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A Next GTO Now In Doubt?

"Michael Johnson, PE" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Good points, Michael. But apparently for whatever reason, both makers have decided not to go that route with their "new" cars.

Imagine if Ford had put some research and engineering into the CV? With a stronger engine and better platform, it could've seriously competed with the 300. But not a snowball's chance in hell now.

Right - the government bailed out Lee & Co. Imagine if that didn't happen? I wonder who MB would have aligned with if Chrysler had gone under... Might be an altogether different automotive world now.

Abso-freakin'-lutely!

That gravy train's just about dried up now.

Right. I know they're all greedy bastids, but I hope for all our sakes they don't kill off the whole thing.

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

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"Martin" wrote in news:1111528127.689529.222940 @g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

Neat. Where are you located?

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

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IMO, they would need to ditch the CV completely and design a new chassis. I doubt that will ever happen. Personally, I think the only reason Ford keeps it alive is to sell them to law enforcement.

Overall I think it was a good thing to do. It forced Chrysler to change and they put pressure on GM and Ford to raise the bar for their cars. IMO, the Mercedes merger was the best thing to happen to Chrysler. Most all their really good models have deep roots it Mercedes' chassis and/or drive trains. I doubt they could have done these cars on their own.

I don't think GM will be able to turn it around anytime soon. The have no direction or vision across the board. They have a few bright spots like the new Vette and especially the Z06 but most of their models are bland as milk toast. This even applies to the GTO. I think Ford has some good models and are at least forward thinking. Things like them offering a hybrid Escape, redesigning the Mustang, the quality of engineering in their SUV's shows they are at least trying to be creative. Sooner or later it should pay off for them. We can't accuse them of being static like GM appears to be.

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On 22 Mar 2005 13:48:47 -0800, "Martin" wrote something wonderfully witty:

If that thought ever turns into reality let me know. I've been looking for a Fiero GT for about the past two years and all I ever come across is junk that requires much more time & effort then I desire to expend. I did come across a time capsule one about six months ago, but the owner expected more then original MSRP for it. Not looking for a show piece anyhow, just a good daily driver funmobile. I should have never sold mine to begin with, but kids can cause two-seaters to go the way of the dinosaurs.

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Hi Joe, I'm in Sagamore Massachusetts which is about 65 miles South of Boston. Martin

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"Martin" wrote in news:1111582762.580436.236110 @g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

Boston.

A little far for me to see the car, as I'm in South Florida. Thanks anyway. Maybe ZW will take you up on it.

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:26:33 GMT, Joe wrote something wonderfully witty:

After seeing a couple of pic and hearing a price the flight could be tonight.

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I have a CD with some photos as well as a private apraisal. Will try to duplicate the CD. May take a little time as I travel on buisness a lot sometimes. Send me a PM to my work e-mail with your contact info.

Work. snipped-for-privacy@c-map.com

1.800.424.2627 Martin
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Correct work e-mail. snipped-for-privacy@c-map.com Sorry for being OT everyone. Martin

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