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03-15-2008, 09:14 AM
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Pontiac El Camino -- its a possibility.
2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck: The El Camino Is Back!
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A few weeks ago we, along with our friends at PickupTruck.com, were given exclusive access to a vehicle whose return we've been anticipating for what seems like forever. Today our prayers to the General have been answered -- the El Camino is back! In January we reported this re-bodied Holden Ute would be called the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST, and like a Phoenix rising screamin' from the ashes of a bygone era of car-platformed trucks, this new heir to the truck-car throne would emerge from the over-built and over-spec'd world of modern haulers. Just like the Phoenix, this business-up-front and party-in-the-back sport truck looks a little younger, a little more refreshed and has a bit more hawkish figure, but don't be fooled by the disguise. If we play our cards right, it may end up retaining the legendary king of truck-car names, El Camino. That's right, more important even than the return of the truck-car to the General's fleet, is the news that this car will not be called the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST. In fact, they don't have a name. Instead, you are going to be able to help choose what GM calls it. That's right, enthusiasts across the country can have a hand in giving this sport truck back the name it so rightfully deserves - a name which still dances on the breeze and lives in the heart of every red blooded hoon -- "El Camino". With this in mind, we're beginning our campaign here and now to call this wondrous segment-bender the 2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino sport truck.
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Since Chevrolet and Pontiac are owned by GM and GM owns the El Camino name I'm more than willing to bet we'll see two cars. The G8 Sport Truck and the Chevrolet El Camino based on the same platform. I'd love to have one if the price was under 30k.
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03-15-2008, 12:10 PM
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Through the Looking Glass
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I never really liked the El Camino but that car isn't that bad looking at all. Kind of reminds me of a Subaru Outback (open bed version).
A lot of cars and trucks are doing the mini-bed option. I always thought the Chevy Avalanche looked pretty nice. Chevy made another truck that was all rounded and was one of the worst looking trucks I've seen in years. I don't remember what it was called but I've only seen it in movies. Never in real life.
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03-15-2008, 01:00 PM
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Better to die quick fighting on your feet, Then to live forever begging on your knees.
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03-15-2008, 04:23 PM
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It's actually a Holden. And Australia has had them for years.
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03-17-2008, 11:10 AM
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El Camino - worst. car. ever.
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03-18-2008, 03:11 PM
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El Camino - worst. car. ever.
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Nah I'd take an El Camino over a Ranchero anyday lol.
However the old old old SS El Caminos had some power.
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03-21-2008, 03:39 PM
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They are. They just get new sheetmetal. I am really looking forward to the G8. Just sucks that the LS2 was detuned so much for it :(
Plus I'd have to get the Aussie body parts for it lol.
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03-26-2008, 03:41 PM
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Most say it's early preparation for CAFE's new standards set for 2010 where every car has to get at least 30 or 35mpg here in the states.
Still it will come with 350 or 360hp. That's a lot of power, no matter what anyone says. Plus LS2s are fairly easy to mod with plenty of aftermarket parts available.
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