Vote for Internet Car/Truck of the Year (Camaro is 1 of 3 finalists) - Page 2

Kyle2k · 09-17-2009, 02:00 PM

GM bias aside how can you guys seriously vote for the Equinox as TRUCK of the year?

MrIcky · 09-17-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

The semi-finalists for Truck of the Year are:

Audi Q5
Audi Q7 TDI
Chevy Equinox
Ford Raptor
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes GLK
Volvo XC60

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In bold are things that don't equal trucks. They are only marginally SUVs. So is this really crossover of the year?

I voted for the Raptor- I would have voted for it anyway- but it's the only fracking truck on the list.

Kyle2k · 09-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIcky

In bold are things that don't equal trucks. They are only marginally SUVs. So is this really crossover of the year?

I voted for the Raptor- I would have voted for it anyway- but it's the only fracking truck on the list.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-17-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

GM bias aside how can you guys seriously vote for the Equinox as TRUCK of the year?

Because I wasn't asked to make the distinction between truck and not-a-truck. I was asked to vote for the best car on that list. They could have called them "pomegranates" for all it matters.

And the Equinox absolutely kicks a$$!!!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-17-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Because I wasn't asked to make the distinction between truck and not-a-truck. I was asked to vote for the best car on that list. They could have called them "pomegranates" for all it matters.

And the Equinox absolutely kicks a$$!!!

MrIcky · 09-17-2009, 05:17 PM

So basically, what you're saying is you voted for two different cars for the cars list. Its just the cars list was split into two sections one list labeled cars and another just labeled 'trucks' for fun because no one was pithy enough to use the word pomegranate- hey and what the heck is this Raptor doing on the misnamed cars list?

And I am just messing with you- this is not a pet subject that will cause me to lose sleep, but in my mind will always be:

*A truck is something designed primarily to haul cargo or tow objects.
*An SUV is based on a truck but some of it's capacity to haul was given to the handling of additional occupants. It still retains a good percentage of its ability to haul and tow.
*A crossover is a vehicle based on a car that has the additional height of an SUV but makes little to no concession to the ability to haul or tow.

The motoring press has started to call any old mamby pamby glorified AWD minivan a truck these days and it's annoying.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIcky

So basically, what you're saying is you voted for two different cars for the cars list. Its just the cars list was split into two sections one list labeled cars and another just labeled 'trucks' for fun because no one was pithy enough to use the word pomegranate- hey and what the heck is this Raptor doing on the misnamed cars list?

And I am just messing with you- this is not a pet subject that will cause me to lose sleep, but in my mind will always be:

*A truck is something designed primarily to haul cargo or tow objects.
*An SUV is based on a truck but some of it's capacity to haul was given to the handling of additional occupants. It still retains a good percentage of its ability to haul and tow.
*A crossover is a vehicle based on a car that has the additional height of an SUV but makes little to no concession to the ability to haul or tow.

The motoring press has started to call any old mamby pamby glorified AWD minivan a truck these days and it's annoying.

No, I agree with you on what a truck is and what a car is and what's in between.

We just weren't charged with making the distinction...they gave a list and said "vote". And so I did.

jayson71 · 09-17-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Paperer

^^ Exactly what I picked.

I put the hybrid last just for giggles

Mason44 · 09-17-2009, 11:10 PM

Voted

*DGthe3* · 09-18-2009, 03:05 AM

hey, I didn't write the list ... I just copied and pasted.

But, given that there are only 2 categories ... what are crossovers more like, in terms of function and capability: cars or trucks?

JJ#48Racing · 09-18-2009, 06:38 AM

Voted, top picks Camaro and Equinox

MrIcky · 09-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

hey, I didn't write the list ... I just copied and pasted.

But, given that there are only 2 categories ... what are crossovers more like, in terms of function and capability: cars or trucks?

Cars. Technically station wagons and mini-vans. Americans don't think it's cool to drive station wagons and minivans so they designed their station wagons and minivans to look like SUVs. I'll up the Q7 to truck though because it's got a 5500 tow rating without a split maximum/standard tow capability rating.

JewelZ · 09-18-2009, 11:18 AM

yay!

KeithGriffin · 09-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Everybody -
I'm the founder of Internet Car and Truck of the Year and new to this forum. I love the observations you are making. You raise great points about what makes a truck. I can't disagree with Mr. Icky's observation: "The motoring press has started to call any old mamby pamby glorified AWD minivan a truck these days and it's annoying." Any suggestions you have about what to call the truck category would be greatly appreciated.

09-17-2009, 02:00 PM	#15
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	GM bias aside how can you guys seriously vote for the Equinox as TRUCK of the year? __________________

09-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#20
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	So basically, what you're saying is you voted for two different cars for the cars list. Its just the cars list was split into two sections one list labeled cars and another just labeled 'trucks' for fun because no one was pithy enough to use the word pomegranate- hey and what the heck is this Raptor doing on the misnamed cars list? And I am just messing with you- this is not a pet subject that will cause me to lose sleep, but in my mind will always be: A truck is something designed primarily to haul cargo or tow objects. An SUV is based on a truck but some of it's capacity to haul was given to the handling of additional occupants. It still retains a good percentage of its ability to haul and tow. A crossover is a vehicle based on a car that has the additional height of an SUV but makes little to no concession to the ability to haul or tow. The motoring press has started to call any old mamby pamby glorified AWD minivan a truck these days and it's annoying. Last edited by MrIcky; 09-17-2009 at 05:31 PM.*

09-18-2009, 03:05 AM	#24
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	hey, I didn't write the list ... I just copied and pasted. But, given that there are only 2 categories ... what are crossovers more like, in terms of function and capability: cars or trucks? __________________ 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

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