By year end GP GXP dies........
#2
Why is it being killed off? The G8's still a few years away isn't it?
I wouldn't think new fenders on the whole would be too big an investment, plus giving the Impala some real street cred wouldn't hurt it's new NASCAR image either.
I'd say put the new fenders on, put on all the GXP's go fast(er) goddies and continue to get a return on the GXP development investment.
I wouldn't think new fenders on the whole would be too big an investment, plus giving the Impala some real street cred wouldn't hurt it's new NASCAR image either.
I'd say put the new fenders on, put on all the GXP's go fast(er) goddies and continue to get a return on the GXP development investment.
#3
Also I guess we know the LaCrosse Super isn't getting it because all the mules that have been seen were wearing Impala SS rims and tires.
#4
Supposedly the Aussie G8 will be here by this time next year.
#5
Montes and Impalas are assembled in Oshawa number 1 and the GP and Lacrosse/Allure are assembled in Oshawa 2. This is the only location since the 2004 model year where GM produces the W-cars.
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
#6
I think the GXP parts bin should absolutely have been built into the Lacross Super . The current Impala is on such borrowed time and theres definately smarter ways to spend the money within chevrolet , leave the Monte and Impala as is .
dream '94 Z28 - It will have a RWD Commodore SS to replace it until the NA G8 is completed . Compared to what Pontiac is getting , the GP GXP will imo be foregettable
dream '94 Z28 - It will have a RWD Commodore SS to replace it until the NA G8 is completed . Compared to what Pontiac is getting , the GP GXP will imo be foregettable
#7
Monte Carlo (at least in it's current form) is right behind the Grand Prix to the glue factory.
Montes and Impalas are assembled in Oshawa number 1 and the GP and Lacrosse/Allure are assembled in Oshawa 2. This is the only location since the 2004 model year where GM produces the W-cars.
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
#8
Montes and Impalas are assembled in Oshawa number 1 and the GP and Lacrosse/Allure are assembled in Oshawa 2. This is the only location since the 2004 model year where GM produces the W-cars.
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
I think only number 2 is being shut down - to convert it to a flex platform plant to assemble the Zeta RWD vehicles. If I recall correctly it was originally supposed to close and was announced as such last year. I'm not sure but I think both plants are to be combined into a single facility but as I said I'm not sure.
Monte is supposed to be phased out and gone next year as well, IIRC. When that happens Lacrosse/Allure production would move to Oshawa 1(?). I'll assume FWD Impala production would continue (the new face of Chevrolet for NAscar as well, so it must be planned to continue for the short term anyway) until the Zeta cars start rolling out. I may be mistaken though.....
Originally Posted by GM Oshawa
Building " w " and the new Zetas at the same time in Oshawa...A Temporary construction wall will be put up in the chassis area between these two plants. Plant #2 will be buiiding the Impala and Buicks After Nov 30th.The Camaro start up will a very SLOW process. The Camaro will start up with a strait day shift ONLY for about six mounths.The NEW paint shop presently supplys both plants. To Be HONEST I'am not certain if the body shop and hardware areas can do both at the same time.
#11
#14
It just occurred to me that so far each time a given model has gotten a GXP treatment, it has become a model with a shortened life expectancy. First Bonneville and now the Grand Prix have gotten GXP performance upgrades and then got shown the door...... coincidence? Hmmmm.
Maybe the guys putting together the G6 (upcoming GXP variant looks like a go) should be worried.....
I like the GP but unlike the Bonneville, the replacement in the wings looks to be a very desirable product - let's hope it works out so well that no one will lament the passing of the GP. Bring on the VE/Zetas.....
Maybe the guys putting together the G6 (upcoming GXP variant looks like a go) should be worried.....
I like the GP but unlike the Bonneville, the replacement in the wings looks to be a very desirable product - let's hope it works out so well that no one will lament the passing of the GP. Bring on the VE/Zetas.....