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Umm... Oopsie? :lol:Originally posted by Ming@Dec 4 2003, 08:11 PM
This sure looks a lot better than that photo we saw previously.
Question is - does it have a 4-speed transmission and a pushrod V6 with a steering column shifter? Those things won't appeal to the Import-fighting Saturn buyer.
Ya can't say they "won't care" or else why has GM spent so much time and money putting Opel engines, CVTs, Honda engines, and 5-speed transmissions in their vehicles, VUE included?
I suppose we could argue all day about the looks of this vehicle, but I like the comment that it's "not offensive." Minivans are not lookers. They should look respectable and classy, not outstanding. These vans should cover a nice market niche with subtle but distictive looks.Originally posted by Ming@Dec 4 2003, 08:11 PM
This sure looks a lot better than that photo we saw previously.
Question is - does it have a 4-speed transmission and a pushrod V6 with a steering column shifter? Those things won't appeal to the Import-fighting Saturn buyer.
Ya can't say they "won't care" or else why has GM spent so much time and money putting Opel engines, CVTs, Honda engines, and 5-speed transmissions in their vehicles, VUE included?
I think we're on the same page, but the rubbery column shifter has to go.Originally posted by jckjds@Dec 5 2003, 05:08 PM
Now, I do have a few minor gripes. Why isn't the 3.9 with VVT an option? Particulaly on more upscale and expensive models (ie Buick). I understand Gm is working on a FWD 6 speed transmission. Well, its about time. I think GM makes some of the best transmissions on the planet, but why not keep up with the other Co's in # of gears? I suspect the initial tranny will be the venerable 4 speed Auto, which is fine for 90 percent, but a 10 percent increase in sales from a better tranny and fuel economy (an accompanying increase in good will and market share), imo, would be worth the cost. I hope the 6 spd is in the future.
GM doesn't need to provide reasons for MT, CD, AW, and company to complain. Also, I don't mind the column shifter, but if the van is going to have front buckets anyway, why not give it a preferred floor shifter?
I agree- but the CSV looks better IMO.Originally posted by TaHoE@Dec 5 2003, 05:11 PM
Is it just me or does the CSV look like an XC90
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