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G. David Felt

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    G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - CheersandGears.com March 15th 2014 Did these models DEFINE Cadillac? Cadillac had had a long history of hits and misses. Based on reviewing other writtings and forums it seems that the following years / models are hit upon by many as what defines Cadillac. Now with Cadillac rolling out their new emblem, I wonder, do these models define who Cadillac is today? 1915 Cadillac 1930 V16 Cadillac Sedan 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille 1957 Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible 1967 Cadillac Eldorado 1999 Cadillac Escalade 2003 Cadillac Sixteen Concept 2003 Cadillac CTS 2009 Cadillac CTS-V 2013 Cadillac ATS 2013 Cadillac Elmiraj Concept 2014 Cadillac CTS Do you agree with this list or do you feel there is another model that should be here that helped define Cadillac? Strange that there is no option to add pictures as I have pictures for each year I have posted in this topic.
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    Yet the current executives are dealing with cleaning up this mess from the past executives. I can understand being mad, but you cannot totally blame the current GM for the Old GM and people who made these poor decisions. DISAPPOINTED is how I sum it up. GM has Marketing Potential by jumping on this and fixing it right, taking care of the past mistakes and showing the world it cares. If they do it right, they will gain big time.
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    Very Cool, I have to agree that I think GM has gotten hit harder than needed about their system. But then it does push them to update it sooner and address concerns about the system.
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    Are you suggesting that I can't? It is much easier to get around in a snow storm with winter tires if you never have hills to climb... but in an area like mine, snow tires will only help so much. I find Ocn comment funny as I hear this all the time from people and they seem to only see their flat little world as what the rest of the world is like. I consider myself to be a very good driver, but I will admit that FWD or RWD on a light snow covered 45 degree hill will have a much harder time getting up than AWD. Here in Seattle we have hills that go way beyond 45 degrees and as the funny you tube videos show, does not matter what you have a little slick snow and you will slide. Yet even then you can get up the hill if you are slow careful and drive properly for the conditions. I know that Camero drivers even with snow tires cannot get up hills here in Seattle. Seen way to many of them and mustangs that have been crashed due to the lack of traction that only comes with AWD or a 4x4.
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    The aftermarket stereo system seems pretty dead to me Right now, I stopped by Car Toys who is a reseller for auto audio and cell phones and while a huge selection of system, I will say most of them are really dated compared to what current computers and smartphones are doing. I think this segment would be wise to move to smart stereo's now allowing people to get an Android Nav stereo system that could use local wifi or satellite uplink to stay current.
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    While I have not been a fan for the pure electric play of auto's as they really are more focused on inner city driving, I have allot of respect for what Tesla has been doing and that this Billionaire is working to push more than anyone else or company the electric solution. Yes I think the CNG is a far superior middle step off pure petrol only and we will eventually get to the day when electric will offer a 500 to 1000 mile range for nice road trips, I think an investigation needs to be done into the specific people working to block a better way of buying auto's. This smells of Back Alley payments to keep the existing caste system in place. These laws go against what the Capitalist system and what democracy are all about. Like Drew, this is a Farce against the system. Let the existing dealers compete rather than cry about having someone come up with a better way to sell a product due to technology.
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    I have to say I am surprised by the rating on Good Years. I stay away from them. Where I get long mileage out of Bridgestone, Michelin and BF Goodrich, Good years always wear out early and are very noisy especially on cement. They just squeal like a pig to slaughter.
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    I Like your thinking, that would make for some exciting small micro city cars that GM could really lead on.
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    I know of many friends in the NE that are looking at AWD to replace FWD and RWD auto's as they woud rather give up a little fuel economy for the added traction for the winters. I think GM could lead and would have a solid rate take for an AWD Camero.
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    I admit I did forget about the FWD need for their own special transmissions. I think it is an interesting thought about what you could do and the V2 could allow some interesting designs that larger motors could not offer.
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    I really do not expect battery life to improve much for the next 20 years. Lots of research but the over all costs kill it for some of the new battery tech. They will find a way but not in the next 10+ years so that battery could truly replace the gas powered auto.
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    I recommend going to Costco, price is hard to beat and look at the Bridgestone as a solid option. I love Michelin, but it really depends on the auto. I found for FWD, Michelin's that should go 70K get only about 50-60K yet on RWD and AWD they last way longer than the mileage warranty. My sister has the Bridgestone on her Mazda 6 and they lasted the expected length of time and handled well all the way up to when she traded it in.
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    I agree with Drew that no one else is doing this is not good enough plus someone already does do this. STI / WRX - Yes I realize they are 4 door compared to Camero 2 door. An AWD Camero would allow GM to pull from the folks that want Performance with AWD for a more versatile ride. I think GM could really take this segment if they went to Alpha and added AWD.
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    Agree Drew +1
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    Just proves personal taste is a fickle thing. I thought the last update on the trucks and SUV's went to Chevy and now the new release of the SUV's and Trucks clearly goes to GMC. Yes there have had consistent design elements, but they tend to go from one extreme on the left to the right. IMHO they have not found the solid center yet, but this might be it from my point of few.
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    I actually think the AWD option on a Camero would be very popular and allow a ton of growth of more powerful engines with better power to the pavement performance.
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    I do love the Suicide doors
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    That one doesn't existe anymore If not a Buick (and really... why not?) I'd do it as a Chevrolet. The problem is that the Astra's interior design is the same as the Verano's, so... They could try... but I think they need to work on the sport side of their image a bit more. Start with the Adam first. Still think Buick would be a better plce for the car... Re the Adam, IDK... Adam is more youthful than sporty (except for the new Adam S)... Something a little more outrageous like this Astra to get attention and a couple months later introduce the Astra GTC range as the Buick Astra, maybe?... While I Doubt this would happen as GM like all other auto companies seem to be gun shy, I believe ZL-1 has hit it right on. GM Needs to shock everyone with a auto like this for the Buick market here that would drive middle age and young people into buy the car and show a rebellious side to Buick. This is what Buick needs to jump their image back into the main stream.
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    '01 325i

    G. David Felt replied to loki's topic in The Lounge

    Totally Rocks Image the LS9 Supercharged in one. that would just be a total sleeper.
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    While Windows 8 was ugly, I do like much better 8.1 I am interested in windows 9 and what that will be like.
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    Stent
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    Nope, do not do it. I know your itching to get a new ride, but wait for the Canyon / Colorado trucks, you will love the Diesel powered trucks more than the full size.
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    Right now GMC are the best looking full size trucks and SUV's, last version it was the Chevy's. Interesting that both divisions cannot seem to get a good long term design language for their auto's.
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    Still that is pretty awesome and will get better with age and spring summer roads, aka no snow.
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    '01 325i

    G. David Felt replied to loki's topic in The Lounge

    That would crack me up powering a BMW with a GM small block V8!
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