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Link: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3273519545.html Strangley attracted to this truck. Emailed the seller for interior & RPO Service Parts label picture; interior has been slightly "customized" however the stock features & options are what I'm lookinmg for. Too much of a projec?

Yes! Why not? I think most are fascinated with the Captiva because they're everywhere and yet any normal consumer cannot buy one. It would probably be the same with the Caprice if more PD's used them instead of Chargers

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I agree, balthazar. I was "building" a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 W/T Regular Cab Long Bed today and to get the ISRV Auto Dimming Mirror ($60) I had to include the Trailering Mirrors ($240) that I know I don't want. I don't understand that grouping. Pickup trucks for a long time were generally ordered by a customer who was putting the truck to work in a specific way. As such, that customer wanted to be sure to order the options best suited for getting that work done, and anything else they needed the truck to do. In this new-age way of doing option packages, the manufacturer took away the right of the customer to get a truck equipped his own way. Makes no sense, and I agree with the cost of some of these option packages (two I recall from early today were $825 and $1,620!).

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Okay, just in case anyone from GM reads this thread, I thought I'd be a little more "technical" in what options I'd like to see be available across all cab configurations and trims levels: A95 (Bucket Seats), allow as an option on Regular Cab models as GMC has for years AG1 (Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power), include as an option on the W/T Plus package AP3 (Remote Vehicle Starter), include as an available option on the W/T Plus-packaged trucks C49 (Rear Window Defogger), include as an available option on the W/T Plus-packaged trucks GAT (All Terrain Package), include on the Regular Cab models DD8 (Inside Rearview Mirror w/ Auto Dimming), should not be grouped with Trailering mirrors and optional on all trim levels DL3 (Oustide Rearview Mirrors, heated, power folding), should be an available option, not limited to SLT/Denali models (all full-size trucks should be able to power fold their mirrors when parking) JF4 (Power Adjustable Pedals), make available for any cab & trim package (not just SLE Crew Cab & up) UD7 (Rear Parking Assist), many people could benefit from this option on any model & trim package, especially if the truck is higher UG1 (Universal Home Remote), make available on Regular Cabs and offered as an option on all trim packages UO1 (Amber Roof Marker Lamps), allow this option on all of the 1500 models, not just the 2500/3500 HDs (if they allow the Snow Plow Prep package, then this option is a no-brainer) There's my little list. All of those are current options & features installed on usually the SLE Extended/Crew and up models, many of which are restricted for the W/T & W/T Plus-package and Regular Cab models. I've followed the GMC Sierra for many, many years and will say that GM has allowed many of those items to be optioned before (cost-cutting I guess removed them from the options list). Thank you.

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I will venture out here and say that the 1500 and the Heavy Duty's (2500/3500) are going to have different headlights/frontends based on the pictures in the article. I'm very excited to see what the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra line-up will look like. I wish I was able to go to the premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit, if that's where GM will be finally showing them to the public.

My next vehicle: 1500 Crew Cab 4wd - driver front angle.bmp Well, if I win the lottery!!

Source: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/09/spied-2014-gmc-sierra-1500-3500.html *Note: view pictures at source link above

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I am not a fan of plastic bedliners nor the rough-looking, painted liners. I prefer the body-colored metal bed to either of those "options", though I know it's hard to keep a painted metal bed looking nice if you actually use the interior of the bed. In this case I would suggest a composite bed/bed floor would be a nice feature (such as the picture above shows). For weight reduction I'm thinking GM may be offering this option once again.

See the white "line" at the bulkhead and on both sides of the inside pickup box? Those are white LEDs that light up the cargo bed. Works great, from what I saw of it at the 2011 NYIAS. Plus if you had a tonneau cover in place, it still works great compared to a roof-mounted cargo lamp.

- I'm hoping the new styling allows for two-tone paint options again. This was a feature of GM trucks up until 2006 (2007 Classic models to my knowledge were monotone only; SUVs lost two-tone after 2001). - Hopefully the in-bed LED lighting makes it to the option list, as last seen on the 2011 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept. Roof mounted cargo lamps are good, but usually don't illuminate the entire bed (put a tonneau cover on and forget about the cargo lamp). - Along with the lighting I'm hoping bedside storage bins finally make their appearance, especially since the Avalanche/Escalade EXT is gone. RAM 1500 & the Nissan Titan can't be the only trucks with useful bed storage options. - I hope the option list opens up regardless of the trim style or cab configuration selected. If I want a mid-level GMC Sierra with a power driver's seat, I should be able to select that option (2013 models I can't get it, but can get Bluetooth for my cell phone!). If a buyer wants a base model with some nice features (outside of packaged equipment groups), then they should be able to select them. Why should GM limit its profit potential? - Give Chevrolet truck models their "upscale" package. Actually, make it two - western-themed for those that want it, and urban-themed for those not into the whole cowboy thing. GMC should do the same; keep Denali (urban) and add an outdoors-type of theme (different than the western theming for Chevy). Actually, GMC should capitalize on the "All Terrain" theme they established with the Sierra. Instead of cowboy like on the Chevy, go after the off-roading enthusiasts. Think more "Hummer" than "rodeo".

There's a lot of news floating around on the Internet the past two months about the upcoming 2014 GM full-size pickups and SUVs. GM is being very tight-lipped on these new offerings, having just shown them to dealership owners in Las Vegas and Milford. With such secrecy, there are lots of rumors and opinions on what these new trucks will look like, what options and features they will have, and will they truly be game changers in the truck marketplace. So I ask you to share with us what features and options you would like to see the new full-size offerings have. Doesn't matter if you're into trucks or not, at some point all of us either drive one or ride in one.

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I don't see the resemblance.. I don't see it on the Intrigue: Nor the Alero: Nor the Aurora (1st & 2nd Gens):

Here's the '57 base model I saw at a car show earlier this month: It's not my best work, as I snapped it pretty quickly between people checking it out and the owner returning to it with his trophy. It drew a lot of people in the short time I was at the show. I guess '57 Chevies regardless of the model always draw a crowd

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hyperV6, you'll be happy to know that I've put away my car shopping desires for the time being. I pass the dealership where that black Canyon is everyday going to & from work, so it's not easy, but ultimately buying something new really isn't in the plan at this time. I totally agree with you that the Canyon was not a great 100% effort, but I still like them regardless Plus the recent news about the full-size pickups has refocused my attention back to them. I never agreed with GM making Hummer a stand-alone brand. Like you, I always thought they should have been paired with GMC as an uplevel off-road vehicle. This way, it would have been logical to move the Hummer platforms to a GMC design/styling after the bankrupcy proceedings and the embarassment of trying to "sell" Hummer off. I occasionally see Hummer H3 pickups on the highways in my travels and wish they were produced in more quantities - I'd love to own one of those for sure!

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I get what you're saying, hyperV6. It's been 21/2 years since I've last purchased, which is habit for me since I was into leasing for so long (hey, I'm not as bad as ocnblu!!). The Envoy has been a great buy since it only needs basic maintenance performed (the GMCPO bumper-to-bumper warranty took care of many warranty issues before it expired), but it is a 6 year old vehicle and I'd like something new. If GMC would have shown the all-new 2014 Sierra, and if I fell in love with it, maybe that would help quell my desires for something new at this time. While I have not been a HUGE fan of the Canyon, I won't say it has never been not liked by me (I miss my '01 Sonoma Highrider, and was suppose to get an '04 Canyon but the wife made me get a car instead ['04 Malibu]). Seeing as how production of these trucks has ended, and dealers have what they'll have until the '15 Canyons arrive, I've been noticing them more and the one I found happens to be a SLT model with the 5.3L V8 and the upgraded 18" chrome rims which just make this truck shine (I'm not a big fan of the black exterior color, but washed and waxed it does look sinister). Time will tell....

Surprisingly, I was enamored with the Pontiac Trans Sport in the early '90s, and many of my friend's parents had one, if not the equally badged-engineered Olds Silhouette or Chevy Lumina APV (I'm very surprised that Buick never offered one ). However, Trans Sport's don't make good convertibles: Being a dyed-in-the-wool GMC guy, I voted for the GMC Safari as that was truly a better vehicle than any of the U-body vans.