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Working as a Chevy Salesman there are a couple questions: Body? PTO? Wheelbase? What do you want to do with it? We Have a couple of 4500s and 5500s with beds and a couple with 5th wheel hook ups. They List for $80-$90K. But with the sale (Red Tag) you can get some around $60K

Good info again 91z4me. Thanks again.

After having LMAO repeatedly, Just a small question....... In the video clip they show a clip of the speedo....140 !!!!! I can't tell if that is MPH or Km/h? But if that is MPH, and that is a stock C6 Z06, then what the H3LL is the govenor set at? Are they not SPEED limited? Because I mean the Vette was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of the Cobra @ 140 ? ! ? ! I mean if the limiter was set at like 155 or something like that then I woul think that the Cobra would have started to catch up after the Vette started to bounce off the limiter. RIGHT?????? I mean judging by how quickly he took off then he should have reached 155 or whatever alot quicker.

I wonder how close it is as of this month (December). Last year was very close too and Ford still managed to pull it out. And I my opinion last year was a lot better as far as sales go. BUT don't get me wrong I sell Chevy and am a GM fan until the end!

Just to start thanx 91z4me. That was some great info that you gave. I think that moving the Malibu to the Impala's platform or to replace the Impala with the Malibu would be a good way to make room for a RWD "Impala"(being that they are now close in size) BUT...... The competition all offer a 4cyl in that size class, as a value leader. GM can move the platfroms/names around only if they can stay competitive at this point with a V-6 (just beacuse I REALLY don't see a 4cyl "Malpala" being able to move out of its own way) In response to what hyperv6 said about the hidden Saturn doors on a "Camaro", I hope not. Understanding that it definately would make acess easier but I think they should make it closer to a 2+2 like the GTO. Another question is if they build one of the platforms at Willmington, DE, where would they build the Sol-Sky. I don't really know that much about the plant capacities at all. I 'm just wondering if you think they might move that production somewhere else?

Good article. I thought it quite interesting that they said almost the exact opposite that all of the other rags said but hey I LIKE IT!

I just hope that GM can quickly bring this vehicle(s) to market. Does anyone know how far along they were in the design process before they were "put on the back burner/ set aside/ held off on"? Does anyone know if they were able to transfer anything for that design/engineering to the new vehicle(s)? All I ask is this: GM build a 2 Dr, RWD, V8, " PONY CAR " (i.e. MUSTANG) AND GM build a 4 Dr, RWD, V8, SEDAN (i.e. 300C/CHARGER/ '96 IMPALA SS)

I think they need to look at who the competition is for each brand and try to minimize brands competing against the same brand. They said that: Buick was supposed to go after Lexus, Infinti, and Acura (to be a Japanese Lux fighter i.e., the high quality) Cadillac was supposed to go after the Premium Lux market (Mercedes, BMW and eventually move upscale to after the likes of Rolls and Maybach) Chevy was and is their "working man's brand" they tend to have the biggest selection and GM uses this brand to bring in customers ( They have GM's least expensive vehicle $9995) and they allow their wide selection to bring customers in, and work them up and through the other GM brands Saturn was supposed to be the brand that would take on the likes of Honda and Toyota. One price. AND minimal rebates. GMC has always been TRUCKVILLE. They have always been the truck brand. Getting the best of GM's truck technology. HUMMER........ Okay all do respect, something about a truck that can climb a small verticle wall and tow an insane amount of weight is just awesome but ......... WHY? I know that it is a very profitable brand, But why? Yes it has the look. but what other purpose does it have? who does it compete against. What market is it targeting? What other players are there? Saab....... Saab imo should go after the likes of Volvo. And yes origin has something to do with it. Saab should have advanced safety technology and a certain "scandinavian" feel to it. I think Saab buyers a just as unique as Volvo buyers. Pontiac was the sports division of the family. I believe the problem with Pontiac are 1) Horsepower 2) Driver feel 3) Design. They should have HP numbers above all other GM divisions (excluding Corvette) and they should only have performance minded vehicles (i.e., NO Minivan, NO SUV, NO crossover.) thats just my opinion. Just another tidbit for thought. EVERY GM DIVISION SHOULD HAVE A HALO VEHICLE. As posted earlier a HALO vehicle is supposed to be the true, all out, expression that signifies what THAT particular nameplate is. There is no law/rule that it has to be a sports car/two-door. Its an expression showing what makes you the bset at what you do and why people should buy from your nameplate.

Does anyone know where I can find the specs on the OSV Intrigue? I have always been a fan of the Intrigue since I first saw it at the car show. And then I say the OSVs ................................................................................ ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ............................................ sorry got lightheaded and passed out thinking about it.

Does anyone know about the engine options for the 2500 series GMT900's? I know about the 6.2 But are they going to be bringing back the 8.1? And also, heard at one point that GM was thinking about having the Duramax in the GMT900's........Does anyone have any info?

As far as the center stack w/o the Nav.... does anyone know why they didn't use their NEW BLACK TIE radio system? That radio, even in it's base form looks to be a WHOLE HELLAVA lot better looking.

Hey Josh, Northie, ANYBODY........... Where are the new Escalade pics ? Anbody know......

GOOD point !!!!

You would think that GM would send all their press info past like 10 proof readers before they send it out. But then again its only the press. As long as they get it right for the general public then....... I guess it doesn't matter. As for the Z06..........awesome read. The Gen-1 Z-28 had to be the funniest part. PS. and THIS guy has the nerve to be talking about typos

I work at a chevy dealership in VA and we have our first 3 orders sold but we aren't marking them up. Now there is a dealership in the area that is marking them a cool $30,000. And the have sold one of them already..... Translation: $72,345 + $30,000= $102,345...... :blink:

HOW TRUE! I work at a dealership and have seen many a Chrysler product get traded in with bad/screwed up transmissions and blown head gaskets. And those were vehicles used by the general public with normal wear and tear, and now they are using them for police use...... didn't they learn anything with the Intrepids??????

:unsure: do they ever do anything about the engine and tranny. :unsure: I mean I think I saw them replace one once but otherwise they put all that stuff in a vehicle that is going to break down in a few months anyway. WTF :omfg:

Man i think that was probably the longest thread that i have ever read. But n-e-wayz I thought the spotlight was supposed to be on the GMT-900s? That would be really nice to see GM silence all of the critics with the launch of their fuel efficient GMT-900 line-up, the Concept Camaro, and a 650HP Corvette...etc. In my opinion I think if, if it is produced, the name should either be GrandSport or they should give it it's own name and just base it off of the 650HP engine's engine code. Example: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette LS-7 (a.k.a. Z06) 2006 Chevrolet Corvette LS-S (supercharged LS_)

If they put that in :metal: does anyone know the torque numbers on that engine setup? I hope the don't have all this HP and no torque (i.e. S2000) you had to wind that thing out to aroud 7-8 grand to leave the drump trucks at stop lights.

Just a quick question, how big are they actually? Did they downsize them at all from the Park Ave? Or are they supposed to be slightly bigger?

I just would like for the Solsky to have about 240-250 HP in GXP/Redline trim. I mean why settle for a package that can just handle a Miata or MX-5 or whatever they want to call it when you can go after what everyone (autorags) calls a well-balanced, well-powered sports car, the Flyin' H's S2000. (It has 240 HP even though it has an anemic 162 lb-ft of torque) Come on GM 240 HP/ 220 lb-ft.

•SOUND SYSTEM: Navigation radio with voice recognition microphone: Electronically Tuned AM/FM Stereo with CD/DVD player, DVD integrated Navigation, DSP, Radio Data System (RDS), Seek-Scan, Clock and Auto-Tone Control. Includes full-feature autonomous navigation, touch screen and 2 slots – 1 for the navigation DVD disc (ONLY) and 1 for the 6-disc CD/DVD changer. Am I reading this right, will the Nav system actually be able to hold a total of 7 discs :blink: Do you mean that GM actually got the packaging right :omfg: If this is right then GM :cheers: and keep pumping out the good product. On another topic kinda sorta: does anyone have or know any pricing on any of the GMT - 900s?

I have a 02 Intrigue with the 3.5L V-6, I love to drive that car simply because of the amount of torque it has. I believe that the 3.5L is basically a NorthStar - 2 cylinders = Short * the only thing is that the trans. doesn't seem like the right choice for this engine.

I also glanced over this article. What happened to the days in which they did comparison tests and rated the different features using a points system? If I remember right, and please someone correct me if I am wrong, weren't the BMW and Mercedez the MOST expensive ones of the group? Not to say that the faults that they discussed weren't legit, but I would think that HIGHEST price would definately be a fault in my book. Not to pick over the placing of the vehicles, but wouldn't it be better, from a consumer's standpoint to know how they came across with their decision as opposed to making it seem completely opinionated?

Well sorry but both of those are STANDARD equipment across all trim levels. :(