Buick GNX screenshot! (GT4, really!)

Welcome to GTPlanet, 87BuickGNX. Nice to have you here.

Sir/Madam (whomever you may be), you mentioned some of the same points I made in this thread. Now Buick alone isn't going to impress any one. I seen a Buick Regal from 1987 either last week or two weeks ago. The GNX is basically a tuner car for the road. Now before you think that I'm anti-tuner, allow me to introduce myself. I'm an auto enthusiast, so no matter what mods are done to a car, I respect it because it's just a car regardless of whatever is done to it. As I was saying, I think fans of the tuner culture will like the Buick GNX. Kind of think of the GNX as the Impreza/WRX STi. The GNX is a performance version of a plain-Jane Regal (or whatever the regular model was).

In fact, I even seen a Buick GNX covered in an unlikely magazine once- Sport Compact Car from a few years ago. Sure, GT4 will has NOS bottles and functional wings and such, but I think the tuner fan into most non-American cars will like this one, maybe even say this will be one of the few exceptions in terms of good American tuner cars. So I'm telling you. I'm 21, going on 22 in January, no license (yet), but I think GT fans into the tuner culture will love it or at least give it respect.

So when the game comes out, give it a chance. Buy the Buick GNX in GT4. If you bash on American cars, you might like this one. It's as much of a tuner car as anything out there today. So from an enthusiast's standpoint, go for it. Forget that it's a Buick. Forget that it's a big American car. Just buy it, race it, tune it for performance, and pwn the other five racers in the pack. Now go make it happen.
 
uuhhhghhh......

....a Buick Grand National in 1987 was named, "the fastest American made production car of the 80's".....now that was for the Grand National. The GNX is completely another story. The car should be nicknamed 'violence' and it does handle very well.

I owned an 87 as well, xdarksidex...one of the best cars I have ever owned...but I think you should smack dad...$8000 for one with 100,000 miles??....man!....he robbed you!...that's a little too much. But hey, you own one...lucky you....mines gone.

my responce to people when they asked the same thing, "what you got under there?'....was, "a six cylinder with a turbo the size of a basketball!"

I can't wait to hear the posts after the game is out...."I LOVE THIS CAR!"

I asked GOD about two years ago to please put a Grand National into GT4!!!
....and HE gave me a GNX.....How lucky can I be!?...
 
ScottinPA
I asked GOD about two years ago to please put a Grand National into GT4!!!....and HE gave me a GNX.....How lucky can I be!?...
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Why didnt you ask him to release GT4 on time? :guilty: :lol:
 
JohnBM01
As I say, when it comes to cars, I'm not patriotic. The reason why I said I like the GNX is because it's a nice American machine and is much better than most of the plain Jane Buicks of today. The GNX packs quite a lot of character and a lot of spunk even in its day and age. Nowadays, most machines with a turbo or even turbocharger are in other nations or tuned cars of today. About the last turbocharged American machine I heard of was a 1990s Camaro that was a drag racing beast.

So PD, cars from 1886 to 2004... what'cha got for us next?
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Actually, there is a 2005 BMW. :lol:
 
ScottinPA
uuhhhghhh......

....a Buick Grand National in 1987 was named, "the fastest American made production car of the 80's".....now that was for the Grand National. The GNX is completely another story. The car should be nicknamed 'violence' and it does handle very well.

I owned an 87 as well, xdarksidex...one of the best cars I have ever owned...but I think you should smack dad...$8000 for one with 100,000 miles??....man!....he robbed you!...that's a little too much. But hey, you own one...lucky you....mines gone.

my responce to people when they asked the same thing, "what you got under there?'....was, "a six cylinder with a turbo the size of a basketball!"

I can't wait to hear the posts after the game is out...."I LOVE THIS CAR!"

I asked GOD about two years ago to please put a Grand National into GT4!!!
....and HE gave me a GNX.....How lucky can I be!?...
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:D This ride should be awesome. If you're played GT2 there's a certain gap in American performers in the 70s and 80s (exclusion of '82 Sting Ray), so I'm definitely looking forward to something that fills the time period. Besides, I love this beast's styling. Mmmm boxy... 👍 :bowdown:
 
As I said in another thread, "if I could, I'd race EVERY car in GT4." Was I lying? Not at all. I'm not going to save every last car in the game, but I'll at least test drive and if I'm happy with its performance, I'm keeping it. Everything from a Toyota GT-One to a highly-tuned Mugen Beat, I'm dedicated to the GT series. I know a lot of people aren't going to like having a Buick GNX in the game, especially the ones looking for AE86s and Lancers and such. But as I said, I think fans of these sorts of cars will like this GNX. Some people would say that it isn't very beautiful. What it is, however, is as much of a RalliArt Mitsu Evo VIII in its day. The Buick GNX is an American tuner car capable of upsetting bigtime American muscle. If you don't like American cars, at least give this one a try when GT4's released. Hey, it has a turbocharged engine. It's a nice machine to race with. Sure, there will be the NOB Silvia, the Trial Toyota Celica, Nismo 400R, but there's still fun to be had with this machine.

For you fans of the Buick GNX, why do you think this machine is so special? I kind of told my part, so I just wanted to interact with the public here.
 
JohnBM01
For you fans of the Buick GNX, why do you think this machine is so special? I kind of told my part, so I just wanted to interact with the public here.
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For me, it is the attitude with that car, the story behind it, and the "no holds barred" completion of it.

It's really a funny story on the GNX. Basically, the Corvette folks were none to happy that Chevy's flagship fiberglass car was being owned by nothing more than a Buick Regal painted black. The Corvette folks complained, the exec's caved and the GN was history.

Enter the GNX.

What a great way to flip off everyone on your way out. :-)

-J
 
DevilGTx
hey, JeffPresto...
I think you got the torque approximately right on your "official" specs...
but the GNX actually only had about 250hp
And it was not the fastest American car of the 80's.
That honor falls onto the Turbo Trans-Am from 1989 (Indy 500 pace car)
which used the same turbo/interc. 3.8L V-6.
I have pics and vids of a certain Turbo TA from my area...oddly enough, an Asian guy races it...and drives it home too.
I also have lots of pics of Regal T-Types, GNX's, and modded GNX's at the drag strip...let's just say, they are almost the fastest stock or near-stock-trim street cars for drag racing.
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You are incorrect sir, the GNX was quicker than the Turbo T/A. The GNX was rated at 278hp, not 250hp, and many people believe 278hp was slightly underrated. The Turbo T/A had a very similar engine as the GNX but it was not the same, it had more in common with the standard GN than the GNX. The Turbo T/A shared the same engin as the GN except the T/A had a larger intercooler. The Turbo T/A was more aerodynamic which is why it had a far higher top speed than the GNX, but in the 1/4 mile the GNX was one of the quickest cars of the 80's, barring a few very expensive exotics.
 
Such an awesome car. They just look so subtley-mean. Sleepers are the coolest cars because they'll always put a smile on your face... Unless you're the one looking at it's rear bumper.

I'd love to hitch a ride in a GN(X) someday! If only I were rich and could buy all the fun cars that I want! :)
 
Yeah the Grand National is a really cool ride. A Friend of mine had one and had all windows tinted almost pitch black. The car looked so good that way... Also I think there as been a special model made for a GM executive that was painted in white. The car is extremely rare and valuable but I know someone who has one and it looks quite weird to see it other than black.
 
tseramed
Yeah the Grand National is a really cool ride. A Friend of mine had one and had all windows tinted almost pitch black. The car looked so good that way... Also I think there as been a special model made for a GM executive that was painted in white. The car is extremely rare and valuable but I know someone who has one and it looks quite weird to see it other than black.
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You're talking about a Turbo Regal, and they are not rare but they did come in white. Almost the same as the Grand National but cheaper.
 
Blkout
You're talking about a Turbo Regal, and they are not rare but they did come in white. Almost the same as the Grand National but cheaper.
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T-Type.

The '87 GNX was really the swansong for the Buick Turbo cars, as '88 was the year of the new FWD W-bodied Lumina, Regal, Cutlass, and Grand Prix. Some G bodies were made in '88(mainly the Cutlass and a few Monte's), but no GN's or GNX's.
 
ok a little history lesson for you guys. the original car was the buick grand national. all black, turbo 3.8 with i think 250 hp, RWD. this was buicks halo car of the time. the gran national was made from 1983 - 1987 i believe. with the 83 model being a suprising silver and white car that was nothing more than graphics. in 84 the all black gn cameout with the turbo motor. 86-87s are the most sought after becaise those years the buicks got intercoolers. off the showroom floor these cars where at the top of the food chian and did beat all commers in the 80s. 1987 was the last year for the gn and because of than buick made the gnx. they are EXTREMLY rare because there were only 500 of the gnxs made total. the motor was the same as the gn, but had a better turbo, ceramic if i remember right ,bringing the total output to about 300hp, the sinister gills on the fenders, and a traction bar that went fron the crossmember the the read end to eliminate wheel hop, among other things. the gnx was and is still one of the quickest production cars ever produced, if you dont believe me do a search on the internet for top 10 lists and you will see its on every one. for all you honda lovers bashing this car because its not japanese, give it at least a little respect because it paved the way for most of the mods you have or want for youre car, enginewise, in fact back in the day when turbo mag was still good, it was almost all about gn and turbo -ts. a turbo t is a regal t type that is basically the same as the gn but you could get in colors other than black. there now you know why this car is significaly from a performance standpoint and historicly. also 11 and 10 are well withing a gns reach, ken dutwiller the countrys most prominent 3.8 builder, builds motors with power ratings in excess of 1200hp. and remember thats from a 6-cylinder.
 
loki993
ok a little history lesson for you guys. the original car was the buick grand national. all black, turbo 3.8 with i think 250 hp, RWD. this was buicks halo car of the time. the gran national was made from 1983 - 1987 i believe. with the 83 model being a suprising silver and white car that was nothing more than graphics.
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Some say that '82 was the first year for the GN, too. The Buick Turbo has been around longer though, going back to the mid 70's. It was mainly put in Regals, but there was a rare LeSabre Turbo in the late 70's. I want one to auto x.:D
 
Let me ask you all an off-topic question. Let's say Buick wanted to bring back the old GNX and make it only available in black, more horsepower than the 1980s one, better handling, maybe even lighter weight. Should they, and will it perform any better than its predecessor?
 
JohnBM01
Let me ask you all an off-topic question. Let's say Buick wanted to bring back the old GNX and make it only available in black, more horsepower than the 1980s one, better handling, maybe even lighter weight. Should they, and will it perform any better than its predecessor?
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Well, first off, they'd need to find a platform to base it off of. The Regal is gone as of this year, replaced by the FWD LaCrosse. I suppose they could base it off of the same platform as the Current CTS and GTO. Since GM has pretty much done away with companies having their own unique engines(sans Cadillac), it would probably be powered by a 5.3 V8. GM wouldn't let Buick rehash the Turbo 3.8. Handling could be improved, no doubt, but it would probably weight the same(roughly around 3500lbs) Should they? Sure, why not. It would be way overpriced though. Then you'd have the purists, crying bloody murder because its not the same.(New Charger, anyone?)
 
Oooh, yay. A super fast Monte Carlo lookalike.

Can I buy the hydrolics in the parts shop? How about the glitter paint? (Yes, I know it's impossible to put 'glitter' effects with current rendering technology).

What's the word that Chevy uses in their new truck commercial? Subate? What does that mean? Ruining a good name with bouncing vehicles?

If I wanted a fast, ass ugly car in this game, I'll buy something like one of them Japanese supercars, not some hunk of Chevy crap. So what if it goes fast?
 
jays83gsl
Oooh, yay. A super fast Monte Carlo lookalike.

Can I buy the hydrolics in the parts shop? How about the glitter paint? (Yes, I know it's impossible to put 'glitter' effects with current rendering technology).

What's the word that Chevy uses in their new truck commercial? Subate? What does that mean? Ruining a good name with bouncing vehicles?

If I wanted a fast, ass ugly car in this game, I'll buy something like one of them Japanese supercars, not some hunk of Chevy crap. So what if it goes fast?
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You seen über intelligent.
 
Why? Because I don't like the car you like?
I stated my opinion on the GNX, and you come up with some cutesy remark.

Sorry, but it's ass ugly, and fancy quarter mile times don't mean that <edit: it is better>.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not an american car hater. I even like some of the 'uglier' american cars.

I've owned a V6 vert 89 mustang.
How about an 87 Ford Escort?

I just DO NOT like that damn body model of Chevys. Every corner I turn, there's some lowrider bumpin' his Mexi Carlo. And that, sir, looks like a Mexi Carlo. Hell, it's even black, which is one of the most popular 'non-glitter' colors for the car!

Give me a classic Mustang, F-body, Nova, Datsun, or RX over that chunk of ug any day.
 
jays83gsl
Why? Because I don't like the car you like?
I stated my opinion on the GNX, and you come up with some cutesy remark.

Sorry, but it's ass ugly, and fancy quarter mile times don't mean that <edit: it is better>.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not an american car hater. I even like some of the 'uglier' american cars.

I've owned a V6 vert 89 mustang.
How about an 87 Ford Escort?

I just DO NOT like that damn body model of Chevys. Every corner I turn, there's some lowrider bumpin' his Mexi Carlo. And that, sir, looks like a Mexi Carlo. Hell, it's even black, which is one of the most popular 'non-glitter' colors for the car!

Give me a classic Mustang, F-body, Nova, Datsun, or RX over that chunk of ug any day.
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The car can hold its own on the race track, and no, I dont mean the quartermile. Not all of us care about the quarter mile times of cars. As for the styling, the Monte Carlo, Regal, Grand Prix, Cutlass, and earlier Bonnevilles were all on the same chassis. It's not the cars fault that people you obviously dont care for take the car and customize it. The Mustang shared its Fox chassis with more cars. From the Fairmont, LTD, Marquis, Zephyr, Mark VII, Capri, Granada, Cougar, to the Continental. The X body Nova, had the (N)ova, (O)mega, (V)entura, (A)pollo, (S)eville on the same chassis. Same car, different panels.

Now of course you're entitled to your opinion , and I'll give you that. It's just not a very good one.
 
Hey, I'm not trying to make enemies here, and did probably come off a little strong here.

It's just that I prefer other cars to the Carlo types.

And, yeah, I know that multiple cars have the same cassis (how about the new Lincoln Stangs ;) )

And, yes, I realize that it's not the Buick/Carlo's fault that it's modded like that (although, technically, they all use the car for a reason, so I guess it is in part to blame) but I'm also sure you understand where I'm coming from not liking them.

Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes (at least, if I stepped TOO HARD)

Peace.
 
jays83gsl
And, yeah, I know that multiple cars have the same cassis (how about the new Lincoln Stangs ;) )
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as a matter of fact, ford ditched the Lincoln LS chassis because there was too many problems and fit issues, and decided it was cheaper to build from the ground up a new chassis for the 05 mustang, rather than modify the lincoln chassis's. I read all about it in my mustang history book I picked up at target last week 👍
 
i personally love the way these cars look. the grand national/turbo-t is on my list of cars i will own before i die. i do have to agree with jays though, i hate it when they lowrider them all out. i think it looks terrible. im more about speed than looks and i just dont get the point of doing something like that to ANY car. i can understand their position i guess i just would never do it to one of my cars. when i see 24 in wheens on a car or truck all i think about is how heavy they must be. my friend had a 87 monte ss. it was a beautiful car, pristine shape got it off an old man. big comfy, drove like a dream. it had the 305 pig in it, those cars should have had 350s. we were gonna put a 350 in it, until that lady in the toyota totaled it. that sucked. i loved that car.
 
I got to drive a GNX in college, a 'buddy' of mine had it tricked for the drag strip....what a freakin beast ! you could stand on the gas and smoke the tires all day long !
 
jays83gsl
I just DO NOT like that damn body model of Chevys. Every corner I turn, there's some lowrider bumpin' his Mexi Carlo. And that, sir, looks like a Mexi Carlo. Hell, it's even black, which is one of the most popular 'non-glitter' colors for the car!
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You can't blame the car for what people do to it. Consider this badass Chevy:

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It's a 260 HP, 330 lb/ft LT-1 engined beaSSt. But it's marketed as a pimp-mobile:

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I love the Impala SS and I love the GNX, they two some of the meanest machines ever pumped out by Detroit. Don't judge the car by what a bunch of "homeys" are doing to it.
 

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