What would you like to see from GM

[bowtie_dude]

Never clueless but smart.

Gas prices are on the rise again and the Colorado sales are behind Tacoma and the Frontier!

So what's clueless?

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The notion that the Colorado/Canyon are competitive vehicles.

[bowtie_dude]

I would also like to see a small RWD car with sedan and coupe variants priced in the Cobalt range.

[Camino LS6]

See sig. :AH-HA_wink:

Oh, there will not be a production-ready Camaro coupe this show season. Sorry Z, but that comes directly from the Fbodfather himself.

[CreativeVision]

What about a Concept Camaro Convertible...Its bound to happen, but probably won't be for another year or so.

[Camino LS6]

What about a Concept Camaro Convertible...Its bound to happen, but probably won't be for another year or so.

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It looks good from what I've seen posted lately that we may see it this year at NAIAS.

[Bandit '79]

I have seen quite a few V8 powered rear drive cars that GM makes for other world markets such as the Holden Ute SS and the United Emirates Chevrolet Carprice that I would like to see built and marketed in North America. Chrysler has made a nice come-back with their 300s and Chargers in this arena, and Ford now dominates fleet vehicle sales with their Crown Vic Police Interceptors. Oh, and yes, I'd love to see a little pony car in the way of the next generation F-body return to American roads.

[Camino LS6]

I have seen quite a few V8 powered rear drive cars that GM makes for other world markets such as the Holden Ute SS and the United Emirates Chevrolet Carprice that I would like to see built and marketed in North America.  Chrysler has made a nice come-back with their 300s and Chargers in this arena, and Ford now dominates fleet vehicle sales with their Crown Vic Police Interceptors.  Oh, and yes, I'd love to see a little pony car in the way of the next generation F-body return to American roads.

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Welcome to the site,Bandit. I think you'll find quite a bit of info on the cars you mentioned as you explore the site. :AH-HA_wink:

[ToniCipriani]

the small bore gas engine that runs the generator to recharge the batteries.

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Then that's a hybrid, not electric.

[GEESIXER]

ya know, looking at camino's avatar gave me an idea. I would absolutely love an El Camino return. My father had one when i was younger and I loved it. I dont remember what year it was but it was the Malibu front end with the double stacked square headlights. Damn that was good looking!!!!!

I miss that car,... truck, er whatever.

[Sixty8panther]

How about this... what would you like to see from Gm within 10 years?

1. A car & truck lineup that is about 70% RWD & 20% AWD/4WD

2. Hydrogen powered production cars

3. The leaches that we call SATURN & SAAB dead or sold

[carstar]

How about this... what would you like to see from Gm within 10 years?

1. A car & truck lineup that is about 70% RWD & 20% AWD/4WD

2. Hydrogen powered production cars

3. The leaches that we call SATURN & SAAB dead or sold

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only #2 and #3.

[scharmer05]

How about this... what would you like to see from Gm within 10 years?

1. A car & truck lineup that is about 70% RWD & 20% AWD/4WD

2. Hydrogen powered production cars

3. The leaches that we call SATURN & SAAB dead or sold

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well number 2 is at least logical

[GEESIXER]

Well, the way Saturn is looking, they might actually stick around. The new Aura is at least pleasing to the eyes. But then again it my be a big turd as far as performance goes.

[CreativeVision]

They never should have ditched Subaru...

[Mr.Krinkle]

They never should have ditched Subaru...

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[red]

...as for this auto show season, I'd like to see the following pie-in-the-sky items:

2.) A concept showing the next Cadillac design theme, similar in testicular fortitude to A&S circa '99

3.) A few concepts taking a stab at Pontiac's future direction

4.) A feasible hydrogen-powered concept showng further progress in affordability and practicality

5.) Absolutely no hint of the future styling of the Impala. Surprise me.

6.) A magical agreement between the US Government, UAW, and Big 3 to ease pensions and labor costs while providing sustainable economic relief to the communities which depend on the current wage structure.

but most importantly:

1.) The return of the American sedan as a dominant force to be reckoned with - including a design that will be remembered 50 years from now, similar in fame to the '57 Bel Air. And not in concept form.

Edited November 15, 2006 by red

[capriceman]

hmm.. what will i want to see at the auto show...

a Impala hybrid

[Mr.Krinkle]

...as for this auto show season, I'd like to see the following pie-in-the-sky items:

2.) A concept showing the next Cadillac design theme, similar in testicular fortitude to A&S circa '99

3.) A few concepts taking a stab at Pontiac's future direction

4.) A feasible hydrogen-powered concept showng further progress in affordability and practicality

5.) Absolutely no hint of the future styling of the Impala.  Surprise me.

6.) A magical agreement between the US Government, UAW, and Big 3 to ease pensions and labor costs while providing sustainable economic relief to the communities which depend on the current wage structure.

but most importantly:

1.) The return of the American sedan as a dominant force to be reckoned with - including a design that will be remembered 50 years from now, similar in fame to the '57 Bel Air.  And not in concept form.

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HAH! Now, youre talkin.

thats quite a lis you got there.

I would like to see any one part of it.

Particularly 1, 3 5, 6, 4, and two.

Edited November 15, 2006 by Mr.Krinkle

[toesuf94]

Let's see:

Chevrolet:

1. Production version of Nomad on Kappa with 2+2 seating and storage - size of new Mini Clubwagon

2. Camaro in production form - convertible to show off prod. interior.

3. NG Impala RWD sedan.

4. nothing build in Korea or China in the booth.

5. Colorado replacement - anything would be better than what it is.

6. A replacement mini-van that is basically a blown up HHR that can seat 7, built on the Enclave/Acadia/outlook drivetrain. How cool would that look?

Buick:

1. A RWD Buick Roadmaster based loosely on the Holden Efijy Concept mimicking the styling of 49-53 Buicks instead of the melted bars of soap we have now.

2. Production Enclave

3. Production 2+2 convertible al al Velite

Caddy

1. CTS replacement

2. A stylish replacement for the SRX in concept form

3. Production V16 sedan and Convertible

Saturn:

1. The european Opels in disguise.

2. Perhaps a version of the Kappa Nomad wagon for Saturn, with styling lifted from the Preview.

3. Aura convertible hardtop built on the G6 convertible.

Hybrids and Diesel engines accross the board in the Chevrolet and Saturn makes. I do not think that they will fly in the upmarket cars.

[dylan01]

I want to see a hardtop production version Pontiac Solstice

[mustang84]

A RWD Buick sedan

[rkmdogs]

mini wagon kappa like chevy nomad for production. Get a kappa with room for 4 and space for travel bags.

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I'll second & third this idea!

Oh yeah, an appropriate-sized diesel engine offered for everything!

Edited November 25, 2006 by rkmdogs

[Ghost Dog]

Direct injection, three valve E85 3.5 and 3.9 V6.

B20 Diesel v6 and V8.

The Series Hybrid.

A Dual Clutch FWD transmission.

A 2 mode Hybrid Epsilon

All Built in The U.S.

[FAPTurbo]

Free Hamburgers at the GM desk at my autoshow.

When I get to the Chevrolet area, I'm usually starving.

[Farkas]

1. Wagons

2. Hatchbacks

3. Diesel engine option in cars

Possibly the sale of SAAB, I don't know all the details of that relationship, so I can't definitely say.

[rkmdogs]

How about this... what would you like to see from Gm within 10 years?

1. A car & truck lineup that is about 70% RWD & 20% AWD/4WD

2. Hydrogen powered production cars

3. The leaches that we call SATURN & SAAB dead or sold

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One slight problem on your wish list Sly,

Who is going to foot the 37Bil. bill to put hydrogen-refill stations across the USA?

That is the estimated cost of added one additional fuel option to the existing

gas stations now out there....... and then there is the issue of distribution &

bulk transport.......