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Originally Posted by jd10013
not really a GM hater, more a domestic hater, if you have to use so strong a word. but you could definitely call me one of those import snobs. made an exception with the camaro. and even though I have nothing against it, and love the car, it will almost certainly be my last domestic purchase.
now flame away boys
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My first car was a 64 Ford Ranchero, then a Mazda pickup, 1st year Saturn SC, Mazda MX6 (which shared a Ford Probe platform), BMW 328i, BMW 330i, M-B C350, now my SS.
The 64 Ford was a first car beater, the original motor finally let go in the mid 80's. It was a tough car and had the battle scars to prove it.
The most disappointing car was the Saturn, just didn't have it.
Both Mazdas were very reliable and the MX-6 was a great car. If it had been rear wheel drive, I'd probably still own it.
Both BMWs were great driver cars and I modded the snot out of them. The first for go and the second was more show than go.
The M-B was a nice car for carrying people around but never inspired passion.
The '13 SS...I adore that car. It ranks up there with my second BMW. I never get tired of looking at it. It has the most beautiful lines of any car I have owned, and the most throw you back in your seat oomph. 6.2L will do that. The only downside so far is the mileage, I avg about 13mpg. Was avg about 16 when I first got it, then about 400 miles in, the mpg dropped noticeably. It does inspire a bit of a lead foot, but, still. No drving style differences between the first 400 and the last 1000.
I have tried to buy a Dodge on a couple of occasions and could just never get a decent deal, so I walked. Never been a hemi worshiper. End of the day it is still just a motor and with variable values and electronic ignition, it is no more effective or efficient in practical terms than any other motor.
If Mazda was still making an RX-7. It would have been a difficult choice between that and the SS.
Hoping the next car is a Pantera. Always loved those cars.
Only car mfg I hate is Hyundai. My ex-wife had one of those...what a pile of bleep.