Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? - Page 2

Canyonaro · 10-06-2009, 03:54 PM

I always thought once I saw the Mid East version that there should be one here. Then they came out with the G8, and I loved it. Problem is I like the G8 styling more then this Chevy Caprice picture.

So yes they should, but they should change the front end clip more inline with Chevy NA's direction.

oklapike · 10-06-2009, 04:34 PM

I agree that this car should be available to the public, although not as a Chevy. I've always thought the LWB Zeta fit in better with Cadillac. What we need is a Caprice/Statesman variant brought over as a Cadillac flagship. If/when GM changes their mind again, bring a Commodore-based sedan back over for Chevy.

alero14 · 10-06-2009, 10:34 PM

I believe that Chevy can have the Caprice and Caddy can have it's version. First the Lacrosse is longer and heavier than the G8 which would be a Chevy. So put the 304 hp
in and bore out the 3.6 to 3.8 and let that be the base engine for the lwb Caddy. It can be done with a small investment and truly test GM's flexible plants to adapt. You have until 2016 to get a hybrid or diesel to get better gas mileage.

LeSabre · 10-07-2009, 01:06 AM

Have the Police Depts. get he Chevy model & give the public the Buick one(Roadmaster/Park Avenue).

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OLDSCHOOLGMFAN · 10-07-2009, 01:18 AM

Yes. Having this, the FWD Impala, and the Malibu will make Chevy that much stronger.

Dr. Show-Me · 10-07-2009, 01:32 PM

From what I've heard, the new 300 and new Charger are significantly better looking and stronger competitors for retail customers. I'm hoping GM sees the civilian Caprice as the way to get these sales for GM not Chrysler/Fiat.

MonaroSS · 10-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Perhaps not all of the public should have access to these cars.....

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ARCANGEL · 10-07-2009, 04:32 PM

I think it's a no brainer you have the car coming here for Specialty orders why not at least make it available to be purchased as a non police version. Make the options non existant just color and if you want nav or not. Use it as a gage for large RWD buys

mmciau · 10-07-2009, 04:49 PM

Shows 'without a shadow of a doubt' that the Statesman/Caprice is a good handling car when it is subjected to a bit of slalom and drifting.

It keeps very good poise

Mike

ohmywrd8 · 10-07-2009, 04:52 PM

I think it should just not under the Impala nameplate. It should be more of a niche car.

Materialman · 10-08-2009, 08:47 PM

Of course it should. The G8 is a nice car and it will be a nice Chevy!

tbirderic · 10-08-2009, 10:34 PM

Yes it should. The sad thing is that selling it as a fleet vehicle effectively kills any retail market the car may have.

camaro_freak · 10-13-2009, 11:22 AM

why does the poll never work for my account?

Dr. Show-Me · 10-13-2009, 11:42 AM

Tom Dewar, the head of Chevy, said that there was something coming. I expect a 2011 or 2012 Caprice after a mce.

solman98 · 10-13-2009, 12:38 PM

No it shouldn't, past couple of large 4dr RWD sedans have not done well. Make it a cop car only. If you want one, you will be able to get one in a few years.....

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Perhaps not all of the public should have access to these cars.....

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I've been there, it nice to see when they flip doing that crap and roll into the crowd. Natural selection, ya know. But that's only in thought. I can't type that here......

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10-06-2009, 03:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Canyonaro 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SKI Utah Drives: '04 Mali '07 Canyon CC 4x4 Z71 SLT Posts: 1,572	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? I always thought once I saw the Mid East version that there should be one here. Then they came out with the G8, and I loved it. Problem is I like the G8 styling more then this Chevy Caprice picture. So yes they should, but they should change the front end clip more inline with Chevy NA's direction. __________________ Willy (from the Simpsons): Willy hears ya. Willy don't care. Обладание Тойотой не плохо, только все те люди, которые ведут тот, думая это как Aмериканец. GMI Folding@Home Thread

10-06-2009, 04:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
oklapike 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Drives: '07 Suburban LTZ & '08 Impala SS Posts: 891	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? I agree that this car should be available to the public, although not as a Chevy. I've always thought the LWB Zeta fit in better with Cadillac. What we need is a Caprice/Statesman variant brought over as a Cadillac flagship. If/when GM changes their mind again, bring a Commodore-based sedan back over for Chevy.

10-06-2009, 10:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
alero14 Walking Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? I believe that Chevy can have the Caprice and Caddy can have it's version. First the Lacrosse is longer and heavier than the G8 which would be a Chevy. So put the 304 hp in and bore out the 3.6 to 3.8 and let that be the base engine for the lwb Caddy. It can be done with a small investment and truly test GM's flexible plants to adapt. You have until 2016 to get a hybrid or diesel to get better gas mileage.

10-07-2009, 01:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
LeSabre 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Drives: 1988 Buick LeSabre(4dr) Goes by the name Katherine Posts: 3,480	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Have the Police Depts. get he Chevy model & give the public the Buick one(Roadmaster/Park Avenue). !!!! __________________ If GM had some balls, they'd revoke the death/phasing out of Pontiac.

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10-07-2009, 01:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
OLDSCHOOLGMFAN 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Classic REAL GM ville. Drives: 2007 Monte Carlo SS. 2009 Buick Lucerne Super. Posts: 1,084	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Yes. Having this, the FWD Impala, and the Malibu will make Chevy that much stronger. __________________ I WANT GM TO GO BACK TO DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST. IF NOT, THEN THEY DESERVE TO FADE AWAY. PRESENT GM FLEET: '07 MONTE CARLO SS. 'O5 BONNEVILLE GXP '09 BUICK LUCERNE SUPER. PAST GM FLEET: '80 CAMARO Z28, '77 CAPRICE CLASSIC SEDAN, '78 MONTE CARLO, '81 PONTIAC TRANS AM, '83 OLDS TORONADO, '87 CAMARO IROC-Z, '87 PONTIAC TRANS AM GTA, '91 CHEVY CAPRICE SEDAN, '79 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, '87 MONTE CARLO SS, '97 BUICK REGAL, '95 CHEVY CAPRICE SEDAN, '81 BUICK RIVIERA, '85 CHEVY G20 CONVERSION VAN.

10-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dr. Show-Me 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,928	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? From what I've heard, the new 300 and new Charger are significantly better looking and stronger competitors for retail customers. I'm hoping GM sees the civilian Caprice as the way to get these sales for GM not Chrysler/Fiat.

10-07-2009, 04:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
ARCANGEL 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manalapan N.J. Posts: 2,826	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? I think it's a no brainer you have the car coming here for Specialty orders why not at least make it available to be purchased as a non police version. Make the options non existant just color and if you want nav or not. Use it as a gage for large RWD buys __________________ I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.

10-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
mmciau 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Marion, South Australia Drives: 2009 VE Omega International with Dual Fuel Posts: 830	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Shows 'without a shadow of a doubt' that the Statesman/Caprice is a good handling car when it is subjected to a bit of slalom and drifting. It keeps very good poise Mike

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ohmywrd8 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago suburbs Drives: 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Posts: 677	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? I think it should just not under the Impala nameplate. It should be more of a niche car.

10-08-2009, 08:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
Materialman Walking Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Of course it should. The G8 is a nice car and it will be a nice Chevy!

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tbirderic 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens, GA Drives: 1994 Volvo 940 Turbo Posts: 841	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Yes it should. The sad thing is that selling it as a fleet vehicle effectively kills any retail market the car may have. __________________ Gone but never forgotten: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport (my first car) 1992 Mercury Sable GS (Grandpa's last car) 2004 Honda Accord LX 2007 Hyundai Sonata Eric

10-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#28 (permalink)
camaro_freak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? why does the poll never work for my account? __________________ Check out my new blog at: http://automotiverenderings.blogspot.com

10-13-2009, 11:42 AM	#29 (permalink)
Dr. Show-Me 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,928	Re: Should The Chevrolet Caprice Be Available To The Public? Tom Dewar, the head of Chevy, said that there was something coming. I expect a 2011 or 2012 Caprice after a mce.

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