GM Shows 2009 Changes!

[1G6]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

CaddyCruiser has a lot of time on his hands obviously.

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Posts: 16,479

lolololol

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by 1G6

lolololol

Your point? I didn't have a job until August 2006, look at my join date. I made 60% of those posts before then.

Sometimes people think they are quite cute, when in fact they are idiots.

[SierraGS]

Originally Posted by SAngelo

Now since I know the Lucerne/DTS and Impala won't receive the 6 speed in any engine variant due to the inability of the W or G-Body to handle the additional gears, I think GM should bring the Holden Park Avenue, a new Impala etc here ASAP. You can't continue to hold onto these dated platforms before it really starts affecting sales and perception if it hasn't already. I know the Impala sells but a big chunk are fleet sales. What is a realistic timetable for these two platforms to go away in favor of the new ones ? Ridding themselves of these platforms in favor of new models with 6 speeds, GM will be on their way.

The Impala retail sales percentage has been rising since last year when GM slowed fleet sales and last month retail sales rose 16% over March 07 with over 29,000 Impalas sold. The Impala puts a lot of money into GM's pockets and is still a viable car for it's purpose - it is reliable, gets good MPG, has good room and comfort for the price. Not all vehicles in a lineup need to be "leading edge", just a good value that delivers performance expected of it's buyers.

[supermoto]

So how is the 2.9L I-4 not a high mpg engine? It gets all of 1 mpg less than a Tacoma that has less power.

[momolos]

I thought that the 2009 Hummer H3 was getting the 3.6 engine as the base motor

[1G6]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Your point? I didn't have a job until August 2006, look at my join date. I made 60% of those posts before then.

Sometimes people think they are quite cute, when in fact they are idiots.

You trashed someone who went out of their way to enhance the information presented here. That wasn't cute.

[prototype66]

wonder what GM plans for the Astra?

[1487]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

I talked to the man in charge of production development of Pontaic and Buick, there is no MCE for the G6 anytime soon.

They said a facelift so perhaps its just a few exterior and interior tweaks to get it by for a few years. Again, this came from an article in which Pontiac execs were quoted. If they were lying I do not know why they would. I honesltly cannot see the G6 going on for 3-4 more years with NO upgrades.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by JM9777

FYI

If you go to the Discussion area of the forums, under each brand is a thread containing all of the 2009 changes and links to the full Model Information books for almost every model, all posted by caddycruiser.

Awesome! Thanks, Caddycruiser!

[nsap]

Originally Posted by 1487

They said a facelift so perhaps its just a few exterior and interior tweaks to get it by for a few years. Again, this came from an article in which Pontiac execs were quoted. If they were lying I do not know why they would. I honesltly cannot see the G6 going on for 3-4 more years with NO upgrades.

The Epsilon II G6 is due out in 2011 MY (so 2010 launch). I can't see GM spending money to refresh the G6. I suspect GM has about maxed out their intended investment of Epsilon I.

[SAngelo]

Like I said the changes are probably extremely minor to the interior which received criticisms for the center stack. It would cost GM no money at all to give us the Corporate radio and some brushed alum or wood etc, ala Saturn Aura. Those changes would be fine, because I have no other problem with the interior in that car, it does have soft touch materials, nice gauges, seats etc.

I think they shuold probably modify the steering an handling so its as good as the Malibu or Aura.

[jaywestfall]

If Ep I has run its course on the Pontiac lineup in the G6, then the next G6 should be on Alpha! This car could have been a game changer in light of what has happened to gas prices. The window of opportunity is open, do it right GM!

[fastdriver]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

CaddyCruiser has a lot of time on his hands obviously.

Maybe he likes to post INFORMATIVE material here instead of just posting for the sake of posting! YOU have more posts than the ADMINISTRATORS here! I don't care if you had a job or didn't have a job. Are your 16,482 posts more informative than caddycruisers? I doubt it! Caddycruiser always seems to have something to add to the forums.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

CaddyCruiser has a lot of time on his hands obviously.

Originally Posted by 1G6

lolololol

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Your point? I didn't have a job until August 2006, look at my join date. I made 60% of those posts before then.

Sometimes people think they are quite cute, when in fact they are idiots.

Originally Posted by 1G6

You trashed someone who went out of their way to enhance the information presented here. That wasn't cute.

Originally Posted by fastdriver

Maybe he likes to post INFORMATIVE material here instead of just posting for the sake of posting! YOU have more posts than the ADMINISTRATORS here! I don't care if you had a job or didn't have a job. Are your 16,482 posts more informative than caddycruisers? I doubt it! Caddycruiser always seems to have something to add to the forums.

Guys, chill out. We should all be glad that CaddyCruiser posted those changes, it was beneficial to the site. Obviously we all have more time than we should or we wouldn't be on GMI period.

[psece]

Wow, this looks like the thread to pull up a chair, open a beer and watch....

Thanks everyone for the information on the 2009 Changes. I am really excited since we are seeing just the beginning of continuous improvement from GM....