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Congratulations Fanaudical! Well Done! I didn't think it would take long, but that was exceedingly quick! You definitely win the 'Thumbs-Up Enthusiast Award for Automotive Knowledge.'
I'm in contact with the gentleman who posted the Hemmings listing, so we'll see where that goes. I'd prefer a later version with the 'sports package' that I bought in 1988. It was silver and (as I said) just like the one tested in Car and Driver
The 6000STE may not have been as exciting to some as the BMWs and Audis, but it was a great 'all-rounder.' It was just so bloody competent: from twisty Vermont mountain roads to miles of boring New Jersey turnpike, the 6000 STE just ate up pavement!
I traded my Pontiac 6000 STE for a BMW 535I, which was also a great car. I was excited to get the 535I but even at that time, regretted losing the Pontiac. The 535i was better in the twisty stuff, but not as competent, across the board. The 535i is a close second as my favorite non-Porsche automobile.
Owning a 6000 STE today as a 'daily driver' would be a real hoot. And it would be fun to dress it out a bit and investigate possible performance upgrades. My idea of the ultimate 'sleeper-car!' Turbo anyone?
Thanks for playing!
Robert
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