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Old 09-23-08, 03:40 PM
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Default Time to play "name that test mule" again....

I saw this in downtown Los Angeles. I tried to get a side pic but got stuck in the wrong lane and the car took off.



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Old 09-23-08, 03:51 PM
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My guess is the new upcoming Chevy version of the GM Outlook/Enclave/Acadia car-based SUV.....the Traverse.

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Old 09-23-08, 03:56 PM
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I knew you'd be the first one to respond Mike, I can always count on you in car chat.
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Old 09-23-08, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
My guess is the new upcoming Chevy version of the GM Outlook/Enclave/Acadia car-based SUV.....the Traverse.
Mike, the Traverse has been out for a few weeks already. I see them every day on my drive to work with normal plates on them.

Also, I think it's a much smaller car than the Traverse. Look at it compared to the Z4 in front of it. I'm guessing maybe the Dodge Hornet.
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Originally Posted by Overclocker
Mike, the Traverse has been out for a few weeks already. I see them every day on my drive to work with normal plates on them.
Yes, I know, but it has the general shape, taillights, and exhaust of the Traverse.

Also, I think it's a much smaller car than the Traverse. Look at it compared to the Z4 in front of it. I'm guessing maybe the Dodge Hornet.
Part of that perspective might just be the camera lens and any possible distortion.

Here's the Dodge Hornet, BTW.....you can see at a glance it is a far different vehicle from what Liz posted.


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Old 09-23-08, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007
I knew you'd be the first one to respond Mike, I can always count on you in car chat.
Thanks. Gojirra99 and 1SICKLEX are usually right up there, too.
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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007
I saw this in downtown Los Angeles. I tried to get a side pic but got stuck in the wrong lane and the car took off.



My impression is some sort of Chrysler product just looking at the rear shape IMO it has some looks of the PT Cruiser
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Old 09-23-08, 08:15 PM
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probably a chrysler.
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Looks like a Michigan plate, that's a great picture was that with a cell phone?
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I too say Chrysler. The general shape seems like something they'd build, and so does that black plastic strip along the bottom.
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Originally Posted by herbvdh
My impression is some sort of Chrysler product just looking at the rear shape IMO it has some looks of the PT Cruiser
I thought that too but I don't know when it was last remodeled or if it's due for one?

I can't keep track of all the different car models....which is why I count on all you guys! lol



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Looks like a Michigan plate, that's a great picture was that with a cell phone?
Thanks and yes it was!
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
My guess is the new upcoming Chevy version of the GM Outlook/Enclave/Acadia car-based SUV.....the Traverse.
that was my initial thought as well
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Old 09-24-08, 12:09 AM
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Another stupid SUV.

Nobody cares.

But good catch, Liz!
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Old 09-24-08, 06:16 AM
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maybe a new pacifica or did chrysler kill it already
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Old 09-24-08, 10:25 AM
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new aztec?

seriously when will they realize that face lifts or new SUVs does not change the fact that people will not buy SUVs because of their mpg???
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