GM considered one of the Wekeast of the 3 big automakers

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Mar 31, 2005 | 05:26 PM

#41

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Originally Posted by JSmith

Don't you know they already have?

See??? That's how unpopular it was, I didn't even realize they killed it. It's really good that they did.

Mar 31, 2005 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marc_w

If there is one thing I'll never own, it would be a FWD car. I hold a deep-down grudge for them things. I'd drive a 2wd truck here in the snow-belt over a FWD car, ANY DAY.

Oldsmobile did the FWD V8 thing in the 60's with the Toronado. Why are they bringing it back?

It sounds cool to have a V8 back in an Impala or Monte... but... come on. FWD? That's disrespecting the huge SBC legacy.

My last DD was a 98 Monte Carlo Z34 3.8. It was a great driver, never gave me any trouble over the 6 years I had it, just brakes and maintenance. Had good low-end, and ran mid 15's no problem. I thought it was a good looking car with the NBM exterior.
That being said, it is good to be RWD V8! Cadillac has been doing the FWD V8 thing for a while now, and it seems to work for them. I think the Monte body is crying for RWD though.