G6 convertible delayed...?
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Not just delayed, possibly canceled. From the article:
A GM insider says the automaker needs to begin volume production by March. If that target cannot be met, he says, the program could be shelved because GM would not be able to amortize the vehicle's cost by the time the G6 is redesigned.
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
That's sad I agree, but one positive thing is I'm glad they're not planning on running the same body style for 10 years.
A redesign already?!?! WOW!
But lack of Convertible SUCKS!
IMO, they need to offer the Cobalt with a Convertible just like the old Cavalier. Even offer the Supercharged SS version in a Convertible, now that would be HOT!
A redesign already?!?! WOW!
But lack of Convertible SUCKS!
IMO, they need to offer the Cobalt with a Convertible just like the old Cavalier. Even offer the Supercharged SS version in a Convertible, now that would be HOT!
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
First the "good stuff" on the G6 GXP is taken away (AWD, supercharged V6), and now the hardtop vert may be history? The G6 line as a whole has been quite a disappointment. Originally I viewed the car as being potentially quite extraordinary. Now it's just any other decently stylish family sedan. 
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
First the "good stuff" on the G6 GXP is taken away (AWD, supercharged V6), and now the hardtop vert may be history? The G6 line as a whole has been quite a disappointment. Originally I viewed the car as being potentially quite extraordinary. Now it's just any other decently stylish family sedan.
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Originally Posted by Chrome383Z
I'm sure this stuff happens all the time in R&D...
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
First the "good stuff" on the G6 GXP is taken away (AWD, supercharged V6), and now the hardtop vert may be history? The G6 line as a whole has been quite a disappointment. Originally I viewed the car as being potentially quite extraordinary. Now it's just any other decently stylish family sedan.
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Originally Posted by z28luvr01
If the hardtop is the issue, why not compromise and put together a G6 softtop? There's already a structurally similar vehicle sitting in Saab showrooms.
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
I think there are issues with the Saab designed softtop. It was designed specifically by Saab for Saab. GM thought that the mechanism would easily transfer to our Epsilons. It didn't.
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Re: G6 convertible delayed...?
Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Maximum Bob is on call to make sure stuff like this doesn't happen again.