FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge

[xc_SS/RS]

That 1LE inspired handling pack on the SS will be sweet. Just wish it was more affordable lol

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Maybe kinda sorta possibly 2016 Malibu?

What the heck is this? Looks like some kind of concept unveiling, but yet I don't think we've seen any concepts that look like this. Was the picture some kind of leak perhaps?

In any case, concept or not (may not even be a finished project?) can't say I'm digging it.

[ilirg]

Its a screen shot from a TV. You can see the Velocity logo on the bottom right.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by ilirg

Its a screen shot from a TV. You can see the Velocity logo on the bottom right.

ahh...I see!

[FenwickHockey65]

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President
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Don't let us down Cadillac.

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

That 1LE inspired handling pack on the SS will be sweet. Just wish it was more affordable lol

Yeah, a buddy of mine wants one but his wife won't let him get it. Magnetic ride, 1LE and manual trans would be awesome in that car. It's a shame that the styling puts so many people off.

[FenwickHockey65]

Something interesting to think about.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Something interesting to think about.

The one next to the bottom was the Nomad Concept.
The bottom one was called the Corvair.
http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/c...at-almost-was/

[xc_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Yeah, a buddy of mine wants one but his wife won't let him get it. Magnetic ride, 1LE and manual trans would be awesome in that car. It's a shame that the styling puts so many people off.

I like the styling, its a shame its so expensive and they aren't really making them to sit on dealer lots. Now if they brought the ute version over here I'd be first in line for one in red, manual, with this upcoming 1LE option if it gets the green light.

[Burt]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Yeah, a buddy of mine wants one but his wife won't let him get it. Magnetic ride, 1LE and manual trans would be awesome in that car. It's a shame that the styling puts so many people off.

The styling didn't bother me, just the price. If I could get a manual, 1LE style package SS sedan with fewer interior features, for say, $37K, I'd have probably done it. If I were making enough money, I'd buy one of the ones we're getting new. Unfortunately, importing them from Australia put them out of my reach.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Maybe kinda sorta possibly 2016 Malibu?

Just food for thought...

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Don't let us down Cadillac.

Cadillac will lead with highly aspirational products packed with advanced technology, superlative craftsmanship and distinctive design. And a brand character that symbolizes quality and respect. We don't aim to be the biggest. We aim to be the best...

Cadillac once was exactly that ^^^ and then squandered it away in the 70s and on. I like that GM management wants to get it back even if it means being smaller.

I remember Cadillac being aspirational when I was a kid. Even Buicks were...

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Don't let us down Cadillac.

Good read. Looking forward to seeing what they do with the brand over time. Don't let us down is right!

[FenwickHockey65]

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...inment-screen/

CT6 interior details.