would ss seats fit in camaros

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

From what I've heard, they'd originally planned to make this the new Impala, but the rental car agencies had a fit and said they would not buy rear wheel drive Impalas, so they kept making the V6 FWD impala for the mass market, and spun this off into a second nameplate.

Same car though, I don't see why people let something as silly as a name keep them from buying it. Same for diehard firebird guys that won't buy a 5th gen just because it has bowties instead of Pontiac emblems.

Irony here is this....the current new Impala is being built for sale while the previous generation Impala is still being built for sale to rental fleets...

http://www.autonews.com/article/2013...mpala-until-16

[IBM]

I think Impala sales would have really hurt if it had been in the form of the SS.

[Chevy_cowboy]

Originally Posted by olblue75

Since when did rental car agencies drive GM??? There's more private buyers than rental car agencies I would think.....

For basic transportation cars like the malibu and Impala? Fleet sales are huge, and they cater to that base heavily and have for a few decades.

[Chevy_cowboy]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Irony here is this....the current new Impala is being built for sale while the previous generation Impala is still being built for sale to rental fleets...

http://www.autonews.com/article/2013...mpala-until-16

yeah but I doubt they want to do that forever, having 2 completely different cars named Impala isn't a long term solution, they knew they'd have to switch to the new one eventually. And I have to wonder how people who own new Impala's feel when they rent one on vacation and get a "new" 2006 body style.


Imagine renting a Camaro convertible to cruise around hawaii in and they gave ya a 4th gen, probably some confused and displeased customers.

[elektrik]

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Yep, and I spend more time driving the SS than the ZL1 ...

BLASPHEMY! hehe

[Chevy_cowboy]

Originally Posted by Comrando

Consider business travelers though. Do you think they care if the body style is old as long as the car is like new? It's a tool.

I was thinking more along the lines of families that have a Impala at home and think they're renting what they're used to.

But considering how much nicer the interior and amenities are on the new one, I'd think even business folks in town for a day or two would notice... unless they're offering some of that in the LTD model now.

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by IBM

I think Impala sales would have really hurt if it had been in the form of the SS.

Actually, I disagree. The G8 (which is what the SS is..) was offered with solid V6 and V8 option here in the USA, and the car is generally well liked. The problem was of course that Pontiac was already well in the tank by the time they intro'd it...and it was gone in 2-3 years.

The Holden Commodore, which the SS/G8 are, has been around for a LONG time... and it has been a very good car...

[Mongo RS]

Lol at pontiac vs chevy.......


Hasn't been a real pontiac since gm made the chevy v8 the corporate engine.

[Chevy_cowboy]

Originally Posted by Mongo RS

Lol at pontiac vs chevy.......


Hasn't been a real pontiac since gm made the chevy v8 the corporate engine.

and even then most of the rest of the car was the same.

[Chevy_cowboy]

Originally Posted by Comrando

There is no saying they won't have new models available for those that want them. If you want the discount price you get the discount car.

I suppose it can be compared to staying at the Hilton or going to a Super8.

That's true if the rental companies are being upfront about what they're renting. You wouldn't be very happy if you thought you were booking a room at the Hilton and got the key to a Super8 room though.