On Thu, 3 Feb 2005, Roger Maxwell wrote:

> > There is no difference in quality or reliability between a Pontiac, a
> > Buick, a Chevrolet, etc. They all use corporate parts and systems. The
>
> There are similarities in powertrains and chassis. There are fewer
> similarities in interior controls/materials and body panels. Consider
> the material quality, control feel, and body panel alignment between a
> Chevrolet Cobalt and a Buick LaCrosse. Quite a difference despite both
> being manufactured by GM.

You're missing the point. There's no difference between *ANALOGOUS MODELS*
with different nameplates. Cavalier/Sunfire, for instance.

> > A perfect example is the GM 5-cylinder minivans (e.g. Trailblazer).
> > The engine itself is a beautiful piece of work, but the vehicle in
> > which it's installed is fall-apart garbage.
>
> The engine I believe you are referring to is the 4.2L Inline-6.

No, I am referring to the 5-cylinder.

> 5-cylinder. GM currently only has one 5-cylinder engine (based on the 4.2L
> I-6) which is used in their midsize Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon
> trucks. The Trailblazer is a sport utility vehicle, not a minivan.

Right, I meant to type SUV.