Say me for example. I'd consider anything in the 25 to 35k dollar range. I prefer an ultra-taught chassis albeit still with smooth stable suspension that's able to filter out irregularities in the road, as perfect as can be build quality, great durability/reliability, low wind and road noise, decent power, an impressive stereo and navigation system, and a minimum of a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Is there a GM vehicle out today that meets those conditions that you think would impress somebody like me?

I'm not really looking to buy a new car, but I would be interested for comparison's sake in checking one of these new vehicles out that everybody and their mother on this board is saying is the second coming of GM, and I don't want to go out, see a couple of them, not be impressed and then be told "well of course that one wouldn't impress you... you should have checked out this one".

 

Stick with your import junk.

 

Some people debate it's styling but I like the Grand Prix. One of our Company Vehicles (Toyota Camry) died an early death so my boss is only buying "Domestic" now. (Funny be it's a German company and he lives in Germany, lol).

We junked the Camry and bought a 05 GP GT. Nice Car - all around. Much better then the Camry. (Although the Camry was a few years old).

I imagine most people here will say look at the G6 because it's got the "Lutz" interior etc etc etc... And I'm sure it's nicer. But for what I do and for taking customers out and having plenty of space and some pizass (sp?) - The GP GT fits the bill for us right now.

Although, after thinking about it; it might only be a 4 speed Auto so that may knock it out. But I and everybody I work with could care less if its a 3/4/5/10 speed. (Reminds me of how high school kids fight over who's bike had more gears - when in reality we always got beat by the standard bike and a boy who just had more muscle, LOL) Anyways, Does the job and provides a nice ride / looks.

Although the looks could be debated (my wife doesn't like the styling of Pontiacs in general), but I do .

 

CTS-V
STS
STS-V
Corvette
Cobalt
Impala
Solstice
GTO

And the GM full-size trucks and SUV's. The imports still can't make a truck worth a damn.

 

Grand Prix GXP or a G6 GTP. Screw a 5 speed AT. You throw the 5 speed AT out there solely because you know GM's isn't out yet. If the 4 speed gives the same level of MPG and performance as the competiton, who cares?

Anything else?

 

A >200hp, <2800 lb. Solstice Coupe. THAT would be the second coming of my beloved 240Z! I'd be THERE, with cash. Even with the 170hp motor, if they make it I'm buying it.

 

How about a CTS 3.6, it'll be about 34K with the automatic without the Employee Discount. I never tried the auto, but with the manual this car was a blast to drive. Great power, and while the suspension is a bit on the luxury side, it handles very predictably. Coming out of a corner, give it gas, the rear steps out a little and then smoothly tucks back in. It feels great compared to my Camaro which tend to snap back after a slide. I believe there is also a Sport package if you'd like. Biggest complaint is it had a foot brake on a manual car, that's just inexcusable. I know some people don't like the CTS interior, but it looked pretty good to me. A little monotone, but of high quality.

Other then the Caddys there are still very few vehicles with 5+ speed autos in GM's lineup. I can only think of Equinox/Torrent and the turbo-diesel trucks. Anything else? While the GM 4-speeds are good trannies, they absolutely must get the 6-speeds out now.

 

yup, that would be my exact list.

GTO = (technically the GTO is an import)

 

My import cars have been FAAAAR less 'junk' than anything domestic I've owned to date. But I'm always willing to give a second and third chance to our domestic car manufacturer, so thus the topic of conversation.

But it's OK to be bitter. Let it alllll out now.

 

GXP

 

Didn't mention it above 'cuz it's already been said by me, ad infinitum, but a ~300hp (or more!), ~3200 lb. (or less!) LS V8 Camaro for ~$30,000 would pry the dollars from my wallet in a heartbeat!

edit: OOPS, I missed the purpose of this thread, you want suggestions for an EXISTING GM vehicle. Hmmm....

 

 

I have very high expectations for the Solstice/Sky, especially the turbo models. You might want to check one of those out in the next year or two.

 

Nope I dont think anything from GM could impress somebody like you

 

Well that makes perfect sense! I suppose that's why I'm saving up for a C5 or C6 Vette right now?