[Shotimes] Pontiac unveils SHO successor?

[Carl Prochilo]

If I had your situation coming from an ATX SHO to an LS8, I would most
likely come the same conclusion as you.

But, and this is a major point, I still had my 92.  There is just no, and
I mean NO comparison between the two cars.  With all it's gadgets, the LS8
is as sedate as they come.  I gave the car 2 years of chance, but nothing.
 I just could never get excited about this car.  If you want to enjoy
driving a car with an automatic tranny, try a BMW.

Since you're only 24, your left leg should still be in good shape.  You
outta try driving a real SHO, you know, one of the originals where you had
to shift for yourself.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sat, October 30, 2004 7:58 pm, Kevin M. Bisch, Pharm.D. said:
>>A few years ago, Lincoln made a feeble attempt with the LS.
>
>
> Feeble attempt? I don't think so.
>
> My LS V8 Sport is everything my '93 ATX SHO was and more. Granted the
> engine isn't as exotic and doesn't roar like the V6 did, but this car is
> just as quick, is worlds smoother, and the build quality is drastically
> better. I've got 51K miles on mine now and there are no rattles or
> sqeaks... every one of the 4 Taurii I owned rattled like hell, even the
> Gen
> III, and my '96 T-bird with only 20K miles had rattles.
>
> The options list on the LS is absurd. Rain sensing wipers, tiptronic,
> 6-disc in dash changer, trip computer, heated power seats, and other
> little
> goodies galore throughout the car. The dash is reminiscent of the SHO but
> with more buttons. Everything just makes sense. The little things about
> the
> SHO are fixed in this car. A proper center console. Superb radio and
> cruise
> buttons on the steering wheel... the ones on the SHO were good, these are
> stellar. Nice thick steering wheel. Fold down rear seats. And except from
> the ass end it's really a good looking car. It feels SOLID. The doors are
> extremely well built. I could go on and on. And I have not had a single
> maintenance issue yet. Change the oil, rotate the tires, let 'er rip.
>
> And to think I picked up this car with under 30K miles for about $21,000!!
> These things depreciate like crazy, the 2-year old ones now are some of
> the
> best deals out there.
>
> And there really are a lot of LS's on the road if you are looking for
> them.
> They tend to blend in with the crowd, which is why I think they aren't a
> "hot" car.. just a little too bland looking.
>
> Does it need a true manual in the V8? Not for me schlepping around Philly,
> but I know most of you on this list would like that.
>
> And whoever said these are for people with blue hair, I'm 24 :)
>
> --Kevin
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