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#24594 of 32000 thoughts on the G8 Re: RWD 'SS' - Holden based Chevy [jae5] by rayainsw

May 18, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: jae5 (May 18, 2012 10:37 am)
Generally, I’d say that the G8 GT was a terrific bargain, and a very enjoyable car to drive. For me, it provided maybe 90 percent of what a BMW 550i would have provided. For me, the G8 always delivered way more than the actual transaction price would suggest.
 
Before that, I had a Corvette – for over 30,000 miles [ in 2 years – a very high mileage ‘Vette ] and enjoyed that driving experience immensely.
 
Moving to a different brand [ last Fall ] had a lot to do with wanting to do a European Delivery with my Daughter – but at that point, I also did not see a GM vehicle that I would consider buying.
[ Sad ]
 
- Ray
Waiting to see what the ‘New Car World’ looks like
when my lease is up, late next year . . .

#24595 of 32000 G8 Changes Re: RWD 'SS' - Holden based Chevy [jae5] by rayainsw

May 18, 2012 (10:56 am)

Replying to: jae5 (May 18, 2012 10:37 am)
I would have preferred a 7/8 sized G8.
Closer to BMW 3 than BMW 5. And lighter weight.
More HP & TQ. [ TQ addict, I am. ]
A few more available options:
A performance exhaust, for example. . .
And somewhat better highway MPG.
We shall see what the SS brings.
- Ray
Quite happy with the current ride, for now . . .

#24596 of 32000 Re: Riviera Resurrected [andre1969] by ateixeira

May 18, 2012 (11:19 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (May 15, 2012 8:47 am)
I think Electra's a good name
 
Dad cried when he sold his ('72? '74?) and it drove off. Step mom made him sell it.
 
Of course it was a little crazy to buy the coupe when there were 3 boys crammed in the back seat.

#24597 of 32000 Re: GM Resurrected [berri] by steve_ HOST

May 18, 2012 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: berri (May 17, 2012 7:21 pm)
Toyota has done some seemingly random "free iPad" and coupon deals on auto sites (including Edmunds). Not sure if they work but if someone is actively shopping, that might be enough of an incentive to seal the deal.
 
Meanwhile GM Bows Out of Super Bowl Advertising too. (WSJ)
 
They are going to buy ads during the Olympics. (Detroit News)

#24598 of 32000 Re: Chevy Traverse [berri] by tlong

May 18, 2012 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: berri (May 18, 2012 9:41 am)
Thanks berri! - will let you know.

#24599 of 32000 Re: Chevy Traverse [tlong] by fintail

May 18, 2012 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: tlong (May 17, 2012 10:58 pm)
Three words: get a job
 
I rode in one of those once, seemed put together well enough, materials a little chintzy, iffy visibility (but I think they come with a camera).

#24600 of 32000 Re: GM Resurrected [steve_] by busiris

May 19, 2012 (6:36 am)

Replying to: steve_ (May 18, 2012 3:45 pm)
Cadillac offers iPads...
 
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/05/09/cadillac-offering-tutorials-ipad-with-- new-infotainment-system/

#24601 of 32000 Re: GM Resurrected [busiris] by steve_ HOST

May 19, 2012 (7:06 am)

Replying to: busiris (May 19, 2012 6:36 am)
Taking after Hyundai eh?
 
They are pretty handy gizmos.

#24602 of 32000 Re: GM Resurrected [steve_] by busiris

May 19, 2012 (11:12 am)

Replying to: steve_ (May 19, 2012 7:06 am)
I agree... I'm using one to post this comment.
 
Also, it makes good sense to me for Caddie to give them to buyers so that they can have a "simulator" to learn the new electronic systems...

#24603 of 32000 Re: Chevy Traverse [fintail] by tlong

May 19, 2012 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: fintail (May 18, 2012 6:52 pm)
I rode in one of those once, seemed put together well enough, materials a little chintzy, iffy visibility (but I think they come with a camera).
 
Just flew back east today, a quick drive of the Traverse tonight. Will report more in next few days.
 
Seems this is a more base model - cloth seats, etc. Initial impressions are: Smooth engine, drives nice but large turning circle, fairly nice looking controls, dash and door plastics are too chintzy for the rest of the vehicle. The center dash compartment on top is nice but the door is cheap. Storage area is nice in back but floor is quite high, so less space than you might think given the size of the vehicle.
 
Given that it has chrome handles and chrome rings on the dash, why the cheap hard dash plastics? Seems like the materials should be matched - as an example, don't put chrome on everything until you de-cheap the plastics. Seems kind of like one of those cars you see people driving where they are primer gray with fancy wheels. Just a mismatch of priorities.

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