I have an unhealthy want for one of these

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 06/04/2014 at 18:54 • Filed to: None

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Grand Prix GXP with the 5.3l V8

or even earlier GTP with the supercharged 3.8l V6

They were always the most attractive the of W-body cars, IMO.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 18:55

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Have fun changing the plugs on that V8 haha

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/04/2014 at 18:57

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It would be an upgrade over what I have now!

The doghouse in the interior doesn't provide much in terms of room either.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 18:59

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I nearly got an '05 GTP, but the interior was trashed and I could deal with buying premium fuel. So I went with a GT, Im pretty pleased with the choice.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 06/04/2014 at 19:04

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I actually like the older ones styling a bit better than the newer ones, but I could live with the styling for V8 powah.

Skif6996 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 19:11

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The V8s have a G-meter. I always tried to up my personal best when I took it from the dealership. Ahhh... The preowned lot.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 19:13

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If this had three pedals, I'd have one. Murdered out, a bit lower and with Mustang rims.

I've seen one with that combo, words don't describe how awesome it was. Supercharged HNRRGGHHHH.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Skif6996 06/04/2014 at 19:16

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Sounds like you had a lot of smokey FWD burnouts.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680 06/04/2014 at 19:17

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I just love how superchargers, something usually put on performance cars, was put on GMs bread and butter civilian models motors.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 19:25

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Same, the Mazda Millenia or whatever that thing was called also. I'd call that Regal an ultimate sleeper because, well let's be honest. Buicks were mainly chariots of the elderly. You don't really expect Granny to drive a Supercharged Buick.

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 19:27

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Dat under & torque steer doe.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 06/04/2014 at 19:36

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Worth it

So worth it

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 19:51

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Nah, I'd rather have a car that can actually use it's power, or power oversteer if I want.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 06/04/2014 at 19:54

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But one of those in "decent" condition goes for about 12k.

I can pick up a GTP for like 3 grand.

lonestranger > jkm7680 06/04/2014 at 19:55

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The Millenia had one not because it was trying to be a hot rod, but because it's Miller Cycle engine required it.

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:08

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You originally posted the GXP which is like the same price as a GTO. But fine, still rather have one of these.

*Actually looked clean with only 117k miles too. So I actually would want this, no joke.

Skif6996 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:08

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Honestly, less smokey burnouts than smashing brakes and taking corners as fast as unreasonably possible. :-) Burnouts leave rubbery evidence in the wheel wells.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Skif6996 06/04/2014 at 20:09

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Both sound very joy inducing

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:27

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The seats on these Pontiacs are about the COMFIEST ive seen:

Look at them!

Also, here you go, fall in love!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 06/04/2014 at 20:32

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GM could get two things right in the 90s and early 2000s: Seats and Engines.

Staaahp, that isn't helping with my want.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:43

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I aint stopping!

Sorry, I had to. You need this.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:43

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We have both currently at my dealership....

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 06/04/2014 at 20:50

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Welp, looks like I have a roadtrip to make.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 06/04/2014 at 20:51

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Goddammit, I'll be searching Craigslist.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 20:52

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Do it

We also have a Impala SS with a 5.3

Errr....we had a Focus SVT, we have some Chargers with 5.7s we have a SuperBee, we have a shit load of random cars....

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 06/04/2014 at 20:56

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All the cars I want.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 21:07

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Feel free too look at our stock we have haha

http://www.keyauto.net/index.htm

We also own Salem Ford and Hyundai

Portsmouth Chevrolet

and Portsmouth Used Car Super store.

http://www.keyportsmouth.com/index.htm

http://www.portsmouthusedcarsuperstore.com/index.htm

We have so many weird cars...

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 21:17

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shop-teacher > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 21:42

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Those earlier ones with the body clading rust like crazy. A buddy of mine had one from new, kept it in tip top shape for 180k miles. Then he pulled the cladding off to clean up under there ... The rocker panels were completely gone. Not good for a unibody car. He was heartbroken when he junked it.

CrapHouseRat > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 21:50

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Friend of mine recently found a G8 gxp. Astounding car, decent handling... Now he's just trying to find a decent way to get the power to the ground..

Viggen > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 21:50

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I tried to get a GTP as my first car. Totally didn't mention the supercharger to my parents. Managed to find one on craigslist, but never got a response. Four years later and I'm still miffed about that.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > shop-teacher 06/04/2014 at 22:19

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Yikes.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CrapHouseRat 06/04/2014 at 22:20

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Psh, burnouts are the way to go!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Viggen 06/04/2014 at 22:20

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Sounds like it's time to find one then!

Viggen > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 22:23

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I could use a toy for the weekends...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Viggen 06/04/2014 at 22:24

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Dooo it!

CrapHouseRat > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/04/2014 at 23:19

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He's one of those people who bought a G8 and is also anal about gas mileage..

Our friendship is a chapter out of Catch 22....

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CrapHouseRat 06/04/2014 at 23:21

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I mean, the LS motors can get good mileage, but it ain't no Prius.