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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    So you're saying that a V6 powered auto with more horsepower and torque at $40K is not worth it compared to the same CLA version that is a Turbo 4 banger only with less horsepower and torque but $10K higher priced! Yet for only a Turbo 4 banger you have to spend $50,000 plus in your CLA 4matic to get the performance version versus $40,000 for a Buick Regal with V6. Comparing interior to interior, Buick is way nicer looking, but that is subjective which I acknowledge. Exterior, they both are a rather bland coupe design. Turbo 4 banger with 208 HP @ 5,500 rpm, 258 Lb-ft of torque at 1,250 rpm Buick V6 2 310hp & 282 lb-ft
  2. G. David Felt
    Agree, looks of the Maxima and Q50 are very polarizing. Love / Hate auto's. Course both cars are tight on room for me, so personal body size makes a difference.
  3. G. David Felt
    Two side to this, those that have bought plugin hybrids know what they are getting into and having no problem plugging them in. The issue is with loaner programs. BMW's loaner program in Seattle with i3's is terrible as the people using them do not park them into the designated spaces around the city and seem to never plug them in. This makes me think not only lazy but of the attitude that someone else will plug it in. As such, most the the i3 have been dead when another person goes to use it and so BMW now has a group of people driving around in i3 service auto's making sure the fleet is charged and ready for use. This is where Nissan's presentation on wireless charging would make sense. Just pull the auto back into it's designated parking place that has the charger in the ground and will wirelessly charge the auto backup. Wonder how long before BMW does this as a service fleet is expensive to have on a car sharing program.
  4. G. David Felt
    Like GM, they will support them as long as they have parts and then leave it to the 3rd party companies to support it, but remember, Porsche used the same motors as Audi and VW, so parts and support will not be a problem for a long time.
  5. G. David Felt
    Ouch Poor Corvette in an SUV disguise!
  6. G. David Felt
    Every little bit will also hurt as that is a potential 17K of sales that could go elsewhere. Interesting
  7. G. David Felt
    EDUCATION! FCA is not clearly telling the story so to many idiots are thinking ev even though it says Hybrid. Dummies
  8. G. David Felt
    Pass, no need for the Diesel, plenty of better options exist. Time to put down the heavy dirty fuel and move forward with greener technology.
  9. G. David Felt
    Simple, 17 car brands are rated better than MB in 2017, 15 brands rated better in 2016, 14 brands rated better in 2015, 13 rated better in 2014, 11 rated better in 2013, 8 rated better in 2012. I could go on but as one can see, in just the last 5 years MB quality is not #1. Just in case you think I am making this up, here are the last 5 years posted by J. D. Powers IQS. Clearly MB is following the same path as Cadillac in the 80's of going down hill every year and getting worse and worse. So many better products out there than MB. Clearly MB is hitting their sales climax and decline is around the corner. I fully expect some mags will praise this wanna be truck but hopefully many will see just how pathetic and cheap of a job MB did on this pickup.
  10. G. David Felt
    So your saying at 40K plus options you wonder if this is a 50K car and that the engine, awd and handling is nothing special?
  11. G. David Felt
    No, MB is LOOSING at the Luxury game and only has the Profits due to the whoring out of the E class as the taxi of Europe. MB is now just another Toyota, Ford, etc. Taking your stance, FORD is the Leader of the world due to their Truck sales numbers. So MB clearly is afraid to try and compete unlike GM. Instead MB makes garbage CLA/GLA auto's and sells the most expensive S Class sedan per your words but with heavy discounts. So one has to question how much of a luxury auto maker is MB when they have to rely so heavily on the lower end market, commercial trucks, buses and vans?
  12. G. David Felt
    Cool Wonder if I will see them on the pass with ski racks. Buick becomes GM's version of Subaru?
  13. G. David Felt
    Snooze! Nothing great to see, move along!
  14. G. David Felt
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    About time GM got with Brembo for use in more applications. Looks like a dual piston brake. Nice!
  15. G. David Felt
    Heard that before, Believe it when you see it.
  16. G. David Felt
    Thank you for admitting that MB could not compete in the US for the truck business. This just proves it with this rebadge job they did.
  17. G. David Felt
    Yea, who would want incapable cars? After all so many Douchebags drive them!
  18. G. David Felt
    GM did the right thing to dump the ball and chain of the past garbage. After all that is what bankruptcy is for but sales of the SUV segment for GM did not drop that much to say it was not selling.
  19. G. David Felt
    Interesting, other than the Diesel option, the Buick Envision would be a better buy.
  20. G. David Felt
    WOW, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, This truly drops their star to below Korean built auto's. Pathetic, they might as well not even done it. Jeep Kit Trucks are better than this!
  21. G. David Felt
    GM sent out a private invitation to buy a new GM auto, 2017 or 2018 auto, with the pin included in the mailing, here is the discounts available on all GM products. Some pretty nice rebates that can be transfered to anyone else living at the same address with proof of address on a DL. 90 days deferred payment start, Must finance through GM Financial, FL, PA and TX are exempt from the 90 day deferred payment start. States can be used with other available programs, but a few are exempt, dealership to see Corporate Program # 17-40CBI. Interesting
  22. G. David Felt
    Interesting to read when you see the number of beta auto's being tested in the US and Germany. They clearly got a bunch of money in the beginning, but now based on the last few stories, I have to think someone pulled out funding for them to freeze everything and now have to search for more capital. Bet this is owned in the next 12-18 months by China or some investment group.
  23. G. David Felt
    Yes your just stating the obvious, bunch of CUV's, a sedan, coupe and they have the segment covered. Nothing new or surprising about this. Now if they said the whole product line was Hybrid or EV only, that would be newsworthy and interesting.
  24. G. David Felt
    True, $4 gas and higher separates those that can afford an SUV from those that are living paycheck to paycheck. For me, I am very frugal, but will always have my comfort, so I plan on high gas prices while I drive my suburban, full size SUV's. I would rather not waste time on the Jones Jones race of competing with my neighbors, who cares, I will drive my comfort SUV. Disagree with you here as yes during our recession of 2007, everyone felt the pinch but GM did not see it as bad as other auto makers. There is still a need and demand and those that do not like debt will have the cash to buy what they want and drive what they want. I am one of those.
  25. G. David Felt
    One thing different if I ever get some spare change is to take the air intake vents in the front, chevy logo's and rims and have them all black chromed so they would better blend with the rest of the ride.
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