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06-17-2008, 03:43 PM
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Future GMC Minivan
I plan on getting a family vehicle sometime in the future and I am a fan of old school vans and the Astro's with nice rims and lowerd a bit. I found this article and wondered if this is still in the works or not becasue I think I would wait for this!
 http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/3474186.html 
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06-17-2008, 03:58 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
I think this needs a bit more gestation, but it does look promising. My guess, though, is that this sketch is actually what will be the Terrain.
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06-17-2008, 04:03 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
Well the Terrain looks huge compared to that sketch. I was hoping for something sporty but not an SUV. I might just have to get a used Astro and mod it.
I love the looks of this. 
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06-17-2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
Damn. I guess I am going to have to customize something used.
I could always get my Uncles custom Chevy van but I don't think my wife would go for that. It's my inspiration for a custom van.   
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06-17-2008, 04:26 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
I can definitely picture the Traverse as a mini-van.. I just hope Chevy does what Hyundai did with theirs - and bring the door handles close for that "suicide doors" look...
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06-17-2008, 05:27 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
Your uncle's van looks pretty sweet, Bad. When I was growing up my dad always had cargo vans around for the business (HVAC), so some of the first auto work I did was to those vans. Engine swaps and such were pretty easy. I always kinda thought about what I'd do to one if I ever got around to it.
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06-17-2008, 05:53 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
That van is long dead...
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06-17-2008, 06:07 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
I think that a short wheelbase half ton Savannah Van with a high-mpg diesel engine would be perfect. The GM vans already handle better than the Sprinter, Econoline, and Ram Van (not sold anymore).
They need a small diesel that can get over 20mpg overall. The Duramax is great, but it's a bit bigger than what most work vans need...The 6.6L is more for a chassis cab box truck, really. It's overkill for a regular van.
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06-17-2008, 06:38 PM
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06-17-2008, 09:53 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
I wonder if GM will revisit the minivan issue with gas prices the way they are.
Or will GM go back to the "original" minivan and actually produce a small van. We have seen hints at a Mazda 5 size minivan.
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06-17-2008, 10:52 PM
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Re: Future GMC Minivan
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I was kinda wondering if GM would reconsider a Minivan again because of high gas prices. Maybe the minivan market is on the way back up. Also I think if they make a minivan, Make the minivan look a minivan with awesome room and great quality. None of this SUVish looking front end..... Thats right Make Trucks Trucks, SUV's SUV's, Let your Crossovers and Minivans be a little bit more upscale!!! Last edited by NfamousZ24 : 06-17-2008 at 10:55 PM. |
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06-17-2008, 11:13 PM
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06-17-2008, 11:18 PM
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