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Old Nov 15, 2002
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GM has announced that the Grand Prix coupe will be discontinued for 2004. Completely redesigned for 2004, the sedan will continue to be offered. Not that I am a big fan of GM products (because I own a 2002 EX coupe). I am very concerned about the recent decline in coupe models offered by auto manufacturers. This is historically apparent when you consider the amount of coupes that were available in the past -- a sharp decline. It disturbs to know that coupes maybe virtually nonexistant someday. I despise the fact that I may have to drive a sedan (a family rugrat hauler) in the near future, due to the unavailability or shortages of coupe models. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-puke.gif[/IMG] By this time, I may exercixe my option to walk as a means of transportation. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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they are coming out with the new GTO in 2004.....5.7L/300HP v8
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[hr]Originally posted by: LuZi0n
they are coming out with the new GTO in 2004.....5.7L/300HP v8[hr]
True. Looks alot like the '97-'03 GPs. Leave it to GM to lack originality in its design and use the cookie cutter process. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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yea i was kinda dissapointed that they discontinued it but look what i got not to long ago to replace my civic! 240hp supercharged, dual exhaust and this things exhaust rumbles, and i love to hear the whine from the supercharger! i plan on chipping this car and boosting it close to 300hp! opinions welcome, just dont rip on my car cause its a domestic..
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Nice looking GP! I used to own a '96 GP coupe before I purchased my EX coupe. I must say that I did enjoy performance and comfort. It certainly was a heavy car, but absorbed road irregularities well. Sold it to my friend, so I still get to see it. It was red-orange metallic with mesh wheels. The car only gave my a few problems, which was acceptable for an American car. Even though I love my Honda, still have regrets giving it up. It sure was one h*ll of a car.

Importracer: good luck with your mods. GPs will always have street appeal. I know mine did!
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Ahem. "Family Rugrat Hauler"? Yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and .. disagree with you on that. See, I don't have a family, nor do I have rugrats, and I think my sedan looks pretty sweet.

I just felt I had to defend myself and all the other sedan owners out there.

But I do agree, it's sad to see the decline of coupes in production. I know when I got my car, it was only $200 for the extra 2 doors, I wonder if it has anything to do with cost effectiveness ..
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yea the GP is freaking fast, so much torque, and its all at a really low rpm so you can actually use it.. the car has tons of braces everywherre just because it has so much torque...
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