FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge - Page 389

90503 · 06-21-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Absolutely. Same goes for today. How many people that buy offroad oriented trucks and also Raptors, ZR2s, and Wrangler Rubicons are actually using them off road? Not all of them, and most that do that sort of thing are likely doing it very seldom. Then there's that small piece of people actually doing some real offroading.

Likely the same scenario and percentage of Camaro/performance cars fall into the same "category"....They never see a track or performance competition of any kind, either...but, you know, they "could" if they wanted....lol

Just like with our Camaros, and off-roading, it's far and away mostly "show", and "no-go"....It's an "image"/"imagination" for Camaros, off-road, performance, etc. that sells cars to the public. Actual full limit capabilities of cars and trucks are never realized. But, hey, you gotta drive something...lol

AZCamaroFan · 06-21-2018, 03:34 PM

last person i know currently with a Blazer is a 70something widow across the street.
barely gets driven so it's still super clean.

Bhobbs · 06-21-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I always chuckle when I see Jeep bragging about the off-road capability of things the Compass or Patriot. Nobody picks those Jeeps because they need a small crossover that can tackle a rough trail ... they buy them because they want to pretend like they could.

As for making the new Blazer a grocery getter for soccer moms ... isn't that what they were 15 years ago anyway? Sure it was still an SUV based on a truck, but just like with the Jr Jeeps, people who actually bought them to use the capability (vs 'ugh, I am NOT buying a minvan') were probably few and far between.

At least they have the capability.

I somehow doubt it would be acceptable if the next gen Camaro was based on the Cruze because most people don’t race. (I’m not saying you would think a Cruze based Camaro is still a Camaro).

PDXSSCE · 06-25-2018, 01:25 AM

FenwickHockey65, is there some information regarding the next generation Impala?
The P2XX platform & LaCrosse improvements, make me excited about what might come with the new Impala. I'm hopeful it will soldier on.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-25-2018, 08:17 AM

Dead.

JhonnyGTR · 06-25-2018, 09:13 AM

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Dead.

PDXSSCE · 06-25-2018, 11:17 AM

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Dead.

Damn.

JhonnyGTR · 06-25-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Dead.

Why the LaCrosse and XTS are still Alive and the Impala is going to die?

Martinjlm · 06-25-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JhonnyGTR

So, seriously.....how do you REALLY feel about that? Don’t be shy.

PDXSSCE · 06-25-2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JhonnyGTR

Why the LaCrosse and XTS are still Alive and the Impala is going to die?

The new LaCrosse was introduced before GM began axing sedans & the XTS is already a dead man walking.

ChevyRules · 06-25-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

The new LaCrosse was introduced before GM began axing sedans & the XTS is already a dead man walking.

The LaCrosse is probably somewhat safe due to China still liking big cars. Though it certainly might get axed for the North America market at least.

PDXSSCE · 06-25-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRules

The LaCrosse is probably somewhat safe due to China still liking big cars. Though it certainly might get axed for the North America market at least.

The 2017+ model is a helluva vehicle.

*DGthe3* · 06-25-2018, 12:57 PM

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Why the LaCrosse and XTS are still Alive and the Impala is going to die?

XTS is on its way out as well. Don't know one way or the other on LaCrosse, but if there aren't going to be any other large FWD sedans at GM I can't see them making a replacement for it.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next Malibu (and Regal) get a little bit larger to accommodate the fact that they aren't any bigger sedans in their respective brands.

ChevyRules · 06-25-2018, 12:57 PM

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The 2017+ model is a helluva vehicle.

It certainly is. So is the Impala and a shame what the shifting industry trends is causing. Whenever I rent a car and get an Impala, it is such a nice car to drive. Plenty of space, trunk is huge, etc.

The only reason I am considering a CUV as a second car/primary driver is because I would like the ground clearance so I won't be plowing snow in the winter as I don't necessarily have the luxury of being able to call in to work saying, " Sorry can't make it, snowed in" unless it is a horrible storm.

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