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Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:25 am
by wake
shaggin wagon eh juan ?
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:06 pm
by petraman
The car I want after college would be a Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI with a stick and interlagos seating (sadly it doesn't come like that from the factory, but I can dream, right?...).
The unrealistic alternative would be a Porsche Panamera. Say what you want about the styling, I've grown to like it.
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:38 pm
by redmetrix
1. 91-93 Grand Prix GTP with a stick
2. 2009 Nissan GT-R
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:36 pm
by yourgrandma
As an alternative to a Bonnie? Id imagine it'd be something of a similar concept. Luxurious, sporty, stylish, etc...
The Lincoln Mark VIII was pretty sweet, but its still a Ford. RWD is a major plus, if there was one thing Id change about the Bonnevilles it would be a swap to RWD. The Impalla/Caprice/Roadmaster/Deville was pretty badass, but I don't like the LT1, Id have to swap to an LSX based engine. I like wagons, too.
As a money is no object Bonneville substitute, I'd be looking at BMW 5 series and Mercedes E55 AMG or E63 AMG. Maybe try out a Masserati Quatroporte.
As my ultimate daily driver I'd probably want more luxury than sport. I roadrace motorcycles, so a sporty car doesnt really mean a whole lot to me. Id rather have something like a Bentley Continental GT, where it's competent, but still very comfy.
Too many to choose from... It would all depend on how many cars I was limited to.
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:17 pm
by cml37
1) Avalon XLS
2) Lexus LS460
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:45 pm
by ricosuave420
ouch, that hurt, im ashamed to know that the monster lt1 vette engine was in a wagon, so now the only ting the impala has going for it is the body style, i think it looks menacing,
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:51 pm
by 00Beast
ricosuave420 wrote:ouch, that hurt, im ashamed to know that the monster lt1 vette engine was in a wagon, so now the only ting the impala has going for it is the body style, i think it looks menacing,
Monster? 350 CID, 275 HP. Hardly a monster. That post made little to no sense.
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:26 am
by ricosuave420
it made complete sence, that engine was in a corvette engine, therefore it was a beast
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:54 am
by repinS
There's only one logical thing to use an LT1 for:
A heat exchanger and hot tub. Yes, we built this at school
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:56 am
by ricosuave420
wait, you build that, dam dude thats amazing, does it actually work? lol
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:58 am
by repinS
110 degrees F no problem. We shut the engine off at that point and just bask in the jets (yes, there are jets and a proper pump, need 110V outlet however) for a couple hours before having to warm it up a bit again.
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:03 am
by ricosuave420
holy crap, can i like buy this car?????????
Re: alternative to the bonneville
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:42 pm
by 99bonnieSE
1. easily would take a 1998+ Grand Prix.
2. a black with red striping '87 monte SS. 350 sbc, 350 turbo trans, and an open road. hands down. such a beautiful ride. pop's had one. she was stolen in tennessee, swapped overnight at a hotel with a station wagon. saddest car story he ever told me.