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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:37 AM
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I am a die hard GM guy and the 530xi is the first import I bought (or in this case ordered and waiting for). But there was not really a GM car I considered because:
1. Wanted AWD
2. Wanted manual transmission.

Am I such a small market share that it is not even worth designing with these options?
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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To me, I would consider other American manufacturers before going GM so no, I didn't (and wouldn't) consider any GM cars.

I think once you get your new baby, you'll see why being a "die hard GM guy" isn't as great as you think...
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='203599' date='Nov 26 2005, 11:50 PM
To me, I would consider other American manufacturers before going GM so no, I didn't (and wouldn't) consider any GM cars.

I think once you get your new baby, you'll see why being a "die hard GM guy" isn't as great as you think...
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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being a die hard gm guy was not great. poor service, low resale value, poor reliability (except my last car), and a "rental" car feeling
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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I have a feeling that once you take delivery of your new car, you will be a 'die-hard BMW' guy.

I bought my first BMW 5 years ago and did not consider any other brands when I ordered my E60.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Does a CTS-V count?
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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looked at one. Nice car. The dealer had am 04 on the lot long after the 05's were out and could not get rid of it - was priced well below invoice. But in NE ohio i needed something that could also go in inclement weather
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='203848' date='Nov 27 2005, 01:33 AM
looked at one. Nice car. The dealer had am 04 on the lot long after the 05's were out and could not get rid of it - was priced well below invoice. But in NE ohio i needed something that could also go in inclement weather
the 05 was when they went wiht the LS2 engine right?
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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no idea - but it had a 400hp V8
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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Yes, C6 Corvette.

LS2 = 400hp.

Originally Posted by dgjk' post='204124' date='Nov 27 2005, 11:57 PM
no idea - but it had a 400hp V8
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