Camino LS6

I'd be better off in a "hillbilly" town, they do things for themselves. Around here, people just go to the dealer for service, or buy a new car. Lots of money and "professionals" around here, but not much willingness to DIY anything. And most couldn't if they were willing.

A good short story, like a hit song, leaves you wanting more.

Thanks dfelt, I'm not sure if there will be another chapter. I like to write short stories - the shorter the better. But anything is possible.

My local NAPA is gone! Just shut down without warning. Now the closest one is more than twice as far away. I'm so tired of living where no one does anything for themselves, all of the good supply stores are gone. Hardware, plumbing, auto, electric, lumber...

This truck would be just what I've been looking for... if it hadn't been parked in salt water up to the wheels for a year or so (at least that's what it looks like). Check out the utter destruction of the front crossmember! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-Chevrolet-C-K-Pickup-2500-4X4-Reg-Cab-NO-RESERVE-/140859062428?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20cbdab89c#ht_864wt_1047

The Pennsylvania Historical Car Club's "Grand Finale" should be taking place sometime this month at Delaware County Community College in Media PA. It's an outstanding show with major variety from brass-era cars to modern tuners and everything in between. The swap meet portion isn't all that great, but the rest of the show is outstanding.

Thanks, Dave!

The "baby" Duramax is an option that is way overdue. Not just for the trucks, but also for Suburban and Tahoe.

Well I'm safe. I'd never own a thing on that list!

No appearance package. How about a real sport truck package. I would love a ZQ8 package on a full size truck with the right bits to make it handle. Then let you choose the engines as they do already. The S10/ Colorado and Sonoma/Canyon Have been popular option. Just no more fake performance sticker cars and trucks. On this, we agree - no fake stuff! Just might be all the MFG's have all the real data and facts that prove what is the best choice for profits. Todays market no matter what the product is volume. The days of the custome taylored products are pretty much over accept for the high end product few can afford. I repeat, a missed opportunity. I'll just leave it at that.

In which case an opportunity is being missed.

I've had this very discussion with Scott, and I do get the thinking behind standardization. However, I believe that it has been carried too far and now hurts, rather than helping. There is a world of difference between making power windows a standard feature and grouping a limited-slip rear into an option package with a sunroof and leather interior. I see a marketing advantage to offering greater option flexibility - the ad campaign almost writes itself. Think it through, there is real potential there.

It is not pandering it is survival. In buisness you do not give the people what they need you give them what they want. Idiots yes, foolish sure are, willing to pay a lot of money for cars you hate in great number spot on. Auto companies are catering to the profit centers of the average buyer. If they can thow the entusiast a bone now and then and still make a profit they will. As I have told you for years the boring appliance cars are where the money is at. I don't like it anymore than you but that is the way the market has shifted and they have to play to the market as it is. Companies like Hyundai and Kia did not grow fast by forcing people to guy FWD 4 cylinder the customers came to them. Price, MPG and utility are king not HP, wagons, two doors or RWD. Yes they can offer these in limite models but till the market demands them to offer them in great numbers is suicide. Look in any parking lot the rising king of the market is the small SUV right now. GM is bringing more and more of them out as that is what people want today. They may even push cars like the Camry and Accord down the list at the rate it is going. I make it a point to learn what the general public wants as it is going to lead the maket in the direction. I like you don't always like what I see but it is what it is. I just hope there remains enough of us [enthusiast] to keep offering the cars we love even if the selection is more limited than in the past. I feel your pain as what I see and what I want are not always the same. It is not that you don't count it is a matter we all don't count for as much as we used too. Getting mad is not going to change a thing. Now you know how the die hard Flat Head guys felt back in the 50's as they went throught a similar thing them. My argument with this isn't that they serve the center of the market, but with the fact that it is all they serve. And, that they never attempt to lead, or expand the thinking, or get creative, or look for a new way, or have any moxy whatsoever.

You know, I'm getting just a bit tired of being told that I don't count. 99% my ass. I am dead smack in the middle of the truck market (the topic of the thread IIRC). And, I'd venture a guess that no other product has such a regular percentage of factory orders. Trucks are very specific purchases. All of that aside, when there is an obviously better way to do things, it make sense to advocate for it. If so many consumers are just lemmings, then lead them for god's sake!

So, you advocate joining the irrational masses? Or merely pandering to them? I'm not big on accepting idiocy, and certainly don't think I merit any less attention as a customer than the idiots do.

Well, that explains things. I had no idea that the starter was different on the e-bods.

A white trifecta a few minutes ago on Rt. 252 '75 Pontiac Grandville convertible top down and cruising. Last gen B-body Olds Custom Cruiser Early Chrysler K-car convertible top down cruising All three in white and pretty clean - The Grandville was spotless.

That starter crosses many years and many models, so yes, it is a surprise.

The Barbados Blue '04s are quite rare as well.

I should. It is literally just around the corner from me (5-10) minute drive.

Sounds familiar...

That's surprising, that should be an in stock item.

It's always good news when there is a new RWD coupe entry into the market, but this is still a Toyota, so the interest here is bound to be tepid at best. Bring on the Code 130R.

Always an amazing show - the highest quality. Been twice, would go again.

I have no issues with a 4-8 week wait.