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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    So eventually the ATS and CTS will die as they are replaced like what? ATS = CT3 CTS = CT5 What about the SRX & Escalade? What does CT stand for? Cadillac Tempest? So far I am not impressed with the new head of Cadillac. His rebadge of Infinity hurt sales and confused everyone. I wonder about Cadillac with this moron at the head. Seems to be no imagination other than to follow what what done by the Germans. Car and Driver had more info including a note about Cadillac becoming a stand alone division and moving to NY. http://blog.caranddriver.com/you-dont-mess-with-the-johan-cadillac-names-new-flagship-ct6-future-products-to-follow-new-naming-strategy/ This statement is concerning "we’re certain “Escalade” will remain in place, even if de Nysschen can’t figure out why people keep buying them." Following the mention of that in the story and it takes you to the following story: http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-york-state-of-mind-cadillac-to-move-hq-to-nyc-become-standalone-business-unit/ Seems GM wants Cadillac to become a Global Stand Alone Brand and so will have a seperate HQ in New York City to allow freedom of growth and design. Anyone have any other info on this?
  2. G. David Felt
    SMK will love this and sing their praises. Yet over all it is just an average looking car. Nothing special for an AMG badge. Sad.
  3. G. David Felt
    I like the way you think Drew!
  4. G. David Felt
    SWEET, Yes this will shut up most but not all as haters love to hate! GM ELR 2.0
  5. G. David Felt
    In reading through the MSN/MotorTrend auto section today there was an interesting write up on the new Nissan GTR and how it will be a hybrid. Complete story here: http://preview.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/nissan%E2%80%99s-next-gt-r-details-emerge/ar-BB5nNfe Current GTR Concept GTR MotorTrend rendering I have to say I really like the MotorTrend rendering of the potential new GTR.
  6. G. David Felt
    Do it before winter hits if you decide to pull the trigger.
  7. G. David Felt
    Reminds me of how Dodge talked up their V6 for the Dakota and yet the V8 actually was more fuel efficient than the V6 even with Manuel trans in 1998. I agree that the V6 is the more impressive engine choice here even at a 1200+ cost. The best way to go.
  8. G. David Felt
    Very Cool, wishing you all the best.
  9. G. David Felt
    While some aspects of the car are interesting and do not follow the lead of other luxury makers, the car over all body of a coupe style is the same ol design. Boring and been there.
  10. G. David Felt
    OK, I am building my Colorado to see what it would come in as and I am shocked by one thing, it offers Rear Wheel Liners to keep the bed clean and reduce noise and dirt. I know the Chevy Luv trucks of the 70's did not have wheel liners but I remember seeing them on all trucks after that. Is GM going backwards in exposing the metal bed to noise rock chips and rust out just to save a couple bucks? $165 is a small price to pay but at the same time this seems stupid to not have them on the trucks by default! I love the premium Green color, but am shocked by some of the nickle and dime items that GM is charging for that I feel should be standard on a truck in the 21st century.
  11. G. David Felt
    They changed the web link but story and video still there. http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/olympia/2014/08/05/13403566/
  12. G. David Felt
    V6 Duramax Diesel would be great with 300HP and about 450 lbs of torque.
  13. G. David Felt
    Cadillac could probably do just fine with the following Engine line: 2.8L 4cyl - 200 hp Duramax Diesel 3.6 V6 - 301 HP 3.6 TT V6 - 420 hp 6.2 V8 - 460 hp 6.2 V8 S/C - 650 hp
  14. G. David Felt
    This is the right move and I also agree that while there are still plenty of baby boomers who are buying those that only would consider German or Asian brands will find as more and more positive products hit the market and come to Cadillac as they see it is in deed a superior product. Dealerships who want to be a Chevy seller need to move onto those products than. Those dealerships are also not much on service or about the customer experience. We need dealerships that will cater to the luxury car buyer. Too many dealerships tend to try and go middle of the road. This is not what I expect from my Cadillac dealership.
  15. G. David Felt
    I agree with everyone that it makes no sense, but it does bring up an excellent question, what would be your list of the most improved cars of the last 10 years? Cadillac Escalade Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS V Chevy Trucks GMC Trucks Ram Trucks Hyundia Sonata BMW M3 Chevy Impala Chevy Tahoe / Yukon
  16. G. David Felt
    That is SWEET!, Yes that is one configuration I have been looking at. The other would be a Mini Pickup or in this case the Mid size with the TT V6 and call it a Syclone! Thanks Roger, that is an awesome truck!
  17. G. David Felt
    Any update on what you have done to your new ride?
  18. G. David Felt
    Would love to see what you are doing to your baby.
  19. G. David Felt
    Nice write up, I am surprised to see a drop in bed liner. In today's auto world, I would have thought they would have done a Spray in bed liner like Rihno or LineX. Seems old school for the drop in and it always causes rub / rust issues unless you take it out once a year to wax the bed. I would rather it be spray on bed liner. I am also surprised by what to me looks like a bland dated dash. The air vents look like the same cheap plastic flip and spin ones that FORD uses. While functional as is the rest of the dash, I would have to say that this is sadly lacking in quality compared to what GM, Ram or even Ford is building now.
  20. G. David Felt
    Interesting, I would say the weight of the auto is part of the low MPG numbers for the 4 bangers and you are right being only 1MPG lower by going to the V6 makes one say why bother with a 4 wen I can get almost the same MPG with the 6. I am also looking forward to the numbers for the diesel.
  21. G. David Felt
    Very cool stuff, thanks for posting Drew.
  22. G. David Felt
    Escalade ESV Platinum fully loaded hit 100K with the 6.2L V8 and 8AT. So having the same powertrain in the LTS would be fine and totally acceptable.
  23. G. David Felt
    Based on this release of info, that would negate by common sense standards people who rave about BMW and MB having top line auto's that are special and unique in not using common parts across the product line. But I still think we will hear SMK complain about this car.
  24. G. David Felt
    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Reviewing other green sites, I came across this story by Green Car Reporters about their experience with a Chevy Volt and Tesla in the same household. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094260_life-with-chevy-volt-3-years-35000-miles-later-its-over To quote the story: "After three years of ownership, I've concluded that the Volt is a splendid vehicle. It's the only electric car I recommend to virtually everyone who asks." The writers story about never wanting to own an American auto and trying to buy a Nissan Leaf and ending up with a Volt is good reading. His first year of ownership ends with his Volt giving 200MPG in driving. He goes on to say when his Tesla arrived, his 16 year old daughter got the VOLT and the only time he used it was for Long Road trips, which the Tesla was useless for. Yet with using the VOLT for long distance trips, his Life Time Fuel Economy had fallen to only a Paltry 106MPG. To Quote the Write up again, the reporter listed the following "Five Best Things About The Volt" 1) No Range Anxiety 2) Peppy Acceleration 3) Peppy deceleration 4) Snoothness 5) Efficiency 6) Cargo room Course he apologizes but could not leave out the 6th. His reasoning in the write up are all very valid. He does have his pet peeves with the car but they are minor by his Bottom Line closing. Quote: "The Volt is great car--smooth, efficient, nice riding, versatile, and in my case, virtually trouble-free. It's in a class by itself: a full-performance electric car without range anxiety or compromised performance. I heartily recommend it to anyone--and I mean anyone, not just early adapters willing to make the usual e-car compromises--contemplating a compact hatchback or sedan. If the second-generation Volt, due out next year, can put three people in the back seat, hit 50 miles electric range, and 50 mpg in gas mode, its long-term future as the Electric Car For Everybody will be assured." I found reading this reporters write up on his 3yr experience with the VOLT validates my own limited experience with the car in that GM started off right with what they have done and in the next generation we should see even brighter and better things.
  25. G. David Felt
    Either way, bad Karma is what this is all about. Plus China is always super cheap and so I would NOT want to be a supplier to them as I would not expect to be able to make money.
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