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Q: Chevrolet El Camino for a new driver?
I am a new driver and I was wondering if getting a Chevy El Camino would be a good idea. I do not want to get a new car, but I don’t want to be spending alot of money fixing a used car. Are El Caminos good cars that will last or do they usually break down?

A: As someone who owns a ‘78 El Camino as a daily driver, this question is appropriate! I’ll try and give you the best advice I can. Even with a newer car around 2000, you can still have problems. The key is finding an El Camino in nice mechanical shape, cause there are plenty of abused ones out there. So be careful inspecting any that you happen to look at. The last year El Caminos were made was 1987 and there are still plenty on the road. That is a testament to their build quality. But unfortunately 70’s and 80’s GM cars had poor rust protection, so many driven in the north have deteriorated over the years. If you don’t drive ‘em in salt and snow, the body will last with no problem.

But always expect to have a couple things go wrong, even with a good example. They are old cars, so occasionally need things replaced. But fortunately with older cars like El Caminos, they are simpler and easier to work on yourself! Plus parts for old GM cars are very cheap compared to newer car parts. So if you do the work yourself, you’ll save a lot of $$$.

El Caminos are pretty neat cars though, and something unique among all the boring new cars. You can get G-body El Caminos for good prices nowadays (1978-1987). The 1973-1977 models usually aren’t that expensive either. My advice is to get one with either a 305 or 350 V8. The 4.3 V6 is a fine motor but only will get 2mpg better than a 305 or 350 V8.

Q: Could GM change the truck they use in the Craftsman Truck Series if they choose to bring this beast back?
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/2011/chevrolet/elcamino/elcaminohans.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/el-camino-to-return.html

I don’t believe it, but the more I look into it, the more I think it’s going to happen. The El Camino could be making its return to the GM line in the United States for sale as soon as 2009, or as late as 2011.

Is this just a creative way to lose money? or do you think GM will have success in bringin’ back the El Camino?

I have always loved El Caminos.. they had there distinct uglier models as well, but I still ALWAYS wanted one as a kid growing up. (I also had the notion I’d have a Harley Davidson to put in the back lol)…. Anyways, Just wanted everyone elses input on if they think this venture would sink or swim for GM?

AND… If it did happen, could GM use the El Camino in the Craftsman Truck Series? It’s considered a truck… I think

A: Unfortunately, every sanctioning body I have dealt with has considered Elkies, and Rancheros as neither cars nor pick-ups. That really sucks, because I thought I had a really good way to “cheat” with my aerodynamics, making the bed of a Ranchero nothing more than a giant wing.

BTW, that’s not a bad looking vehicle, but I’m still partial to Ford’s Falcon Ute down under!!!

Q: Chevrolet Monte Carlo production to end in June?
General Motors has confirmed production of its Monte Carlo coupe will end early this summer. The last orders will be taken in early May, and assembly at Canada’s Oshawa plant will stop on June 20th.

Thanks to a model update and new V8 engine, sales of the front-wheel-drive Monte Carlo were up slightly in 2006, but fell significantly early this year (down 60 percent in January). GM expects the 2008 Malibu to cut into potential Monte Carlo sales further, making now a good time to axe the coupe.

While GM hasn’t commented on the future of the nameplate, product chief Bob Lutz said in March GM’s new rear-wheel-drive Zeta platform would be used for a new Monte Carlo, along with the upcoming Camaro, Impala, GTO, and Buick Statesman (now believed to be on hold). At the time, Lutz also said a new El Camino was possible — a proposal that is gaining steam, according to recent reports.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-monte-carlo-production-to-end.html

A: they are just stopping production so they can change over the plant from the w-body to the new zeta platform. the large coupe will be built off that platform once everything is back up and running.
the new platform is rwd again also.

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