GMTruckGuy74

Thanks everyone for your insight, input, and opinions. I will definitely find the time to park my butt in one for a test drive to rule out whether or not I could live with one on a day-to-day basis. I love the Caddy, as presidential as it is, but one thing that has continuously irked me is that it is not a new car. It's not even from this decade!! Hahaha!! An older used car is exactly what it is, and not being mechanical I am always worried what is going to happen "next" (caddycruiser knows exactly what I'm talking about - he's my 'phone-a-friend', a'la Who Wants to be a Millionaire). Money is tight right now, so even if I like the H3 it doesn't mean I will buy one right away. I'm just considering the options that are available should the time come. I really want a new GMC Terrain, however the one I want (SLT-2, AWD, V6) is so far from reality it isn't funny (even a SLE-2, FWD, 4cyl would be hard to come by). The Canyon is nice, but not worth the money and so far the used ones I've found haven't impressed me. And I've found some nice used Sierra's, but between the cost of a monthly payment and cost of gas, it's not doable. If I'm going to buy CPO, it has to be something I will want to drive for a long time. Like I said, I truly miss driving my '01 GMC Sonoma Highrider (see the attached picture) and the H3 reminds me so much of my Sonoma that the gears started spinning. As for the battle for the Caddy - bring on your best offers

A co-worker of mine, who is beginning the "new car buying" process and has owned nothing but Toyotas for the past 20 years, is now not considering solely a Toyota for her new purchase (she takes up to a year to research and select her new car). She has had several Corolla's and a couple of Camry's with "near perfection" reliability and dependability (though she takes care of the cars, age shows through on the paint and body of the 10 year old Corolla she drives to work and is planning to replace). In October she said it will "be another new Toyota, likely a Camry or Avalon". Last week she asked me what new Buick I was telling her about last fall (LaCrosse). Today she comments, "I'm not buying a new Toyota now!". However, she does go on to say that ever since Toyota stopped making their cars in Japan is when the problems started. Can you believe that? Oh sure, it wasn't designed in Japan, right? Cost-cutting didn't take place in Toyota's HQ in Japan, right? No, it's just when the cars come to North America for assembly by American workers!! However, if that means a sale for Buick (trust me, I'm pushin' it!) then let her comment all she wants about Toyota's failure

You do realize that I am currently driving a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham as a daily driver, right? But you do make some valid points about the H3. Thanks!!

I once owned (leased) a 2001 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab 4wd "Highrider" (ZR2) from May, 2001 until November, 2003 (I took advantage of a GMAC pull-ahead offer for a 2004 all-new Malibu - D'oH!!). Out of all the vehicles I've owned/leased, that is the one I miss the most. As impractical as it was - thankfully my step-son was small enough at the time to fit in the back area somewhat okay - it's the one vehicle I really enjoyed driving and going places with (it was my first GMC too). While a used Sonoma is out of the question, I was out looking at a few certified '09 GMC Canyon Crew Cab pickups this past weekend. I stumbled upon a '07 Hummer H3 in red and it got me thinking about how much the Hummer reminds me of my old Sonoma Highrider and the H3 does have a nicer interior over theCanyon/Colorado (IMO). Anyway, I was just eliciting some comments/opinions on the H3. Feel free to comment or not!

Such as???

2007 (used) Hummer H3 SUV... yay or nay? (your opinion is being asked for)

Not soon enough if you ask me

The Caddy FWB makes only a couple of noices/rattles that get to me, most noticably the long piece of fake wood trim that goes across the dash. For a 14 year old car, it's pretty solid.

Well if those several pictures have got you interested, then be ready to be amazed at seeing the entire place in person! I've been there twice, once after it had opened and in January 2007. I wanted to go after the AACA Fall Meet last October, but the son and my dad were tired and ready to go home. I'm due for a visit, especially since the Futurliner is there for a limited time (before going back to Michigan). Most of those tweetphotos were taken in the basement of the museum, where the buses, trucks, and some odds-and-ends cars are on display (you can only imagine the main floor!). The pic of the Camaros & Firebirds is in the exhibit room of the main floor, where the display changes every couple of months. Those F-bodies and the Futurliner won't be there after April Oldsmoboi - what could be happening in the month of February that would not allow the group one Saturday for a trip to the museum?

Glad you got one, I'm sure I'll find a Pontiac flag on eBay soon (look how long it took me to find the GMC one!). I'm glad I'm a patient person

Well, after months of searching and waiting, I finally found the GMC flag - of all places, on eBay - and won the auction this morning: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150405925359&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT]

Parsippany, NJ huh! Well, that is pretty much north from where I live, but is doable. If you have any info or a link to the show's site, I'd be appreciative!!

Welcome to your first forum! I think you'll like this place, I've been here since 2002 and can't ever seem to get away (not that I want to)!! I'm a big automotive enthusiast and prefer trucks, but I lack mechanical skills - that doesn't seem to bother anyone around here (you have a problem, I guarantee you someone here will respond toyour call for help). I too live in NJ - southern part/Burlington County, and there are a couple mpre posters here from NJ too (once balthazar sees your post I'm sure he'll chime in too - he's our resident vintage car guy). Happy posting!

Found this one on eBay, though it's part of mini-brochure stand and is one-sided: eBay link I wonder how much the reserve is, and how much it will sell for?

That was a very pricey auction... the final winning bid was $242.48!! I wish I knew who the manufacturer was in order to do some more research on those signs.

1969 is the answer you're looking for. How do I know this? Look below: I've been very intrigued by this eBay find, seeing as how this is the first time in literally 20 years since I encountered my first one of these (a Chevy one at that). I did an internet search and the information above is what was posted on a web site. Maybe I better ask the wife for my 2010 birthday money now

I agree with you balthazar, I think a rescheduling is in order. Too many people backing out due to other obligations popping up last minute. Our goal for the new date should be at least 10 people, that way we can get the group discounted rate of $7.50/person (vs. $10/person). Also, if we get 15 people to commit, for an extra $20 we can have a tour guide take us through the museum (I'm thinking that we may see more of the museum <like off-limits areas> this way). The tour guide has to be arranged 3 weeks prior to the date though. If we go that route, I may ask Drew to set-up a Paypal account for the members to pay in advance so we secure the tour guide. Now the question... do we shoot for a Saturday date in February, when snow is still a possibility, or try for a Saturday date in March when snow, while still possible, may not be as threatening/likely?

My bad with my wording - I was saying that unlike Ford, which didn't claim bankrupcy and didn't fall behind in product development (my statement makes it look like I said Ford fell behind when I meant that GM fell behind). Sorry for the missing word. I do believe that ford is the strongest of the Big 3 right now and as usual, GM is playing catch-up with them.

So some light snow is forecasted for Hershey Thursday & Friday, with Saturday being a mostly sunny, 38 degree day. My plans have been altered a bit, so if this is a "go", then I will only be able to stay until 2:00 or 2:30 PM. I need to know at this point if you are definitely a YES or a NO. A tally would be good by tomorrow afternoon (say 1:00 PM?), so I can call the museum and ask about a group discount. Lots of good things happening at the museum, plus some great collections are on display: Special Exhibits: - GM Futurliner - 1953 Cadillac LeMans - Camaro and Firebird Exhibit - Jewels of the JWR Museum Collection - 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS LS-6 - Stainless Steel Cars -Fast From The Past: The Competition Motorcycles of Yesteryear Plus all of the vehicles in the permanent collection link Please, post an update with either YES or NO. Thanks!

Thanks for the link... I found this there (medium duty truck): I like!!

Yeah, and I doubt they'll open it at any of the other auto shows it travels to (don't worry though, I will ask when I go to the NYIAS in April!).

Sorry RJB, I just can't subscribe to your "doom & gloom" theory about GM. Sure, maybe they didn't have a great showing at the NAIAS this year, but unlike Ford which didn't claim bankrupcy and fell behind in product development, GM did. Look at the sales of the 2010 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox, the CTS lineup, the LaCrosse, and the Camaro - all doing well for GM and bringing cash flow in. Sure Ford beat them to market with a better small car, but GM historically has always been behind Ford in new products (examples: '57 Ranchero/'59 El Camino; '64 Mustang/'67 Camaro-Firebird). I'm still excited to be a GM enthusiast and not quite ready to abandom them yet. I may not be able to afford most of the vehicles GM makes that I love, but they still inspire me more than any Ford or Chrysler product (I'm talking about me, not anyone else). And just because the NAIAS was weak for GM, we still have Chicago and NY for them to show up at with possibly more impressive vehicles (let's see what ford does different at those shows before we give them a trophy).

Was the hatch on the GMC Granite ever opened? If yes, how much space is availabl back there?

See attached picture. eBay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Promo-1-25-scale-Pontiac-Buick-Dealership-Sign_W0QQitemZ110480581330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b927e2d2 Very cool and would be a nice addition to my curio display, but it's already priced way out of my range. Back in 1990 I attempted to buy a chevrolet dealership sign like this from ick Kranz promo's and he stated his were from the '70s or early '80s - he sold the last one before my check arrived (oh boy, the days of bying before eBay, Paypal, etc). This Buick-Pontiac sign is the first I've seen outside of the Chevy one 20 years ago. Nowto find a GMC one!!

I'm being slow today, why did FTV disappear? And when did GM take this away? That was one feature I've always enjoyed and noticed. That at least explains why my G6 & ex-AURA windows always fogged up. It would be nice of GM to bring this back.