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Parkwood60 · 09-24-2005, 03:02 AM

I really miss the old Impulse, besides the Axiom, which I agree was kinda cool too. That old Impluse, first generation, took parts from the already 10 year old Opel Cadet/Chevy Chevette/Isuzu I-mark and reshuffled them to make a viable sports coupe. Handling by Lotus, don't you know.

The second generation was based on the new front drive Cadet/I-mark chassis, but added all wheel drive and a 16 valve turbo/intercooled motor. That was a car that never got its due. Also the Turbo Chevy Spectrum/I-Mark RS 16 valve was a viable competitor for the VW GTI, but good luck finding one of those left in good condition.

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Parkwood60 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 189	Re: Is The End Near For Isuzu In The USA? I really miss the old Impulse, besides the Axiom, which I agree was kinda cool too. That old Impluse, first generation, took parts from the already 10 year old Opel Cadet/Chevy Chevette/Isuzu I-mark and reshuffled them to make a viable sports coupe. Handling by Lotus, don't you know. The second generation was based on the new front drive Cadet/I-mark chassis, but added all wheel drive and a 16 valve turbo/intercooled motor. That was a car that never got its due. Also the Turbo Chevy Spectrum/I-Mark RS 16 valve was a viable competitor for the VW GTI, but good luck finding one of those left in good condition. __________________ America's only rear wheel drive sports coupe starting under $18,000: The Chevy Colorado ZQ8