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 May 19 2009, 04:59 PM
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The supposed standards about to be enacted might make performance cars more difficult to get for a while. I am wondering if we aren't looking at new-car performance similar to what we saw from 1973 through around 1987...
This is just more motivation for me to maintain my f-body. Do you guys think that we will be able to achieve this? Regardless, how slow do you think new cars will get before performance returns? |
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May 19 2009, 08:35 PM
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stupid - but I don't much care.There is no car I want more than my G8GT. When it wears out, I'll probably buy an old muscle car and update it with current parts. In other words, no new cars for me.
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May 19 2009, 08:50 PM
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The good thing about this is that cars are going to have to be completely re-designed in order to meet this, which means that a lot of good engineers will be needed.
The bad thing about this is people won't be able to afford these cars, so less will be sold, and automakers will continue to be broke. |
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