Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
08-11-2006, 04:02 AM
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Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
I've been discussing this for a few days with my buddies. With gas prices constantly rising does anyone think that history is going to repeat itself and some of the muscle cars go in to extinction while others run around on under powered engines (4cyl or 6 cyl). I mean right now with GM bringing out the Camaro with a LS2(I honestly do think they will roll out with that engine) do you think alot of V8 powered domestics are to be discontinued because of high gas prices and low sales?
These are just some of the thoughts I have had swirling around and round in my head for a few days. Maybe I'm getting tired of paying 3 something at the pump[:@]
These are just some of the thoughts I have had swirling around and round in my head for a few days. Maybe I'm getting tired of paying 3 something at the pump[:@]
08-11-2006, 05:52 AM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
This era could be the new 70's. High oil prices killed the muscle car then, so they might kill it now. But personally I don't have problems with the gas prices. I've been used to 7-8 bucks a gallon...
Sides, I seriously think within the next 5 years the price will drop to normal values again. But a dollar per gallon? Forget about it, those times are gone purely because the gas companies know now we'll pay anyway. Hell, they might even level out at 3 just because they can…
Sides, I seriously think within the next 5 years the price will drop to normal values again. But a dollar per gallon? Forget about it, those times are gone purely because the gas companies know now we'll pay anyway. Hell, they might even level out at 3 just because they can…
08-12-2006, 09:48 AM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
ORIGINAL: LILMike
I've been discussing this for a few days with my buddies. With gas prices constantly rising does anyone think that history is going to repeat itself and some of the muscle cars go in to extinction while others run around on under powered engines (4cyl or 6 cyl). I mean right now with GM bringing out the Camaro with a LS2(I honestly do think they will roll out with that engine) do you think alot of V8 powered domestics are to be discontinued because of high gas prices and low sales?
These are just some of the thoughts I have had swirling around and round in my head for a few days. Maybe I'm getting tired of paying 3 something at the pump[:@]
I've been discussing this for a few days with my buddies. With gas prices constantly rising does anyone think that history is going to repeat itself and some of the muscle cars go in to extinction while others run around on under powered engines (4cyl or 6 cyl). I mean right now with GM bringing out the Camaro with a LS2(I honestly do think they will roll out with that engine) do you think alot of V8 powered domestics are to be discontinued because of high gas prices and low sales?
These are just some of the thoughts I have had swirling around and round in my head for a few days. Maybe I'm getting tired of paying 3 something at the pump[:@]
08-12-2006, 03:01 PM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
I don't think they'll be going away anytime soon. In the past few years we've actually been seeing MORE V8 cars being offered by the big 3 (with more to come).
08-12-2006, 03:25 PM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
It's reasonable to accept that alternative fuel cars of the future will include a whole new era of muscle cars. Let's start out by looking at this Tesla Roadster. It will be quite pricey ($100k +) compared to today's muscle cars. But it's only the beginning in technology.
08-12-2006, 04:19 PM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
I wouldnt be suprised way down the road if Ford ended up making the V6 the standard motor for the Mustang, and keeping V8's in the performance models. Gas prices are only goin to get worse, and they will never drop 2.20 again. Plus Toyota is on the rise and everybody these days wants a high mileage car. But I guess only time will tell.
08-15-2006, 02:31 PM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
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I don't think they'll be going away anytime soon. In the past few years we've actually been seeing MORE V8 cars being offered by the big 3 (with more to come).
I don't think they'll be going away anytime soon. In the past few years we've actually been seeing MORE V8 cars being offered by the big 3 (with more to come).
08-15-2006, 03:38 PM
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RE: Ever wonder about the future of muscle cars?
ORIGINAL: Sidewayz6.0
Yes, we have. The beauty is that we don't have to drive 4 and 6 cyls anymore. The new technology is allowing these 300+ hp cars to get 25+ mpg.
ORIGINAL: StoneWolf
I don't think they'll be going away anytime soon. In the past few years we've actually been seeing MORE V8 cars being offered by the big 3 (with more to come).
I don't think they'll be going away anytime soon. In the past few years we've actually been seeing MORE V8 cars being offered by the big 3 (with more to come).