Return of the El Camino. Ute Sport Truck G8 GT Pontiac

[boxmonkeyracing]

I kinda like it. guess that makes me a redneck. . .but does it? guess to each his own. . .epic fail not imo

[headpunter]

lol i showed my dad and he decided he wants one for work

[camaro&T/A]

I really like it

[FenwickHockey65]

It's a welcome alternative from BOF trucks. IMO, doesn't fit well with Pontiac's lineup. There are rumors of a crew cab model that'll be a GMC which would definitely help with fuel economy issues as well as provide an alternative from a full size Sierra or mid size Canyon.

[Navy Blue]

in the great word's of my favorite cartoon's little robot (invader zim if anyone's seen it)

hrrmm..: "What is it?"

[Camaro Lives On]

Originally Posted by Navy Blue

in the great word's of my favorite cartoon's little robot (invader zim if anyone's seen it)

hrrmm..: "What is it?"

INVADER ZIM RULES!!! Sorry... off topic....

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Navy Blue

in the great word's of my favorite cartoon's little robot (invader zim if anyone's seen it)

hrrmm..: "What is it?"

Not sure if you're being serious or not...

But it's basically a Holden Ute, which is very popular in Australia, that was brought over to the US and badged a Pontiac. Same engine and interior (minus the rear seats) as the G8, but with a pretty nice-sized truck bed attached. Basically it's a car-based truck as opposed to a body-on-frame truck.
Time will tell if this thing will sell...

[Beelzebubba]

It's not bad at all.

Beats the hell out of the Subaru Baja

[brooks]

i like it.......same specs as the g8?

[bret03]

I was in Australia for a summer and I hated the Holden version of these when I got over there, but after a couple months they grew on me. Now I think they are pretty cool, although I think the Holden is much better looking. They will never fit into my vehicle needs but they might serve a few people pretty well. In the end though, I think it probably wont last much longer than the new GTO.

[The_Beast_]

If people want a sporty car they'll buy one.
If people want a pickup truck they'll buy one.
BUT who the hell would want a mix of the 2, Why did the El Camino die. Because no one needed this things.

[Beelzebubba]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

what do you mean by that?

if anything the chevelle name belongs to the el camino. seeing as how the first elkys came out in 59 and the chevelle didnt make an appearance till 64. tho i will give you the fact that the 2nd gen elkys were based off the chevelle, but the elky was around first. lol

and the first gen ones were based off the brookwood station wagons. so if anything, the el camino name belongs to the brookwood. lol

What was the GMC name? Sprint? Caballero? Diablo?
Seems like it was Sprint. Dumb name. Implies a Suzuki G10 powered car.

How about Caballero for the V6 and Diablo for the V8?

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by brooks

i like it.......same specs as the g8?

Nope, slightly faster. But generally speaking, yes.

Originally Posted by The_Beast_

If people want a sporty car they'll buy one.
If people want a pickup truck they'll buy one.
BUT who the hell would want a mix of the 2, Why did the El Camino die. Because no one needed this things.

People that want to have a sporty truck of course! As far as needing them, who actually needs a car with any more than 150 hp? Thats enough to get you to highway speed in any sized car. Need has very little to do with performance cars. I can't foresee any driving situation on public roads where I'd need to get to 60 mph in less than 20 seconds. Likewise, I can't see anyone who would need a car that can be loaded like a pickup. But that will never stop some people from wanting them though

[Jiu Jitsu Jon]

The El Camino was never cool. Ever.

Noooooo, can't bring the Firebird back, instead we get....that.

Way to build excitement, Pontiac.