Chevy commercial ticked me off (ipod)

Acqua7 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-07, 11:02 PM

Was watchin tv today and saw a cobalt commercial where they advertised the mp3 adapter.

How in the hell does a chevy cobalt get a mp3 plugin but they can't put one in a CTS. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

sometimes GM boggles my mind.

Flyin-Ryan · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-07, 11:12 PM

Lots of chevys have the aux jack. Good question though.

I think if I ever get a "2nd" car it will be the SC cobalt..just a side note

mocts · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-07, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyin-Ryan

Lots of chevys have the aux jack. Good question though.

I think if I ever get a "2nd" car it will be the SC cobalt..just a side note

to bad its gone for 08. i could've easily snaged one up for 17k new in may. the reason all those have the ipod output is because it has the corporate gm radio.

LS1Mike · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-07, 11:51 PM

It will be back with the Turbo charged Ecotec.

I don't even have an Ipod...I guess I should get one...

Zymurgy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 12:17 AM

The 2008 CTS has it:

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Integrated iPod/MP3 capability
Designed in consultation with the engineers behind the iPod and other computer and entertainment industry experts, the center console of the CTS is tailored for MP3 players. iPods or other digital music devices can be charged via a USB port, which also enables playlists to appear on the car’s touch-screen and steering wheel controls to be used to advance tracks. Both the USB and auxiliary audio jacks are located conveniently within the console, providing an easy storage location and eliminating cords hanging from the audio system.

5abi · #6 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 01:29 AM

common aux in is suech a low end feature wh ipod in is ligit

Richie · #7 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Acqua7

Was watchin tv today and saw a cobalt commercial where they advertised the mp3 adapter.

How in the hell does a chevy cobalt get a mp3 plugin but they can't put one in a CTS. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

sometimes GM boggles my mind.

Yeah, unfortunately, the CTS has not evolved much since it came out in 2003. Even though the 2007 is the same body style as the 2003, it would have been nice if some features were added to the CTS as the years went on (such as Bluetooth, Remote Start, Cooled Seats, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound, etc.). In 2003, this was an advanced car, but it hasn't evolved over the years. The only major things that changed from 2003 to 2007 is the engine (which changed in 2004) and the Tiptronic Shift for the automatic transmission. I have a 2007 CTS and I really like it. But aside from it being a new car, it's really a 2003 made in 2007.

the cadillac kid · #8 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 02:53 PM

they were busy drastically improving the CTS........

they called it the V ...

LUVMY04V · #9 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1Mike

It will be back with the Turbo charged Ecotec.

I don't even have an Ipod...I guess I should get one...

haha me too I spend money on all sorts of sh!t but still havent gotten an Ipod

odysseus · #10 (**permalink**) 07-24-07, 03:12 PM

The American car companies do seem to lag in technology, when compared to the commercial world, or the Japanese manufacturers. I just installed a Pioneer stereo in my boat that, besides AM/FM and CDR's, does XM, MP3, and iPod, for well under $200. I'm not sure why GM can't put it in from the factory. Maybe Cadillac feels their target demographic is still senior citizens, who don't know what XM, MP3 and iPods are!