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monstertodd · 10-31-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

I mean I wanted one too but then you had the balls to also request in KBM which is only on the hot wheels right now, pure genius now I want mine in KBM too.

That's TWO of us GM! Are you listening??????

DRKS1D3 · 10-31-2012, 11:55 AM

Never liked the El Camino and I don't like this either. Half muscle car/half truck? Hey GM, how about making different back-half options for it? Maybe a tilt-bed, or a cement mixer, perhaps a tow truck, how about a knuckle boom?

Ehhh, everybody has their own opinion.

mattsfirstSS · 10-31-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

That's TWO of us GM! Are you listening??????

unlikely due to the imposed 35% tariff on that particular vehicle (from what Ive read) unless gm designs their own and puts it on an alpha...

Vroom_vroom · 10-31-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

I did some googling and just August there was talk of importing the Holden Commodore ute (the base of the el camaro you see) but they said no because it had 35 percent tariff rate. Looks like if I want one it will cost an extra 15k plus cost to convert to lefty and other stuff...not feasible :(

Keep your eye out I know for a fact there running around state side, saw two sold on eBay a few months back as g8 trucks

mattsfirstSS · 10-31-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

Keep your eye out I know for a fact there running around state side, saw two sold on eBay a few months back as g8 trucks

Yeah I saw one had gone on ebay (i saw it months later via a Google search) that had already been converted to left hand too but it cost a pretty penny because someone paid to import it and convert. If they could get by with the usual 10% tariff they would do it and it would be much easier to get them.

Something about being a light passenger vehicle, blah blah...rules, blah

stray bullitt · 10-31-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY

What's the difference between the Ute and the Maloo?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSV_Maloo

The Maloo is just the model name, whereas, Ute is the shortened generic term for; utility vehicle. You guys say "pick up" Aussies say "ute".

EM9IRE · 10-31-2012, 12:28 PM

Found a side view of another

http://www.motorauthority.com/pictur...ry-1#100331605

Obzen · 10-31-2012, 12:37 PM

I don't like the Camaro ute but I've always liked the Maloo. I'd rock one.

Obzen · 10-31-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberBri

Reminds me of the Chevy SSR...and we all know how that did in the states...

Yeah but the UTES (not sure about this camaro fronted one) have a usable bed, unlike the SSR.

shaffe · 10-31-2012, 12:57 PM

If GM ever brought the Ute here or revived the el camino, I would say bye bye blue oval in a heartbeat.

mattsfirstSS · 10-31-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

If GM ever brought the Ute here or revived the el camino, I would say bye bye blue oval in a heartbeat.

Selling Utes to die hard chevy fans, 15 million dollars. Stealing buyers from ford, priceless

BBQdDude · 10-31-2012, 01:18 PM

Just not feeling it :(

shaffe · 10-31-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

Selling Utes to die hard chevy fans, 15 million dollars. Stealing buyers from ford, priceless

hahaha. Im not brand loyal. As much as a lot of people here that I have argued with think I am a ford fanboy I am not haha. I grew up around GMs and Fords. Since I been driving, Ford's just appealed to more for whatever reason. But the El Camino or Ute would have me with a GM in my driveway in heart beat

Scrappy Doo · 10-31-2012, 01:29 PM

Withholding judgement until I see one in person

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10-31-2012, 12:28 PM	#49
EM9IRE Drives: 2011 Convertible 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 52	Found a side view of another http://www.motorauthority.com/pictur...ry-1#100331605

10-31-2012, 12:37 PM	#50
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	I don't like the Camaro ute but I've always liked the Maloo. I'd rock one.

10-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#52
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	If GM ever brought the Ute here or revived the el camino, I would say bye bye blue oval in a heartbeat.

10-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#54
BBQdDude Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 347	Just not feeling it :(

10-31-2012, 01:29 PM	#56
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Withholding judgement until I see one in person