General Motors does listen

[PHOTOGLOU]

Got a request the other day from No Regrets (Brian) on the boards for a 2LT new body HD Silverado with Navigation..... Told Brian it was not available and that LTZ's were the only one that could get it..... Brian wasn't happy with that answer but said "ask" and if not he would order a LTZ..... Well I asked and was told not an option. Then asked them to "ask" why..... Then was told because of the different interiors from LT to LTZ LTZ navigaton wouldn't work. Got a E-mail today..... It will be orderable in the next 30 days... I think it will be slightly different like the one's in the 06 Suburbans ( which I have and works great) but it will now be an orderable item.....
Hey guys, I have their attention..... Anything else we want to see different?
I don't know if I had much to do with it BUT the 07 HD's with the 6.0L will now have a non Allison 6 speed auto transmission.... With 353 HP and 373 ft. lbs. this motors should tow ALOT better,andalmost as good as the 8.1L, but get much better gas mileage......

[OGShocker]

I may have to go with the GAS version. :mad: I don't think I can wait for the FUEL model. :cry:
I will need that Diesel Sub' in a couple of years.. :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

[Moneypitt]

I remember when you could order anything in anything. Like a 2X4 09 in a Biscayne, no radio, no lighter, but 425HP in the lightest body available at the time.........Oh yeah, with the "sleeper" 3 on the tree...............MP

[OutCole'd]

I sure wish you could lease at truck to me in Nevada.

[2Driver]

I don't know if I had much to do with it BUT the 07 HD's with the 6.0L will now have a non Allison 6 speed auto transmission.... With 353 HP and 373 ft. lbs. this motors should tow ALOT better,andalmost as good as the 8.1L, but get much better gas mileage......
I'd have to say my 6.0 vortec max in the 4x4 1500 LT is great. Towing is a night and day difference, lot of punch and gets 19MPG on the hwy when not towing. When I am not towing or running up hills I just put in regular unleaded and it's happy.
Wish list? The high output 6.0 and Allison (or at least the HD tranny) in the Avalanche.

[BigDogIvan]

This is some good info. Since I just bought the wife a Tocoma it will be a couple years before I can see a new truck with that extra pony in the 6.0. :cry:

[PHOTOGLOU]

I'd have to say my 6.0 vortec max in the 4x4 1500 LT is great. Towing is a night and day difference, lot of punch and gets 19MPG on the hwy when not towing. When I am not towing or running up hills I just put in regular unleaded and it's happy.
Wish list? The high output 6.0 and Allison (or at least the HD tranny) in the Avalanche.
Comming soon

[NOTALENT]

Hey Jay, how do the new Chevys look in person?? I wasnt to fond of the pics.....

[River918]

I know what I would ask for...... :rolleyes:

[PHOTOGLOU]

Hey Jay, how do the new Chevys look in person?? I wasnt to fond of the pics.....
Great other than the wheel gap on the rear tires...... If your going to lift the truck it makes it easy BUT if you are going to leave it stock I think it is a little to high in the back end.... GM says that is for the higher towing capacity....

[LaveyOne]

How about a mid-size bed ... in between the short and long bed? :idea:
I think the short beds (unless lifted) look squatty and the long beds seem REALLY long!
Sorry, just thinking out loud. :cool:

[PHOTOGLOU]

How about a mid-size bed ... in between the short and long bed? :idea:
I think the short beds (unless lifted) look squatty and the long beds seem REALLY long!
Sorry, just thinking out loud. :cool:
There are 3 bed sizes currently in the ext cab 1/2 ton.... 5 ft 6 ft and 8 ft... I don't know yet if they will continue this platform

[cyclone]

I'd like GM to sell the SS427 Silverado. you know the purple one with the 6spd and LS7 that was at sema.
if not that, then gimme a standard cab Silverado in SS trim with the 6.0L and either 4l65E tranny or the 6-speed manual.
oh and i want it loaded, blue with a sunroof.

[PHOTOGLOU]

I'd like GM to sell the SS427 Silverado. you know the purple one with the 6spd and LS7 that was at sema.
if not that, then gimme a standard cab Silverado in SS trim with the 6.0L and either 4l65E tranny or the 6-speed manual.
oh and i want it loaded, blue with a sunroof.
Did you need the tow pkg with this????

[Froggystyle]

Did you need the tow pkg with this????
If you are talking about the SS427... then yes! I will even take it in purple!
Until then... I just want a Duramax Burb. That's it. LTZ3 D-max Burb.

[charlyox]

Here's what Jay got for me.....Photoglou comes thru again ..

[NOTALENT]

Great other than the wheel gap on the rear tires...... If your going to lift the truck it makes it easy BUT if you are going to leave it stock I think it is a little to high in the back end.... GM says that is for the higher towing capacity....
Nice...I saw a picture of one all done up for Sema I think....It was freakin bitchin!

[Cole Trickle]

Did you need the tow pkg with this????
Can you get a regular cab/6ft bed 1500 with the HO 6.0 now? :idea: :crossx:
I almost swapped a 6.0 into my 03 Regular cab 5.3.If they built that it would be an awesome truck that would give the new mustangs a run for there money. :p :)

[NOTALENT]

Can you get a regular cab/6ft bed 1500 with the HO 6.0 now? :idea: :crossx:
I almost swapped a 6.0 into my 03 Regular cab 5.3.If they built that it would be an awesome truck that would give the new mustangs a run for there money. :p :)
You forgot the other part of the question......
and how much?? :p

[LHC30Victory]

I want a Duramax Suburban 4X4 w/navigation etc.....
BTW Jay, how u been????

[RP2]

Got a request the other day from No Regrets (Brian) on the boards for a 2LT new body HD Silverado with Navigation..... Told Brian it was not available and that LTZ's were the only one that could get it..... Brian wasn't happy with that answer but said "ask" and if not he would order a LTZ..... Well I asked and was told not an option. Then asked them to "ask" why..... Then was told because of the different interiors from LT to LTZ LTZ navigaton wouldn't work. Got a E-mail today..... It will be orderable in the next 30 days... I think it will be slightly different like the one's in the 06 Suburbans ( which I have and works great) but it will now be an orderable item.....
Hey guys, I have their attention..... Anything else we want to see different?
I don't know if I had much to do with it BUT the 07 HD's with the 6.0L will now have a non Allison 6 speed auto transmission.... With 353 HP and 373 ft. lbs. this motors should tow ALOT better,andalmost as good as the 8.1L, but get much better gas mileage......
Are they still makng the old body style as well? The reason I ask, when I bought mine at the end of June, you and Nolan assured me no body changes for a couple years or I would have waited for the new ones as I indicated then.

[Mr. Crusader 83]

When will the new body style come out in a HD diesel 4 door 4x4?

[FlatStupid]

GM listens yea right, and the easter bunny is REAL! I own better than thirty Chevrolets and this is down right funny!

[Tom Slick]

I want a 1500 extra cab with tons of horsepower! Is Chevy going to offer any thing like that, maybe similar to the Dodge Viper truck or the Ford Lightning?

[PHOTOGLOU]

Are they still makng the old body style as well? The reason I ask, when I bought mine at the end of June, you and Nolan assured me no body changes for a couple years or I would have waited for the new ones as I indicated then.
Yes still making the 07 CLASSIC body new body on the HD will not be out till April

[RP2]

Yes still making the 07 CLASSIC body new body on the HD will not be out till April
I figured it was pobably some deal like that... you the man!

[PHOTOGLOU]

GM listens yea right, and the easter bunny is REAL! I own better than thirty Chevrolets and this is down right funny!
Jay-FYI..
Ronald M
Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From: Craig V
Sent: 12/07/2006 01:12 PM
To: Ronald M
Subject: Fw: navigation on Silverado LT models?
Good morning,
Good news for Selman Chevy. The navigation non availability on Silverado
1LT and 2LT was an artificial block due to lack of overall navigation
capacity. Now that things have opened up, they will be available for order
on Silverado 1LT and 2LT in the next 30 days.
Craig
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John
S/US/GM/G
MC To
Craig V/US/GM/GMC@GM
12/07/2006 01:02 cc
PM
Subject
Re: navigation on Silverado LT
models?(Document link: Craig
V)
With the FS Ute Nav constraint, we only offer it on our LTZ on Silverado.
It's always better to launch with a N/A than a constraint.....
Now that capacity has been increased across all FS Trucks, look for Nav to
opened to 2LT and 1LT in the next 30 days.
Thanks.
Craig
V/US/GM/GMC
To
12/07/2006 12:05 John S/US/GM/GMC@GM
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Subject
navigation on Silverado LT models?
Good morning,
Do we have plans to make the navigation radio available in the LT models?
Everything we have shows LTZ only but there seems to be pictues of LT
interiors floating around the internet. Are these pre-production mock ups
that never made the final build list or do we have plans to make it
available?
Thanks!
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So I have blocked out the last names so these guys don't get thousands of e mail addresses BUT IF YOU THINK I'M GOING TO GO THROUGH ALL THE TROUBLE TO MAKE THIS LOOK REAL your wrong and that is funny.......

[Mr. Crusader 83]

Yes still making the 07 CLASSIC body new body on the HD will not be out till April
you have a sticker price yet? i want the 4x4 hd 4 door deisel

[PHOTOGLOU]

If you read the above from the bottom up it will make more sense.....post 27 that is.....

[PHOTOGLOU]

you have a sticker price yet? i want the 4x4 hd 4 door deisel
No I don't think we will have them till Feb 07......

[Badger301]

Curious .... any rumors that GM will be doing the zero percent financing again any time soon...Wife wants a new Tahoe

[PHOTOGLOU]

Curious .... any rumors that GM will be doing the zero percent financing again any time soon...Wife wants a new Tahoe
Not gonna see that anytime soon on the 07 new body style tahoe or sub.... In fact they keep lowering the rebates on those..... at one point there was $4,000 then 2 months ago it went to $3,000 now it is only $2,000... So I know they are selling good... And if you have 0% KEEP IT and wait a year you will be happy.....

[al cole'holic]

Not gonna see that anytime soon on the 07 new body style tahoe or sub.... In fact they keep lowering the rebates on those..... at one point there was $4,000 then 2 months ago it went to $3,000 now it is only $2,000... So I know they are selling good... And if you have 0% KEEP IT and wait a year you will be happy.....
...I may need to hit you up here shortly Jay, just submitted all my stuff online for the gm cert..

[SnoopJonnyJon]

1/2 ton 2wd reg cab shortbox with rubber floor mats, bench seat, no power-anything, and the 8.1L with a 6 speed.

[riverbound]

I just want a Duramax Burb. That's it.
Same here!!

[OutCole'd]

Not gonna see that anytime soon on the 07 new body style tahoe or sub.... In fact they keep lowering the rebates on those..... at one point there was $4,000 then 2 months ago it went to $3,000 now it is only $2,000... So I know they are selling good... And if you have 0% KEEP IT and wait a year you will be happy.....
Anything coming down the road in a year that we should know about?

[PHOTOGLOU]

...I may need to hit you up here shortly Jay, just submitted all my stuff online for the gm cert..
Let me know... There is extra money in rebate with a GM cert too.......

[PHOTOGLOU]

Anything coming down the road in a year that we should know about?
YES!!!!!!!!!!

[PHOTOGLOU]

Anything coming down the road in a year that we should know about?
There is so much I will start another thread tomorrow when I have more time......

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Duramax suburban would be awesome.....well, if the diesel fuel prices ever come down.....

[cyclone]

If you are talking about the SS427... then yes! I will even take it in purple!
Until then... I just want a Duramax Burb. That's it. LTZ3 D-max Burb.
One duramax powered suburban coming right up...
www.duramaxsuburban.com
this company does the swap and i've seen it up close. Its pretty clean even with the body lift.

[BajaMike]

Hey, Jay, what's the bed lengths available with the 2007, 1500 HD 4WD crew cab....and the max tow rating??
:idea:

[al cole'holic]

Let me know... There is extra money in rebate with a GM cert too.......
..I heard its about an extra $2100 on top of the cert on a purchase..?? :idea:

[98 Vector 21]

Jay call me when they have a Suburban Duramax/Allison.... :cool:

[PHOTOGLOU]

..I heard its about an extra $2100 on top of the cert on a purchase..?? :idea:
$2000 standard rebate $500 bonus plus cert price

[PHOTOGLOU]

Hey, Jay, what's the bed lengths available with the 2007, 1500 HD 4WD crew cab....and the max tow rating??
:idea:
Classic body or new body???

[PHOTOGLOU]

Jay call me when they have a Suburban Duramax/Allison.... :cool:
Will do!!!!!!

[Tom Brown]

Hey guys, I have their attention..... Anything else we want to see different?
How about a vehicle that carry a 6'4" tall driver without having his knees in his ears. Even the full size pickup is too small. The extended cab is OK. I don't recall if it was reclined but if it can recline, that probably helped too.

[3 daytona`s]

I remember when you could order anything in anything. Like a 2X4 09 in a Biscayne, no radio, no lighter, but 425HP in the lightest body available at the time.........Oh yeah, with the "sleeper" 3 on the tree...............MP
RAY, RAY, you can not remember that far back :idea: :)

[al cole'holic]

$2000 standard rebate $500 bonus plus cert price
..thats what the retiree said :cool:

[PHOTOGLOU]

..thats what the retiree said :cool:
retiree is an additional $1000 so $3000 total plus I might be able to finagle the other $500.... I'll let you know in the morning

[PHOTOGLOU]

How about a vehicle that carry a 6'4" tall driver without having his knees in his ears. Even the full size pickup is too small. The extended cab is OK. I don't recall if it was reclined but if it can recline, that probably helped too.
Have you tried the Yaris???

[Tom Brown]

Have you tried the Yaris???
Yes.
I didn't care for having to downshift when I was towing the boat up the grapevine.

[PHOTOGLOU]

Yes.
I didn't care for having to downshift when I was towing the boat up the grapevine.
How would you know what was going on in the front seat??? At 6' 4" you would be in the back seat

[voodoomedman]

How about a vehicle that carry a 6'4" tall driver without having his knees in his ears. Even the full size pickup is too small. The extended cab is OK. I don't recall if it was reclined but if it can recline, that probably helped too.
I'm taller than your lanky a$$. I am 6'7" and I have plenty of room in my Silverado. Well except for one thing. They put the pedals way too far away from the firewall so midgets like Holy Moly can drive them. They need to make the pedals adjustable. I have that on my Malibu and it is great.

[PHOTOGLOU]

I'm taller than your lanky a$$. I am 6'7" and I have plenty of room in my Silverado. Well except for one thing. They put the pedals way too far away from the firewall so midgets like Holy Moly can drive them. They need to make the pedals adjustable. I have that on my Malibu and it is great.
07 new body has that

[voodoomedman]

07 new body has that
Even trade for an 02 1500? Of course the new one has to be a 2500 Crew Cab be lifted on 35's, cat back FlowMaster, K&N FIPK, Matching Tonneau, Chrome Nerf Bars, Dark Charcoal Grey interior and on top of all that it must come in Wheatland Yellow.
Don't worry about the tint, I'll take care of that. :D

[al cole'holic]

retiree is an additional $1000 so $3000 total plus I might be able to finagle the other $500.... I'll let you know in the morning
..christ almighty!

[Member: 7673]

Duramax Burb

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Keep the 8.1 w/Allison.
100K miles on ours, trouble free.
As strong as the day I brought it home.
Any truth to the big block diesel?
And,, what will GM offer to compete with the '08 Ford F450?
Something like a 4500HD?
The Ford F450 looks nice, 24.000lb towing, but I don't trust their engine and drivetrain. Never will.
The GM Top kick,, just doesn't cut it.
We'll be buying a 17.000lb WW Fiver and the GM 3500 isn't rated to tow it.

[G-Body]

RWD V8 cars at reasonable prices.
The vette is cool but too sportscarish/exotic, it is a great value though compared to all the other cars that won`t keep up with it.
The solstice is ok, I don`t really like the looks but I could definently live with it if it had a LS2 or LS7.
The new camaro looks like it will be a hit. Any word on what the pricing will be for it? The only things I would change on it would be the mirrors don`t seem to look right and the nose is too pointed for my taste.

[work2play]

If you want a great Chevy trade it in on a Ford.

[PHOTOGLOU]

RWD V8 cars at reasonable prices.
The vette is cool but too sportscarish/exotic, it is a great value though compared to all the other cars that won`t keep up with it.
The solstice is ok, I don`t really like the looks but I could definently live with it if it had a LS2 or LS7.
The new camaro looks like it will be a hit. Any word on what the pricing will be for it? The only things I would change on it would be the mirrors don`t seem to look right and the nose is too pointed for my taste.
Mid 30's

[Tom Brown]

I'm taller than your lanky a$$. I am 6'7" and I have plenty of room in my Silverado. Well except for one thing. They put the pedals way too far away from the firewall so midgets like Holy Moly can drive them.
My best friend is 6'7" tall and he fits more easily than I do in most vehicles too.

[LHC30Victory]

Jay, another gripe is the seats dont fully recline in the silverado....Any help there????
Oh, and did I put my vote in for a Duramax Burb yet??? :rollside:

[voodoomedman]

Jay, another gripe is the seats dont fully recline in the silverado....Any help there????
Good call. My wife hates not being able to lay the seat down to go to sleep on long trips.

[Rock-46]

The new camaro looks like it will be a hit. Any word on what the pricing will be for it? The only things I would change on it would be the mirrors don`t seem to look right and the nose is too pointed for my taste.
They do look real nice!
When is the camaro supposed to be available 2008?

[BajaMike]

Classic body or new body???
:confused:
New body.....

[NOTALENT]

:confused:
New body.....
You havent seen the new design yet??? check the website...totally redesigned:)

[BajaMike]

You havent seen the new design yet??? check the website...totally redesigned:)
Yea, I've seen the commercials on TV....I like it!
:shift:

[NOTALENT]

Yea, I've seen the commercials on TV....I like it!
:shift:
Im kinda bias right now....I got to see it in person. I have seen good pics...and bad pics...One where it was lifted and trick....thing looked bitchen!

[EmpirE231]

one touch up and down windws on all 4 in the crew cabs! pretty much a 50k truck... and only has one touch down on the driver window??? ventilated seats would be awesome... I was surprised to see ford have them... and chevy not an option?

[H20 Toie]

How about a 1 ton truck 4x4 with a solid axle front end or else build a ifs that doesn't have to have parts replaced every 40k miles. I have had chevys my whole life and the last good truck i had was a 99 crew cab 4x4. even the H2 had the same issues so now i'm in a ford. and not a problem with it at all.

[PHOTOGLOU]

They do look real nice!
When is the camaro supposed to be available 2008?
Yes as a 09 model

[BajaMike]

How about a 1 ton truck 4x4 with a solid axle front end or else build a ifs that doesn't have to have parts replaced every 40k miles. I have had chevys my whole life and the last good truck i had was a 99 crew cab 4x4. even the H2 had the same issues so now i'm in a ford. and not a problem with it at all.
I sold my Chevy 1/2 ton, short bed to a buddy, it had 250k miles, still ran like it was new...it's got 300k now and still running stong....original engine (350...great engine) replaced the trany at 75K....that year they had a weak trany.
But I love the 2500HD crew cab I bought from Photoglou.
I've had lots of trucks...I love Chevys....
:idea:

[Wheeler]

one touch up and down windws on all 4 in the crew cabs! pretty much a 50k truck... and only has one touch down on the driver window??? ventilated seats would be awesome... I was surprised to see ford have them... and chevy not an option?
Don't be suprised, GM is usually, at least one year behind Ford.
And I am happy to see, they finally got rid off, those ugly ass head lights!

[BajaMike]

Don't be suprised, GM is usually, at least one year behind Ford.
And I am happy to see, they finally got rid off, those ugly ass head lights!
Don't you love these Chevy vs Ford people......:idea:
At least we have lots of options and brands to chose from .....Chevy, Ford, Dodge....all very good trucks compared to what they have in the rest of the world.....It's one thing our auto makers do right.
In Russia....the cars are all the same (and pretty shitty)
From bbconline.com
"Russia's motor industry has been given the Kremlin seal of approval.
Under a new patriotic policy, Russian bureaucrats will have to drive locally-made cars.
The Volga, an upmarket car produced since Soviet times, is to make up at least 80% of the government's fleet."
:idea:
I wonder if a "Volga" can tow a 28 foot boat??

[mxbundy]

How about rear windows in the Tahoe that go all the way down.
I hate not being able to hang my arms out in full redneck style!:hammerhea
Seriously, this should be a feature that should be able to be turned on and off like the child safety door locks.
bundy

[voodoomedman]

How about rear windows in the Tahoe that go all the way down.
I hate not being able to hang my arms out in full redneck style!:hammerhea
Seriously, this should be a feature that should be able to be turned on and off like the child safety door locks.
bundy
That has to do with the wheel well I think. It's a physical barrier.