Spied: Insignia Fastback - Page 2

member12 · 06-26-2008, 11:46 AM

I don't see why Saturn can't have a version.

At least a station wagon.

Golden Oldsy · 06-26-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman1970

That looks great! If that hits the states with any badge on it, I will consider it for my next ride.

Agreed, style and practicality where do I sign?

Hitman1970 · 06-26-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden Oldsy

Agreed, style and practicality where do I sign?

My previous ride was a 2001 Elantra GT hatchback. I miss the versatility every now and then.

Welcome to GMI. How is your Intrigue running? They are great cars.

mbukukanyau · 06-26-2008, 12:47 PM

Saturn should get one of these. I might buy the future chevy on EP II but, this thing looks great

prototype66 · 06-26-2008, 12:50 PM

It does have a Mercedes/ BMW look to it. I like the other one better. Maybe this is the chassis/cage for the "next Maxx"

zete · 06-26-2008, 01:02 PM

Now that Saturn is going to be Opel, they should just advertise it that way, but with a bit of a twist: Engineered in Germany, Priced in America.

Way simpler than the think different and other ads. Focus on what people want: perceived quality and inexpensive pricing.

And I really like the new Insignia.

eurohazard · 06-26-2008, 01:10 PM

About the mirrors.....I don't mean to harp on it, as it's the only thing I see that sucks. I am the type of person that will take function over form. I'd rather have a mirror that offers more view to the sides/behind, than have one that is so stylized.

Here's what I'd rather have (mirror surface area):

zete · 06-26-2008, 01:14 PM

I generally love the car, not fond of the rear end, though.

69Firebird400 · 06-26-2008, 01:31 PM

In general it's a good-looking car; better looking than the conventional notchback sedan. However, I'm still not sold on the proportions of the car. The body looks overinflated/oversized relative to the footprint set by the wheels (the otherwise-attractive 2009 Mazda6 has the same issue). It could be cured with shorter overhangs, but obviously at this point we're stuck with the overhangs as-is for the next six years.

ConcordeNick · 06-26-2008, 01:46 PM

The care looks Ok. I prefer the sedan over the hatchback. I'd like to see a coupe version instead though.

Nick

svx92 · 06-26-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Uzzy

What's with the stupid rear wiper? It looks like crap on there. And I never understood that. Minivans, SUVs, ok w/e, but a fast back like that.

3rd gen Firebirds never had it. Why does a fastback hatch like that need it? Ever heard of Rain-X? That stuff is tha bomb!

don't you get snow up there? I loved having a rear wiper on my old Subaru SVX for that reason

MaxLegroom · 06-26-2008, 02:44 PM

It's a good looking car, if it has two doors two many for my taste. Where's that Altima coupe spanker they teased us with?

Uzzy · 06-26-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by svx92

don't you get snow up there? I loved having a rear wiper on my old Subaru SVX for that reason

Ya, but it got on my Saturn Coupe's steeply raked rear window and it doesn't have/need a wiper on it. I'm just trying to figure out what designates needing a wiper? Is it only if it has a hatch on it and if that's the criteron, why is that?

GMusa · 06-26-2008, 04:14 PM

I like it alot! Its not a sedan but it looks really close to one! Looks great! Cant wait to see the Saturn!

Bggriffi · 06-26-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman1970

That looks great! If that hits the states with any badge on it, I will consider it for my next ride.

Agreed. This would definitely get me behind the wheel of a GM car again.

06-26-2008, 11:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,702	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback I don't see why Saturn can't have a version. At least a station wagon.

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mbukukanyau 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,204	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback Saturn should get one of these. I might buy the future chevy on EP II but, this thing looks great __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

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prototype66 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lansing MI. Drives: 08 Malibu 05 Venture And restoring The Eldo! Posts: 1,375	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback It does have a Mercedes/ BMW look to it. I like the other one better. Maybe this is the chassis/cage for the "next Maxx" __________________ www.prototype66design.com Get remembered! chuckp@budkoutschevy.com Michigan's #1 GM Certified used car dealer !www.budkoutschevy.com

06-26-2008, 01:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
zete 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,932	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback Now that Saturn is going to be Opel, they should just advertise it that way, but with a bit of a twist: Engineered in Germany, Priced in America. Way simpler than the think different and other ads. Focus on what people want: perceived quality and inexpensive pricing. And I really like the new Insignia.

06-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
zete 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,932	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback I generally love the car, not fond of the rear end, though.

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06-26-2008, 01:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
69Firebird400 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,646	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback In general it's a good-looking car; better looking than the conventional notchback sedan. However, I'm still not sold on the proportions of the car. The body looks overinflated/oversized relative to the footprint set by the wheels (the otherwise-attractive 2009 Mazda6 has the same issue). It could be cured with shorter overhangs, but obviously at this point we're stuck with the overhangs as-is for the next six years. __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

06-26-2008, 01:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
ConcordeNick 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2008 Drives: 2005 GrandAm GT Coupe Posts: 204	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback The care looks Ok. I prefer the sedan over the hatchback. I'd like to see a coupe version instead though. Nick

06-26-2008, 02:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
MaxLegroom 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport News, VA Drives: 2005 Toyota Prius 1996 Chrysler Sebring LX Posts: 1,326	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback It's a good looking car, if it has two doors two many for my taste. Where's that Altima coupe spanker they teased us with? __________________ Donne e motori, gioie e dolori

06-26-2008, 04:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 2,017	Re: Spied: Insignia Fastback I like it alot! Its not a sedan but it looks really close to one! Looks great! Cant wait to see the Saturn! __________________ -JD

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