Is it 1973 all over again???? (end of HP wars)

[vvv90]

Thanks to the government and stricer EPA restrictions again?

I keep hearing about stricter emissions laws EVERYWHERE and especially in California.

If the HP wars are again brought to an abrupt halt like they were back in the '70's....


...You might wanna be buying up all the available current muscle cars and hold onto them.

[Redman]

Let's hope you are wrong.
Meanwhile, the Jerries have other ideas:
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/sho...9140#post99140

[mmaloy]

Originally Posted by vvv90

Thanks to the government and stricer EPA restrictions again?

I keep hearing about stricter emissions laws EVERYWHERE and especially in California.

If the HP wars are again brought to an abrupt halt like they were back in the '70's....


...You might wanna be buying up all the available current muscle cars and hold onto them.

Afraid it's true GHWI . Time frame according to the articles I've read is the next 8 to 10 years. Matt's right, start bogarting all of the muscle cars you can. if you need extra garage space, I'm a certified contractor.

[vvv90]

Originally Posted by mmaloy

Afraid it's true GHWI . Time frame according to the articles I've read is the next 8 to 10 years. Matt's right, start bogarting all of the muscle cars you can. if you need extra garage space, I'm a certified contractor.

Next on my list is a slightly used 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustang in a few years.

Between the cars I own and the Mustang I want, I could be happy driving them forever if they come back out with K cars.

BTW: If you guys have any articles, post the links.

[mmaloy]

Originally Posted by vvv90

Next on my list is a slightly used 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustang in a few years.

Between the cars I own and the Mustang I want, I could be happy driving them forever if they come back out with K cars.

BTW: If you guys have any articles, post the links.

Can't you just picture a souped up "K" Nascar on the Daytona banks going all of 82 mph sponsered by Green Peace.

[vvv90]

Originally Posted by mmaloy

Can't you just picture a souped up "K" Nascar on the Daytona banks going all of 82 mph sponsered by Green Peace.

ROFLMAO!!!!1

Here's some sponsor ideas.

Instead of this:



It would be this:



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It would be this:



And last but not least, instead of this:



It would be this:

[mmaloy]

[quote=vvv90]ROFLMAO!!!!1

Here's some sponsor ideas.

LMAO! Followed by another Green Peace subsidiary P.F.T.E.O.C.F.!
( peolpe for the elimination of cow flatuence.

[vvv90]

[quote=mmaloy]

Originally Posted by vvv90

ROFLMAO!!!!1

Here's some sponsor ideas.

LMAO! Followed by another Green Peace subsidiary P.F.T.E.O.C.F.!
( peolpe for the elimination of cow flatuence.

I have to admit....I'm all for PETA in all honesty.

[mmaloy]

Originally Posted by vvv90

I have to admit....I'm all for PETA in all honesty.

LOL!! Having no shame is.............cool huh?

[II kings 9:20]

Not the end of HP wars even if oil hits $90-110 a barrel. The difference is computer controls and fuel ingection in automobiles today and more disposable income. Think of it this way, with gas at $4.00/gallon and 15mpg average on an SRT8 (not 8mpg like a 426), driving 12K/year would eat a whopping $3200 in gas. A Honda Civic averaging 30mpg would use $1600/yr, so an extra $1600 in gass is no small sum (about 2 payments on an SRT8) but relative to the net worth of performance car buyers nothing. In other words, if you can afford an SRT8, E55, M5, Vette (28mpg Hwy), Gallardo, Cobra etc. petrol costs are a very small annoyance. Yes, those who are mortgaged to the hilt and over extended on credit cards and car payments will bail out on SUVs and performance cars and this will have an impact but IMO the hp wars are here to stay and it's a beautiful thing.