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| Pantera | http://karr-tv.com/01prowl.htm |
| Pantera | And here is another interesting site. They sell lifts and there are pics with prowlers.
http://www.chisumrepair.com/gallery/index.cfm |
| pumpkin | Thank you. The best I have read. |
| JCProwler | I love the story, I no its only rock n roll, but I like it!   |
| InTheRed |
The guy who wrote the article doesn't have a clue. He expected the car to be something it wasn't designed to be. It is what it is and doesn't make any excuse for it. I was shocked when I saw the damage to the nose of the Prowler. The writer obviously isn't use to driving sports cars. He needs a big truck. Something that won't get hurt when he runs down the neighbors trash cans.
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| RADCAT RICH | interesting article that i havent seen, thanks. |
| condor | To me, the Robert Bowden Prowler Test is the best ever |
| RED5 | My tires can chirp just fine!! |
| quincy | What the 'author' had no way of knowing or understanding is what a 'cult vehicle' the Prowler has become. Like Lutz said years ago..."If you have to ask, you just don't understand". |
| texasprowler | white knuckle gripping the steering wheel?
any of you guys kats ride as rough as this guys? |
| kees | Excellent article. Thanks for sharing. Kees |
| Pantera | At first, I was upset that the author was talking about all of the flaws. It seemed like another bashing article. But when I re-read it, It was a positive article overall. All of the flaws he mentioned were right on(to me at least) If I was going to write a completely honest review of the Prowler, I would talk about all of the same flaws. I still bought the car knowing all of its flaws (Thanks to this forum). To me, and to the author, the car is great in spite of the flaws. Many of the flaws can be fixed or improved. That is the great thing about are community!!! My car is a 99 and it is a rough ride on a bumpy road. I will install a wonderbar this winter and that problem will go away. There is no trunk space. But you can buy a trailer, weekender, or a rack (all of which still look very cool. The doors can be modified to open wider (I like mine as they are since my garage is small and if the doors opened farther they could be damaged. The looks of the radio can be made more retro with the addition of Jays chrome shimmer. The shift knob can be replace to look more retro (Realrod has some options). The nose is easily scraped....I've done it....Now I'm more careful....Not much different than any other low exotic car. The outside door handles have never bothered me. Antilock brakes....they would be nice, but more sensors to go bad. The weak convertible latches can be replaced with beefier ones sold by one of the POA members, Art Stoner. If the wind in you hair is too much, you can buy an air patrol. Interior too small??? not for me, and I am a big guy. The prowler's interior is much more comfortable than any of the other toy cars I've owned. Poor visability...yes...same with most low exotics. The prowler is much easier to drive than my Pantera. lets see, what else was mentioned in the article... The author thinks the wheels don't look good. Well, other than the chrome falling off, I think they look great. He doesn't like the airbag switch location. I think its great, hidden in the door jam. I don't want to see it. I guess what I am getting at is that the Prowler is not a perfect car, but it is exactly what I wanted. Most of the flaws have been addressed by our vendors and now the Prowler is even better. So Thanks to the vendors. This message has been edited by Pantera on 10-07-2005 at 03:08 PM |
| wallygator310 | Went to Discount Tire the other day and on one of the tire display metal holder there was a picture of a car on the paper header on top for Yokohama (or was it BFG??)tires. You guessed it...a picture of a Prowler! I'm sure they get a lot of interest to buy because of the Prowler picture! LOL. Wally |
| Kraut | I think we would all agree that most of the negatives Bowden points out are true, if you are looking for a minivan. He obviously just doesn't get it, and he also doesn't know how to drive. His bottom line, in contrast to his mostly negative gibberish, is that he wants one. How Strange ............ |
| ALLEY CAT | quote:
Originally posted by wallygator310:
Went to Discount Tire the other day and on one of the tire display metal holder there was a picture of a car on the paper header on top for Yokohama (or was it BFG??)tires. You guessed it...a picture of a Prowler! I'm sure they get a lot of interest to buy because of the Prowler picture! LOL.Wally
Wally - it was atop the Yokohama tire display. I tried to steal one when I bought some truck tires a few months back,,,but the salesman said he was watching me,,,lol. |
| Kruisin Kat | I too was thinking something had to be wrong with his test Prowler. I have a 99 and before I installed the wonder bar mine didn't require a "white knuckled grip" and now it's 100 times better with the wonder bar. He had an 01 which I believe has the retuned (softer) suspension, I guess he was expecting it to be more of a luxury cruiser than a hot rod. I'm not saying that the prowler suspension couldn't be better, but I for one can't wait to go for a drive in it! How many car owners out there can say they go out in their garage just to stare at their cars? When I get home from a long day of work, park my truck next to the garage, I open the garage door and take a quick look in, "bam" a big smile appears and my day just got better! |
| Marty Usher | quote:
Originally posted by Kruisin Kat:
How many car owners out there can say they go out in their garage just to stare at their cars?
You're sick!.......Welcome to the club!  As I have said many times when people ask how much it cost "it's cheaper than paying a shrink" |
| GenoTex | quote:
Originally posted by Pantera:
........The author thinks the wheels don't look good....
Obviously he hasn't seen Mr. Gatlin's video at the Dells, when we are all leaving for the photo shoot! My favorite part of that vid. Thanks again and KUDO's to Mr. Gatlin. What a great view....hunkered down and watchin' wheels go by
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| BeWare | quote:
Originally posted by texasprowler:
white knuckle gripping the steering wheel?
any of you guys kats ride as rough as this guys?
No way. I am usually cruising with my left leg tucked close to the seat, my arm resting on my leg and one hand loosely gripping the wheel at approximately 8 o'clock This message has been edited by BeWare on 10-07-2005 at 09:39 AM |
| Chromer | Sheessh...I AGREE with everything the writter described..
EXCEPT..."The Prowler could never be anyone's main vehicle. Never. Too many factors work against the practicality demanded of primary transportation." Heck..we got living proof.. we got Marty |
