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G. David Felt

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  1. Nice write up, I love the current Durango and that they went back to mid size like the first generation. This CUV is a perfect auto for most people.
  2. Looking at the sales reports, Audi only had a huge surge as they did not have the A3 a year ago so it seems huge for their sales increase and Lexus shows very small gain year over year so I do not see the surge you talk about in their auto's competing with the ats.
  3. You can always try to live in the future but you will fail. Right now ATS eats most of the Germans lunch's just accept that Cadillac does have a superior auto both inside and out. Soon it will be replaced by something better from another auto company. The leap frog always happens so just accept that every auto company does have it's day.
  4. PASS on both, A3 and CLA are garbage auto's with much superior options out there. These auto's are selling to badge snobs who really only care about their superficial face than a real quality auto.
  5. Wang Chung
  6. Love both Projects. Soo cool to see their current state and what they can end up being. Thanks for the update pictures.
  7. Me Like BIG TIME these improvements! AWESOME
  8. Funniest are those people plugged in listening to their music and forgetting that they can still be heard from others when they fart. Yes the music covered it up for you but the rest of us heard it and smelt it.
  9. Saw an old Izuzu Pup Today belching black smoke as those old oil burners do when not maintained but amazed to still see it on the road 30+ years later.
  10. Very interested in learning more about the T8 powertrain.
  11. Also, I think GM's sales goal for the SS (which is 3,000 per year I think) doesn't make any sense to that stuff at the moment. Which is a shame, because I really think an eight-speed could do some wonderful things. Is 3,000 per annum a capacity restriction in the Victoria plant or GM's reluctance to build more? More of the latter That is what I figured. Then GM is to blame for not giving this car a chance to be what it wanted the car to be. If executives make excuse that people didn't buy it, even though we offered a "great car", then they need to be "shown the light". AKA Show them the DOOR! We need young people who are willing to think long term on building quality auto's that people can love. They can be older people also as long as they are still willing to learn and change and not set in their way.
  12. GM Also needs to realize that the Baby Boomers are NOT buying Blinging Chrome Auto's that they used to. Most are into their last or 2nd to last auto. Those of us with cash to spend on new auto's are in the 30-50 age range and most of us like luxury that is subdued. I love all my GM auto's including my 2006 Escalade ESV Platinum. If it had more chrome than the door handles, grill, tips on roof rack and running boards along with the very nice 20" chrome wheels, I would have passed. The thing I hate about the last generation was that ugly big brick of Chrome on the back tail gate. Yes I understand some love a chromed out blinged out auto, but I believe their are more of us that love monochromatic auto's. GM should explore doing a Escalade in the Plum Color with BLACK Chrome for wheels, grill and door handles. That is the perfect accent and no more.
  13. That is really weird, In looking at charger forums, it seems the 2010 and 2011 chargers seem to have the recirc box break or motor break and this keeps the recirc from working. Requires pulling the dash apart to get to the motor and box. Have them check all your bi-level flaps to see if any are cracked and get those fixed also so you can address all the AC issues at one time. Good Luck, sorry you will have to take this back in. Let me know as I am interested if this is the actual problem or not but like I said it seems to be a common issue on Charger and dodge forums in searching.
  14. Stupid question but did you make sure you did not have it in Defrost mode or foot / Defrost mode. I know my auto's all being GM work with face blowing or Face and feet blowing only for recirc. My daughters Durango works the same way.
  15. According to VW, the DUNE will have 2 inches taller ground clearance, .8 inches wider and will end up being only .5 inches taller than a standard Bug. Seems strange to give it such an increase in ground clearance but only small increase over all in total height. Less interior head room?
  16. Found more info on the DUNE! Specifications General Info Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: NA Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 gals (55 L) Miles Per Gallon: 23 city / 29 hwy Dimensions Length: 168.9 in. (429 cm) Wheel Base: 99.9 in. (253.7 cm) Height: 59.3 in. (150.6 cm) Width: 73.4 in. (186.4 cm) Curb Weight: NA Ground Clearance: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm) Luggage Capacity: 15.4 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people Performance Engine: Inline 4 TSI® Turbo DOHC Displacement: 2.0 Liter Horsepower: 210 HP Max RPM: 5300 RPM Torque: 207 lb-ft @1700 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual FWD Wish they would do it AWD.
  17. I think to a certain extent every brand needs a halo auto, sedans, sports car and suv/cuv. Trucks, do not need to be part of everyones lineup but the rest does.
  18. Bummer, that is a sad thought. GM should be investing in this auto.
  19. Is it possible that it has the transmission due to already being a produced auto for Australia and as such would require more work to upgrade the transmission? I would think if the transmission could handle the HP / Torque and it would get better gas mileage, then GM should have upgraded the transmission before importing it. This seems like a common sense upgrade that should have been applied before importing the engine. Or is it that GM needs to fulfill a contract and figure those that want the performance will pay the GG Tax and we get the contract fulfilled and if all sales go well then upgrade the Transmission in year two?
  20. 10-4. The s-class sells at an ATP BELOW the MSRP for a no-option car, and you KNOW they are never sold with no options. The option list last I looked totals around $30K, so even taking the 50% dollar figure of the option list, the discount/incentive/dealer price cut is monstrous. I'D like to see proof MB is selling it @ 100% of capacity. Not passing the smell test, just like the "$1500 headlight" didn't. The best information I could find on selling prices and impressions seem to come from this report. US News did a report on the S Class showing average selling price ranges from $89,971 to $134,705 depending on equipment. This runs on average about $5000 below the stated selling price. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class/
  21. While many including myself find this a bland looking car, I really do hope it is a success for GM as they need a Halo Family sedan for Chevy.
  22. Very cool, looking forward to seeing this little bugger.
  23. Dying Cowboys
  24. Very cool and for some reason I can now see all the pictures. Nice work Balthazar. Very cool!
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