Opel Corsa OPC spotted in Detroit!

K Dawg ONE · 05-14-2008, 11:59 AM

http://www.netcarshow.com/opel/2008-corsa_opc/
I was comming back on 94-W into Detroit this morning and I saw what I thought at first was an Astra till it passed me....a silver Corsa OPC with mfgr plates! This car is badass! Obviously testing to bring it here as a Saturn im guessing....

jkennedy293 · 05-14-2008, 12:45 PM

It would be awesome to have this car in the states, and would do well against the Fit and Yaris.

powervette · 05-14-2008, 01:30 PM

good for You, not a fan of the Corsa but You got the cheesy shopping baskets called Smart so You deserve something better on Your streets.

crooner214 · 05-14-2008, 01:56 PM

I really like the Corsa. Much more handsome than the Aveo.

johnstarnes · 05-15-2008, 01:29 PM

I love the looks of this...very nice and sporty for a small economy car. I think it would be wise for Saturn to offer it here as high oil prices seem to be here to stay, even higher if a war with Iran is started, with some saying $200 a barrel possible if the Straits of Hormuz get closed. Who knows, smaller cars just might become the norm!

throwback · 05-15-2008, 01:38 PM

This is my current favorite GM product. Perfect performance car for the times. I paid $3.75 for a gallon of regular today, the most I have paid in over 30 years of driving.

K Dawg ONE · 05-16-2008, 08:39 AM

I would take a nice white one with a black roof and black wheels...mmmmm!

prowlerjc · 05-16-2008, 08:55 AM

Good looking car. If they can build here, they'd have a winner.

Hitman1970 · 05-16-2008, 09:03 AM

That is what shoud be Saturn's economy offering. The exchange rate and mileage make Astra not a great decision vs. Aura XE.

johnstarnes · 05-16-2008, 09:03 AM

I like how it manages to look "upscale" and classy vs. cartoonish as so many small cars do...just imagine if a future model boasts E-Flex as the power train! GM could hit one out of the ball park!

ARCANGEL · 05-16-2008, 09:04 AM

that would destroy yaris fit sales!!!!!!!!!

Lunden · 05-17-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

that would destroy yaris fit sales!!!!!!!!!

How so? You mean like the Astra is eatting into Toyota and Honda's sales as it is?

This one will be another flop. I would probably be one of the few who actully WOULD buy it. If it isn't redicusly priced like the Astra......

Mr. Burns · 05-17-2008, 11:18 AM

I love the Corsa! I wish we had it here.

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johnstarnes 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,193	Re: Opel Corsa OPC spotted in Detroit! I love the looks of this...very nice and sporty for a small economy car. I think it would be wise for Saturn to offer it here as high oil prices seem to be here to stay, even higher if a war with Iran is started, with some saying $200 a barrel possible if the Straits of Hormuz get closed. Who knows, smaller cars just might become the norm! __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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johnstarnes 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,193	Re: Opel Corsa OPC spotted in Detroit! I like how it manages to look "upscale" and classy vs. cartoonish as so many small cars do...just imagine if a future model boasts E-Flex as the power train! GM could hit one out of the ball park! __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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