Everything posted by GMTruckGuy74
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So who's still here?
I haven't left ever! Welcome back, Sal!
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New Baby Jeep Photo - 2015 Renegade!
I can't say I hate it... I like it better than the Cherokee though. "It's... it's smiling at me!" - that;s my reaction to the front end styling. Not sure I like the headlights/grille at this time.
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Dash Kits and Aftermarket Accessories - Yea or Nay
I changed my tires to all-terrain ones on my Envoy and bought the GMC accessory all-weather floor mats, does that count as modding? I've added some decals too (fire dept related), and mounted a blue emergency light to the roof rack for my fire police volunteer duties. The wife's G6 Sedan I had professional window tinting done, and unfortunately the dealer added their wonderful "tape" pinstripe to the car before we saw it (and it figures the wife likes it - I had the dealer who put it on my CPO Envoy remove it before I took delivery). I tend to be a purist, I typically like my vehicles the way they came from the factory. I saw a "Pep Boys" dipped Ram 1500 today - even had flesh-colored super huge 'truck nuts' dangling from the back. Added chrome trim everywhere you could think of on the body, plus more air spoilers than I ever saw on a '70s Trans Am. These types of people have no taste in my opinion. And those that add the canvas roof to their plebian sedan (aka Toyotas). Glad to see Cadillac and Buick dealers move away from this option, but I guess with Toyota's average age buyers being from the late baby boomer generation I guess these aftermarket companies follow the sheep wherever they buy from However, I am a fan of factory-authorized accessories. When I purchase my next new pickup, whether it be Sierra or Canyon, I plan to add a factory tonneau cover, rubber bed mat and the bed dividers to prevent items from rolling all around. Aftermarket items I may consider the WeatherTech all-weather floor covering, though I'm not a fan of plastic on the floors (slippery with wet feet) and all-terrain tires since I like a beefier looking tire on a pickup (I'm going SLT with the Canyon and the 18" tires are Goodyear Wrangler that look more street than the All-Terrain trim's BF Goodrich All Terrain tires).
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FEBRUARY 2014 CAR SPOTTERS THREAD!!!
That's awesome, Drew! Thanks for risking the scolding of the security guard for our enjoyment. Cubical, Hess Gas Stations are all over the eastern coast. They're annual holiday toy is quite desirable, though some collectors are complaining that they are more kid-intended in design and features nowadays.
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2015 GMC Yukon on my lot
What's the MSRP on this SLT Yukon? I saw a silver '15 Yukon XL SLT at the Philly Auto Show yesterday. Pretty awesome looking SUV, though this go-around I prefer the shorter wheelbase model (Yukon vs. XL).
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Happy Birthday, daves87rs!
for a very !!
- Chevrolet News:GM Shows Off The Chevrolet Adra Concept In India
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Joke Thread
A Japanese couple is having an argument over ways of performing highly erotic sex: Husband: Sukitaki. Wife replies: Kowanini! Husband says: Toka a anji rodi roumi yakoo! Wife on her knees literally begging: Mimi nakoundinda tinkouji! Husband replies angrily: Na miaou kina tim kouji! I can't believe you just sat and tried to read this $h!. As if you understand Japanese! Unbelievable! I knew you would read anything as long as it is about sex. You need help!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A friend sent me that in an email today
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More Interesting Colors - Lemonade Spark!
The darker school bus yellow used by GM on it's pickups in the late '60s/early '70s is one of my favorites, especially when paired with white (two-tone).
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The best-selling car in America has finally become 'real'
Adult-sized Cozy Coupe brings every kids’ favorite toy to life Link to article, gallery & video: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/adult-sized-cozy-coupe-brings-every-kids-favorite-194440209.html Another interesting article with "build" photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2548056/Forget-pedal-power-Cozy-Coupe-does-0-60mph-17-SECONDS.html
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Twenty-Fourteen
I'd go with the second option, buy a 4WD vehicle (aka Jeep Wrangler), and wait for the right "toy" to come along in a little while. Concentrate on getting your daily driver first, then your play toy later.
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Happy Birthday, Paolino
for a very , Paolino!!
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Cars of the '70s, Decade of Disaster or Delight?
- Lincoln News: Lincoln Unveils the 2015 Lincoln Navigator
- Cars of the '70s, Decade of Disaster or Delight?
As much as a Pontiac guy that I am (for cars), I'd have to say one of my favorite '70s cars is the 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Coupe:- Cars of the '70s, Decade of Disaster or Delight?
Pontiac Trans Am, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Can Am are all '70s cars I admire from that decade. I'm a fan of the other '73-'77 Colonade cars too - namely the Buick Century & Regal and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. However, what seals the deal for me are GM's trucks from '70-'79. I'll take any year GMC Sierra please- Happy Birthday, 67ImpSS
- Happy B-day, NOS2006
for a very , NOS!!- GMC News: GMC Might Get Its Own Vehicle In The Future
As a GMC enthusiast, I hope this different model is worth it. If it was up to me, I would have given the Cadillac Escalade EXT to GMC instead (imagine the popularity of the Denali model). I could never figure out why the "truck" brand didn't get a version? I'm glad to see that General Motors is finally realizing that there is a need for a GMC-specific model not shared with Chevrolet. But I'm curious what it will be (and frankly, after waiting for the reveal of the Canyon, have little patience to wait for this news).- Happy 44th, Carguy!
- 2015 GMC Canyon: What's The Difference? (PUTC article)
I'm disappointed in two options missing on the new 2015 GMC Canyon: Side view mirrors with turn signal indicator - the Holden Colorado pickup and Colorado7 SUV look to share the sideview mirrors with the N/A Colorado and Canyon (I could be mistaken though). Yet, the Holden versions have side view mirrors with turn signal indicator lights built into them whereas the GMC and Chevy do not. I'd understand if it was a top-line-package only deal, but so far none of the SLT/LTZ models shown to the public have displayed this option. Everything, and I mean everything today on the market seems to have this option covered but GM's newest mid-size pickups do not (this is an option I want to have, so I'll understand if I'm in the minority here). Rear backup sensors - seeing as how the Sierra has available rear backup sensors on the SLE and front & rear sensors on the SLT, I figured at least the SLT version of the Canyon would have rear backup sensors. Not seeing them on the Colorado left me to believe the upmarket-based Canyon would receive these as another differentiator. I know nanny gadgets are not liked by many here, but I do like having the backup senors - they were on my '03 Buick Rendezvous and it was a great feature. Almost everything sold in the market has these available on the upper level trim packages today. What do you see as missing from these new mid-sizers?- JANUARY 2014 CAR SPOTTERS THREAD HERE!!!
I take it you went to the Carlisle-sponsored Auto Mania event in Allentown? I considered it but something else came up that I needed to attend today. In your opinion, is it worth it?