Real and fake RL spotted

[TBone1082]

The 2.4's can come looking like a regular Ion Coupe or Sedan. What you guys have been seeing is the "Sport Appearance Package" which includes the Redline body kit, projector Foglamps, chrome exhaust tip and maybe a few other minor things I cant remember. Even myself, I see these wannabes on the lot and think "Why?" I refuse to put a Redline front fascia on my Ion even when replacing it after getting hit simply because I dont want to look like a RL.

The RL's front Fascia is what distinguishes it visually from the 2.2's.

[rlinbatonrouge]

I guess you missed where I said he sold them everything including the badges. I used to work for the dealership in service.

[zeebees]

Originally Posted by rlinbatonrouge

I wanted to shoot my old parts manager. He sold someone with a regular sedan a RL wing, body kit, and badges. Yes, badges. I've seen the car with my old eyes and then threw up.

Money is money...

[Blue Devil]

My dealer told me that they also made it because people wanted the redline look but they couldn't drive 5 speed so this way they can have the look and still have it in auto....They are just wimps 5 speed is the only way to go.

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by Blue Devil

My dealer told me that they also made it because people wanted the redline look but they couldn't drive 5 speed so this way they can have the look and still have it in auto....They are just wimps 5 speed is the only way to go.

it's not just the 5 speed, if they wanted it badly enough, they would have done what jon did and learned it the hard way. I think it's that combined with insurance.

I don't think it's a bad idea at ALL I just wish GM had left more distinguishable characteristics. Left the gap in the hood, changed the trunk or something, I duno.