G8 - Now Chevrolet Caprice, will be built in Oshawa, alongside Camaro - Page 3

FenwickHockey65 · 07-15-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Fugly, fugly, fugly...

if they screw it up and change it to that over the current looks, GM just took a step back and killed the car I loved and was contemplating buying. I'd never buy that...

It won't be this.

888GT#31 · 07-15-2009, 02:47 PM

Well, its nice to see this post and read replies that liked the G8. It is a great car. My first new car and I have no regrets and no problems (March 08). When GM builds this new vehicle, they need a performance model. That's what won me over: power and practicality.

I've always been a fbody guy as I had a modded 96 z28 for years. Now that I've enjoyed the extra room and the performance, I really don't feel right in a coupe anymore. I still would love to have another Camaro, but if I bought one, it would add to my G8 and not replace it.

So GM, this is good news. The Commodore has a great formula, dont ruin it. Please, please let the public know about it. You screwed the G8 over by not advertising it enough. Only enthusiasts like me knew about it before it even took the boat ride over here! If GM keeps it close to the Commodore's formula and mainstream the advertising, it will be a success.

To this day, I answer many questions about the G8 to people who see it in public. Not one person has ever disliked it (and I asked twice for a honest opinion). ADVERTISE GM!!!

Zabo · 07-15-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It won't be this.

Correct, that's the Long Wheel base Caprice/Statesman or WM Zeta body.

The VM body is the G8 and is a shorter wheelbase than the Statesman. Now if they decide to actually do a WM based Caprice then we more likely than not WILL be looking at the one in the Middle east.

But knowing GM, we may have a re-translated Commodore due to the ease of spooling up the production.

drivingincamaro · 07-15-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by big_dog

So it should look something like this one?

I like everything But the Chrome bar it should be just the Chevy emblem

drivingincamaro · 07-15-2009, 03:11 PM

it should look like this In my very honest opinion

i like it a helluva lot more now

drivingincamaro · 07-15-2009, 03:14 PM

heres it with no chevy emblem

i personally like it with the Chevy emblem and no chrome bar

"prima"Donna · 07-15-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I just pray to God they don't jack up the front and rear ends by changing out the facias. The G8 is a STELLAR looking car and should NOT be changed. People LOVE this car and I am beginning to see more and more. You take away that style when rebadging it and you take away what the CUSTOMER WANTS!

Please, please, please....dont' screw with the looks on this one.

100% AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...love the looks of the G8...

Zabo · 07-15-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

100% AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...love the looks of the G8...

They'll change the fascias.. mark my words.

SleepWarz · 07-15-2009, 04:15 PM

The front looks ok, the rear looks like every other production honda sedan since 95.

Just like most cars today. Same boring ass V shaped trunk.

Kyle2k · 07-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivingincamaro

heres it with no chevy emblem

i personally like it with the Chevy emblem and no chrome bar

Looks almost like a civic front end in that picture to be honest.

Zabo · 07-15-2009, 04:30 PM

...*surfs net on word of this and comes across brilliance at Jalopnik*

OMGOMGOMG!!!

DOOD!

Can I has 2011 Nomad nao? *explodes as he saw the sportwagon Commodore*

Super83Z · 07-15-2009, 05:00 PM

That article has it wrong. The Caprice is not going to Oshawa. It would be far too costly to GM to bring production of the Caprice to Oshawa.

Zabo · 07-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super83Z

That article has it wrong. The Caprice is not going to Oshawa. It would be far too costly to GM to bring production of the Caprice to Oshawa.

Care to share the source and explain your rationale?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-15-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super83Z

That article has it wrong. The Caprice is not going to Oshawa. It would be far too costly to GM to bring production of the Caprice to Oshawa.

Not necessarily. Commodore's already using more or less the same platform as Camaro. And the costs to import Commodores to the US are already pretty steep.

07-15-2009, 02:47 PM	#30
888GT#31 Drives: 2008 G8 GT Liquid Red :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 66	Well, its nice to see this post and read replies that liked the G8. It is a great car. My first new car and I have no regrets and no problems (March 08). When GM builds this new vehicle, they need a performance model. That's what won me over: power and practicality. I've always been a fbody guy as I had a modded 96 z28 for years. Now that I've enjoyed the extra room and the performance, I really don't feel right in a coupe anymore. I still would love to have another Camaro, but if I bought one, it would add to my G8 and not replace it. So GM, this is good news. The Commodore has a great formula, dont ruin it. Please, please let the public know about it. You screwed the G8 over by not advertising it enough. Only enthusiasts like me knew about it before it even took the boat ride over here! If GM keeps it close to the Commodore's formula and mainstream the advertising, it will be a success. To this day, I answer many questions about the G8 to people who see it in public. Not one person has ever disliked it (and I asked twice for a honest opinion). ADVERTISE GM!!! __________________

07-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#33
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	it should look like this In my very honest opinion i like it a helluva lot more now Attached Images __________________

07-15-2009, 03:14 PM	#34
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	heres it with no chevy emblem i personally like it with the Chevy emblem and no chrome bar Attached Images __________________

07-15-2009, 05:00 PM	#40
Super83Z Drives: 1999 Z28 1983 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions,MA Posts: 615 View My Garage	That article has it wrong. The Caprice is not going to Oshawa. It would be far too costly to GM to bring production of the Caprice to Oshawa. __________________ Current cars: 99 Z28 06 Silverado 14 Silverado

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