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Old 09-10-2008, 10:02 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Re: Lutz Speaks On STS/ DTS

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Originally Posted by Docray1 View Post
The Imaj based STS was "leaked" onto a website back in 2003-4. There were 2 photos taken on the patio of the GM Design center. I tried to find these a while back, but had no luck. Somebody HAS to still have them. In all honesty, my recollection is that the car was not very attractive, with the tall and upright side windows being especially strange looking. Mr Lutz did indeed "soften" the STS, but he really shouldnt be blamed (entirely) for it as the car was nearly production ready by the time he arrived. More significant revisions would have delayed the car for too long or resulted in it being cancelled entirely. And even though the STS is a bland, nondescript design with a weak interior, it still represents a well engineered vehicle on a reliable platform.
Thanks I've tried to Google those photos too.
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