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Old 01-23-2004, 09:18 PM
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I was thinking about that recent post about "How do you think GM is doing?" and I wondered, what would you do if you had the reins of power over there? If it were me, I would:
- Put In-Dash Navigation into the Bonnie (and other high end models)
- Phase out Saturn (I dont like it)
- put more money into R&D (when was the last time they had a major innovation? the HUD?)
- Bring back the F-body (somethings gotta keep those rustangs and ricers in line!)
Old 01-23-2004, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by macho_mike21
put more money into R&D
Specifically, put more R&D and Design money into cars not trucks!
Old 01-23-2004, 09:31 PM
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Need more reliability. Hondas and Toyotas are great measures of reliability (not style).
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They are getting whacked by everyone these days.

Have you seen the road test in this month'* Car and Driver on the Dodge SRT pick-up truck with the 500 hp Viper engine....0-60 in 4.7 sec.
.......or the Ford Lightning......
Sure those are trucks but what about the GTO? That truck will beat it and it weighs over 5000 lbs!!

Wake up GM and give us the power!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
They are getting whacked by everyone these days.

Have you seen the road test in this month'* Car and Driver on the Dodge SRT pick-up truck with the 500 hp Viper engine....0-60 in 4.7 sec.
.......or the Ford Lightning......
Sure those are trucks but what about the GTO? That truck will beat it and it weighs over 5000 lbs!!

Wake up GM and give us the power!!!!!!!!!!!
GM already woke up and gave us engines that produce power, but then they put their torque management on them and slow them way down. My one request for GM is to rid of their torque management systems on ALL models.

Shawn
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Get rid of those dam SUV'*. They hog the road. Bring back the car.
Old 01-23-2004, 10:50 PM
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Have you heard? Number 2 vehicle manufacturer is not Ford anymore....it is Toyota!!!! When is that they will be number one? Weren't we at war with them 60 years ago? hmmm precision bombing at Toyota Japan maybe? kidding of course....
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In the Bonneville:
navigation system
Power rear sunshade
300+ hp. in GXP
AWD
BETTER RELIABILITY
5 or 6 speed auto.
Curtain Airbags
LED Tailights
Rear heated seats

trust me, i'll think of more!
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i would like to see a hot rod that is affordable enough for the average person to buy
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I have no personal complaints with GM, but I would like to see LED stuff. Oh and more SUV'* and less complaining from midsized car buyers


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