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Re: Lutz and Diesels [rockylee]
by bumpy
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Feb 10, 2007 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 09, 2007 6:54 pm)
Lessee... start with a 6-cylinder G8 for $25k, $1000-1500 for a manual conversion, $13,000 for the LS7, maybe $5000 for the bodywork. $45-50k should cover it.
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- #2357 of 2415
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Re: Rocky's Buicks [rockylee]
by bumpy
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Feb 10, 2007 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 10, 2007 6:34 am)
I was actually thinking that setting up a low-volume line at Oshawa or somewhere for WM-platform sales in North America would be the way to go; basically what they're doing with the Lucerne and DTS now but in RWD form.
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- #2358 of 2415
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Re: Lutz and Diesels [bumpy]
by rockylee
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Feb 10, 2007 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 6:39 am)
Yeah you left out leather seats and other gadgets found top trims. i.e. like a premium stereo system, Delphi's MRC. I think I'd be in the $55-65K range. 
Rocky
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Re: Lutz and Diesels [bumpy]
by torque_r
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Feb 10, 2007 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 6:39 am)
I'd be really happy if GM brings 3 RWD models based on the commodore, but with distinctive styling for each: the Chevy Impala (with 3.5L , DOHC 3.6L and 6.0L V8) to compete with Chrysler 300 and start at $23K, then the Pontiac G8 (3.6L and 6.0L) and starts at $26K. Then the top-of-the-line would be the Buick Roadmaster to replace the Lucerne with a $29K V6 model, and a $36K V8 model.
My question is: Instead of closing factories and laying off workers, why doesn't GM use one of its slow-producing factories to build these models instead of importing them from Australia?
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Re: Rocky's Buicks [bumpy]
by holdenguy
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Feb 10, 2007 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 6:26 am)
Lutz has always been in love with the Aussie "Statesman".
Holden sell more of them to China that are bought here.
Also, did you US guys know that Holdens are exported to New Zealand, South Afica and United Arab Emerites?
Statesman won Car of the Year there in '06,(UAE)
They also race HSV prepared Commodores there as well.
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Re: Lutz and Diesels [torque_r]
by holdenguy
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Feb 10, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: torque_r (Feb 10, 2007 7:40 am)
I think I read somewhere that Lutz is just testing public reaction to the G8 for a couple of years.
Then, If sales are good, they will tool up for them in Canada.
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Re: Lutz and Diesels [torque_r]
by sls002
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Feb 10, 2007 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: torque_r (Feb 10, 2007 7:40 am)
I think that the G8 is imported from Australia mainly because it can be a 2008 model. I think other RWD sedans will be built here, but will probably be more like 2010 models.
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Re: Rocky's Buicks [holdenguy]
by sls002
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Feb 10, 2007 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: holdenguy (Feb 10, 2007 8:35 am)
I was aware that Holden exports cars to a number of countries. The Statesman I think will be the basis for a large Buick sedan. Possibly also a Cadillac DeVille, but I am not sure where Cadillac is going with the DTS.
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Re: Rocky's Buicks [bumpy]
by holdenguy
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Feb 10, 2007 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: bumpy (Feb 09, 2007 8:51 am)
Hey Bumpy,
Great job on the pics.
Which one do you like, ours or yours?
I don't much like the US version, the front is a bit too rounded.
Same with the G8.
I think they,"Lutz", is just trying to give you something that may have looked similar with to stuff offered in the past.
Most Aussies think the US versions of Holdens look a bit poxy 
What is an Enclave?
Could you post a pic please.
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Re: Rocky's Buicks [sls002]
by holdenguy
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Feb 10, 2007 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: sls002 (Feb 10, 2007 8:44 am)
I have not heard anything here about sending you guys any Statemans as yet.
I guess they just what to see how the G8 goes sales wise.
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