Brewster:
I always forget about this section of the forum and just now found your post. I have both the GT and a GXP. Just finished a trip from Atlanta to Orlando and back in the GT and got great mileage (like 26 MPG) and the car rode great. You get a lot of road noise and feel the low profile tires but the handling and steering are awesome. Like others have said, great room in all seats and the trunk is huge. I hauled four grown men around Orlando in the car and they were all nuts over it.
As for the GXP - all I can say is that the LS3 and 415 HP are just amazing. I have a cold air intake on mine and that is the only mod I've made. The induction sound of that motor sucking air is almost as thrilling as the improved exhaust note due to it breathing better. It literally sounds like I've done a cat-back exhaust upgrade. The background engine noise at cruise is a very pleasing note and the car gives you a lot of feedback that stimulates the senses. Seat of the pants acceleration feel is off the charts. I have the A6 and in manual mode it is more fun than a third pedal IMHO. Especially love the throttle blip on downshifts.
BJ
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