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  1. ocnblu
    Those are darn good numbers for the 4 cylinder, amazing actually, but the trusty 4.3 figures I posted from Motor Trend's article are only incrementally slower while having a perceived advantage in aural quality, simplicity and longevity on an engine that has been continually (but slowly) improved since what... 1987?
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    If you look at these trucks from the 3/4 perspective, the track is very wide v. overall width. The upgraded 265/70-17 tire looks fine.
  3. ocnblu
    The 4.3 is the base engine in the WT and Custom trims. 2.7t is the base engine in the LT trim. The smallest wheel on this new Silverado is 17". It wasn't that long ago that 15" wheels were the norm for fullsize half tons, and 16"-16.5" on 3/4 and one-tons. Oh how our perceptions have changed. How many sets of tires will these trucks wear in their lifetimes?
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    Dfelt wants Cadillac sales to tank even further. "focus on EVs" LOL indeed.
  5. ocnblu
    Well that's the Ram with 3.6, F-150 with 3.3 and Chevy with 4.3. Base engines in base level trims.
  6. ocnblu
    Wow, rear seat cushions are about as thick as cork drink coasters. I hope the foam is plenty dense... chintzy.
  7. ocnblu
    I'm getting an XC40 vibe from it... I have a feeling my mom will flip over this thing. Interested in seeing pricing and equipment level for the base model. IF they offer a decent lease deal, maybe I'll be able to help her get in one of these next time around.
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    Yeah at lunchtime today I went into the online order guide. 2020 Traverse is V6 only. They are adding more and more 2020 models all the time and you can get previews of what's coming direct from GM, so you know it's reliable info.
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    The Silverado WT needs a respectable 7.2 seconds to get to 60 mph and does a 15.6-second quarter mile at 88.7 mph, quicker than a base model Ford or Ram. It outgrips those trucks, too, pulling 0.77 average lateral g on the skidpad and running a 28.0-second lap of the figure eight at 0.62 average lateral g. Braking is surprisingly longer than the Ford or Ram, stopping from 60 mph in 126 feet. Just goes to show a good brake pedal doesn't always mean more stopping power. That performance, though, comes at a cost. At 15/20/17 mpg city/highway/combined, it's enough to make a fleet manager run screaming off the lot. The good news is, it actually gets much better fuel economy, at least when it's not loaded. Our Real MPG team recorded 17.6/25/20.3 mpg city/highway/combined
  10. ocnblu
    Oh but wait, it would not be the first. Get a load of this sad little experiment...
  11. ocnblu
    Oh OK. Two off-road icons in one!
  12. ocnblu
    Repub trucks are bigger. And stronger. You're welcome.
  13. ocnblu
    Beautiful, aspirational, powerful, serene, assertive. What a luxury car was... and should always be. Cadillac needs to take a long hard look at the direction they've chosen... Lincoln is eating their lunch, 100%.
  14. ocnblu
    I love diesel engine performance. Not sure if Mazda people agree with me. I do know that on VW's Facebook page, every thread has several people lamenting the loss of the TDi due to political BS and intrusive governmental regulations. I wish Mazda the very best with this project.
  15. ocnblu
    I saw a WT with vinyl interior today at a local dealer. The vinyl seats look very well tailored. I don't think they look cheap at all. If I take the plunge and order a WT regular cab 4X4, I would get the vinyl seats, but with the carpeted floor. I grew up with rubber floor trucks on the farm, and once dirty, they stay dirty, you can never get them clean looking. I would be fine with the 4.3 too, after seeing Motor Trend's speed and mileage report on it in a crew cab WT. Nice write-up, reg!
  16. ocnblu
    I just grew an inch: 2019 Ram 2500 Tradesman Power Wagon in Black Forest Pearl, $50,630. SO MUCH WANT.
  17. ocnblu
    Kind of girly. I'll wait for the boy version.
  18. ocnblu
    I can edit.
  19. ocnblu
    Whoa, someone's a bit edgy. ?
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    ?????
  21. ocnblu
    Yes I believe so. I still see a good number of shortbed, regular cab trucks, in high trim levels, running around, most of them are Z71 models. The profit potential is tremendous. And with Barra being a slave to the shareholders, I see no reason what.so.ever why this bodystyle is not sold in the USA this time around.
  22. ocnblu
    Don't even TRY to make excuses for this, Barra. #gmretreatfromamerica
  23. ocnblu
    I can tell you right now I should not have opened this pack of figs.
  24. ocnblu
    This thing is awesome in a somewhat dorky way. Here's an additional photo of two parked side by side. It reminds me of a Hyundai version of the Kia Soul but in a fresher flavor. Scared to ask if the stick is available in the highest trim level. I would take one in Green Apple, highest trim with stick. This thing kicks the Nissan Kicks in the gonads, fur shurr yo.
  25. ocnblu
    Hyundai Venue! It's like a Japanese highrise apartment, cool as heck!
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