Ultra Magnus

So this is going to be another great car that is only sold in China? First the SLS and now the Park Avenue. Either I need to move to China or figure a way to get these imported. I will not understand why GM has these dynamically excellent automobiles and wont sell them here. Granted there are some styling tweeks that must be made to sell in North America but still that shouldnt be a challange for a company with so many engineering resources.

I wish it had a full 400 HP. But with AFM I really cant complain, especially with the six speed. I wanna see fuel economy numbers though. As long as it gets at least 25 on the highway, I am happy. Plus 400HP is just a intake, headers and exhaust away.

I think I have found my next car. Well unless they bring over the HSV Caprice

And when do we see the return of the Platinum ESV? That really was a nice truck.

It is an improvement but I just dont like the color combination. I hope others are available. I think that goes for all three of the Platinum Caddys.

Throw the STS-Vs motor in this car and you would have a direct competitor to the Jaguar Super V8 or V8 Portfolio.

When can we expect to see these at dealerships? This year or next? The Denali version might just be what I am looking for. Is there any news on the Denali version yet? Spec? Equipment?

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Unless there is going to be a V8 in it there shouldnt be a Denali version. Just my opinion though.

Looks great. Still waiting for the V8 though.

Where is the GMC Sierra? I know in most instances it can be said its the same as the Silverado but there are are styling differences and the Chevy cant be had as a Denali. Plus I think the Sierra just looks better.

I'm just not impressed. Maybe its all the grey plastic on the bumpers but its not nearly as attractive as the concept.

i was about to start a thread about this...     

11/28 huh...  hope it's still everything we loved about the concept, only w/o the long console...  since it's an 8 passenger vehicle.

is everyone still hoping the Enclave "Super" (yet to be confirmed ofcorse) is the concept just with more motor? 

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I am hoping so. The Misses has already signed off on getting an Enclave. She doesnt care about motor but I DO!

The blue one is nice. Get a GTP with a six speed and now you are talking!

I still think Hummer has to have the H1. The other things are nice and all and will help with market share but the H1 is the foundation. At least have it on a build as ordered basis. Besides, without the H1 how would we have had the Goldilocks and the Three Bears H3 commercial?

Proof that Toyota is a completely un-original company is their new summer blowout commercial. If you havent seen it let me describe it for you:

There is a shot of a CAR-CARRIER transporting all the new Toyotas to the dealearship. On the we the way people are stopping to look as it drives through the countryside.

Does this sound familiar somehow? Hmm...

Anyone catch the comment about 4.0L engine? What's that for? When's it coming? V6 or V8???

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Yeah a 4.0L are they bringing back the old Aurora V8? If so, then this would be amazing. If they could bring it in with more HP than the 3.6DI engine this would make for a great mid level V8. I still think the Northstar should move up in displacement.

You know when I think Tahoe, I think autocrossing! Okay well maybe not but yeah the tires would squeal if you go around a right turn at 45. I would rather have them squeal than flip the truck. I think people are at a loss because they cant say anything bad about the truck. Good job GM. Now if the one i want wasnt 48K then I would get one.

What he said.

I concur. So what is the price of an M3 or M5? Yep thats why the CTS-V fits there. Why not give someone a bit bigger car for the money. Hey Im tall, I want all the performance but not have to spend $80k to fit in it.

All this car really needed was a better front end. So if Buick is putting money into cleaning things up, I hope that is at the top of the list.

Why is this not in the news? Oh wait, Toyota walks on water, cleans the air and provides safe schools for our children. Or something like that. I hope that Toyota gets hard, is banned from importing them, has to recall all the cars and give the owners a SUV for their trouble.

Why will I use the E-85 and loose mileage when I am only saving 5-7 cents a gallon?   If the government wants us to jump to E-85, then they had better be getting the subsidies that they are paying to mean something - say - we are buying E-85 at $1.00 less per gallon than Regular Unleaded.  I bet a lot of people would go out and replace a lot of cars and trucks with new cars that will run the E-85. 

Thats a great point. You have to give people a reason. Five to seven cents just isnt enough. It doesnt have to be a dollar. I think even $.50 would work. People have to be able to see savings in real time.

You've got to understand that any engineer will drive a vehicle they don't put gas or money into anyplace, anytime everytime.

translated, engineers are some of the cheapest people you will ever meet.

HEY, we arent that bad. We just understand a good deal!

I hope they call it the ZR-1.

I just want to know what they were thinking when they decided Saturn needed a car based on that platform?

If its going to be 90-95% of what the concept looks like including the interior, this will be my next SUV.

As much as I like it, I hope its not too little too late. I think if they would have these things out by march, people would really take notice. Its a great effort, dont get me wrong, but the pricing and availability needs to be there now not later.