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#81 of 1033 GMC by theo2709 Aug 17, 2003 (5:53 pm)
What is the point of offering a GMC version if the Chevy version has the same if not MORE options? GMC seems to have lost its way once Cadillac entered the SUV market, with the Yukon Denali priced just a few thousand than an Escalade (at MSRP, anyway). It just makes me question the existence of GMC more. If GM dropped GMC and just offered higher-priced Chevy's, wouldn't the new combined Silverado outsell the F-150? It seems Ford has done pretty well without a luxury truck brand, so I think that GM can do the same. It seems like an easy process: drop GMC, stop offering huge rebates, make MSRP closer to retail, upgrade interior materials, and voilà! The perfect competitor to the F-150 and Tundras of the world (not to mention the Titan). My worry is that GMC will turn into something like Mercury, where they just rebadge something ("Professional Grade Engineering") and attempt to sell it for thousands more. GMC does not have that kind of name recognition, and I think GM would be doing itself a favor by killing GMC.
#82 of 1033 Towing Capacity by lonestartj Aug 18, 2003 (11:32 am)
Guys, what do you think about the Colorado's 4,000 lb towing capacity? I've been a Chevy man for a long time, looking to trade in my S-10 on a new Colorado, but 4,000 lbs seems pretty measley to me. The I-5 will have less torque than my 4.3, will be rated to tow 1,200 pounds less, but this is supposed to be a mid-size? Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma both offer 5,000 lb ratings. Dakota w/ a V-8 blows them all away. My S-10 is only marginal for my 2,500 lb boat, I sure don't want to take a step backward in that department. I'd rather not move up to a full-sized (and there's no Dodge in my future), but the Colorado may be a disappointment for me. Chevy, if your listening, OFFER THE I-6. While you're at it, offer a "long bed" option on the crew cab like the Nissan Frontier (6' bed). With that combination, I don't think you could build them fast enough.
#83 of 1033 Towing capacity, lonestartj by coonhound Aug 20, 2003 (1:14 pm)
I too am torqued off at the reduced torque and towing capacity. At first, somewhere on this board it was reported that they would have 5000 Lb. tow rating. But, not so, and my old Astro with 5500 Lbs. and the 4.3 will have to suffice.   I would guess that in another year or so GM will up the ante one way or another.
#84 of 1033 Engine Compartment Space by brianbm Aug 21, 2003 (4:05 pm)
The I-5 and I-4 may be fine, but they also sound like engines designed to help keep corporate CAFE numbers presentable. Has anyone seen inside a prototype's hood, or a spy shot of the engine compartment? Could the I-6 from which the new engines are derived be installed, or would a V-6 design be necessary to offer a higher torque engine? Or, in the alternative, perhaps a turbocharged edition of the currently announced inlines could be installed. That ought up the torque ante - if it happens. Is the I-6 capable of surviving a turbo installation?
#85 of 1033 Rebadged Chevrolets by wsag26 Aug 21, 2003 (5:35 pm)
many people still buy GMC's but the problem is: who wants a rebadged chevy? gm tried that with GEO a few years ago and it didn't work. chrysler tried rebadged chrysler/dodge/mitsubishi's with eagle and that ended up in the dumps. so if gm has the experience, why do they continue to just rebadge vehicles. Make the styling look different, even if the interior is the same, make sure the styling looks different to bring more customers to both brands every year. they may not have to dish GMC, but i think it is worthless and they can make room to get rid of one more brand of vehicles.
#86 of 1033 0 to 60? by rhigh Aug 22, 2003 (5:46 am)
What will be the 0 to 60 times on the I-5 4x4 in the extendend cab version?
#87 of 1033 0 to 60 by lonestartj Aug 22, 2003 (7:32 am)
Not sure of the times, but did notice that they're offering 4.10 gears as an option, at least on the crew cab 4x4. That ought to help on the low end.
#88 of 1033 re towing cap. by aldan93 Aug 24, 2003 (4:26 pm)
What would you ever have thats weighs over 5,000 lbs to tow? I have owned all kinds of boats, the 21 footer i have know is 2900 lbs? 5,000, you would have what? a small 29 footer?
#89 of 1033 re engine compartment by aldan93 Aug 24, 2003 (4:28 pm)
Spy photos? its no secret get a brochure, I have seen these at the GM powertrain plant in NY, they could easily fit a I6 in them , but they won't not for a while anyway.

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