Comments on: GM to merge Zeta, Sigma platforms http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:33:41 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: DialM4Speed http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-379500 DialM4Speed Wed, 07 May 2008 22:55:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-379500 Impala's and Malibu's are little more than people movers. There's no need to make them rear drive. You want rear drive then get a G8 or Camaro. And please don't bring back the Caprice! Look forward not backward! Impala’s and Malibu’s are little more than people movers. There’s no need to make them rear drive. You want rear drive then get a G8 or Camaro. And please don’t bring back the Caprice! Look forward not backward!

]]> By: jumpoffit http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-379059 jumpoffit Tue, 06 May 2008 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-379059 i still want a '64 (six fo') impala on dayton wire wheels , hitting switches for my bitche$ - the impala needs to be a boat again- come on Chevy do it for La Raza!! i still want a ‘64 (six fo’) impala on dayton wire wheels , hitting switches for my bitche$ – the impala needs to be a boat again- come on Chevy do it for La Raza!!

]]> By: kgm777 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378996 kgm777 Tue, 06 May 2008 14:46:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378996 Yeah, and I knew an orthopedic surgeon in CA who drove an ancient Toyota Corolla that you could hear blocks away as its old belts squealed. Some people think of cars only as a means of getting from point A to point B. I'd like to see a new Caprice coupe. Yeah, and I knew an orthopedic surgeon in CA who drove an ancient Toyota Corolla that you could hear blocks away as its old belts squealed. Some people think of cars only as a means of getting from point A to point B.

I’d like to see a new Caprice coupe.

]]> By: Need4SSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378992 Need4SSpeed Tue, 06 May 2008 14:40:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378992 yeah I just had an uncle and one of my friend's father both just buy Impalas within the last 2 months. As long as they are selling GM doesn't care. yeah I just had an uncle and one of my friend’s father both just buy Impalas within the last 2 months. As long as they are selling GM doesn’t care.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378978 DeansterTJ Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378978 One of my buddies is a radiologist, he nets literally thousands of dollars a day but drives around in an Impala. We go for coffee, and he literally daydreams about his next Impala. He could buy anything he wants, S600s, A8s, 760s, you name it, but he's in love with the Impala. In his defence, it's quite the smooth ride. One of my buddies is a radiologist, he nets literally thousands of dollars a day but drives around in an Impala. We go for coffee, and he literally daydreams about his next Impala. He could buy anything he wants, S600s, A8s, 760s, you name it, but he’s in love with the Impala.

In his defence, it’s quite the smooth ride.

]]> By: RaineMan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378974 RaineMan Tue, 06 May 2008 13:52:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378974 I don't see how a RWD Impala would be any less fuel efficient than a FWD one. Heck... if they can stuff the 260hp LNF 4-banger into the Camaro... why not use it in Impala? 260hp... 260tq... nice wide power band. Could replace a lot of V6 engines. The new Malibu and Impala are practicly clones anyways. Ofcourse I see tons of new Impalas on the road (the cops around here love them) but why not make one of the two something different? I don’t see how a RWD Impala would be any less fuel efficient than a FWD one.

Heck… if they can stuff the 260hp LNF 4-banger into the Camaro… why not use it in Impala? 260hp… 260tq… nice wide power band. Could replace a lot of V6 engines.

The new Malibu and Impala are practicly clones anyways. Ofcourse I see tons of new Impalas on the road (the cops around here love them) but why not make one of the two something different?

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378963 xyunya Tue, 06 May 2008 13:14:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378963 This will work only if GM dos not screw it up. GM does have a tendency to do just that. It cost 1 billion to develop a car/architecture. It does not cost any less to a develop a dud then a winner. This will work only if GM dos not screw it up. GM does have a tendency to do just that. It cost 1 billion to develop a car/architecture. It does not cost any less to a develop a dud then a winner.

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378957 carstuff Tue, 06 May 2008 11:53:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378957 In y experience FWD Impala is the best American branded car and I am not all that sure that it needs to be RWD. The last RWD Caprice was not that hot and definitely not better then current FWD. .. .. The last Caprice did not sell that well in the end because of gas mileage. A RWD Impala will not happen because of the new CAFE. It was in the program but now way could GM meet the new rules. In y experience FWD Impala is the best American branded car and I am not all that sure that it needs to be RWD. The last RWD Caprice was not that hot and definitely not better then current FWD.
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The last Caprice did not sell that well in the end because of gas mileage. A RWD Impala will not happen because of the new CAFE. It was in the program but now way could GM meet the new rules.

]]> By: bigp http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378925 bigp Tue, 06 May 2008 06:04:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378925 just bring something with an chevt badge to kick the dodges ass to loose to the new ford thats coming soon just bring something with an chevt badge to kick the dodges ass to loose to the new ford thats coming soon

]]> By: steve333 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378894 steve333 Tue, 06 May 2008 04:58:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378894 They can keep the Impala FWD and also make a new Caprice RWD. I would rename the Aveo Metro (which is what it should have been called in the first place), when GMDAT actually produces a small car that isnt a POS. They can keep the Impala FWD and also make a new Caprice RWD.
I would rename the Aveo Metro (which is what it should have been called in the first place), when GMDAT actually produces a small car that isnt a POS.

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378866 howsmydriving Tue, 06 May 2008 02:54:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378866 Sigma, smegma, it's all the same. Sigma, smegma, it’s all the same.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378864 johnnycanuck Tue, 06 May 2008 02:53:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378864 autonut: the Impala is a very good car, but the Malibu is now so close in dimensions there is very little to distinguish the two. The last RWD Caprice was Motor Trends car of the Year in 1990 so how can you say it was not a success? Sorry, even I still can't swallow that. You're probably right though, the Impala has been a steady seller for years in its front wheel drive guise so why change a good thing. autonut: the Impala is a very good car, but the Malibu is now so close in dimensions there is very little to distinguish the two. The last RWD Caprice was Motor Trends car of the Year in 1990 so how can you say it was not a success? Sorry, even I still can’t swallow that. You’re probably right though, the Impala has been a steady seller for years in its front wheel drive guise so why change a good thing.

]]> By: zoomzoomr http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378839 zoomzoomr Tue, 06 May 2008 00:36:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378839 Impala to move to Epsilon II? That doesn't make ANY sense, considering the LaCrosse, Opel Insignia and Saturn Aura will be using that platform.. not to mention the next-generation Malibu! I would think if the Impala were to stay FWD it would have to move to the larger platform of the Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS. But considering the iffy nature of Pontiac's future, it would make more sense to build the next Impala on Zeta. Impala to move to Epsilon II? That doesn’t make ANY sense, considering the LaCrosse, Opel Insignia and Saturn Aura will be using that platform.. not to mention the next-generation Malibu! I would think if the Impala were to stay FWD it would have to move to the larger platform of the Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS. But considering the iffy nature of Pontiac’s future, it would make more sense to build the next Impala on Zeta.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378830 autonut Mon, 05 May 2008 23:50:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378830 johnny, chevy customer do buy Chevy badged Daewoo. Definitely not Fords or Honda. Brand identity keeps Ford and GM in business. Let's face it, both companies have a lot of trucks to sell and not a lot of cars. And if you don't read posts of pro-jap or against-jap posters on this forum, but read car magazines reviews, not all those cars are that great and beat competition on their merit. Brand identity or brand patriotism is very strong. In y experience FWD Impala is the best American branded car and I am not all that sure that it needs to be RWD. The last RWD Caprice was not that hot and definitely not better then current FWD. johnny, chevy customer do buy Chevy badged Daewoo. Definitely not Fords or Honda. Brand identity keeps Ford and GM in business. Let’s face it, both companies have a lot of trucks to sell and not a lot of cars. And if you don’t read posts of pro-jap or against-jap posters on this forum, but read car magazines reviews, not all those cars are that great and beat competition on their merit. Brand identity or brand patriotism is very strong.
In y experience FWD Impala is the best American branded car and I am not all that sure that it needs to be RWD. The last RWD Caprice was not that hot and definitely not better then current FWD.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378820 johnnycanuck Mon, 05 May 2008 22:59:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378820 Chevy has no sense of history other than the Corvette. They toss names around like old pairs of socks, pulling one out of the hamper when it suits them. They're better now than in the past, (Corsica?) but this would be a good lineup: FWD compact: Nova FWD mid size: Malibu RWD full size: Impala They can call those Daewoo tin cans whatever they want. Real Chevy customers don't care anyway. Chevy has no sense of history other than the Corvette. They toss names around like old pairs of socks, pulling one out of the hamper when it suits them. They’re better now than in the past, (Corsica?) but this would be a good lineup:
FWD compact: Nova
FWD mid size: Malibu
RWD full size: Impala
They can call those Daewoo tin cans whatever they want. Real Chevy customers don’t care anyway.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378819 A4 Mon, 05 May 2008 22:59:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378819 A rear wheel impala would sure be nice... once the malibu gets its name out i think itll be a smart move. A rear wheel impala would sure be nice… once the malibu gets its name out i think itll be a smart move.

]]> By: El Aleman http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378812 El Aleman Mon, 05 May 2008 22:32:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378812 Please build a rear wheel drive Impala!!! Don't waste the perhaps greatest name in american car history like that.. Please build a rear wheel drive Impala!!! Don’t waste the perhaps greatest name in american car history like that..

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html/comment-page-1#comment-378810 tripleonefive Mon, 05 May 2008 22:27:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-merge-zeta-sigma-platforms.html#comment-378810 Nice move GM Save that money lol Nice move GM Save that money lol

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