General Diesel Discussion Talk about general diesel engines (theory, etc.) If it's about diesel, and it doesn't fit anywhere else, then put it right in here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

New look for GM trucks...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:22 PM
  #16  
one54ton's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 771
Likes: 0
From: L-town, NOR*CALi
I like the 01-02s as well. Im not liking the new fenders.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:36 PM
  #17  
Geico266's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,988
Likes: 7
From: Nebraska
I think it looks good, in someone else's driveway.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:46 PM
  #18  
goose2's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
From: Pocatello, Idaho
Why do you think they make so many diff. body styles in all these cars and trucks. Just because you don't like the looks of one. dosn't mean it isn't any good. What the hell do you think makes the world go round. It isn't your biased oppinion on what looks good or dosn't look good. If you see something you don't like, don't buy it. I sure you have hurd the old saying. Diff strokes for diff. folks. Have a nice day
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:21 PM
  #19  
bamadzl's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
From: Calera, Alabama
Call me crazy...I like it.

Brad
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:33 AM
  #20  
HdPower's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 524
Likes: 0
From: NOVA
Looks somewhat better than the current line up but doesn't look like a fullsize truck.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:49 AM
  #21  
iker42's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,278
Likes: 2
From: Christiana,Pa
Personally I think that is the uglyest thing in the world....

This is presonally my faviorite chevy truck style..and if it should come with a cummins, and dodge not be available...I'd have one...


Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:01 AM
  #22  
Geico266's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,988
Likes: 7
From: Nebraska
The above truck should be on a Chevy Chase "Vacation" movie.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:06 AM
  #23  
96_12V's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 663
Likes: 0
From: Northern Iowa
I enjoy the fact that the artice states "GM is intending the "speed this truck to the market" in an effort to show it's investors that it's turnaround plan is, in fact, working. ... Sure, and that's why sales are off more than 22% verses last year at this time. Of course, Ford's sales are off more than 40% verses last year currently, and thier trucks are leading this trend. (Cnn, last evening.)

I have liked the current-gen GM trucks, so it actually pains me to say this, but GM sorely needs to re-think who they are and what they are about. Instead of having a "buring platform" mentatlity, they should have a focused plan, clearly defining who and what they are and are not. As it is now, they continue to introduce "new" cars and trucks (often with different names) and try to breath new life into divisions, while they "flush" other cars, trucks and whole divisions that are not selling anymore.

Is it any wonder not much of thier product line seems original anymore....?
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:25 AM
  #24  
Frank Hog's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Eastern Kansas
Somebody jack the front end up, it looks like it's hanging down. Maybe it's just depressed from being so ugly.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:06 AM
  #25  
Toto's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 257
Likes: 1
From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
I like it...nice clean lines...big improvement.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:27 AM
  #26  
P.J's Avatar
P.J
Banned
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 0
Likes: 2
From: Port Deposit, MD
Originally Posted by Toto
I like it...nice clean lines...big improvement.
Must just be you and I here alone?..........
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:45 AM
  #27  
CTD NUT's Avatar
Chapter President
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,539
Likes: 7
From: Caistor Centre, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by P.J
Must just be you and I here alone?..........
No, I agree too.......it is a marked improvement over what it is replacing.

Originally Posted by derek840378
yes, but it may take a year or two
That doesn't seem to be the case....the article stated that the light duties will be released this fall and that the HD's will follow during the coming winter.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:56 PM
  #28  
Northern Light's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Northern Germany
I like the new design. Looks better than the current one. Same goes for the new Suburban which I really like. Just from the styling they did it right IMO. But they should get rid of their 4 speed auto tranny and put the 6l80 in all models.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:25 PM
  #29  
hammerjammer's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by 96_12V
I enjoy the fact that the artice states "GM is intending the "speed this truck to the market" in an effort to show it's investors that it's turnaround plan is, in fact, working. ... Sure, and that's why sales are off more than 22% verses last year at this time. Of course, Ford's sales are off more than 40% verses last year currently, and thier trucks are leading this trend. (Cnn, last evening.)

I have liked the current-gen GM trucks, so it actually pains me to say this, but GM sorely needs to re-think who they are and what they are about. Instead of having a "buring platform" mentatlity, they should have a focused plan, clearly defining who and what they are and are not. As it is now, they continue to introduce "new" cars and trucks (often with different names) and try to breath new life into divisions, while they "flush" other cars, trucks and whole divisions that are not selling anymore.

Is it any wonder not much of thier product line seems original anymore....?
I sure it was just an oversite,but DODGE sells are of 37.5 percent some 15 percent more than GM.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:00 PM
  #30  
gerry's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 554
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
I think it looks good.. I have never liked the slant headlights of the current Chevy's ..

This new one looks kinda Sleek and sporty....

My neighbor just bought a new Duramax... I have been crawling in and under it for the last hour or so.. Pretty nice truck but is it cramped up in that engine compartment..

He really wanted a Cummins but with 5 Kids (all boys) and Motorcycles he needed a Mega Cab long bed and it wasn't offered so he went with the 4 door Chevy and long bed...

Dodge lost another because of no Mega Long bed....

I am getting out numbered on my street.. So far 3 Duramaxes Vs 1 Cummins (mine)...
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:47 PM.