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#41
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Well if it were me, and I had it to do over again, and more time to shop around. Id probably try and find an 00-03 SSEi, as theyre probably my favorite body style. Id probably try and go boosted though, I just didnt have time to shop around when I bought my Intrigue, which on that note, why does your year range only go from 00-02? Im guessing youre looking for a 3.5? The 3.5 was also avaiable in 99, so dont rule those out completely.
The 3.5 is a good engine in my experience, tugs my Intrigue down the road pretty good, itll be a big change from your Bonneville in either application you choose.
My preference would be to stick with something that had some power, but still gets good or decent gas mileage, so in other words, rule out most of the V8s in your choices.
Plus I like more of a sleeper image, plus simply the rarity of driving something not typically seen as "fast".
Theres a lot of good choices on there, so much that I couldnt even narrow it down to one, but I say just look around, see what you can find, and make the decision based on the cars you find. But if youre wanting a speed machine, consider something with a sizeable aftermarket. Meaning that the Intrigue, Aurora, and GXP are going to run out of mod options quick,fast, and in a hurry.
The 3.5 is a good engine in my experience, tugs my Intrigue down the road pretty good, itll be a big change from your Bonneville in either application you choose.
My preference would be to stick with something that had some power, but still gets good or decent gas mileage, so in other words, rule out most of the V8s in your choices.
Plus I like more of a sleeper image, plus simply the rarity of driving something not typically seen as "fast".
Theres a lot of good choices on there, so much that I couldnt even narrow it down to one, but I say just look around, see what you can find, and make the decision based on the cars you find. But if youre wanting a speed machine, consider something with a sizeable aftermarket. Meaning that the Intrigue, Aurora, and GXP are going to run out of mod options quick,fast, and in a hurry.
#42
Tough choice between the 96 Impala SS and 96-99 SSEi. If you're still holding onto your old car for a daily driver,I'd go Impala, RWD+ slick parking lot= fun.
But like dbeast said, SSEi looks great ( IMO ) and has easy mod potential
But since you put the OTHER option.......my vote would be for an old Jeep J truck sitting on 33 or 35" BFG muds and drop an LT1 under the hood
But like dbeast said, SSEi looks great ( IMO ) and has easy mod potential
But since you put the OTHER option.......my vote would be for an old Jeep J truck sitting on 33 or 35" BFG muds and drop an LT1 under the hood
#43
Originally Posted by Jack
Tough choice between the 96 Impala SS and 96-99 SSEi. If you're still holding onto your old car for a daily driver,I'd go Impala, RWD+ slick parking lot= fun.
But like dbeast said, SSEi looks great ( IMO ) and has easy mod potential
But since you put the OTHER option.......my vote would be for an old Jeep J truck sitting on 33 or 35" BFG muds and drop an LT1 under the hood
But like dbeast said, SSEi looks great ( IMO ) and has easy mod potential
But since you put the OTHER option.......my vote would be for an old Jeep J truck sitting on 33 or 35" BFG muds and drop an LT1 under the hood
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Well, it would really help if we knew what exactly will happen to the Bonnie, I still say to wait until you decide what will happen to the bonnie and work from there.
And I must play the devil'* advocate, there'* nothing wrong with owning a SE...or a SLE...
And I must play the devil'* advocate, there'* nothing wrong with owning a SE...or a SLE...
#46
I'll throw my opinion in. I voted 92-95 SSEi because the 92-95 styling IMO is the best of the 92-99 years, but if anything, I would have to have a 92-95 SSEi with a S2 L67 dropped in.
#47
Originally Posted by Jack
Originally Posted by wjcollier07
The bonne would either be sold, stored or kept.
And umm...I am not waiting to see what happens with the Bonne, because I don't think that matters right now. And the reason I said no to L36s is because THEY HAVE TONS OF PITA PROBLEMS.
#49
Originally Posted by Bonneville94V688
L36 is a great engine! Just the UIM and LIM, nothing major. Otherwise it'* a highly reliable engine that can be made fairly quick.