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Old 12-04-2004, 09:47 PM
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Default Chevrolet Uplander--They've got to be kidding?

http://www.chevrolet.com/uplander/

I was driving by my local GM dealer today when I spotted this thing out in front of the lot. That has to be the most hideous thing I've ever seen. Funny thing is it was parked right next to an Aztek, and the Uplander makes the Aztek look good! They should refrain from parking such frightful stuff out by the road.....I nearly wrecked my 'bird from the sight of it.

I'm guessing the plain-jane look of the Venture wasn't getting enough attention. Now they've built a clown car.

I see that Pontiac and Buick have also gotten the new nose. To me the Pontiac looks the best out of the three. I think it has a lot to do with the vertically split grille.

http://www.pontiac.com/montanasv6/

http://www.buick.com/terraza/

Now that I know about it, let's not forget to enjoy the stunning looks of the Saturn version too

http://www.saturn.com/saturn/showroom/relay/

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Really! who would ever believe its not a minivan...

GM designers must be on crack..

What the hell do I know...maybe it will sell....? I just can't see anyone actually thinking that abomination is anything but a Minivan...in drag..
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It looks best as a Saturn, perhaps it should have only been a Saturn.
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Ya gotta consider this: anyone who is wanting to buy a new minivan is probably not all the concerned about styling as interior features or safety rating. I will never buy a minivan and I'll never have kids so I would need a minivan.
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More like the Upyourslander.

**** you very much, consumer base.
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Sexay!
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
More like the Upyourslander.

**** you very much, consumer base.


If I was in the market for that type of car, the Freestyle or the Pacifica are better choices than that monstrosioty.
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I don't think it's that bad. Definitely not good looking or anything, but just looks like another minivan to me ? The Aztek is still the hands down winner of the ugliest vehicle contest IMO
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Originally Posted by TriShield
It looks best as a Saturn, perhaps it should have only been a Saturn.
Now that you mentioned Saturn........Space Shuttle comes to mind.
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why did i just click that link...i am going to be sick now
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
More like the Upyourslander.

**** you very much, consumer base.
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I saw one on the road the other day and WTF was all that went through my head.
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Yea when I 1st saw it I thought "Wow, a Venture with an extende front end" Thats all they did, well plus the interior, but its still ugly. I am very fearful what GM has planned for the Camaro Ford is Lookin real good right now, my next car is lookin like the Mustang/Cobra but Im gonna keep my TA
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i feel like it looks like a hippo... or is that just me?
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Spanish Word English Word
terraza f. sunroof (on roof of building)
terraza terrace

What the ****?
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WTF is wrong with GM's naming LOL.



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