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Mar 19, 2008 | 04:01 PM

burningman

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From: Proudly in NJ...bite it FL

G8 El Camino

Looks like the Ute is coming to america!
I gotta hand it to GM foir this and the G8
Get on the stick FORD!!!!!
I really like this ute
http://jalopnik.com/369621/2010-pont...-revealed-live

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/20...port-Truck.htm

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:02 PM

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will it be as popular as the SSR?

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:13 PM

burningman

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I hope this thing is a huge hit
I'd love to have one with the holden nose LOL

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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I would never buy something like that, from GM or Ford.

If I'm buying a truck, I'll get a real truck like F-150. Not this.

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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Man, does this thing peg the cool-meter or what. Now, where do I get me an Astro-Turf bed liner...

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:49 PM

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Giddyup!

GM is taking the musclecar battle to the trailerpark... and im lovin it.

Mar 19, 2008 | 04:53 PM

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...I think its ugly..but that was funny.

Mar 19, 2008 | 05:01 PM

Blue Notch

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Definitely not for me!

Mar 19, 2008 | 07:23 PM

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Mmmmm Ute

I hope Ford brings the Typhoon over to compete

Mar 19, 2008 | 07:39 PM

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Oh god if they brought the typhoon over..HOLY crap..I'd have a heart attack

HSV's version

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Mar 19, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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Definitely not for me!

Nah, me either. It looks pretty good, I guess, but I've never quite understood the appeal of this bodystyle.

Mar 19, 2008 | 09:52 PM

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hmm, that lower fascia reminds me alot of the war paint on the new falcons. similar themes methinks

I've said this god knows how many times, I would trade my Bullitt for a Falcon

Mar 20, 2008 | 05:04 AM

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Dig it!!

Mar 20, 2008 | 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottyBoy302

GM is taking the musclecar battle to the trailerpark...

Mar 20, 2008 | 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottyBoy302

GM is taking the musclecar battle to the trailerpark... and im lovin it.

too bad the G8 ST will cost as much as one of those trailers too.

Mar 20, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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Who needs a trailer when youve got one of those? I believe astroturf was mentioned? You could just pitch a tent back there... or just rough it and sleep on the "grass".

And in regards to the typhoon... El Camino > Ranchero

Mar 20, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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.......... El Camino > Ranchero

El Camino like the Camaro is just another example of GM following the lead of Ford, but not doing it as well.

Mar 20, 2008 | 03:01 PM

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Looks OK from the doors forward...

I’ve always only ever liked (a few of) the El Camino's and Ranchero's from the doors forward. That open bed on a car look does absolutely nothing for me. I guess it’s not as bad as lowering a perfectly good truck. Besides everyone knows all real pickup trucks have 4X4.

Mar 20, 2008 | 03:12 PM

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While I think lowered BOF sport trucks can be quite nice when done right, I've never understood the appeal of the El Camino archetype. Sure, alot of them looked good from the B-pillar forward, but I'm much more interested in the muscle coupes or sedans they're based off then something with a bed hanging out the back.