GMI Exclusive: Some GMC Product Programs Bite the Dust

[425 HP Denali]

Originally Posted by rvj

While the Fanged appearance of the Silverado's front end is too repulsive for me to consider owning, I fell in love with the same year of Sierra and purchased it on the spot. If GM quits making the Sierra's I would not consider buying the silverado when it's time to buy again. It just does not appeal to my eyes. I think the Tundra's spawning Carp front end is quite ugly also, but I like it better than the Silverado's front end. Although I prefer to buy GM I won't drive something ugly. I think the sales figures of GMC are too high to consider cutting it yet.

True, many of the new Silverado front ends look terrible. Definitely a step back in the styling department from the previous body style. Some of them look okay in dark colors without the center portion of the bumper chromed. The Tundra is also quite ugly. GMCs are definitely the best looking trucks on the market today.

[425 HP Denali]

Originally Posted by GM-Joe

There is only one Avalanche and there should not be another; unless it is a HUMMER. So this is not big news to me.

What about the Escalade? It's an Avalanche in a tuxedo.

[CharlieTN]

Wow, posting on a GM site is a first for me!!

So here's my profile GM Insiders: Male, married with 1 toddler and 1 infant making let's say north of $100K......at least today anyway. I'm in my late 30s and have purchased 8 vehicles in my lifetime.

HEADLINE: I HAVE NEVER EVEN REMOTELY CONSIDERED A DOMESTIC AUTOMOBILE UNTIL TODAY. While looking to trade my 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 V8 for something bigger, I came across the Acadia and it has topped my list.....above the MDX, Pilot and Sequoia (that's huge BTW as I'm on my third generation of Toyotas).

So there you have it GM, you may finally get the conversion you wanted. You beat Toyota in my book as well as all of the others! I do have high expectations however. The Toyota has not given me so much as an inch of trouble. No noises...not even a wiper blade or rotor in 50,000 miles. Again, My expectations are high.

My point to all of this is that it is the tough GMC styling and utility that wins me over. The Traverse is too, call it soft, for me and the Buick looks like something from Captain Nemo's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - gills on the side and cyclopes eye interior with that eeeeewww gag minty green lighting. Well, hate to offend anyone here. Everyone has an opinion I suppose.

My point to all of this is PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me, GM, that you're going to stand behind at least another generation of Acadia's. If not well then I guess I'll wait for the next 4Runner. At least Toyos stick behind several generations of vehicles. You've got a HUGE winner in the Acadia. Ditching now sends you back to your old ways. You can beat the Taco Bell/Pizza Hut model of the past, i.e., mixing up the same ingredients year after year - call it something different, but serve the same old crap.

So let me know GM. I'm almost ready to convert. I just need a little nod of confidence from the home office.