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MT video on the Silverado and award: video

I'm not so sure...their rules state: Toyota has less competition next year by releasing late...

If you itemize your deductions on your tax return, think about donating the car to charity. Most will come pick it up. Then you can list the full retail value as the amount of the donation...then some percentage of that value counts on your itemized deductions for Federal return and sometimes state as well.

Based on the interior lacking a hand brake in the center console (like the Aura), I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a manual transmission. The 9-3 or G6 might be a better bet...

Much like the 1999 and early 2000 Sierra and Silverados that only came with 1 rear door in the extended cab models. My 2000 Sierra has the "optional" 4th door in the extended cab...

From the Edmunds 2007 Silverado article: 2007 Silverado Full Test I hope they're wrong!

Actually Jill Lajdziak alluded to a Ridgeline type vehicle not too long ago as a possibility. Take the Outlook, then add the midgate/bed features/cover option from the Avalanche, then use the tailgate engineering from the defunct Envoy XUV...and you've got a Ridgeline competitor with more versatility!

Here's another article that covers it in more detail with GM spokesperson quotes: Article

They must be expecting a HUGE amount of goodwill in TX from building the truck plant there...

The Solstice version would be great for someone who wanted to enter a Pontiac Solstice GXP in One Lap...much more practical for carrying gear.

I really liked how the rail system will allow a soft tonneau cover to be installed on the top of the bedrails...then pulled off and use attachments such as the ladder racks...the SEMA show also showed what looked like "backrack" attachment too. So, I leave the soft cover on the bed of my truck currently when I'm not hauling (used during the week when it plays commuter vehicle), then on weekends or vacations when I haul with it, I could install the variety of rack attachments...the ladder racks would let me put the kayaks on the racks and then have space in the bed for coolers and gear on my camping trips....very cool. GM did a good job on the "truck" details...even the E-Z-Lift tailgate seemed worth the extra 100 bucks. I crawled all over the 2007 Tunda 4x4 Limited prototype at the autoshow and liked the Chevy and GMC more...and I spent about 45min going back and forth comparing the Toyota to the GMC. Toyota seemed to benchmark the Ford and Dodge for it's truck, not the GMs. My dad has a 2006 Acura TL (6MT) and 2006 Infiniti G35 and even HE liked the GM trucks better than the Toyota! My gripes were small on the Sierra: the glovebox and center console seemed a little cheap, mostly because they lack any foam backing on the plastic (a dynamat type backing would help a lot)...the Buick Lucerne is the same way with the console. Also, I want the two-tone leather seats from the Tahoe Z71 package with the all aluminum dash trim offered on the pickups as well. And finally, I want the option of the on/off road tires with white letters offered with the Z85 suspension package...currently you have to get either Z71 or Vortec Max packages to be "allowed" to get those tires, WTF? (I'd also prefer Bridgestone Dueler A/Ts instead of the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S they're using...)

Good luck! I test drove an SLE2 Crewcab 4x4 with the 5.3 and Z71 package...and it drove great! The steering is SO much better! The dealership asked me what I'd "want" in an extended cab as they were placing orders...so in THEORY they could order the truck that I want...but we'll see. I'm still debating between the 5.3 and the 6.0...and the SLT x-cab 4x4 with 6.0 is pushing 40K...SO I may need to wait a bit on that!

The interior and build quality details are the obvious differences between the 800s and 900s. However, you really need to DRIVE the truck to appreciate the improvements GM made...particularly if you drive it back to back against another pickup. The ride, acceleration (w/the 5.3), braking, steering, etc of the 2007 Sierra SLE crewcab were all vastly improved over the 2006 Sierra x-cab I test drove in July and my own 2000 Sierra x-cab (w/the 5.3) that I drove to the dealer in. The backup sensors are WAY cool too! The Z71 suspension on the one I test drove felt a lot like the Z85 on my truck...much better than the Z71 on the 2006...which I'm guessing is related to the improved frame. Has anyone even looked at the bed??? The bed rail system is better thought out than the Nissan system as GM's bolts into the sides of the bed, not the bed floor where dirty loads like dirt and mulch will gum up the rails (even with the rubber covers on). The deeper bed is also better thought out than the F-150 as you can still reach items in the bed by reaching over the side...Ford made the sides of the bed too high to do that. How 'bout the improved clearance in the engine bay to reach the front of the motor for maintenance vs. the 800s? The extra battery mount in the engine bay? The fold-up rear seat with no latch to pull? There's also usable floor space when the seat is folded...unlike the F-150 and the new 2007 Tundra, which has sharp metal brackets and the jack, etc using up floor space.

That's pretty funny! At least it explains why a prototype would have a vanity passenger plate instead of a manufacturer's plate like the ones in CD/BP's shots.

GMC's can be built online in std and x-cabs now at either gmbuypower.com or gmc.com. The online Chevy build is still crew cab only...but I'm more interested in the Sierra anyway!

Maybe he and Carlos can go buy Chrysler from DCX and add them into the Renault-Nissan alliance. I'll be happy if he goes away. Let GM's leadership focus on their product rollouts, dealer issues and upcoming labor negotiations. Less distractions from useless diversions.

Rumor from the WSJ is that he just liquidated ALL his GM stock!! Article Article

Yeah, extended cabs! Maybe someday GM will let you build one online at GMC.com, chevy.com, or gmbuypower.com. The Sierra crewcab I test drove was nice, but I'd never buy a crewcab over an extended cab.

You can locate all the GTOs in your area using the pontiac.com website. For example, my local dealer shows 8 2006 GTOs in stock, manuals and auto. Pontiac.com also shows the regional incentives...for example, the Northeast has $1,000 cash currently. Edmunds.com also will show you the "true market value" and what others are paying for transaction prices.

The Silverado gets rear disc brakes as part of the Vortec Max package if they're a "must have" item for you. The disc/drum combination on the 2007 Sierra I test drove was WAY better than the 4 wheel disc on my 2000 Sierra...the 2006 Sierra I drove in July was equally better with rear drums. My friend's 2004 Sierra with rear discs is just as sucky as those on my 2000 from day 1. The ABS sensors have also been problematic...the recall for the sensors helped a bit, but it would stop shorter without ABS...ABS has nearly caused several accidents instead of helping avoid them.

He did the same thing last year...dumped the stock, drove down the price, got to take it as a loss for tax purposes, then bought more in Jan. Chronology of events

Autoblog has pics up of the DTS-L: Article

Forever is a mighty long time... My '68 Pontiac has none of the above. The only red back lighting is the red indian head that serves as the high beam indicator.

GM needs to worry about offering bluetooth cell phone integration before worrying about offering NAV. Can't wait to see the interior and exterior in January.

I just got to check out and sit in both the Outlook and Acadia yesterday at the car show. The Outlook was nice, but the Acadia seemed nicer...particularly inside...and you need to keep a GMC anyway!