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Convertibles were offered on the Z cars starting in 1993 with the 300ZX (Z32).

MattK · ‎03-04-2022

As with all reboots there is always a different take on the Character that the Producers are trying to achieve. See the movie first with an OPEN mind and then revisit an opinion on it. Many gave Daniel craig a hard time when he was chosen for Bond but then folks came around to his great performances. But I am guilty too of going off topic here.

MattK · ‎22-03-2022

That one was a classic right out of the gate especially the first Gen.

MattK · ‎08-03-2022

Every time I look at that thing, I am reminded of Hector the robot from Saturn 3. Lol.

MattK · ‎06-03-2022

You need to get out more.

MattK · ‎12-01-2022

Your not going to buy one of these cars if you can't afford it. Who is going to buy one of these if he has to worry about a grocery bill. Many iterations of these cars are available at an affordable price. Now go have some fun.

MattK · ‎08-01-2022

The Article states Andrew Nelson's Pontiac Sunfire. The car first pictured in the article is his #7 1980 Pontiac Sunbird, a very different car than a Sunfire.

MattK · ‎01-01-2022

Beauty In a car is Subjective. I find the Porsche 928 Fantastic looking, very futuristic, powerful and it holds up extremely well. Low value? Have you priced any lately? Pop up headlights? I think they look cool in all iterations on cars. That C-4 you so admire has them, (Actually they flip) Isn't there a problem there for flashing ahead of you? As well in a fiero, a buick Reatta, a Lotus Esprit, a 4rth gen Firebird etc. etc. Just flip on the headlight and flash. Think that C-4 is wide, I owned one, loved it. Try a C-5 that's Wide. Anyone else "giving away" a 928 for free.....send it my way.

MattK · ‎13-11-2021

A little more 101 anything these days would be helpful to a generation (not all) that doesn't know how to do anything but play video games.

MattK · ‎13-11-2021

Click and Clack, The Tappet Brothers, Tom and Ray Magliozzi. Boy were they great. The only thing on NPR I would go out of my way to hear. So much wisdom, wit and humor on life and cars. Your right I really miss them.

MattK · ‎06-11-2021

Another vehicle manufactured by Suzuki was the subcompact X-90. Sold here in the states to replace the sidekick, it was small and certainly interesting and now a bit rare, actually it was rare when they stopped importing them, they only sold about 7200 of them.

MattK · ‎03-11-2021

The Current bid is at $18,200. Whew!

MattK · ‎24-10-2021

I love the 928 when it was new, Used, whatever, A cool looking powerful Spaceage GT.

MattK · ‎11-10-2021

That was not the only reason (Valve cover Gasket) Or if at all the main reason. the 4cyl engine, Iron Duke (Tech4) would not fit properly in the Fiero and was modified. A redesigned sump and oil pan were used BUT the dipstick wasn't changed. If it showed normal, it was actually a quart low. A wiring harness above the exhaust manifold was also prone to melting and with the low oil levels and leaking oil prone to catch fire. This was almost exclusivley relegated to the 1984, 4 cyl cars. The Iron duke engines were quite reliable except in this case, the modifications caused a problem.

MattK · ‎30-09-2021

Ha Sajeev! I thought the same thing. I was looking for something used and I thought, well maybe I can get something a little fun too. The Azteks were getting a little harder to come by so I put a cap of 200 miles on how far I would look. I was not going to buy sight unseen. Well as I have learned from the past, Photos can be deceiving. They were all disappointing and seemingly uncared for with all the negativity about the looks people just trashed them. Needles to say after many miles and three attempts I thought better of it. Maybe another time if one falls into my lap.

MattK · ‎25-09-2021

Yeah, first Gen Insight, unusal looking, only two passenger, and very high mpg.

MattK · ‎19-09-2021

And Ford was going to call that a Mustang!

MattK · ‎11-09-2021

Oh boy it really does bring back memories of these cars especially since I have experience with three of them. I worked for Budget rent a car back in 1983. I got to drive the Firebird, boy the looks that car got, what fun. Also we had the Fox bodied Lincoln, I liked it, Still do, along with the Fox Mercury Marquis, of the time. Wow talk about a cushy ride and seats of the Lincoln, but man did it wallow in turns with the tires squealing when you weren't even going that fast, lucky for the Velour seats that held you fast, lol. Lastly later in life I owned an 1984 Corvette, same color as the one pictured except two toned. Really a great car for the times. I would take any of them.

MattK · ‎11-09-2021

The 700R4....BulletProof.

MattK · ‎07-09-2021

Hi Sajeev!!

MattK · ‎06-09-2021

Yep that's a big part of the fun reading and commenting on the articles.

MattK · ‎05-09-2021

I always like the Allante, very nice looking vehicle but I probably would stay away from the 93 model as it was the first year for the Northstar. Although the Horsepower was just right reliabilty was not and it is well documented about the head gasket issues. I would go for a 92 with the reliable tried and true 4.5 Liter. Enough power to get around in and it had those awesome 10 way Recaro seats and the 200amp stereo which were both dropped in the 93 as a cost saving measure.

MattK · ‎05-09-2021

The Sprint cars were an high performance option which upgraded the HP on the standard OHC I6 car.

MattK · ‎04-09-2021

That's really not true. Pontiacs consistently outsell thier chevy clones, plus owing that Pontiac is now a legacy brand since it was killed off by GM making their cars more valuable. If you want a better deal go with the Camaro. If you want a more valuable car go with the Firebird.

MattK · ‎04-09-2021

1969 was a hold over car while GM had engineering problems with production of the new 2nd generation car. 1967-69 is the first generation car.

MattK · ‎04-09-2021

Yes I had a 69 Firebird with the 4.1L Straight 6 with the Sprint option, quite peppy and well balanced. Your friend had the 3.8L. These are very nice cars and I'd rather have one of them then a 350.

MattK · ‎04-09-2021

Yay! Comments are finally back Hello everyone!

MattK · ‎21-07-2021

Thanks Matt, Interesting way things turned out.

MattK · ‎18-07-2021

My dad had a 1970 Buick Lesabre in his stable of cars. It was 1981 at the time, and my sister and I were youthful drivers. There was a reason we liked to borrow dad's old car. 455 X 4bbl reasons. we destroyed countless mid 70s to early eighties Camaro's, Firebirds, corvettes and mustangs. lol. It was also fun in the snow. Dad had to replace the rear end. I wonder if he knew.

MattK · ‎15-07-2021

I'm partial to the Fox Capri, I love that Bubbleback rear window and the overall style of the car.

MattK · ‎30-06-2021

1955 Corvette V-8 engine 195 HP. 1981 Corvette L-81, 190 HP. lol Glad they were able to start the climb back up in the late 80s mid 90s to some better HP.

MattK · ‎29-06-2021

Good article Phillip, very detailed.

MattK · ‎29-06-2021

Thank the Government CAFE Standards on new vehicles. Auto Manufacturers Have been trying to keep up with the Standards set by the Government begging for more reasonable numbers, time will tell if these engines can keep up. That's why you use very expensive Synthetic oil in that GMC Terrain and similar vehicles.

MattK · ‎26-06-2021

Lol, I had to laugh when I saw that Comparison.

MattK · ‎25-06-2021

Ford sold over 2 million Mustangs in the 1970s over a million Mustang II's (Pintos!) How does that translate into underappreciated. I don't blame anyone who doesn't want a mustang II.

MattK · ‎25-06-2021

Yeah but Disco Inferno is still way cool.

MattK · ‎25-06-2021

I agree. Look at the Behemoths that littered the Highway at the time. I thought it was pretty slick looking.

MattK · ‎25-06-2021

A few more Opels, the Cadillac Catera imported from Germany and Saturn Astras that where Opels Built here. Also the new Opel GT Built on the same platform as the Saturn Skyline and Pontiac Solstice. This time though we exported the GT to Europe.

MattK · ‎25-06-2021

Yes the Manta A and the GT/E, Great looking cars.

MattK · ‎24-06-2021

People of Normal means, (myself included) tend to think this way. They think in normal terms with a normal salary equation say a $30,000-$150,000. If you were super rich you wouldn't think this way. You have the Money and it's not going to hurt you to spend that money on something you like. Look at the Many stories of people who hit the lottery and they say no way I won't spend it all! And they wind up broke dead broke, Because the self control wasn't there for that limited amount of a windfall that they had. The Super rich do not have those limits and have a constant source of income streaming to them. It's like they say, "He's got money to burn"

MattK · ‎24-06-2021

Right, it's like the 2002-2006 VW Phaeton depending on condition and Mileage a $75,000-$96,000 dollar car built off the Bentley Platform can be had now for $5,000-18,000. A bargain. Just make sure you have the Money for a major repair, it could sink you.

MattK · ‎18-06-2021

I too liked the looks of the SVX but I must ask you have you had any problem with the Transmission? This seem to be a fatal flaw in design and cooling of the system. Seems almost everyone has had an issue with the 4EAT Transmission in the SVX.

MattK · ‎13-06-2021

KillJoy

MattK · ‎03-06-2021

Lol, Sajeev, "A Sound of Thunder." I'm sure Bradbury's novel was better then the Movie.

MattK · ‎21-05-2021

So does Ford, so go buy a Volvo, oh wait Volvo is OWNED by China.

MattK · ‎12-05-2021

Sigh....What nice looking Cars. Ohhh to move on from the Retro thing someday.

MattK · ‎05-05-2021

Sajeev, they finally closed the hood for some good Pictures! lol.

MattK · ‎05-05-2021

Yes, but it's still a Toyota. 🙂

MattK · ‎04-05-2021

I'll take the Audi, even with the spoiler. Such a nice looking car.

MattK · ‎28-04-2021

True I have a 2013 GMC Terrain AWD. I have to say I really like this vehicle. It does what it is supposed to "On the Road". It doesn't pretend to do something it's not built for. The Problem is the power. A 2.4L 4 CYL. Engine hauling around 3853 Ibs of Vehicle, all for gas mileage. The Mileage is good but don't expect to get there in a hurry.