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Old 11-15-2006, 12:17 PM   #36 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy
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Re: GMC Minivan Spy Shot in Popular Mechanics Magazine

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Originally Posted by Ming
You've never tried to convince a mom to buy a vehicle without SLIDING SIDE DOORS, I'll wager.

Carrying groceries and a kid, having that auto sliding door makes or breaks a purchase. Many people will not even consider the Lambda crossovers because they lack that feature. Besides, the long snout of most crossovers and "SUVs" make the vehicles less utlitarian, and the only reason is to present the "tough" image of truck based SUVs, and perhaps to get a little more dash or leg room.

Minivans are here to stay. Question is, will GM and Ford just surrender that market to the Japanese.
I agree, I NEVER thought my mom would get a minivan after having a few jimmy's. Then we got a SWB Montana minivan. I was not happy, (but we bought a 2002 White. Vert. Trans Am with the minivan lease) so it wasn't all that bad. But yes, Mom's need sliding doors, versatility etc. DONT GIVE UP ANY SEGMENTS GM! AND FIX THE COLORADO!!!

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