Not too long ago one of the posters to this board mentioned that he had a Camaro SS as a company car until recently but had to give it up. What a sad story.
Well I'm here to tell you that next week Chevy is building me a new silver two seater. It's got a 285HP V8, rear wheel drive, locking rear end, cloth bucket seats, 4 wheel anti-lock disk brakes, 16" wheels, rack & pinion steering, power windows, power locks, remote entry, heated mirrors, tinted windows, composite headlights, CD player, and a really, really big trunk.
It's my new 2003 Express 1500 cargo van. It will replace the leased 2000 Express van I've been using for the last 2 1/2 years in my computer business. The 2000 was a V6 with just the standard equipment and is all white. This new one is going to have all the things I realized I was missing on the current one. I spend a lot of time in the van on a daily basis so this should be more fun and more comfortable. Anyway, I just had to tell someone - and have a little fun with it on the way. Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Sounds like a nice unit for the intended purpose. The upgrade to V8 power should really make a difference.
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :
quote: Not too long ago one of the posters to this board mentioned that he had a Camaro SS as a company car until recently but had to give it up. What a sad story.
YES!!! IT is sad... since it was me. I miss that car.... now I'm stuck in a SUV. But whos complaining when its free. I'll have to post a pic of my "company" SS sometime. Car did have one benefit.... it "sold" 2 other SS's. I bought one and my parents bought one.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by MM:
quote: Not too long ago one of the posters to this board mentioned that he had a Camaro SS as a company car until recently but had to give it up. What a sad story.
YES!!! IT is sad... since it was me. I miss that car.... now I'm stuck in a SUV. But whos complaining when its free. I'll have to post a pic of my "company" SS sometime. Car did have one benefit.... it "sold" 2 other SS's. I bought one and my parents bought one.
I bet the wife would swap you cars up. They(gm) just took her Escalade and gave her a Century. First time I have ever heard her bitch about one of the "Free ones".I just tell her to be patient ,in January she should get her next one. Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :
With all you 'GM insiders' on this Forum, let me ask you a question.
The only issue I've run into with ordering my new van is that the dealer says I can't order the 16" 'mag style' wheels on a cargo van that you can get on a passenger van. The only two wheel options for me are the standard stamped steel wheels or the slotted ones - both are painted grey. I spend a lot of time every day in my van and would like for it to look nice and be fun. If I can't get the better looking wheels from GM, I'll just have to go with aftermarket ones. It seems like such a waste to get the van with the standard wheels and tires and then get new wheels and have to have the tires mounted and balanced all over again - not to mention having the wheels themselves just sitting in storage.
My question is this (finally) - is there someone inside the company I could talk to who could help make this switch on the wheels during production?
Thanks,
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Hmm - with the 1/2 ton you could do a swap right at the dealer I bet. I know if you get a 3/4 ton the optional wheels are out of the question.
Different bolt patern and strength rating.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Seeing that you are getting the 1/2 ton your dealer would be the best bet. With the production due next week I thing any chances of getting them swaped are slim to none.
Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :
Actually, the production is due to happen THIS week. That's pretty fast considering I ordered the van on 10/25.
I appreciate your input. Thanks.
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :
quote: With all you 'GM insiders' on this Forum, let me ask you a question.
Who said anything about working for Generous Mother.....
quote: The only issue I've run into with ordering my new van is that the dealer says I can't order the 16" 'mag style' wheels on a cargo van that you can get on a passenger van. The only two wheel options for me are the standard stamped steel wheels or the slotted ones - both are painted grey. I spend a lot of time every day in my van and would like for it to look nice and be fun. If I can't get the better looking wheels from GM, I'll just have to go with aftermarket ones. It seems like such a waste to get the van with the standard wheels and tires and then get new wheels and have to have the tires mounted and balanced all over again - not to mention having the wheels themselves just sitting in storage.
Sorry been out traveling again.... I'll check on that tommrow.
quote:My question is this (finally) - is there someone inside the company I could talk to who could help make this switch on the wheels during production?
Your kidding right? If you only knew what goes into the nightmare they call production..... Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :
quote: If you only knew what goes into the nightmare they call production.....
So I guess GM's definition of MRP is that the vehicle Miraculously Reaches the Person. Right? Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
I would say get the van with the stock steel wheels, then buy a set of the nice GM or other wheels you want and have them put on. Save your steelies for "snow" tires/wheels. That way, you are set up already for winter! Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :
Sorry a heater issue came up and work and I forgot to check on your question. I'm off for the next few days, I'll look into it on monday...
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Sounds like a nice unit for the intended purpose. The upgrade to V8 power should really make a difference.
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I miss that car.... now I'm stuck in a SUV. But whos complaining when its free. I'll have to post a pic of my "company" SS sometime. Car did have one benefit.... it "sold" 2 other SS's. I bought one and my parents bought one.
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