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01-25-2008, 05:45 PM
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#1 | | 11 Second Club
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01-25-2008, 05:49 PM
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Yea, I posted about this in another thread here. We're getting the UTE and a G8 Wagon.
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01-25-2008, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Formula350  Yea, I posted about this in another thread here. We're getting the UTE and a G8 Wagon. | oops 
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01-25-2008, 08:05 PM
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GM officially canned the G8 Sportwagon plan a few weeks ago. The Ute (G8 ST) is still a go. | |
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01-25-2008, 08:33 PM
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Canning the wagon and keeping this is a HUGE mistake for GM. How can they justify adding this to their line up??
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01-25-2008, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TriShield GM officially canned the G8 Sportwagon plan a few weeks ago. The Ute (G8 ST) is still a go. | The Magnum sold well for the first few years and is pretty badass. I don't understand, the amount of $$$ to bring the sportwagon over is miniscule, its already in production. MB, BMW, Audi, Volvo, and Saab have sold wagons here for years and made money despite it being an unpopular body style.
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Originally Posted by Morbid He said:
Sir, I beg your pardon
You should already be aware that I, a self-proclaimed connoisseur and provider of female services, would gladly listen to my music at high volume whilst driving this fine automobile. It saddens me that this vehicle does not have a spare tire equipped on the rear bonnet. The artificial wood grain makes for poor tactile grip (which may cause me to veer into another lane, but I digress; ) it is appealing to the eye.
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01-25-2008, 09:47 PM
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#7 | | Indiana is so screwed...
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So what's the other GM unibody truck that they're speaking of in the article?
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01-25-2008, 11:54 PM
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I didn't read it, but the Colorado maybe? Doubt it, I can't see that being unibody, but who knows to save weight and MPG...
I wasn't aware of them canning the Wagon, that's silly. It actually (the Holden) looks nice IMO.
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01-26-2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by y2k_ta So what's the other GM unibody truck that they're speaking of in the article? | It's a GMC concept based on a stretched version of the new Camaro's structure (itself a modified version of the Holden Commodore's structure) or it's based on the Acadia pod-shaped crossover thing. | |
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01-26-2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bballr4567 Canning the wagon and keeping this is a HUGE mistake for GM. How can they justify adding this to their line up?? | Apparently Holden can not supply enough volume of wagons to make it worth the investment. That's what I'm guessing anyways. | |
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01-26-2008, 12:45 PM
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Id be interested to see the Colorado moved to a unibody frame.
Ive read some stories from down under that Holden is pissed that GM cancelled the wagon for the US. Thats apparently the only reason that they went ahead with the development of it.
Also how hard would it be for Holden to make 2k wagons for the US? Im sure they would sell that many and itll make for an interesting test fleet. Im highly disappointed that they arent importing it. Would make a great car for the future wife.
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01-26-2008, 01:53 PM
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i think the ute would be an awesome car to see pass by driving around especially since its well powered | |
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01-26-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bballr4567 Ive read some stories from down under that Holden is pissed that GM cancelled the wagon for the US. Thats apparently the only reason that they went ahead with the development of it.
Also how hard would it be for Holden to make 2k wagons for the US? Im sure they would sell that many and itll make for an interesting test fleet. Im highly disappointed that they arent importing it. Would make a great car for the future wife. | It wouldn't be, I'm guessing GM didn't think it was enough volume to warrant paying to crash test it and come up with additional marketing for it.
Whatever the reason, it's a huge missed opportunity for GM IMO. | |
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01-27-2008, 01:32 AM
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I did this when my friend found out the UTE was coming over. I don't know how long this pic will be up as my hoster is changing providers. Any rate it's good for now and I'll update if things change. 
I couldn't find a gray Ute :\
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01-27-2008, 10:54 PM
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#15 | | Indiana is so screwed...
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Originally Posted by Formula350 I did this when my friend found out the UTE was coming over. I don't know how long this pic will be up as my hoster is changing providers. Any rate it's good for now and I'll update if things change.
I couldn't find a gray Ute :\ | The color difference shows how easily it is to make it a "Pontiac".
I'm sad to hear the wagon got canned too. That would make a cool car for my gf, and something that I wouldn't mind driving.
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01-28-2008, 03:26 AM
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If they sell this here I am in. But it'd get turned back into a Holden  | |
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01-28-2008, 01:48 PM
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http://www1.autotrader.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/0/67B11DCBD08EC229CA25734D000FADB1/$file/2007.09.05_Pontiac_Ute.jpg?OpenElement
previous picture does not do it justice
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01-29-2008, 12:08 AM
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If you google the ute and check out some sites it freaking looks awesome fixed up, and yes and el camino was my first car, anyways, have they finalized the date on these things yet. i want to know when i can place my order!
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01-29-2008, 04:31 AM
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LOL Leave my 10min PShop job alone  I even used the "Work Truck" model of the Ute heh
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01-29-2008, 12:46 PM
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It's identical to the G8 sedan with a tray in place of the backseat and trunk. | |
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