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Saw a bunch of CT6s and like man are they so much more viseble at night compared to really any other luxury car. Cadillac’s vertical fin lighting is a signature that I hope the continue to evolve but keep forever.

Got my '40 carb back from the rebuilder today- he specializes in vintage units. When he shipped it back he included a June 1952 issue of the hot rod magazine Motorsports, in really very good shape. Has an ad for the Twin H-Power Hudson Hornet on the back cover. Perhaps my reputation preceded me.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus And I am super excited about it. It almost makes me sad that it is my wife's vehicle. For the life of me I have no idea why these things have such a bad reputation amongst the general public. They do everything a CUV does but better, with the possible exception of towing and that even depends on which CUV you are comparing it to. I personally think this thing is kick ass. I just wish GM would rejoin the market and make a stylish minivan. A Buick minivan would be good. Maybe make a little more stylish version of the GL8 they sell in China?

SIX MONTHS IN REPORT 10,000 miles + on odometer HIGHS -sharp styling, especially for a van -powertrain has nice power and great mpg for this type of vehicle (24-25 urban driving, 25-30 highway). Even though the Town and Country powertrain was good, this is much better in all aspects. Even the 9 speed behaves well. -Michelin Premier all seasons on ours provide good wet and snow traction while the tread is there. -Doesn't feel porky. A bit large at times, but for a van it feels more like a sedan. -Easy to see out of, airy cabin. Particularly with the big ass moonroof! We love it! Large usable mirrors too. -simple and attractive interior on all counts. Buttons and controls are nice in design, layout, use and location...and size. -sto and go, only used a few times but its amazing when you do! -U Connect screen works great, looks great, no issues. Sometimes too many menus to go through for some things. -climate control keeps up nicely, particularly since we have the BAMR. -kids like the video screens on the seatback. Like it there instead of up on the ceiling. -comfortable seats in front and third row. second row is fine for kids and teens. -Got used to the rotary gear knob! So effortless and easy to use, even though a small joystick I still might like more. -Electronic parking brake switch right next to the shifter is ridiculously convenient as well. -There is a button to turn off auto stop start! -Love the gauges. Lots of screen settings but the main thing is its a crisp display and much better than what i see on lower end GM stuff. -Cruise control on the T&C was worthless and terrible. The cruise on this is amazing. Tap up and tap down is so quick and precise. (Note I have not even used the distance pacing cruise control yet). -Surround view camera is amazing! Especially to point out to the spouse how the vehicle is misparked in the stall before even getting out of the vehicle.. seriously has improved the relationship in terms of confrontations. -Like on the T&C the auto high beams work great, but even better. Same thing with rainsense wipers. -I really thought the foot kick rear hatch was a waste of $$$ initially but honestly we use it a lot and is quite handy. -AT&T wifi works great now that it was finally available. -weather radar and warnings on your vehicle...again, did i need it? Sure is handy at times. -Apple CarPlay, which was new for 2018 on the Pacifica, works soooo much better than it does on my Malibu. Malibu is constant glitches (maybe an update is needed). It works really smooth so far on the Pac. -this vehicle chews up mileage effortlessly. LOWS -I would like a little improvement in the console design and the amount of storage available in front for cubbies within reach. Small glovebox is a step back from the two tier glovebox in the T&C. -If the console redesign could accommodate more and better cupholders and a real usable food tray surface to divvy up the chicken sammiches. -That 9th gear, it takes pigs flying and planets aligning to engage. -Interior plastics and design could be nicer and they seem like long term durability may be an issue...particularly on the upper door panels. The T&C had indestructible interior bits. the leather sure got way dirty quick and may not be super durable either. -the volume and gear shifter knobs are so close to each other and not that different in size; I am virtually certain that some drivers out there may be confusing the knobs and I am even suggesting that some folks who have claimed to have the stalling at speed problems may be reaching for and turning the shifter knob or something when they think its the volume knob. -2017 had -lots- of first year glitches. Knock on wood we've had nothing but I hope long term there are no issues on our 2018. -second row seats due their sto n go function are not amazing comfy for adults. -having to go through 2 or 3 screen on the touch screen to turn heated seats and steering wheel on and off is ridiculous. They need to add the switches for these on the main panel. -also, too many screens to go through for some audio controls. -there needs to be manual gear control and preferably with paddle shifters. We had more than a few instances especially on hills in Mt Rushmore area where manual control was really desired! -auto emergency braking is quite sensitive. Freaked out my wife, but she needs to back off people's bumpers. I had to turn off the auto braking for awhile due to the oversensitivity. -I wish spare tire wasn't extra cost option... because ours doesn't have it. -no AWD option. I like the better mpg as a tradeoff of course. But if they could keep sto n go and add AWD they would really clean house. SUMMARY -I gave this thing an A when i reviewed it before i ever got one. 10,000 miles in and I still give it an A and honestly wonder why this isn't what people buy instead of CUV's. Really is a great family ride. This is the nicest overall vehicle I think we have ever had. I can't think of another vehicle right at this time that has been better overall in all the time I've been driving. Knock on wood let's hope we remain without issues. Please go drive one if you are looking for a 3 row family hauler or other minivan. I wish GM had more vehicles this smooth to drive, this truly useful and accommodating, and lacking of flaws in the Barra era.

a couple MPG logs from last weekend, in 90-100 degree heat a lot. 29.5 mpg on about a 250 mile loop. and 29.1 on a 300 or so mile loop. with family of four and junk on board. not bad

The TRD Pro is like what you're thinking of. They must not have had the brown Tacoma TRD Pro but they had the 4Runner and Tundra TRD Pros in the brown. This is the Tacoma TRD Pro with the black grille and wheels.

Interesting...the grille and wheels and concept-car blingy, I'd dub it the 'Grandmaster Flash'..

Wowza. A right hand drive one. I wonder how you could legally get one in the US. I know people have brought in bodies to convert SSes and G8s to Utes and wagons. Saw a G8 wagon in Arizona a few years ago...

One of the guys here that used to be a regular poster here (borger/PCS--Pontiac Custom S) has one like that, same color. It's easy to buy the Holden badging off the internet and rebadge a Chevy SS---I saw one in Scottsdale like that a couple years ago.

The 455 was only available in the GS as far as midsize Buicks in '71-72 I believe...

Love the look. I’d still go with a 5.3 over a 2.7 though

But it is German and top of the line for Audi. So they can charge $100,000 easily because it is not American.

It's funny you say that about the hybrid. My wife is the primary driver of this and she only has a 5 mile commute to work. We STRONGLY considered the hybrid. There are no deals to be had, though. Yes, the $7500 back from the government but dealers are giving hardly any extra markdown and there are no rebates. The lease deals are horrible. We were originally going to wait until fall to see if they would blow out the MY18 hybrids that they didn't try too hard to sell/lease during the model year but got a good enough deal on this gas powered one to pull the trigger now. One thing they need to fix if they want to sell/lease the hybrid to your average Joe, the dealerships need to keep one charged up for test drives. We didn't try too many dealerships but none of the ones we did try kept one charged. It would be nice to know how they drive on pure electricity if that is how you are going to be driving it 95% of the time. No need to be sorry! These things are awesome. You are the one missing out. ?

He got the best one on the market and he likes it.