Will auto manufacturers re-engineer vehicles to be more basic? (Page 2/2)
randye JUL 09, 06:31 PM
But we were all supposed to be merrily driving around in those new high tech electric vehicles in 3-4 years......China Joe promised!!

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BHall71 JUL 09, 09:19 PM
I think it would be cool and very refreshing for an auto manufacturer to actually bring back previous models. Research the ones that sold the best and most reliable etc. and bring them back with MINOR upgrades and advancements. Did I say minor? Yes, very minor.

For example: GM could bring back the 88-98 GMT400 truck platform, put a non-DOD LS in it and whatever the best /most reliable transmission research would reveal (possibly 4l80? or another newer model with more gears that actually hold up if there is such a thing).

REAL research would be key in this endeavor. As well as they would have to get over the newer is better mentality, if that is even possible.


Just my thought,

Brian

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RWDPLZ JUL 09, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by BHall71:

I think it would be cool and very refreshing for an auto manufacturer to actually bring back previous models. Research the ones that sold the best and most reliable etc. and bring them back with MINOR upgrades and advancements. Did I say minor? Yes, very minor.

For example: GM could bring back the 88-98 GMT400 truck platform, put a non-DOD LS in it and whatever the best /most reliable transmission research would reveal (possibly 4l80? or another newer model with more gears that actually hold up if there is such a thing).

REAL research would be key in this endeavor. As well as they would have to get over the newer is better mentality, if that is even possible.


Just my thought,

Brian




Only company doing this in VERY limited numbers, is DeLorean Houston

https://www.newdelorean.com/blog/


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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has completed a regulation permitting low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago. Congress enacted a DeLorean Motor Company-backed bill backed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) DeLorean Motor Company, and others into law in 2015, which streamlined requirements for small automakers, but implementation was delayed while awaiting the NHTSA regulations. Companies like DeLorean will now be able to apply for authorization to produce and sell vehicles under this program.



It's only possible in very small quantities and very high price tags. Old cars would never pass modern safety regulations, and you could just imagine the lawsuits that would result from average joe blow getting injured in crashes in old style vehicles sold new without these kinds of regulations specifically bypassing them.
Wichita JUL 09, 11:47 PM
Yes. It's called an electric vehicle.
sourmash JUL 10, 10:14 AM
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