04-06-2009, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1715, Roush Built 434 ci Stroker, Dart Block, Ported AFR 205 Heads... 561 hp / 547 tq, Former Roush Show Car, Completed and Prepped By Olthoff Racing.
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Originally Posted by Ron61
Ray,
There was a great lack of quality in some of the cars, but I think the management fell on their faces with the refusal to stop making those huge SUVs and other big gas hogs when the other car makers were making more fuel efficient vehicles. The this is what made us tons of money 10 years ago attitude I feel really hurt Detroit. It wasn't they couldn't make quality cars that were efficient and reasonable priced, it was more the stay with what sold big a few years ago attitude. Now GM can't even sell their Hummer division as no one wants it.
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If they started putting diesels in their SUV's like the H2 they would be a more attractive option. I own a 2004 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax diesel that I love. I am getting 18-20 MPG with a 6" lift and 35's. The H2 would probably be in the mid 20's. I am retiring my truck to a tow vehicle this summer, but I am not going to sell it. I think people out there that don't tow or have the need for a large truck or SUV miss the point that they are very useful vehicles if you have a need for one.
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