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#61 of 707 come on already! by mrjjgittes Jan 23, 2006 (12:08 pm)
Seems like every other day GM's bond rating goes lower. I don't know what GM is waiting for regarding releasing the '07 Silverado. Maybe they are worried about being eclipsed by the Tundra, or are trying to work in some Ridgeline type innovation, but come on already. It will also be interesting to see how GM prices it. Hint to GM: enough with the pricing programs, release a well equipped 4x4 dub cab that gets decent mpg for, say $27-28k, and make some sales...! Replies to this message: jerrymcshane1 (Jan 23, 2006 3:15 pm)
#62 of 707 Re: come on already! [mrjjgittes] by jerrymcshane1 Jan 23, 2006 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: mrjjgittes (Jan 23, 2006 12:08 pm) GREAT post. These bonds have lost no less than 40% of their face value. As for the Tundra? I'd be worry sick if I was GM. I'd bet the ranch, dog, wife, etc., etc.. that this truck will "over come" as they say. This is Toyota's foray into the full size larger truck world and will NOT disappoint. They can't afford to. As for GM's 900-platform series? I saw the 07' Tahoe this weekend and saw absolutely NO need to get excited. It's the same as the 800 series. Just a few minor changes.
#63 of 707 07 Silverado by donthegreek Jan 31, 2006 (8:34 pm)
Looks like GM is playing it safe again....i'm disapointed. The show truck they previed at the NY auto show back a few years ago was awesome....what happened to the new aggressive from end??? Yup its gone.....gonna look like the new tahoe...its ok....just way to safe... kind of bland...they always go the safe route.Too bad... They need to get aggressive with the exterior styling....ain't gonna happen i guess. No surprise there!   don
#64 of 707 Re: 07' SIERRA [jerrymcshane1] by bewhite25 Feb 01, 2006 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: jerrymcshane1 (Jan 21, 2006 5:43 pm) Even though I've always thought Ford trucks were the best in the past, I agree that the entire full-size truck market is in trouble when the 2007 Tundra comes. It will have one of the most powerful, and by far the most refined, drivetrain. The interior will be excellent, possibly feeling like a Lexus in the highest trim level. The '07 Tundra will also be an extremely civilized vehicle, and it may grab the attention of many domestic truck owners. Unless it turns out to be fairly disappointing when it's unveiled, I would be seriously considering the '07 Tundra if I was in the market for a new pickup. Replies to this message: jerrymcshane1 (Feb 02, 2006 3:23 pm) schlog (May 25, 2007 8:25 pm)
#65 of 707 Re: 07' SIERRA [bewhite25] by jerrymcshane1 Feb 02, 2006 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: bewhite25 (Feb 01, 2006 3:25 pm) I could not agree more with you. We'll see when this truck debuts at the Chicago Auto Show next Thursday if indeed Toyota pulls another one off on the "Big 3." I'm waiting to see what they, Toyota, has to offer here. If not a Tundra, then I'll go with the F-150. I'm sure, as was just aptly pointed out, the GMT 900 line of trucks from GM will be NOTHING but minor improvements. Replies to this message: schlog (May 25, 2007 8:25 pm)
#66 of 707 Re: Thought this was about options on new trucks [60vett] by p100 Feb 03, 2006 (7:19 am)
Replying to: 60vett (Jan 21, 2006 9:21 am) How about the following changes (over the '06 model):   1. Add decent quality cloth inserts onto the inner door panels to give them a litle more upscale look. Large expanses of hard plastic just cannot do it.   2. Add a transmission oil temperature gauge as standard equipment on all Silverado trucks. The sensor is already built into the transmission. Why is GM so cheap?   3. Make foglights standard on all LT version Silverados. GM deleted standard foglights on '06 LT1 Z71 Silverados.   4. Make "redundant radio controls" standard on ALL Silverados. Making this feature an option on all, except LT3 Silverados is a complete joke. Firt of all, these are not just radio controls. Some of the buttons are used to program headlamp delays and also to display the trip computer data. It is ridiculous that these features are simply deleted when you do not get this feature. And when you try to retrofit this feature, GM makes it extremely difficult by refusing to reveal the necessary programming codes. And, of course they do not offer the retrofit kit, so you have to buy all necessary parts separately, which makes this project very pricey.   5. Make homelink transmitter standard equipment on all LT Silverados. Right now, you can get a factory installed homelink transmitter only as a part of the "sunroof package."   6. Make power rear sliding window with rear defroster standard on all LT Silverados. Titan and Tundra have done it already. This is what GM currently offers: order a manual sliding window in lieu of the defroster equippped fixed window. Then, you have an option of purchasing a power sliding window kit for over $ 400, plus installation labor. And you still will not have a defroster! This is completely ridiculous.   7. Make power adjustable pedals at least an option   8. Stop charging $ 1000 extra for bucket seats with a flip down armrest and a cheap plastic center console and make them standard equipment.   9. Offer the rear DVD player at a reasonable cost. Would $ 400 be too cheap a price?   10. Reinforce the roof on all trucks to make them safer. As it is, a special reinforcement brace needs to be installed just to mout a DVD, which is a joke. Also, on Crew cabs, they had to mold ribs into the roof because the metal is so thin and poorly reinforced.   11. Make factory spray-in bedliner standard equipment on all LT Silverados (with a delete credit option), optional on all others   12. Make factory installed splash guards standard equipment on all 4X4 Silverados.   13. Replace the dull looking black plastic door handles and tailgate handle with body color painted handles and add the passenger front door lock back!   14. Replace the dull black plastic outside mirrors with ones with body color inserts. It is ridicullus that you get the same dull plastic mirrors even with the optional turn signal mirrors!   15. Reinforce the vehicle frame and make it a fully boxed ladder frame   16. Start paying attention to details such as uneven gaps between body panels, trailer hitch wiring plug brackets welded on crooked, etc. Yes, people do notice. Details like this reflect lack of build quality.   17. Fully redesign certain troublesome components, such as intermediate steering shaft, instead of just bandaiding the fix.   18. Replace the 4 speed auto transmission with a 5 or 6 speed auto and make an easy shifting 5 or 6 speed manual available in more models, especially with the 5.3 liter engine.   This will do for starters and will make Silverado a much better truck. Replies to this message: mikesright (Feb 04, 2006 1:07 pm) mrjjgittes (Feb 05, 2006 9:10 pm) amocan (Feb 16, 2006 4:23 pm) joe29001 (Feb 16, 2006 7:30 pm) the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm) and 2 more...
#67 of 707 New Trucks by mikesright Feb 04, 2006 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: p100 (Feb 03, 2006 7:19 am) The new Silverado will easily be at the head of its class. It will have the very bold, tough, yet attractive look of the Tahoe, and have the capability of anything out there and more. It will have impeccable fit-and-finish, great road manners, huge horsepower AND fuel economy, on top of being a world-class work truck. Don't believe me? Look at the '99 Silverado and the '07 Tahoe. Both (did/now) revolutionized their segments.   The reason other trucks seem to really have gained on the Silverado/Sierra is because other entries and other company's redesigns (normal parts of the automotive business) have happened. Others have tried to make better looking or better working trucks, and have failed miserably. Don't believe me? The Silverado is the ONLY truck of the top 3 to gain sales last year. Dodge redesigned their pickup for the second time in four years and LOST sales! People buy the Silverado because they are reliable, tough, and powerful. Now Chevy will give us even more reasons to get into their trucks in fall '06. I fear for the competition! Replies to this message: mrjjgittes (Feb 05, 2006 9:10 pm)
#68 of 707 Re: New Trucks [mikesright] by mrjjgittes Feb 05, 2006 (9:10 pm)
Replying to: mikesright (Feb 04, 2006 1:07 pm) Wow, I can hardly wait....and wait.....and wait.....and wait....and, ah, what were we waiting for again...?
#69 of 707 They better by iqbaldhillon2 Feb 06, 2006 (6:38 pm)
#70 of 707 They better compete by iqbaldhillon2 Feb 06, 2006 (6:46 pm)
Looks like GM will have some new competion in 2007. The Nissan Titan, Ford F150, and 2007 Toyota Tundra is what GM needs to target. There trucks better compete with the others and Chevy should be aware that Toyota's next Tundra will be no joke. It will be bigger, more powerful, and offer new body styles. They better come up with some new styles and engines. I hear the next Toyota Tundra will have atleast 350 horsepower and almost 400 Lb-fts torque. Replies to this message: jerrymcshane1 (Feb 08, 2006 2:16 pm)

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