G. David Felt
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Look at These!
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Agree on how ugly MB has become lately.
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How would you know? Sounds like they are going to use Volvo platforms... so I would expect at least Volvo level of quality. My two experiences with Geely came on company paid trips to train engineers in China and both times I had to shake my head at what would only be considered a China version of a Yugo. If they change and use Volvo then they really have stepped up. I still do not think it will be Volvo quality.
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WOW Who knew that the G- Wagon was the German version of a ricer auto but without the quality. G Wagon Kits. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/g-class-body-kit http://www.bodykits.com/Mercedes/G-Class/Body-Kits-Conversions/Body-Kits/ Boy can you make this brick on wheels any uglier.
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Interesting that the first test drive is in on the ATS-V and while they said it was not perfect, it was a perfect balance between the precision of BMW M3 and the unrefined muscle car roar of the C63 AMG to pound them both. https://www.yahoo.co...7428265087.html Have to say the videos of the ATS-V are inspiring and clearly this writer hit the nail on the head with the following quote "Cadillac has been producing some stellar performance cars over the past few years, but outside our geeky gearhead walls, the general consensus — rather unfairly — is that Cadillac's are still for old, withered gentleman with hips that beep every time they go through airport security. It remains a long road, then, to educate the uneducated, and it’s cars like the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V that must turn the tide." Cadillac is on the right road to show that MB and BMW are now the Old Mans Cars and Cadillac is the true driving machine!
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Very cool B man, that is awesome to see. Sorry to hear the tire rot is not working out.
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Bulls were never meant to be confined!
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You could do no better than to trade in for the Buick Regal Turbo. They are outstanding rides and the Quiet tuning with performance is amazing. I know I am the Odd Shrek out at 6'6" tall so one thing to consider is if you have people over 6'2" tall they might find the back seat a bit tight for long drives otherwise a great car for the masses who want refined performance.
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We'll this will be interesting as it will give Cadillac another whale to hunt and pound into the ground. Interesting that the first test drive is in on the ATS-V and while they said it was not perfect, it was a perfect balance between the precision of BMW M3 and the unrefined muscle car roar of the C63 AMG to pound them both. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2016-cadillac-ats-v-first-drive-of-caddys-war-117428265087.html Have to say the videos of the ATS-V are inspiring and clearly this writer hit the nail on the head with the following quote "Cadillac has been producing some stellar performance cars over the past few years, but outside our geeky gearhead walls, the general consensus — rather unfairly — is that Cadillac's are still for old, withered gentleman with hips that beep every time they go through airport security. It remains a long road, then, to educate the uneducated, and it’s cars like the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V that must turn the tide." Cadillac is on the right road to show that MB and BMW are now the Old Mans Cars and Cadillac is the true driving machine!
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I disagree, there is still plenty of Mormons who love the Suburbans to haul their families and then plenty of people buying trailers to camp and travel North America. I suspect most other companies are happy to leave this to GM at this point and focus on other markets. Now use a 450HP, 600lb ftt of torque electric motor with a battery pack that last 400 to 500 miles and these will be the rage again for everyone.
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Ford it spending $2.5 billion to update their plant for new motors and transmissions. Labor cost is lower and with NAFTA there is nothing to stop blue collar jobs from going to the lowest labor cost market. I think the over all affect is already felt and that Toyota is doing like everyone else, just updating their plants to keep them current with what needs to be built.
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In our Alternative Fuel section we have covered two stories on this. Tesla has you Covered, Really? http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/84605-tesla-has-you-covered-really/ Electric Highway West Coast Style! http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/84688-electric-highway-west-coast-style/ Check out the discussions there. Personally living in Seattle, we have plenty of superfast charging stations and of course the state will pay for a home charging unit. You still have either 30 min wait for the 440 chargers in a few locations, about 4hr if a 220 charging unit or about 8-12hrs for the 110 charging units. Most Tesla drivers seem to get about 200-240 miles per charge. Keep in mind the battery range is heavily affected by what you use in the auto. AC, all the various electronics, etc. Your range will vary based on electronic usage but over all a solid auto that if you can afford it then go for it and enjoy.
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Usually the 1% crowd does not visit us here much, but the few people that have been in them do seem to really love them. While I like the look and doors on the Tesla X, I have to wonder if they will really be able to deliver. No new photo's have been taken of the auto in testing nor has anyone seen these doors in the wild of testing so I have to question if Tesla can really deliver.
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VW is heading down the same path of Old GM. The future is bleak for VW and their ultra conservative approach to auto's and lack of quality. Might as well merge VW and Fiat and then flush out all the old executives and board and kill off the products that suck and stop wasting billions on old name plates that should not be brought back.
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So my wife got her new subscription to Conde Nast Traveler. There in the first few pages of the magazine is the Cadillac ad some of you have talked about but I have till today not seen. Dare to be Different! Anyone else seen these ads or where Cadillac has been advertising as this is the first in a long time. I see nothing on TV, nothing in newspapers and this is a first for magazines.
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Interesting concept, sad that it took someone out of GM to show that there was and still is potential in these car based trucks.
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WOW, So the red marker light gets star head screws and the turn signal get philips screws and the door latch has two different phillip screws. What Freakin Idiots buy crap like this. The G is built like crapy cheap grey market computers using all the left overs so no two systems are truly alike except in numbers. This is built just like that left over screws, parts, etc to use them up. Very sad.
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Yes, agreed. But, rather tired of companies leveraging their heritage ... & not being true to that heritage. *bites tongue* Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Just another regret" __ All-American Rejects __ 'Dirty Little Secret' Agreed, If you are going to leverage the Heritage, then make sure to incorporate some of it.
