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Old 05-24-2012, 08:10 PM
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Yes. Wish they would have used that trans behind the L67 and the LS4 motors. Would make for alot less problems while modding.
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 08:11 PM
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I still don't know why they didn't use that Transmission in the Monte SS.
 
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In ur price range I would say 04 CTS-V 425 Horses, GTO Or G8 GT !
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
I still don't know why they didn't use that Transmission in the Monte SS.
Im thinking size. The 4t80 is much larger than the 4t65. I think they probably couldnt get it to fit in the cradle as well as it did in the larger cars.

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Old 05-25-2012, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPana
In ur price range I would say 04 CTS-V 425 Horses, GTO Or G8 GT !
Links? your looking at 20k+ for a CTS or G8.
 
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Old 07-13-2012, 07:24 PM
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Okay guys, a new job means I should be able to get a new to me car sooner and spend more. Here is my updated criteria.

1. 2008 or newer
2. avalible for under $20000 @ 75k or less miles
3. Not a Monte
4. 250+ HP
5. Not Honda, Toyota, FoMoCo or Chrysler
6. No timing belt
7. Available with auto trans (physical handicap)
8. Fun to drive, but also a reliable daily driver.
9. Decent in the snow
 
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Old 07-16-2012, 09:02 AM
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Next year I'm going to get a v6 Camaro. Either a left-over 2012 or a 2013 if I can't find a leftover anymore.

Fits all of your criteria

If you get the base model LS (although you need an auto), they can be had for around $21k
 
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Old 07-16-2012, 09:31 AM
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V6 camaro such a waste, you can get a V6 G8 for 20k with about 45-50k miles on em
 
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
V6 camaro such a waste, you can get a V6 G8 for 20k with about 45-50k miles on em
agreed. i mean to each there own, but they really arent cool and everyone that owns one thinks theyre the man.
 
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Old 07-16-2012, 10:37 AM
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Exactly, its the same with any sports car that has a cheap v6 base model
 


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