Opel article in The New York Times ......

opelgtguy · 03-05-2008

A friend sent this link to me:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/au...ef=automobiles

Rick

MantAscona · 03-05-2008

Nice article. It doesn't bash the Opels as much as typical articles do. There are a few inaccuracies though, such as the "60's era Kadett C". It's a shame to hear the 2011 Astra will be built in Mexico.

Duane

opelenvy · 03-05-2008

I am surprised they didn't mention the Sky/GT at all.
It is nice they mentioned not to "water down" the cars. They should have pointed out that the Catera WAS watered down.
Thanks for sharing.

timemachine · 03-06-2008

Can't get more mainstream coverage than NYT. I liked the gallery too. Too bad they didn't have a big pic of the Manta in the slide show. Pretty good for them in any case.

Jim

lkyrog · 03-06-2008

nice find...and a pretty interesting article over all.

03-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	Opel article in The New York Times ...... A friend sent this link to me: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/au...ef=automobiles Rick

03-05-2008	#2 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Nice article. It doesn't bash the Opels as much as typical articles do. There are a few inaccuracies though, such as the "60's era Kadett C". It's a shame to hear the 2011 Astra will be built in Mexico. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

03-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
opelenvy Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin) Posts: 1,179 Real Name: George	I am surprised they didn't mention the Sky/GT at all. It is nice they mentioned not to "water down" the cars. They should have pointed out that the Catera WAS watered down. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Born to Drive 73 GT Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 205-60/13 Falcons on 13x6 aluminum rims, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap

03-06-2008	#4 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Can't get more mainstream coverage than NYT. I liked the gallery too. Too bad they didn't have a big pic of the Manta in the slide show. Pretty good for them in any case. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

03-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
lkyrog 71 GT Owner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camp Hill PA (Near Carlisle) Posts: 252 Real Name: Roger Summy	nice find...and a pretty interesting article over all. __________________ Life is shorter than you think...Live!

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