Drew Dowdell

In the past I have made the suggestion that each of the original divisions, except Chevy, have one single division exlusive platform. For example, all cadillac cars be built on the sigma, all buicks be built on zeta, etc. Saab and saturn could share with over seas divisionsb and therefor have exclusive plateforms here in the states. this would affod GM similar economies of scale while promoting brand uniqueness. Rather than 8 versions of W-body over 4 divisions like the had back in the day, they could have 5 versions of W-body at one division. (sm, md, lg sedan and sm, lg coupe) for example. The second advantage is that when the platform is updated the entire division's mode line up would be updated. If GM updated one division each year (not counting hummer/gmc) they would fall naturally into a comfortable 5 year product cycle. what do you think? I apolgize for typing errors, I'm on a treo.

Do you have any actual content to add?

no

Buick Blackhawk hardtop?

I think this is an STS that I could move up to from my CTS instead of having to jump all the way to a DTS if I wanted a bump up in size and luxury. I still think the replacement for my CTS will be the '08 CTS, but if the STS refresh looks like this, things will get interesting having to pick between two very excellent cars.

I didn't realize the 3.6/6-speed were going into the GTP. That fixes my main gripe with the car.

what he said

I think he is staying that he'd like this to replace the DTS. Meaning no more FWD K-body DTS

Allante

uh...since you're leaving can I have your admin account?

not including the rear console, this should be the MCE that our STS gets. The minor change in the grill actually bridges the gap between the CTS and DTS. I wonder if The O.C. would drive it.

civic

LOL @ "shifting" the most efficient transmission, designed not to shift

fiberglass

an announcement that as the current vehicles with pushrod V6es finish their product cycles, the pushrods will be replaced with OHC engines.

relative to what?

have you had wind storms recently?

I find it interesting that they used a different flip seat setup in the Silverado than they did in the Avalanche. The Avalanche's work well and leave you with a level load surface. Save some engineering dollars here GM.

I think this is one we can all agree on

technically, he could have been writing his post prior to the Z-warning and thus never saw it.

Link The price increases range from $60 to $425 per vehicle with a majority of the hikes in the $90 to $120 range.

fixed, better analogy.

Post your persuasion. one of my favs:

You're wrong. It's not a gay pride parade. If I post a pic of a hot guy celebrity, it's because it's the subject of the thread. 30% of the guys here are of alternate sexualities. Do you expect them to suddenly post pics of hot women celebrities just because hot guy celebrities offends you? Seriously. Answer that one.

Careful, that's the gayness kicking in.