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Just Noticing Details -- GXP Stuff

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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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This is from last year'* auto show:


This is from this year:


Looks like the front end had some work. But the rest of the car looks pretty much the same. Even the wheels remained the same.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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I like the newer grill....
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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<---- sick of GXP this, GXP that
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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It'* a new car. Were excited for it.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Ryan? what dont you like about it?

Is it the 2000+ body style? V8? Northstar?
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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it'* got a V8? what'* not to like!
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just a little disappointed in the looks dept., especially the interior. also not a northstar fan, why change what already works(ie L67). dont think sales on the GXP will be what everyone thinks either. i mean ive driven northstar cars before, and i wasnt all that impressed, except for the fact that the caddy and rora interiors are 50x better than pontiacs "premium" leather. im sorry but i just dont see the public (outside of BonnevilleClub) jumping on it... just my thoughts guys, dont hate me too much


EDIT: I'm very excited for the arrival of the new Mustang and most importantly, C6. (if ya couldnt tell!!)
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Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
it'* got a V8? what'* not to like!
And what a V8! A chain driven Cadillac V8.
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It got the v8 because the l67 is on "lesser cars" so they needed something that was bigger, and better. It'* got more power and torque, and it'* a v8. They can't have the grand prix and the more expensive bonneville have the same powertrain, it'* like a vette and camaro sharing the powertrain.
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
I personally would rather have the 260 HP 3800 SC engine though... But thats just me...
and me tooooo!!!
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