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Old 07-13-2008, 05:25 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Re: Driving Northwest: The Pontiac Vibe's secret

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Originally Posted by Gary Valente View Post
Why is Pontiac or GM for that matter, screwing around with Toyota for the Vibe in the first place? Note to management: Take the HHR, design a DECENT looking modern body for it, drop in the Solstice GXP powertrain, add AWD, Brembos and Recaros. Presto! An American WRX! Now you're talking!
I kinda agree.. There is no reason why GM cant do the Vibe on their one. Cobalt platform with the more powerful engine chocies from GM. But I would MUCH rather see a WRX STi/Evo fighter in the next-gen G6 Sedan GXP - with Saabs XWD.
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