GM's Design Drive Hits the Road

[gm4life]

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Agreed, Bonneville pwns Intrepid. And Dodge materials weren't exactly great in the late 90's early 00's about as bad as they are now.

Thank you I agree.

[ZL-1]

I love this, especially the colours! However, an integrated fob (I'm assuming the picture shows both key and separate fob) with a retractable key would give it a more upscale look.

The Cadillac fob seems ideal for keyless applications and looks very good too. It's good to see GM (re)learning how to do things right!

[Ur_pimp]

[PurdueGuy]

Can we have something OTHER than 3-spoke steering wheels, please?

[jbartley]

THANKS! for linking the video.

that cadillac seat with the logo is really impressive. that's what should be in the escalde, my mom misses the symbol on the headrests in the new escalade.

[bcs296]

Can we have something OTHER than 3-spoke steering wheels, please?

Considering 3-spokes look great, I hope not.

[Flybrian]

3-spokes are better for sportier, performance cars.

4-spokes are better for larger cars designed for cruising.

[PurdueGuy]

Yeah, 3-spokes look good, but I like to hold the wheel at 6 o'clock when I'm on the interstate. The 3rd spoke is just annoying for me.

[The O.C.]

I know the interior in your Dodge isn't any better. I bet the engine isn't either. Is that a 2.7L DOHC V6? They have had lots of problems. I will stick with my torque happy 3800! If you are making fun of the Bonneville interior I will make fun of your bolt on hub-caps on steel wheels. I will get nasty if I need too. Actually I like my Bonneville and its driver-orientated interior (sp) and its wonderful exterior styling even the 17inch N89 chrome wheels. So just watch what you say...

I will make fun of your spaceship if I need too. (I mean Dodge)

Here is a comparison.

I think that generation Intrepid interior is far cleaner and nicer than any of Pontiac's recent attempts including that Bonneville and today's Grand Prix....

[NOS2006]

I think that generation Intrepid interior is far cleaner and nicer than any of Pontiac's recent attempts including that Bonneville and today's Grand Prix....

Quoted for agreement.

[gm4life]

I personally like the Bonneville the Dodge wasn't great either, don't get fly going on this.

[Sixty8panther]

3-spokes are better for sportier, performance cars.

4-spokes are better for larger cars designed for cruising.

That's my dad's philosophy too.

I say two spokes are better still!

(Super-88, Datsun Max, my Fleetwood Broughams & '87 Cougar XR7...)

Better yet.... two-spoke "beveled rectangle" steering wheels

[FAPTurbo]

Trust me DF... the Bonneville's refreshed interior could have been worse if it wasn't gotten rid of.

[RBB]

Better yet.... two-spoke "beveled rectangle" steering wheels

You mean like this?

-RBB

[Satty]

Trust me DF... the Bonneville's refreshed interior could have been worse if it wasn't gotten rid of.

I want ball vents.

[Robert Hall]

I think that generation Intrepid interior is far cleaner and nicer than any of Pontiac's recent attempts including that Bonneville and today's Grand Prix....

Agreed..I think the 2nd gen Intrepid interior was nicer than the Charger interior...and that the 2nd gen Intrepid exterior was nicer than the Charger also..I've always liked the 2nd gen LHs, even being FWD and all...the Intrepid, 300M, LHS and Concorde were my favorite rental cars for about 5 years...

[Intrepidation]

I know the interior in your Dodge isn't any better. I bet the engine isn't either. Is that a 2.7L DOHC V6? They have had lots of problems. I will stick with my torque happy 3800! If you are making fun of the Bonneville interior I will make fun of your bolt on hub-caps on steel wheels. I will get nasty if I need too. Actually I like my Bonneville and its driver-orientated interior (sp) and its wonderful exterior styling even the 17inch N89 chrome wheels. So just watch what you say...

I will make fun of your spaceship if I need too. (I mean Dodge)

Here is a comparison.

.... :rotflmao:

A threat is that? Have you had your eyes checked lately? The interior in my Dodge is far cleaner than that hideous interior. For example, the HVAC controls and the stereo are mounted flush with the center stack on the Intrepid. There's a difference between a "flowing dash" and a "melted dash". The Bonneville's interior has all of the grace and beauty of the Cavalier's. The 2.7L may have a reputation but at 176k miles mine is whisper quiet. I'm starting to wonder if people actually changed the oil at 3k miles or less and not at the (retarded) 7k miles the manual suggests if there'd be less issues. Let's not bring in the favorite pastime of C&G saying that "chrysl3r tr4nsm1ss10ns 4r3 t3h suck" Because both the Shadow and the Intrepid's trannies have outlasted the damn Toyota tranny.

In regard to the hubcaps...well I paid $2,100 for my car, I'm not expecting ultra-stupid bling 30 inch wheels of f@#ktardedness.

Anyway, in the Bonneville's defense, I have always liked the exterior (especially in GXP form without the stupid cladding). But that interior...nope. Nothing personal. However, you're making it personal, and I will get nasty if I need to, I listen to enough Chrysler bashing on this forum.

Also, if you're gonna go "your car my car" interiors, I'll use MY car's interior.

Edited February 27, 2007 by Dodgefan

[Intrepidation]

Trust me DF... the Bonneville's refreshed interior could have been worse if it wasn't gotten rid of.

Dude, that is kinda scarey...

I want ball vents.

What if the "ball vents" had little fans on them and you were wearing shorts one day...

SNIP!

Blood stains are a bitch to get out...no wonder why the idea never took off

[Ravenfreak13]

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Agreed, Bonneville pwns Intrepid. And Dodge materials weren't exactly great in the late 90's early 00's about as bad as they are now.

I couldn't disagree with you more...My meesly breeze has soft material on half the dash, and all armrests.

[Intrepidation]

I couldn't disagree with you more...My meesly breeze has soft material on half the dash, and all armrests.

And the 2nd gen Intrepid has soft areas on the upper dash, middle area of the passenger side dash, all armrests, and the upper door panels.

[Ravenfreak13]

and i haven't seen seats like that in a car around $15k in a long time

plus theres cloth on the doors...something recent models of many cars fail to do

Edited February 27, 2007 by Ravenfreak13

[Flybrian]

Much to the haters' dismay, the majority of the Bonneville's dash materials - cowl, center armrest, console wrap, door panels, door armrests, glovebox - are soft-touch.

Everyone loves to make jabs, but then you sit in a Bonneville, drive it, and realize just how ergonomic it is. The moonroof toggle mimics the operation of the roof, the heads-up display makes look-down driving a thing of the past, and the louver-less air vents are quieter than traditional vents and are a snap to position, unlike some cars today that require you move one dial for horizontal alignment and another for vertical. And as a passenger, you have up to six vents are your disposal. One hot Florida day and a desire to cool off every part of your body individually puts a lid on the snickering.

[Northstar]

Okay now, kiddies, I think everyone has had their voice about their interior. Let's get back to topic here and talk some more about what appears to be awesome interiors in the future. If you want to discuss this interior vs. that interior, that's perfectly fine by me, how about opening up a new topic instead of discussing it here though?

[BlkHhr104]

I love the GMC wheel in that video.

[RBB]

And as a passenger, you have up to six vents are your disposal. One hot Florida day and a desire to cool off every part of your body individually puts a lid on the snickering.

So you're saying you do have ball vents?

-RBB