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Old 03-08-2008, 12:50 AM   #2
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I think that GM needs to do as much trimming as changing. For starters, no single brand should have 2 of the same platform. That means that either the HHR or Cobalt needs to be moved, or deleted. Same with the Impala and Monte, though I don't know what their fate is right now.

Streamline their full sized SUV lineup. Are the Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, and Yukon XL all really needed?

Get rid of the Torrent. Pontiac should make only cars that are of a sporty nature. Similarly, Saturn shouldn't be offering performance trims, offer only the more economical trims. Oh, and make the Cadillac Escalade a GMC with Denali trim or just kill it

Make a no compromise Cadillac. The CTS is a good car, but I'm talking about a halo car to really bring prestige back to the brand. Something that is 'the Cadillac of cars'. Possibly the Sixteen or something similar.

Have let Buick get 1 cool car, something unexpected like a GNX. Other than that, keep them where they are.

As for cars they should make, I would like to see a ~3000 lb rear drive chevy, call it the CN 3.0 (Chevy III Nova) as a replacement to the Cobalt. And make the engine bay large enough to fit a small block, big block would be better but possibly too much to ask for.

Make an econo diesel, as well as diesel trucks.

Please don't replace V8's with V6's.

One other thing that I want to see is in a few years, have GM with a vehicle in every class have the best numbers for the most important aspect of that car. For example, most powerful sports car, most payload and towing for trucks, most fuel efficient compact, most options for luxury, and so on.
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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