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View Poll Results: Which is the ultimate Buick? | |||
1987 Buick GNX | 18 | 37.50% | |
1970 Buick GSX | 28 | 58.33% | |
Something else | 2 | 4.17% | |
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04-14-2005, 10:05 AM | #31 | ||
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Re: Re: Re: Which is the ultimate Buick: the 1987 Buick GNX or the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1
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Also, I'd like to point out that the ratings are bandied about quite a bit, but please understand that many (most) supercar engines were underrated for insurances purposes and in GM's case, to make it seem like buyers of more expensive cars were getting more hp. eg. corvettes and full size cars. According to Musclecar Magazine, the true output of a Buick 455 Stage 1 is 420hp (which puts in the #8 spot, FWIW of regular production musclecar power producers). As far as this poll goes, my vote is for the GS. My reasons are that while I recognize the advantages of the GNX, I view musclecars as art as much as vehicles. Looking under the hood of the GS, I know exactly what everything is, there is no plastic, computers, etc. etc. And you can't beat the visceral appeal of a high performance Big Block. I could care less about the gas mileage; neither car would be a daily driver if I owned it. Dave
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tuff one but I say GNX.You gotta love boost.
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04-25-2005, 03:00 PM | #33 | ||
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Modern cars have Modern problems.
There's no replacement for displacement! Test results of GSX vs. GNX showed that the little V6 never had a chance! Different kind of acceleration and performance between both cars, and they each deserve a different kind of respect! As an Owner/Collector of GS cars, I like both, the GSX and the GNX, but I still prefer Classic Muscle with Big Block Power; The GSX still reigns Superior! I'll take one of each, please! Oh, and a '65 Riviera GS, 425/Dual Quads, and TH200/4R! |
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05-26-2005, 10:55 AM | #37 | |
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I vote GSX
Why? Well that v6 Turbo GNX can be made real fast, cheap. faster and cheaper than a GSX Stage 1 Unless of course, you put a turbo or two on the GSX The GNX is great. The GSX is great now, and was great, during a time when making the baddest musclecar in the land was the goal of the car makers. The GNX didn't have much competition (Monte SS? Yawn. 442 Quad 4? No way) Put boost into a Stage 1 or Stage 2 GSX and then tell me how the GNX is faster The GSX is all motor, stock, the GNX isn't, stock. Give the GSX the same advantages of technology and look out But performance numbers aside, the GSX gets the edge on it's stand-out styling and colors alone. Black is beautiful, it's true, the GNX looks great. It's not eye-catching, though. Everybody has a black car |
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05-29-2005, 08:32 PM | #38 | ||
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'69 340 'Cuda, curb weight 3,440 lbs, 4-speed manual: 0-30 mph........ 2.5 secs 0-45 mph........ 4.4 0-60 mph........ 6.3 1/4 mile.......... 14.22 secs @ 99.10 mph These times are better than many "true" muscle cars, like 390 Fairlanes, 396 Chevelles and 383 Road Runners! Anyway, by all means I would choose the '70 Buick GSX over the '87 GNX. I much prefer a huge, big-cube engine with tons of torque over a small 6-cylinder engine which needs modifications to make power.
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I liked the GNX's cool sleek look and the turbo was pretty nice but there is nothing like the feel of the BB throwing you back into your seat. BB 455 is a hell of a motor.
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05-28-2007, 06:57 PM | #41 | |
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Re: Which is the ultimate Buick: the 1987 Buick GNX or the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1?
I would have to go with the GSX. Big engine, outrageous paint and a certain sleeper appeal is enough for me.
The GNX was great too. But it was very expensive and every gear head out there new what it was and how fast it could go. It’s amazing that two of the fastest and coolest muscle cars ever were produced by the “old mans” division of General Motors. Last edited by MagicRat; 05-28-2007 at 09:59 PM. |
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05-28-2007, 10:01 PM | #42 | |
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Re: Which is the ultimate Buick: the 1987 Buick GNX or the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1?
This thread is so old it belongs in a senior's home and not at AF.
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