Just got back from GM's Auto Show in Motion
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Re: Just got back from GM's Auto Show in Motion
Originally Posted by Dante93GTZ
The original post is proof that GM really has no market for affordable cars.
With the possible exceptions of the Cobalt and Ion, GM has nothing to offer anyone that actually likes cars.... unless of course, you have deep pockets.
I think we can all agree that the CTS (and most of Cadillac anymore for that matter), the C6, GTO, and the high end cars are the GM cars we'd really want... of course many may want add'l options, but the point is, do you see any of those cars as "affordable"? Sure, we'd all like a Dodge Viper (don't need to hear if you don't) but can we actually buy what we want? For most of us, no. Therefore, we are forced to settle anymore when it comes to GM products. ARGH.
With the possible exceptions of the Cobalt and Ion, GM has nothing to offer anyone that actually likes cars.... unless of course, you have deep pockets.
I think we can all agree that the CTS (and most of Cadillac anymore for that matter), the C6, GTO, and the high end cars are the GM cars we'd really want... of course many may want add'l options, but the point is, do you see any of those cars as "affordable"? Sure, we'd all like a Dodge Viper (don't need to hear if you don't) but can we actually buy what we want? For most of us, no. Therefore, we are forced to settle anymore when it comes to GM products. ARGH.
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Re: Just got back from GM's Auto Show in Motion
Houston? 
San Antonio? Where the hell is Dallas??? 
There was a billion people ther last year, so why aren't they coming here...? 
I was there last year and it was a great happening, so if you have a chance to attend, please do.
TS
San Antonio? Where the hell is Dallas??? There was a billion people ther last year, so why aren't they coming here...?
I was there last year and it was a great happening, so if you have a chance to attend, please do.
TS
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Re: Just got back from GM's Auto Show in Motion
Also drove the Silverado SS.......you didn't think that I would only have good things to report....did you?
What a let down. It's a slug. I don't know how some of the mags got high 14's out of it. It didn't feel anywhere near as fast to me.
I know it's a truck and all...but man did that thing handle like a brick. My wife's Hemi Durango feels like an S2000, compared to it.
Furthermore, the interior looks and feels like it was lifted out of 1983. And of course, they're not cheap. No wonder these Silvy SS's aren't selling. I wouldn't buy it, even if it's MSRP was 25 grand.
I didn't like one thing about it. Well no....I liked it's exhaust note.
What a let down. It's a slug. I don't know how some of the mags got high 14's out of it. It didn't feel anywhere near as fast to me.
I know it's a truck and all...but man did that thing handle like a brick. My wife's Hemi Durango feels like an S2000, compared to it.
Furthermore, the interior looks and feels like it was lifted out of 1983. And of course, they're not cheap. No wonder these Silvy SS's aren't selling. I wouldn't buy it, even if it's MSRP was 25 grand.
I didn't like one thing about it. Well no....I liked it's exhaust note.
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Re: Just got back from GM's Auto Show in Motion
I liked the Silvy SS's seats, but the interior on all levels of Silvy are well below sub-par.
I didnt think it was THAT slow! Id buy one just to have as a daily cruser, but its a big truck, and Im deffinaly not into big trucks. Id rather take a SWB Silvy 1500 with teh 5.3 over that big boat. I see where GM was going with it, and I think too many people equate SS to L or SRT10.
Ive never done comparisons between the SS and a Durango, so ill take your word on it. I thought the SS handled better then your standard Silvy...but its very tall ride hight is horrible. It needs to be lower, as does the SSR. I still cant get over how high that thing sits.
I didnt think it was THAT slow! Id buy one just to have as a daily cruser, but its a big truck, and Im deffinaly not into big trucks. Id rather take a SWB Silvy 1500 with teh 5.3 over that big boat. I see where GM was going with it, and I think too many people equate SS to L or SRT10.
Ive never done comparisons between the SS and a Durango, so ill take your word on it. I thought the SS handled better then your standard Silvy...but its very tall ride hight is horrible. It needs to be lower, as does the SSR. I still cant get over how high that thing sits.
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