Robert Hall

I wonder what model year the NG model will appear...

That is really cool...similiarly, some releases of the AMT 1:25th scale '55 Nomad model kit include a separate roof and floor parts for building a phantom El Camino....it has a smaller rear window. The original 1962-era issue of the kit has the parts as do some later releases, but the most recent (from about 5 years ago) doesn't...I plan to build one of mine as a phantom EC eventually..

Yes, but GM hasn't had a non-transverse FWD platform in nearly 30 years. Seems theoretically possible, but given the length of an inline 6, the front overhang would be substantial....I know there have been non-transverse FWD cars built w/ V8s, V6s, inline 5s, and 4cyls, but don't know of any inline 6 cyl ones... Anyway, as far as straight 6s, I'm a fan of them, having owned two vehicles w/ them (BMW and Jeep) and spent time driving a Mercedes w/ one.. Back on topic, as I mentioned earlier, I think weight reduction is a criticial area that needs addressed w/ future trucks..the lightest full size trucks are around 5-6,000 lbs these days, which is insane..

I could see an inline 6 in RWD cars, but in FWD models which are probably 90% of GM's output an inline 6 would be too wide for a transverse engine installation... Of course that's true. I just dismiss FWD because I couldn't care less about it. Agreed, but unfortunately 99% of car buyers prefer FWD or don't care...

I could see an inline 6 in RWD cars, but in FWD models which are probably 90% of GM's output an inline 6 would be too wide for a transverse engine installation...

There were Chevy utes from the '49-52 generation in Australia...not sure what Chevys were sold there after that, but they definitely had Holden utes...

I wonder if this is the same nut job that did the one w/ green and red house paint and the metal dragon on the hood...

Hideous... there was another awful green modded C6 that's been on the internet for a few years, just as bad as this..

Aftermarket add-ons ruin the stock original aesthetic, though.

nah, just aftermarket junk added...

Saw a '13 Mustang Boss 302 in that new funky green at on the rotator at the local Ford store yesterday.

I've read that tri-five Chevy and Pontiac wagons shared the rear sheetmetal and other wagony parts...note the Chevy taillight opening w/ a Pontiac-specific light housing. The tail lights really were "phoned-in", would have looked better if they had just used the Chevy lights. Those taillights may have inspired the G8 taillights!

I've read that tri-five Chevy and Pontiac wagons shared the rear sheetmetal and other wagony parts...note the Chevy taillight opening w/ a Pontiac-specific light housing.

Wow...brave to take the dash out like that...I'd be afraid I'd never get it put back together correctly if I tried something like that.

Ok, well still, you can't have a 450 hp Chevy, let alone a 600 hp Chevy when the ATS has a 195 hp or 200 hp 4-banger, the next gen CTS is getting a 4-banger and the XTS has 300 hp. And mega horsepower cars cost a lot, and Chevy is a value brand, and they need some volume. But I fear the "old GM" will rear its ugly head here and we will basically get a direct from Australia import that has the same flaws the GTO and G8 did. At least the G8 had a V6 model that wasn't crazy expensive, imaging if the G8 was only the GXP model, they would have sold 20 a month. Your logic makes no sense...a V8 Chevy competes in a different market niche to a different customer than a 4cyl Cadillac. Apples and oranges.

Corrected...

MPG gains aren't just about the engines, though..the automakers needs to work long term at reducing the obesity of their trucks...

Got a detailing and car wash this morning...got my headlights buffed out and they look like new..they were very cloudy/discolored before. Odometer rolled over to 137k yesterday. Still cleans up pretty well..though the bumper plastic has sun fade and the chrome 'Jeep' hood badge has lost it's shine.

Beautiful beast.

It is odd that companies are using Charlie for ads, given his noteriety. He's also in a funny ad for something the references his 'Platoon' role...

Cool...Subies are pretty rugged. I was thinking coupe because the door open icon shows 2drs. Speaking of Subies, did you see the Jalopnik article about the guy in Finland whose '96 Outback started on the first try after 3 months under a frozen lake?

You would have to study the content for each trim level on the Chrysler site configurator. There are some trim packages that seem to be available on both, and some that are V6 or V8 specific.

Hmmm...not a 1st gen Legend coupe. Not sure about the 2nd gen. The 2nd gen Legend coupe or Lexus SC would be high on my list for interesting '90s Japanese cars..

One can also view the structure such that the XTS is parallel to the ATS and CTS, not the top of a hierarchy. Think Lexus--they have the IS, GS, LS hierarchy and the CT and ES in parallel tracks...

The dogs are only ever in the car when going to the vet, groomers, or pet wash...I've seen the ads for the special car seats for dogs, thought about getting some for my 5-, 10- and 20- pound furkids.