FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge - Page 225

KMPrenger · 01-28-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by roorback

Honestly both those cars were sort of garbage offerings. Still it's silly to just abandon them. Good news for chevy as those who like the 200 styling can grab it's sister the malibu.

Dart....maybe maybe not, but I can't say that the 200 is at all garbage. Maybe the 200 before this gen. I guess that's just my opinion.

Kyle2k · 01-28-2016, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Discontinuing the 200???

Wow...I thought that is/was a great car! Did it really just not sell? I've seen plenty around here.

I really like mine to be honest

GrandAmGT · 01-28-2016, 06:23 PM

Ending production of the 200 and the Dart will seriously mess up FCA's CAFE numbers true? In 2015 they sold 177,000 200's and 87,000 Darts. Maybe those models are unprofitable? That can be the only explanation.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-28-2016, 07:32 PM

Couple reports saying that FCA may end up getting other automakers to produce a compact/midsize sedan for them. Kinda like what GM does with Nissan and the City Express.

*DGthe3* · 01-28-2016, 07:44 PM

Interesting article on Autoblog about the possible reasoning behind killing off the 200 & Dart

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/28/d...lowup-opinion/

Cliffs notes version is that FCA can likely make more money by selling more Jeeps. That, in turn, could make them more attractive to another automaker with whom to merge with at a later date.

I don't quite believe thats how it would all pan out ... but it does fit with Sergio's general train of thought.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-28-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Interesting article on Autoblog about the possible reasoning behind killing off the 200 & Dart

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/28/d...lowup-opinion/

Cliffs notes version is that FCA can likely make more money by selling more Jeeps. That, in turn, could make them more attractive to another automaker with whom to merge with at a later date.

I don't quite believe thats how it would all pan out ... but it does fit with Sergio's general train of thought.

Train of thought...glad I'm not along for that ride

FenwickHockey65 · 01-29-2016, 01:10 AM

Corvette Forum is reporting the mid-engined Corvette will be confirmed and revealed this year...

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-29-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Corvette Forum is reporting the mid-engined Corvette will be confirmed and revealed this year...

Still not going to believe it until I see it.

MEDISIN · 01-29-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Corvette Forum is reporting the mid-engined Corvette will be confirmed and revealed this year...

I hope this debuts as a mid-engine Cadillac instead of calling it a mid-engine Corvette. Let the Corvette continue to focus on performance and keep cost down. Let the mid-engine Cadillac be about luxury, technology, with performance second - a drivers car not a track weapon. I would love to see what Cadillac could engineer in a lightweight, mid-engine configuration given the magic they've done with the V model sedans. A 911 turbo, R8, Vanquish, competitor. Maybe later add a V16 and call it a "V" model.

Like this but more recent design language not hard core "arts and science" angles. I don't ask for much...

Bhobbs · 01-29-2016, 10:22 AM

Cadillac needs to figure out how to sell the ATS and CTS, plus add some more CUVs before they even think about a mid engine super car.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-29-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Cadillac needs to figure out how to sell the ATS and CTS, plus add some more CUVs before they even think about a mid engine super car.

MEDISIN · 01-29-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Cadillac needs to figure out how to sell the ATS and CTS, plus add some more CUVs before they even think about a mid engine super car.

Luxury sedans are struggling period as CUVs are hot right now. Cadillac already has something planned between the XT5 and Escalade. No reason a halo car can't be brought to market. Audi began producing the R8 back when total brand sales were even less than Cadillac in the U.S. MB has the AMG GT, Audi has the R8, Acura has the NSX, Lexus had the LFA, Cadillac needs something other than the Escalade to represent the brand

xc_SS/RS · 01-30-2016, 09:41 AM

Can't wait to see what the mid engined Corvette looks like. They will still have the front engined Corvette around as well, or that's the plan at least right?

FenwickHockey65 · 01-31-2016, 02:55 PM

#1 and #2 at Daytona.

Suck it Ford.

01-28-2016, 07:32 PM	#3140
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Couple reports saying that FCA may end up getting other automakers to produce a compact/midsize sedan for them. Kinda like what GM does with Nissan and the City Express. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-28-2016, 07:44 PM	#3141
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Interesting article on Autoblog about the possible reasoning behind killing off the 200 & Dart http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/28/d...lowup-opinion/ Cliffs notes version is that FCA can likely make more money by selling more Jeeps. That, in turn, could make them more attractive to another automaker with whom to merge with at a later date. I don't quite believe thats how it would all pan out ... but it does fit with Sergio's general train of thought. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-29-2016, 01:10 AM	#3143
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Corvette Forum is reporting the mid-engined Corvette will be confirmed and revealed this year... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-29-2016, 10:22 AM	#3146
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	Cadillac needs to figure out how to sell the ATS and CTS, plus add some more CUVs before they even think about a mid engine super car. __________________

01-30-2016, 09:41 AM	#3149
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Can't wait to see what the mid engined Corvette looks like. They will still have the front engined Corvette around as well, or that's the plan at least right? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-28-2016, 06:23 PM	#3139
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 376	Ending production of the 200 and the Dart will seriously mess up FCA's CAFE numbers true? In 2015 they sold 177,000 200's and 87,000 Darts. Maybe those models are unprofitable? That can be the only explanation.

01-31-2016, 02:55 PM	#3150
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	#1 and #2 at Daytona. Suck it Ford. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)