Rumor: G8 = Caprice? - Page 6

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

No, stovt001, GM doesn't just service my state. I just wish they'd stop chasing pitches in the dirt. We all have a common wish...that they will be able to produce vehicles that people will continue to want. I just hope the good stuff doesn't get squeezed out by Caprice Classics. LMAO about that one.

And who says people don't want this new Caprice?

Seriously, you're starting to get really annoying. I'm sorry you don't like this idea, but you really don't have any control over it. If you don't like it, then go buy something else.

chevydude26 · 07-11-2009, 07:42 PM

http://journal.skuzz.com/wp-content/...7/07/g6big.jpg

looks like a cheap bmw

chevydude26 · 07-11-2009, 07:43 PM

looks like a bmw lite to me

chevydude26 · 07-11-2009, 07:45 PM

super ugly

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2009, 07:47 PM

Someone needs his eyes checked.

stovt001 · 07-11-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drivingincamaro

the hood scoops were the thing that I liked the most they werent like a Ricer Hood scopp but without the hood scoop it would look like just another Pontiac sedan

First, they're fake. That's the definition of ricer to me. It is pretending to be something it isn't when a clean, elegant design would be much more striking. It would look upscale and adult. And what Pontiac sedan doesn't have fake scoops? Fake add-ons are a Pontiac design cue, and in addition to weird plastic molding are the reason Pontiac hasn't had the best design reputation in quite some time.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-11-2009, 07:56 PM

Not a fan on that design though.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-11-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

super ugly

chevydude26 · 07-11-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

I was making the case that pontiac's have been ugly post 1970's era except for the trans am and solstice throughout the years

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-11-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

I was making the case that pontiac's have been ugly post 1970's era except for the trans am and solstice throughout the years

Ah, Okay. Now I'm on the same page

I think pontiac has made some pretty sweet looking rides over the years. But their quality wasn't up to par. At least their interior quality. It was always something with the Grand Am's. Half the customers had perfect cars and the other half had some type of complaint.

But the G8 was bringing in a new light for pontiac. Great quality, great reviews, and awesome styling!

It just came at the worst time.

Jinx · 07-11-2009, 08:19 PM

I honestly was hoping on the G8 to become the Impala and be trimmed on par as the current Impala option-wise (common mainstream options).

Reasons:

-Name game. Impala is a highly recognized nameplate spanning decades on a successful note on both government (police cruisers) and civilian.

-The current Impala, I think plays to close to the Malibu area. Keeping the familar name, widening the margin between the two, and replacing the current car with a superior car would at least maintain sale. But I think it would improve both.

-The G8 is a great car. I dont want it to be too good but too late. I think there should be an exception to the rule it an entire GM brand dies. Like Lutz said, why waste such a good car.

-Chevy needs a rwd 4 door sedan, but they dont need to flood the brand with too many nameplates. Again, It should replace the current Impala. Why do we need two fwd 4 door cars that not that different in purpose and size.

But..........
I would like to see some changes if this was to happen.

-Like a few have mentioned, the V6 was not competitive. Increasing LLT V6 volume could decrease cost per unit while making it more accessible to more nameplates. But to add to this idea, I think it should share trim and powertrain options with the likes of the Camaro. With the LS3 and L99 available in the Camaro in the low 30s, why should a person have to purchase a Chevy car like made like GXP with a LS3 in the high 30s? I think the LLT (Impala) and LS3/L99 (Impala ss) should be the mainstream choices and a sport package available on the SS trim that makes the Brembos and tighter suspension an option to keep the SS trim prices down and feasibly available to fleet needs (no everyone needs the bells and whistles. i.e. police)

Scrapppy666 · 07-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Caprice styling = fail.... when I think Caprice I think of granny cruising around in her huge boat she bought 10 years ago and still has the factory tires and plastic on the seats

As mentioned, changing the facia and rear of a car has again and again meant failure... and now they go from a nicely styled G8 to a bland boring facia??? .... blah

CamaroScotty · 07-11-2009, 08:56 PM

as long as they don't call it the Chevette, I'm cool with it.

chevydude26 · 07-11-2009, 09:03 PM

why not make it the chevelle

07-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#72
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	http://journal.skuzz.com/wp-content/...7/07/g6big.jpg looks like a cheap bmw __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

07-11-2009, 07:43 PM	#73
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	looks like a bmw lite to me __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

07-11-2009, 07:45 PM	#74
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	super ugly __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

07-11-2009, 07:47 PM	#75
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Someone needs his eyes checked. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-11-2009, 07:56 PM	#77
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Not a fan on that design though. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

07-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#81
Jinx Owner of Shunt Drives: 2001 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Trunk, NC Posts: 323	I honestly was hoping on the G8 to become the Impala and be trimmed on par as the current Impala option-wise (common mainstream options). Reasons: -Name game. Impala is a highly recognized nameplate spanning decades on a successful note on both government (police cruisers) and civilian. -The current Impala, I think plays to close to the Malibu area. Keeping the familar name, widening the margin between the two, and replacing the current car with a superior car would at least maintain sale. But I think it would improve both. -The G8 is a great car. I dont want it to be too good but too late. I think there should be an exception to the rule it an entire GM brand dies. Like Lutz said, why waste such a good car. -Chevy needs a rwd 4 door sedan, but they dont need to flood the brand with too many nameplates. Again, It should replace the current Impala. Why do we need two fwd 4 door cars that not that different in purpose and size. But.......... I would like to see some changes if this was to happen. -Like a few have mentioned, the V6 was not competitive. Increasing LLT V6 volume could decrease cost per unit while making it more accessible to more nameplates. But to add to this idea, I think it should share trim and powertrain options with the likes of the Camaro. With the LS3 and L99 available in the Camaro in the low 30s, why should a person have to purchase a Chevy car like made like GXP with a LS3 in the high 30s? I think the LLT (Impala) and LS3/L99 (Impala ss) should be the mainstream choices and a sport package available on the SS trim that makes the Brembos and tighter suspension an option to keep the SS trim prices down and feasibly available to fleet needs (no everyone needs the bells and whistles. i.e. police) __________________ Support the "JINX CAMARO FUND" at http://www.zazzle.com/jinxdesign

07-11-2009, 08:40 PM	#82
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	Caprice styling = fail.... when I think Caprice I think of granny cruising around in her huge boat she bought 10 years ago and still has the factory tires and plastic on the seats As mentioned, changing the facia and rear of a car has again and again meant failure... and now they go from a nicely styled G8 to a bland boring facia??? .... blah

07-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#83
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	as long as they don't call it the Chevette, I'm cool with it.

07-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#84
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	why not make it the chevelle __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does