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Even we went Jeep Grand Cherokee this last year...after repeated GM crossovers, there was not a single thing in their lineup that made any sense. The 2016 Traverse was awesome, and loaded to the hilt, but too big and drove like the Titanic. Envision? Meh. Acadia? Cheap interior, and higher priced than the loaded Traverse was in 2016 for more stuff, plus a 3rd row not wanted. Drove every competitor too, from Mazda to Subaru to Kia to Toyota. Ended up turning in the Traverse, for a 2018 Grand Cherokee Limited with every single feature possible (as, unlike GM, even with "no options" everything is there, and then some), get better mileage than any of the last 5 cars or crossovers in the house, it rips through the RWD 8-speed, is silent and powerful has full 4wd capability, and just drives so well. I put 5500 miles on a rental 2017 at the end of the year, and could not stop driving it. Perfect, in tune, right size, great power, handles and rides better than many cars, and is massively more functional. After an update NY to western PA to NYC roadtrip of 549 miles on 1 tank of regular...it also is just daily easy efficient. Blazer was a thought "should I wait until new year?" and mom was okay with it, as it seemed the right size. Now that they're out, and $10k more than a GC if comparably equipped, no comparison at all. It would be $100+ more per month to get a BASE 2.5L Blazer right now than a JGC Limited...FYI. But back to the Blazer... Anyone else drive one yet?

Note that it says 'While we in the US get the gasoline version of the SQ5..' in the last sentence. The gas version should be a good competitor for the XT5-V. Oh, wait, there is no XT5-V..

Indeed. They seem to have swagger without having hubris.

I think one advantage Rivian has is they don't have the crazy Elon factor.

Ford is winning me back over with these SUV's. This shows a serious intelligent effort to build vehicles. Bravo from me here in Columbus Ohio.

MotorTrend got spy photos of it. Not that anyone should be surprised, but it looks like a baby Aviator. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-lincoln-corsair-spy-photos-what-we-know/

Great ages to enjoy a family-orient beach vaca. If you do go, enjoy! RE the Buick- there's no worries about signed forms agreeing not to drive it- it has no engine/trans. Or interior, or glass, or front clip. You get a rolling shell with front & rear suspension, but not the title. I'll take my $2K in crisp Franklins, please. And your charitable contribution is very likely not tax deductible... Now... if you wish to PURCHASE the car, we're going to have to talk real numbers. Real big numbers... but you get the title and everything I have for it. We can talk. - - - - - This caption is erroneous, because smk told us it's impossible for a car to exceed 125 MPH unless it has overdrive. Plus, this car only has 368 HP; case closed!

Yeah... Part of the house when installed. Dishwashers are considered fixtures because they are hard to install, requiring plumbing codes to be respected so once installed, they become part of the house like the other plumbing fixtures in a house such as toilets and bathtubs. Not that dishwashers are mandatory to be installed in a house in Quebec, but once installed, become a fixture in the house. Whether you want to use it or not.. So that would be the connection to the discussion. I believe in Washington, if I understood correcty, as @dfelt was explaining, dishwashers are mandatory... Daughter is going to be 13 in Sept. and my son is going to be 12 in June. So...Wildwood and Cape May are close to each other... And Wildwood was my personal choice to begin with. Ocean City in Maryland was a suggestion made by my best friend...? Me thinks Im gonna be visiting your State Mr. Balthy... PS: Ill be coming with a Tahoe and a Hitch. Ill have your 2000 dollars in cash ready for you, I expect the Buick to be ready for me... Ill sign the proper legal forms that the Buick is not to be driven...

Moltie is right...

@lengnert If cadillac would just take this car and produce it they would win a bunch of customers for the Personal Luxury Coupe Market. If they feel El Miraj is too Muslim sounding, then use Eldorado and call it a day! I think Lincoln and Cadillac would have winner winner chicken dinner on their hands 5 stars if they built these cars.

I sat in a Blazer, it didn't seem roomy at all, it was like a Rav4 size interior and the Rav4 is a class smaller. The Blazer took the Camaro's cramped interior to the SUV world it seems. Also the version I sat in was $51,000 and they are dreaming, maybe $41,000 but not $51,000.

Somewhere out on the interwebs there's a discussion board focusing pointedly on genitalia, where a poster shows up bi-monthly to make a random, manic comment on the auto industry.

Hello everyone. Don’t mind me. Just felt like I should step in here and point out that the owner of an FCA product (that has had, according to NHTSA, six recalls including one that could cause the vehicle to stall out) is making fun of another automaker for quality issues.

c&g 2005: CONSUMER REPORTS IS TEH BIASED AGAINST GEE EMM, THEY SHOULD STICK TO REVIEWING DISHWASHERS c&g 2019: MY PENIS IS TINY AND THAT MAKES ME HATE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TESLA'S, GO CONSUMER REPORTS LOLOL

At least my cup is always half full of EXCITEMENT be it ICEV or EV. I feel sad for you as yours must always be empty. Filled half way with ICEV EXCITEMENT and then Bash on the EV and it empty's out. Hugs to you for your empty mug dear Blu.

This one always stuck in my head. Maybe due to my love of the TV show Fantasy Island, but ya gotta love the way he talked to you through the TV. Course this was my favorite Spoof too of this commercial: Loved this review from my time and what made me fall in love with the mid 1980's Monte Carlo SS. Especially the Areo version.

Rivian is building brand awareness based on normal people lifestyle something Tesla has NOT achieved. Plus you also have the fact that Tesla has REMOVED their $35,000 car option from the web site and configuration system. This has raised many concerns among the $1,000 reservation holders. Lots of stories from various sites on this: https://electrek.co/2019/02/18/tesla-standard-model-3-battery-website-fans-panic/ https://motorlinks-wp.azurewebsites.net/2019/02/18/tesla-removes-any-mention-of-standard-model-3-battery-from-website-fans-panic/ https://www.eqmagpro.com/tesla-removes-any-mention-of-standard-model-3-battery-from-website-fans-panic/ Even YouTube has a story on it:

I think you guys put too much fate into a car manufacturer that built only couple prototypes. Let Rivian built few thousands vehicles first and than will see. Musk is crazy but he also the genius and the driving force for innovation in Tesla. Without him Tesla will become just like Apple without Jobs, boring corporation controlled by accountants and lawyers.

I don't think one will. People buy Teslas for the same reason they run out and buy the latest iPhone. It's a status and brand snob thing. I think Rivian could rival Tesla if they can launch without the kwality issues that Tesla has.

I get the concept but I think people using such a system would anoy me. As 442 stated, if the lights are on some kind of timer it may work. However if they are on sensors I could see myself cussing at some driver slowing down for a red light that will not turn green until cars are tripping the sensor. I don't know how much this feature will cost, but whatever the cost is I could do without it. I could also do without people trying to use a feature like that making traffic worse because they don't understand how things work.

$52K for a Blazer? That’s a hard pass from me. What it ends being priced at a dealership is 100% irrelevant in this internet shopping era. That is Cadillac money for a 2 row Chevy. Just no. And a 300HP Blazer is not worth no damn $52K. Get that out of here too. Fact is that they are both priced too high (like pretty much every car out there).

Must've been the photog before Madler. - - - - - 442 - how old are your kids? We used to go to Wildwood every summer when my sons were growing up, and we'd day-trip to Cape May. The WIldwoods have amusement piers and are a lot more kid-oriented. We had good times there, I miss going.

FYI, Wildwood, NJ is 15 minutes away from Cape May and cheaper to stay than Cape May. That is what we did few times, stayed in WIldwood and spent few days in Cape May.

All the major welder OEMs have a few 110 machines. Eastwood catalog on hand is showing 3 MIG welders; (1) 120, (1) 240 and (1) 120 OR 240. Their TIG's show (2) 110-220 and (1) 220-240. Mine's a Lincoln. I would have to believe there's thicker metal on old vehicles than refrigerator units, but who knows (I have some experience around a dozen different commercial fridge/freezer units). The way mine is currently set up, it'll do 12 ga (.105"), but if using different consumables, it will do 5/16". '50s-60s auto sheet metal is either 16 or 14 ga. - - - - - Early clay for the XP-8 '51 LeSabre, note it wore a Chevy truck steering wheel during mock-up.

• I was schooled to be an artist, did graphic design professionally for 11 years, but I don't do much anymore. I say I'd like to do some painting, I did one oil 4 years ago and have planned the next, but haven't started. I'd prefer to build 3-D pieces; I started a mixed media sculpture I designed years ago, but have only built the structure. • I enjoy restoration, I did a pot belly stove and an antique floor lamp. I have a few dozen of the like projects sitting around, for when I ever get some time. I hear people talk/worry about having something to do once they retire- even aside from cars I have enough projects to last 20 years if I don't get anything else. • I would really like to get into some wood & metal-based projects (again: time). Right now I'm starting a live edge Elm countertop for a customer, so that should be fun. I have also sketched my own custom coffin and have some pieces I would use toward that (if I ever pull the trigger there - no pun intended!) • Haven't done much on my book in the last 6 months- it's probably 90% done in the raw, sitting at 93K words. That's on my short list- really want to finish that off. If I can morph my job into just 4 days a week, taking that 5th day to be productive on one or more of these fronts, that would be spectacular.

Audi unveiled a powerful new generation of SQ5 TDI today. With 516 lb-ft of torque, this diesel rips to 100 kph (62mph) in just 5.1 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. At the heart of the SQ5 is a new mild-hybrid 3.0 liter V6 TDI with an Electric Powered Compressor (EPC). The EPC assists the turbocharger at times when the exhaust flow is to slow to drive the turbocharger. The full 516 ft-lbs of torque is made available from 2,500 rpm to 3,100 rpm. A 48 volt mild-hybrid belt alternator-start system helps with the automatic engine start/stop. The automatic start/stop is also integrated with the adaptive cruise control (when equipped) so that the engine restarts as soon as the car ahead begins to move. Quattro all-wheel drive comes standard and it feeds power from an 8-speed tiptronic transmission. The transmission is able to disengage the engine while coasting so the automatic start/stop can shut down power. An electric oil pump allows the transmission to engage the next gear needed while coasting with the engine off. The Quattro system comes with a self-locking center differential that splits torque front/rear in a 40:60 ratio. If slippage is detected, power is redirected to the axle with better traction up to 70% to the front and 85% to the rear. Buyers can also option up to a sport differential which actively distributes power between the rear wheels during sporty driving by sending more torque to the outside rear wheel while accelerating to improve agility. The Audi SQ5 will hit dealerships in Germany in Summer 2019 with a base price of 67,750€ , about $76,898. While we in the US get the gasoline version of the SQ5, Audis recent diesel troubles mean the TDI version is unlikely to come to the states. Audi Press Release on Page 2 The new Audi SQ5 TDI: Instant performance thanks to electric powered compressor 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque, output 255 kW (347 hp): The new Audi SQ5 TDI* once again has a powerful V6 engine under the hood, just like its successful predecessor of the first generation. An electric powered compressor ensures that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle; a mild hybrid system further enhances efficiency. The 3.0 V6 TDI engine in the new Audi SQ5 TDI combines instant and supreme power with high efficiency. 255 kW (347 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) – this massive torque is available continuously across a broad range from 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1 seconds on its way to an electrically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph). In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35.6 – 34.6 US mpg), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 g/mi). The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. Audi has systematically refined the drive concept from the full-size SQ7 TDI* for the new SQ5 TDI. The 48-volt main electrical system includes an electric powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system. Energy is stored in a compact lithium-ion battery with an electrical capacity of 10 Ah located beneath the luggage compartment floor. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. New assistant for the turbocharger: the EPC The electric powered compressor is the ideal assistant for the turbocharger. It helps out whenever the exhaust gas flow provides too little energy to drive the turbocharger, i.e. when starting off and accelerating in the low-rev range up to 1,650 rpm. High torque is available immediately with no turbo lag whenever the driver needs it, whether starting off, passing or exiting a curve. In everyday driving situations, the early and rapid torque development made possible by the technology keeps revs and fuel consumption low. The electric powered compressor is located in the intake air path downstream of the intercooler and close to the engine. If the load demand from the accelerator is high but there is still too little boost from the turbocharger, the EPC comes into play. A compact electric motor with an output of 7 kW accelerates the compressor wheel to 65,000 rpm in roughly 300 milliseconds, producing a relative boost pressure of 1.4 bar. Recuperation, coasting and smooth starts: MHEV technology The MHEV system (mild hybrid electric vehicle) in the new Audi SQ5 TDI can reduce real-world fuel consumption by as much as 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft. During deceleration, it can recuperate up to 12 kW of energy. This electrical energy is stored in the lithium-ion battery, from where it is dynamically distributed to the consumers in the electrical system. If the driver lifts off the accelerator at a speed between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2 and 99.4 mph), the new Audi SQ5 TDI can, depending on Audi drive select setting and driving situation, either recuperate, roll at idle with the clutch disengaged or coast with the engine off for up to 40 seconds. The BAS restarts the engine the next time the accelerator is depressed, and that noticeably faster and more smoothly than a conventional starter. MHEV technology allows for start/stop operation at a speed of up to 22 km/h (13.7 mph). If the vehicle is equipped with the adaptive cruise control (ACC), the engine restarts while the brake pedal is still depressed as soon as the vehicle in front of the SQ5 TDI begins to move. Optimized for supreme pulling power and maximum efficiency: the engine This top output version of the 3.0 V6 TDI engine has been further developed and modified in numerous areas. Crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods and oil management have all been specially configured for the more stringent demands. The thermal management system is highly versatile. The crankcase and the cylinder heads have their own cooling circuits, allowing the engine oil to warm up quickly after a cold start. The coolant flow is directed to the oil cooler, the EPC, the BAS and the turbocharger as needed. The large exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) produces a relative boost pressure of up to 2.4 bar. A sound actuator in the exhaust system gives the TDI a sonorous sound. Fast, smooth and efficient: the eight-speed tiptronic A fast and smooth-shifting eight-speed tiptronic handles the power transmission. Its lower gears feature short, sporty ratios, while the upper gears are long to reduce revs and fuel consumption. New detailed solutions enable the tiptronic to work effectively with MHEV technology. If the sport SUV is rolling and the engine is idling or shut off entirely, a clutch in the central transmission opens and interrupts the power connection. An electric oil pump enables the tiptronic to engage the gear while coasting that will be needed at restart. quattro and sport differential Like every S model from Audi, the new SQ5 TDI comes standard with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In normal driving conditions, its self-locking center differential distributes torque between the front and rear axle in a 40:60 ratio. When slip is detected, the majority of the power is directed to the axle with the better traction. Depending on the driving situation, a maximum of 70 percent can flow to the front or 85 percent to the rear. Wheel-selective torque control, an intelligent software function complementing the quattro drive, is active on all kinds of surface. During dynamic cornering, it brakes the wheels on the inside of the curve minimally before they begin to slip. The power is thus directed via the differential to the wheel with the better traction. The sports SUV turns into the curve ever so slightly. Its self-steering behavior remains neutral for a long time, and handling remains stable, precise and agile. Customers can also order the SQ5 TDI with a sport differential on the rear axle. It actively distributes the power between the rear wheels during dynamic cornering. The sport differential literally pushes the car into the curve, nipping understeer in the bud. It sends more torque to the outside rear wheel when accelerating out of tight radii to further improve agility. Sporty and precise: the chassis of the new SQ5 TDI Sophisticated five-link suspension at the front and rear lays the foundation for the sporty driving characteristics of the new Audi SQ5 TDI. Audi also offers optional dynamic steering, which uses strain wave gearing to vary the steering ratio over a very wide range as a function of speed and steering angle. The suspension with damper control comes standard in the new SQ5 TDI. It lowers the body by 30 millimeters (1.2 in) compared with the Q5 with standard suspension. It offers a particularly wide spread between comfort and dynamics. Along with the sport differential, engine, steering and tiptronic, the dampers are integrated into the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. With Audi drive select, the driver can vary the function of these systems via multiple profiles. Audi also offers the S-specific adaptive air suspension as another option. It adapts not just the damping but also the body’s trim to the respective driving situation. The new Audi SQ5 TDI comes standard with 20-inch cast aluminum wheels and 255/45-series tires. 21-inch wheels are available as an option. There is also a choice of three different 21-inch wheel designs from Audi Sport GmbH. Aluminum six-piston calipers on the front axle grip steel discs with a diameter of 375 millimeters (14.8 in). The black calipers (red optional) sport S logos. Convenient and safe: the driver assistance systems The new Audi SQ5 TDI offers a broad portfolio of driver assistance systems. The predictive efficiency assistant provides specific tips to help the driver save fuel. Audi active lane assist makes it easier to stay in your lane and can handle some of the steering task in slow-moving traffic. The distance warning display alerts the driver when the distance to the vehicle ahead drops below a safe distance. These and other functions are brought together in the optional Tour assist package. The optional functions rear cross traffic assist, exit warning, collision avoidance assist and turn assist also enhance safety in everyday driving. The same applies to the pre sense systems; Audi pre sense city comes as standard. It warns the driver about pedestrians and vehicles, and if necessary initiates automatic emergency braking within system limits. Park assist, camera-based traffic sign recognition and hill descent control round out the optional features. Logical and intelligent: controls infotainment and Audi connect The MMI control concept in the Audi SQ5 TDI is easy to understand and features an intelligent free text search function. The natural-language voice control function also recognizes inputs from everyday speech. The third control level is the leather multifunction steering wheel, which is used to operate the driver information system or the optional Audi virtual cockpit. Depending on the setting, its 12.3-inch display shows an S-specific mode centered around the rev counter. Audi supplements this with a head-up display. The infotainment lineup in the Audi SQ5 TDI follows a modular concept. At the top is MMI navigation plus with MMI all-in-touch and an 8.3-inch display. A standard component of the top system is Audi connect, which connects the SQ5 TDI to the internet via LTE and provides a WiFi hotspot for the passengers’ mobile devices. The Audi phone box connects smartphones to the on-board antenna by near-field coupling and simultaneously charges them inductively using the Qi standard. The Audi smartphone interface brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into the car. For particularly discerning hi-fi fans, the Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D sound is available. Sportily distinctive: the exterior design Numerous exterior design details hint at the sporty character of the Audi SQ5 TDI. The bold bumpers feature strongly contoured air inlets up front and a diffuser insert with a honeycomb grille at the rear. The Singleframe grille features double aluminum slats and contrasting trim elements in twilight gray matt. The S logo with red rhombus is used in numerous locations to set additional accents. The headlights and rear lights of the Audi SQ5 TDI come standard in LED technology; the dynamic turn signals at the front and rear send unmistakable signals. The exterior mirror housings and the clasp on the diffuser sport a shining, aluminum-look finish. Door trim strips in the body color underscore the sportiness. The exterior color panther black is reserved exclusively for the Audi SQ5 TDI. Elegant ambiance: the interior The dark-toned interior welcomes the driver and passengers with illuminated door sills bearing exclusive S logos. Contrasting stitching on the leather steering wheel and sport seats conveys a dynamic and elegant ambiance. The S sport seats in leather and Alcantara can be upgraded to fine Nappa leather with rhombus pattern and a pneumatic massage function. Brushed aluminum inlays are standard, with elegant wood applications or an exclusive carbon inlay available as options. The shift paddles on the steering wheel sport an aluminum-look finish; there are stainless steel applications on the pedals and footrest. The optional rear seat bench plus in the new Audi SQ5 TDI is split into three segments. Longitudinal and seat back angle adjustment are optional. The luggage compartment has a basic capacity of 550 liters (19.4 cu ft), which can be increased to 1,55sss0 liters (54.7 cu ft) by folding down the rear seat backrests. Equipment Standard equipment in Germany includes 20-inch cast aluminum wheels in a 5-twin-spoke star design, LED headlights and suspension with S-specific damper control. The eight-speed tiptronic transmission, quattro permanent all-wheel drive, sport seats in leather/Alcantara and a three-spoke, leather-covered multifunction steering wheel are also standard equipment. The new Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI will begin arriving at German dealerships in Summer 2019 and have a base price of 67,750 euros. Fuel consumption of the models named above (Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures given in ranges depend on the chosen equipment level) Audi SQ5 TDI Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.8 – 6.6; Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 177 – 172 Audi SQ7 TDI Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.6. – 7.2; Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 199 – 189 View full article

Looks great like that!

Talk about an awesome assortment of some great cars I would love to own. I believe almost every member of C&G will have one here they could love. I would still love to have a Burgundy 1987 Monte Carlo Areocoupe SS with T tops like this one that was for sale a few years back.

The only one Id go outta my way for, if I was a millionaire/billionaire playboy, would be the GNX. Not the regular Grand National, but the GNX. My favorite G-Body though would be the Olds. Then would be the Grand Prix. Then would be the Regal. But not just any Regal, the T-Type and the GN/GNX. Unlike the Cutlass and the GP, those I like in any trim. Then in 4rth place its the Monte Carlo. The SS is cool, but Id rather the LS over the SS. I like the SS, but I prefer the LS. Say what you will about the G-Bodies. They make for really cool beaters...

I mean, I would take a Cutlass if left to me in a will or something, but I wouldn't go out of my way for any of them.

I spotted a completely uncamouflaged Cadillac XT6 testing today in Pittsburgh. I couldn't get my phone out in time to snap it.

I did commercial refrigeration work also.

My dad was in the commercial side of the Refrigeration business. So Cold storage warehouses for the fruit farms in Eastern Washington to flash freezing units for the Alaska fishing fleet that births at Fisherman's terminal here in Seattle and canneries from Seattle to Dutch Harbor Alaska in the Aleutian Islands and processing ships all use heavy gauge steel and welding.

Midsize Ford action, a Judge, and the red Mustang fastback...ohhh...yes....lots to like in this video.

All that said.... we're possibly looking at the design concept for the next generation Crosstrek

I'm really hoping Chevy builds a crossover coupe version of the C8...mid engined 2 seat crossover coupe, that would be a game changer...

Well, it’s something...

My MIG is 110 - my whole shop is 50 amp / 110V. Only time I tripped a breaker is when I plugged in a 50+ yr old pedestal fan with a shorting motor. Olds, I'm not surprised you'd want the Buick there- you seem to like paying for things you can't use! ;)

A combination of mini-barrels- 1-10 liters in size- and bottles with wood aging staves in them.

• Certain house features ARE mandated. You cannot build new construction withOUT water, or septic/sewer, or electricity. Not if you want to build it legally. • A dishwasher does NOT have to stay with a house. I've installed a dishwasher where one USED to be- that space had been converted to a cabinet. And that house was an occupied rental- so it had been inspected prior to it being rented. Dishwashers are not code-required. • A dishwasher doesn't have to be used, BUT IT CAN IF YOU WISH. • An EV charger CANNOT be used, even if you wish, on an internal combustion vehicle. If you paid for an EV charger you cannot use, you've wasted your money. It's like putting your solar panels in the attic (maybe down the road, you can have a bank of skylights installed). If you think a EV residential charger should be mandatory, then just advocate for mandatory EV vehicles / an immediate ban and confiscation of all IC vehicles. There's only 300 million to round up, should only take a week. I've stated it before; I have no issue with EV vehicles, despite they're not being viable for me. Some of the products are still interesting to me, conceptually & functionally. But the widespread refusal to look at the timeline of things is borderline delusionary. I'll offer a compromise; draft a new construction requirement to install EV chargers in every new home when EVs reach 50% of the market.

Get ready for this:

•• SIGH •• If you move into a house with a dishwasher, ASSUREDLY you own dishes and are VERY likely to use said dishwasher. Same for A/C - ASSUREDLY, as a human, you feel heat. At some point even the most thrifty break down, when it's 99 with 80% humidity. In both scenarios they have a functional use. With EVs being a scant 2% of the market, 98% of all homeowners have NO USE for an EV charger. Why force them to pay for it? And the idea that the cost is 'lost' in the overall cost of the house is exactly how the medical bill scenario in America has gotten where it is; who'll notice a single aspirin tablet was $19 when the total bill was $90,000?? It's just wrong (on both counts). It's fleecing, but politicians will push for it to 'look concerned'. Meanwhile, a fat, overpriced contract will go to cronies in the industry, who'll kickback to the politician. The homeowner, as usual, gets screwed.

yes! exactly! Part of that post that was ghosted was explaining how I prefer to drive on family trips and not take a plane if I dont have to cross any large amounts of water, like the Atlantic because scenery is what I want to take in. Stop and see interesting places. Take the time to take it all in. Florida is too far for the available vacation time I may have this summer. My partner and our employees need to go on vacation too. I cant hog up all the summer weeks... And yes...a full size SUV is the way to go. THAT is another reason why I love American land yachts. Those cars gobbled up the miles in comfort. I guess the new Roadmasters and Delta 88s and Bel Airs and Bonnevilles and Chrysler New Yorkers are the Durangos and Expeditions and 'Gators and the GM quintuplets (Caddy versions of the Tahoe and 'Burban) But yeah. Slowly but surely, I will visit the USA. There is sooooo much I wanna see. I could forego Las Vegas. But the Grand Canyon is a must! I could forego the Bible Belt, but within the Bible Belt, there are quite a few areas of interest. Then there is Europe....

That's exactly what I was talking about. - - - - -

Generally, names are better than alphanumeric designations. Cadillac should have an all-name lineup just like Lincoln is returning to.

Oddly, of the 6 cars I rented in Cleveland in '16-17, 4 of them had out of state plates...Florida, New York, Tennessee and PA IIRC..

I had opted for a mid size. I like to get a full size when the rates are clustered closely together. As it turns out, they were really, really low on cars. I could have gotten a Jetta. The state it was licensed to was "exotic" and far away, so I passed on it ... that way I could throw my stuff in the trunk and not think about it much. I took the Focus because it was a known quantity, though not as bad as what this unit turned out to be like! I should have taken the Jetta. They've gotten larger and probably ride similarly to a Passat, which isn't all that bad.

I have no pics, but I like to go hiking, I grow and propagate agave plants and aloes, and I basically hunt for collectible and rare spirits, especially tequila. I have over 150 bottles of tequila and mezcal in my home bar. I also barrel age my own.

It was just too small. It should have been a Regal convertible instead of a Verano convertible.

OMG, you found my weakness, Love to eat hot bread with soft melting butter, garlic butter, irish butter, YUMMY hot Bread with all kinds of Spreads. That is why working out is such a big deal to me. Gotta work out so I can afford eating what I love. My 3 top passions are Skiing, Working out and Wine! Course you will see my auto passion and photography passion on my Instagram account too. From my Wine Collection From my leg day workout From my Ski day