Bruce Nunnally Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13037389/ Is an interesting news/infomercial piece on how strong SUV sales are one part of GM's recent stock price strength, and capturing a larger part of the fullsize SUV market. The article suggests that for people pulling boats or other heavy loads, mpg is not a chief factor; that seems reasonable. The article also suggests that the availability of 18 or 20 wheels for example makes the new trucks unique. Finally, the article quotes a dealer claim that some owners report getting 20+ mpg in their new trucks, which the owners see as a nice improvement over their old truck. That last info may be most telling I suppose; the Tahoe / Escalade models do not have to get great mileage so long as they get better mileage than the previous models. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeal1892 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hmmmm, I just wonder where Gm will be in another 10 years and whom might be making Cadillac if anyone It troubles me these are rough times we live in.... Michael - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardio-doc Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I swear - the older I get, the dumber I think I become. So many things I think that I can read/see - I'm wrong. When gas prices started ramping up hard 2 years ago (actually over 3 years ago) I thought for sure that would bring the demise of the large SUV. And when word came out about the full-size SUV's coming for 2007 nearly a year ago - I thought that would be the worst-timed new release since the 'new' S-Class M-B in early 1990's. Shows what I know. Gas prices hover at/over $3.00/gallon with occasional regional spikes to $3.50 - and they still sell the large SUV's. I 'need' a truck for all the stuff I haul around daily, but the mileage is lousy. And I drive like there's an egg under the gas pedal. I'd gladly trade power (alot of power) for mileage - would be delighted to have combined mileage over 20mpg. Perhaps there are others in my position, and GM is listening. ~Doc --- Direct Performance on Ebay CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Conversations Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurlee Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 There's something to be said for owning old cars/trucks. My "fleet" consists of a 1993 Chevy P/U (18MPG) which serves as my Utility Vehicle when I need to haul or pull stuff. My Sport Vehicle is a 2000 Corvette (25MPG) and my Practical car is a 1993 El Dorado (23MPG) Between them all my personal CAFE for a cobbled together "SUV" is probably about 23MPG. It takes some wrenching to keep them all alive - more than the average person would undertake I guess. And, they're not new cars. On the other hand each one is 100% of what it is - no compromises. I've thought about one do-it-all vehicle but can't quite pull the trigger. Scott 1996 El Dorado 2006 STS 2000 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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