happend.Vega was a popular ca...

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I'm also a fan of the P71. I think it's amazing what gearing, and engine control can do to "granny car." The only downside is like 13MPG.I call it factory tuned hot-rod. And true old school by today's standards.I once saw two (new) P71 sitting at a dealer lot because of a cancel order. Too...

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And currently, there are no springs or shocks for the 09 Vibe (Corolla) correct?

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I've not kept up with the new Vibe and here, so I'm sure these questions were answered.But here goes for those who want to help me out.I may consider either Vibe GT or Corolla XRS (since they are the same car). I may even consider other trims too.Questions:- Vibe GT is the same car as XRS, except fo...

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This is how it looks like now. Entry way (kitchen & bath) is tile. The rest of the house is carpet. Nothing fancy, just standard like in 50% of all homes. It's very common.We are thinking of replacing the carpet with hard wood floor. I never seen an example before. And do think it may look kind ...

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I downloaded music from itunes and it's in m4p format.mp4 does not work on my mp3 player.- I heard that itune can allow you to DL it as mp3? Not sure if it's true, I could not find any info.- many of the (free - trial) conveter programs mention mp4 NOT m4p. Is there one for m4p?Example: Audio format...

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LEASE 2009 Odyssey Touring36 Months Term12,000 Annual Mileage $824.76 *Lease Summary: Required Refundable Security Deposit $825.00, 1st Monthly Payment $824.76, Capitalized Cost Reduction $0.00 to equal an estimate total of $1,649.76 due at lease signing MSPR 41,600**********************************...

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If you could buy one car today, with your own money (and maintance/insurance/etc) AND keep it for 10 years. You could only have ONE car.Which car would it be?I'm not asking which is the best car, or trouble free car. I'm interested in what YOU would want and keep for long term?And tell me why?TIA

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Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»is the AC only in the kitchen?There are three AC vents in play here. One in kitchen, two in living room.

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Blue are the AC vents on the ceiling.Red ceiling fan (one) is in the middle of the living room.Green is return air.We run both AC and ceiling fan for the summer.I'm thinking of adding additional pedestal fans to improve wind chill to help keep it cool (so AC temp can be higher).exampleWhere should I...

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Great performance car. When you talk about Ford Performance cars in Europe, Escort RS and (then) Focus RS comes to mind. When you talk about Ford Performance in the U.S., it's the Mustang. Ford does not want another car to cloud the Mustang image.Ford was that close from scraping the "Mustang&q...

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You example is an educated detail one. Part of the car buying experience is emotional. If the Volt is not 5X special, it's not going to get the same welcome as the current Prius. It's like saying why do we even need a Hemi powered Dodge Charger RT? Do we really need 340hp? Will we ever use it? How o...

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»Honda's only issue coming up is not going to be just Toyota, but soon to come Hyundai which is moving into their market more and more with better and better cars. Well said. In the U.S. However, IMO, I don't think Honda have the same type of global dominance of a...

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600 Miles is a miracle. 400 is good. 360 is ok, but nothing special.Is that bad? No. Still very practical.Is it special, is it different? No.Volt has to be revolutionary to get people to pay the price premium. Volt is a bold move. It will either make or break GM.

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»The 6 is not a true dual like the 8 if I am not mistaken. Most 6 cylinder cars are not true dual exhausts.Didn't know what. I figure it is for the G8 because it's got dual tips.I know dual tips mean nothing, but figure G8 would be the same with V6 and V8.

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thanks..

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I know there are a few G8 fans here so I'm hope you'll know.Yes, I can sign up and ask on a G8 discussion forum, but I don't want to yet, as I'm still a year or so away at best.Here goes:Does anyone know the exhaust layout?Is it a true dual exhaust?Is there a X or H pipe? If so, where?Header --> Cat...

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Gotcha. So they're doing like everybody else and adding so much bloat to a vehicle that they have to create a new vehicle that was the same size as the original vehicle was before they moved it too far upmarket. Just like Honda has to bring in the Fit becau...

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»So, since the Highlander is also a Camry derivative and apparently this one is too, what's the point in this thing? Is it just smaller or something?1. Toyota is trying to save money by sharing platform.2. Highlander has moved "off road" (if you wa...

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Quote, originally posted by NewNeptune Â»Looks a lot like the Malibu Maxx, which I liked it's just too bad mine didn't work right.I wonder if GM would do a Maxx again with the new Malibu? Probably not.Great car. I want one. BUT, will it really sell? It's basically a Camry. When dealers can discount ...

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If you had to choose one, which one would you choose, and why?http://www.motortrend.com/road....htmlWould your answer change if you're getting the 4 cylinder version instead?

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As much as this is good news, it won't matter to me. I considered Saturns in the past, but there fixed price policy just does not work for me. Keeping it in the family. Take the Aura for example. Is there anything the Aura can do that a G6 or Malibu can't? I may like the Saturn look better, but it's...

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I've not kept up with the 09 owners. Has anyone lowered their new Vibe? If not, could someone photochop a 09 GT sideview with OEM GT wheels.

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There is enough talk about the G8 GT. Yes, I know 6.0L V8. But there seems to be almost no talk about the V6. V6 does not make much sense to many buyers because it's only $2K less in MSRP. One test drive of the V8 will change anyone's mind. I get that.However, I seem to like the V6 more and more. No...

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I'll wait for the Buick Regal version. It will hit China first.

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Quote, originally posted by millster Â» I think CobaltSS.net is the only one I really joined, though. The others I just lurk. Me too. Same name.

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Are you planning to do wheels too? BTW, are you also on any Cobalt site?

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Quote, originally posted by nate06 Â»YesFrom the review "The MatrixÃ¢Â€Â™ Ã¢Â€ÂœadvantagesÃ¢Â€Â over the killa B: an extra gear in its automatic transmission..."My point goes beyond that meaning I would choose a 5 spd auto over a 4 spd auto if I had the choice. One would get better perfor...

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Quote, originally posted by millster Â» In fact, I think I might even hold off on the exhaust. After getting an outside listen to what's on there now... I think anything louder would sound silly. If you have a 350Z/G35, a Hemi V8, or VW 2.0T we would want to hear more of it. I don't think anyone wan...

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It will be expensive. DSG may be fun when it's new. Best of both world. But in the real world, most likely be used as a regular auto trans.Or would you think it's better to mod a Rabbit with 6 spd auto.

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As a fellow Coblat LT owner, I'll share my 2 cents.Getting rid of the 4x4 look is a good idea. With your 16" wheels, it would look real tight. You can get used (and New) FE3 (SS) suspension for the Cobalt. Howver, the rear is still a bit high. That's why aftermarket springs will look the best (...

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"Folks, this is pretty simple. You can get the same car for less money with the Scion xB."Does the reviewer know that Xb does have the same 2.4L, but with ONLY a 4 spd auto? Not 5 spd. And Xb only have steel wheels. Not to mention less cargo room. Dollar for dollar, the Matrix/Vibe is a be...

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Quote, originally posted by NibCrom Â»The chance of this happening is zero.I know. I do see that Pontiac has lost it's soul. The ideas are all there to help Pontiac. But I really don't see a purpose for Saturn.

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I don't have numbers in front of me. I think these "crossover" are real loosers. I hardly seen any on the streets. Ok, maybe the Buick version more than others. Still. GM would have been better selling minivans, no matter how outdated it was. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Acadia/Outlook/Enc...

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GM should kill off Saturn. What is the point of Saturn back then? Make people think it wasn't an American company? What is the point of Saturn now? Sell imported cars? No thanks.Bring back Oldsmobile please.

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»One reason I hate the fact that our sedans have gotten so bulky and huge cause as an Accord it would be a nice update. They should have made the new Accord based off the lines of this one instead of what we got.What can Honda do? Us Americans are getting fatter w...

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Quote, originally posted by Celtic_Curse Â»Ugly....I don't like either one.Would you like the Honda version better?

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Agree. I think Honda is good at a certain price point. The TSX is a nice Accord. The RL just try to be too many things that it's not.

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As much as I still enjoy seeing pics of the car, I can't help but think I would be perfectly happy with a $25K Mustang GT.I know the first run will be SRT8, and then follow by 5.7 Hemi. I read there today, that there will no NO V6.http://www.autoblog.com/2008/0...-your/As much trouble as Chrysler is...

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I had hope Honda figure it out by now, from what I read. What another mistake. First. This is a great car. If you close your eyes. Who is their target market? Didn't Honda figure it out already with reports that show they are far behind Lexus.Honda that a Home Run with the Legend. Both gen1 and gen ...

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I agree with you. Some cars are so played out, on purpose that I lost interest long before the actual car comes out. However, as you mentioned, auto makers can use it to their advantage. But I think the "auto spy" business is big business. Is not that they are not hiding it. The auto spys ...

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Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â» The actual unit is probably more likely to be stolen.That's what I mean.

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Does this also mean there will be a new FWD Pontiac G6 too?

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