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Old 12-05-2007, 10:15 PM
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good luyck with your new car...that is exactly what it is in my opinion, you got a bad lcuk car. i think there are plenty of 8s out there that out weight tht bad its just that some people happen to get tht bad cars. hopefull tht next car wont be bad. engoy the Charokee the as milage alone on that thing scare me. by teh way why do you enjoy it so much?
Old 12-05-2007, 11:23 PM
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Srt8

I bought the GC SRT8 because my wife insisted on getting an SUV. My neighbour had one and after he let me drive his the decision was made instantly! It is quite simply one of the most unque vehicles on the road--an SUV with 420HP/420 ft lbs of torque!! You'd have to drive one to believe the power. It is undescribable. The AWD makes the thing ridiculously fast off the line--serioulsy, go test drive one just for kicks. The sound alone will tempt you! Plus it is sprung extremely tight and handles amazingly well for its size, and the Brembos stop it in a hurry. Obviously much different than a sports car, but if you are looking for a performance SUV, look no further; the thing kicks ***!!! Not really what the wife had in mind, but she said get an SUV so...........

I have decided to go with the G37S. It feels a bit more cumbersome than the 8, but I love the torque, the exhaust note, the 19s, the big brakes, and the interior is sweet--nice leather, real aluminum trim, great stereo and tech pkg, ...... Lots of other cool features too, like push button start elec, tilt/telescopic wheel, ......

I'm going to order a black on black 6 speed in the New Year.
Merry Christmas to me!

I'll miss the 8 (at least the good times!), but I'm also pumped about getting something different.

Cheers.
Old 12-06-2007, 04:59 PM
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Yeah, I hear you with the driving style / mileage issues: it doesn't matter how "economically" or spirited I drive, I get the same gas mileage.

The G37 looks pretty nice. I do like the look of the G35 coupe more, but I'll take a bit of styling miscues for the added power, torque and creature-comforts.

Congrats on the decision! Sad to see a RX-8 owner leave the ranks.
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