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Feb 16, 2006 | 12:10 PM

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MI Roadster

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Re: Compare x with the TT

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When I get old and gray I will still be a gear head. Possibly one that is able to afford some real kick as* machinery. Check back with me in forty years, okay? I’ll bet you, like, five bucks that in the autumn of my life I will be driving something that younger people envy.

You're exactly right! I'm married to someone just like you've described (almost 30 years), so I believe you. Nothing wrong with that, just wanted to state an observation.

Feb 16, 2006 | 12:55 PM

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maxxm

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I can think of many, many instances where prior generations had taste that would shame what we are into today. After all, more recent generations have never done better than the Jaguar E-Type, Talbot Lago, or Bugatti Atlantic Coupe in terms of style and sheer audacity.

Bingo! How right you are about that.

Feb 16, 2006 | 07:58 PM

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Wayne1992

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Honestly speaking, the GTO is one of the cars I was considering most instead of my Crossfire. Apparently, I am not the only one on this forum who cross shopped the two. As different as they are, it seems that they tend to appeal to the same people. Well, some of the same people anyhow.

Yea, me too! The GTO's looks are what stopped me. The back end makes the rear tires look too small or something. It just isn't right BUT that car has big potential for hot rodding. I would still like to own one.

Feb 16, 2006 | 09:48 PM

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Cyril Baldwin

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If I would need another beater car, I will have a GTO to replace my '06 Mustang GT!

Feb 16, 2006 | 10:07 PM

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Irafatsar

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juddz, you must not have kids yet, LOL. I do and they are worse than a boat, college next year for one, 5 years for the younger one then perhaps I can get the killer car, oh wait I already have one. 15 years of new cars out there and the crossfire was the only one to cause me to lose a few moths, (I opened my wallet). Now it seems like there are several new cars that tickle my fancy. Have anyone seen 2009 camaro looks like a crossfire. http://www.chevrolet.com/performance Now that's nice.

Feb 16, 2006 | 10:28 PM

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andrew

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Have anyone seen 2009 camaro looks like a crossfire. http://www.chevrolet.com/performance Now that's nice.

according to my autoweek i received today... camaro production has now been moved up to an 2008 model.

Feb 17, 2006 | 09:35 AM

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juddz

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I get where you are coming from. But, "killer cars" needn't be impractical, expensive garage queens that are at odds with having a family. A Dodge Charger with a Hemi stickers less than thirty large, is great fun to drive, and can seat a bunch of people. For a smaller (younger) family, the aforementioned GTO is not a bad bet. And, BMW makes a whole range of four door cars that can be a ton of fun, practical, and if bought slightly used, affordable to boot. If money is tighter yet, an Alfa 164S in mint condition can be had for about ten grand, and would be a t on of fun to own.

I just don't see having a family as an obstacle to automotive enthusiasm, as long as the latter remains a (perhaps lesser) priority. I plan on having kids too, someday. But, please drive to my house and beat me up in my driveway, if I ever become a Camry owner? That nondescript appliance, my friend, is not a necessary evil that comes with having a family!