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To get a GTP, RIv or SSEI...Please help me decide
12-13-2006 | 04:12 PM
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Both those cars are very nice, I especially like the interior. This whole topic is turning out alot different then i thought it would :o
I figured the SSEI and GTP would be running neck and neck w/ the Riv a distant third. L67 rivs have the 4t65e HD right? Also what year SSEis have a 65E and what years have a 60E?
I figured the SSEI and GTP would be running neck and neck w/ the Riv a distant third. L67 rivs have the 4t65e HD right? Also what year SSEis have a 65E and what years have a 60E?
12-13-2006 | 05:33 PM
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Either 4T60E-HD and 4T65E-HD are good transmissions. The 4T60 is vaccum controlled the 4T65 is PCM controlled. Both work well but Intense can not burn a PCM for the 4T60 (DHP can) other than that all other performance options are available for both.
12-13-2006 | 06:33 PM
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I know Oldsman had a fun fun experience with an Aurora'* transmition when he got one started driving off the lot and about 3 miles later the tranny started slipping! 
I heard that the torque management on the Auroras take away some of the fun away from the vehicle.
The tranny is the 4T80E
I heard that the torque management on the Auroras take away some of the fun away from the vehicle.
The tranny is the 4T80E
12-13-2006 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDsman105
Either 4T60E-HD and 4T65E-HD are good transmissions. The 4T60 is vaccum controlled the 4T65 is PCM controlled. Both work well but Intense can not burn a PCM for the 4T60 (DHP can) other than that all other performance options are available for both.
I know everything 98 and newer has a 4t65 but how about before that (96-97 years)
Im assuming the 97 rivs have a 4t65 because its on intense'* list for PCMs.
12-13-2006 | 09:46 PM
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If you are younger expect to pay $300 more a year for insurance on a riv vs a GTP or an SSEi, many insurance companies go off the number of doors.
They consider the Riviera a "coupe" not a 2 door sedan.
I personally like the features of the SSEis, like the HUD and lumbar seats, however I'd settle for a Riv if it was super cheap, they can be had for $4000 for a NICE riv, vs $6000+ for a nice SSEi of equal miles and condition.
They consider the Riviera a "coupe" not a 2 door sedan.
I personally like the features of the SSEis, like the HUD and lumbar seats, however I'd settle for a Riv if it was super cheap, they can be had for $4000 for a NICE riv, vs $6000+ for a nice SSEi of equal miles and condition.
12-13-2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by asonofabeach69
Originally Posted by OLDsman105
Either 4T60E-HD and 4T65E-HD are good transmissions. The 4T60 is vaccum controlled the 4T65 is PCM controlled. Both work well but Intense can not burn a PCM for the 4T60 (DHP can) other than that all other performance options are available for both.
I know everything 98 and newer has a 4t65 but how about before that (96-97 years)
Im assuming the 97 rivs have a 4t65 because its on intense'* list for PCMs.
'97 SSEi'* have the 4t65E-HD
12-13-2006 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Hans
If you are younger expect to pay $300 more a year for insurance on a riv vs a GTP or an SSEi, most insurance companies go off the number of doors.
They consider the regal a "coupe" not a 2 door sedan.
I personally like the features of the SSEis, like the HUD and lumbar seats, however I'd settle for a Riv if it was super cheap, they can be had for $4000 for a NICE riv, vs $6000+ for a nice SSEi of equal miles and condition.
They consider the regal a "coupe" not a 2 door sedan.
I personally like the features of the SSEis, like the HUD and lumbar seats, however I'd settle for a Riv if it was super cheap, they can be had for $4000 for a NICE riv, vs $6000+ for a nice SSEi of equal miles and condition.
12-13-2006 | 11:29 PM
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i say go with the bonnie (not trying to be bias) its the biggest sleeper and has some nice luxury to it, IMO
on a side note, did any 97-99 rivieras come naturally aspirated or were they all supercharged?
on a side note, did any 97-99 rivieras come naturally aspirated or were they all supercharged?