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  1. cp-the-nerd
    Cadillac CT6 3.0T. Done deal. AWD standard, starts at $65k. I do like the S90, the interior is a knockout, but the drivetrain leaves a lot to be desired in $60k luxury.
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    Love that 50th ann. Porche and 60th ann. Vette. Nice picks, @Frisky Dingo. It's literally called the Boss 302 Laguna Seca edition, so by following the most basic definition of this dream garage, it counts. I figured you'd be excited to swap that into your list!!
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    Also, I can't believe Ccap or anyone else haven't used the Boss 302 Laguna Seca.
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    Where's your list, Frisky?
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    The definition of the thread seems pretty cut and dry to me. The TB SS, Cyclone, and Typhoon were just performance models. Nothing in the thread opener said you could use any car with a small production run. Special editions only. "This edition will be strictly limited to special editions of different sorts. Whether it's an Anniversary Edition, Commemerative Edition, Collector's Edition, Final Edition, whatever. Only limited edition models allowed." "5) NO normal series production models!! Example- a Mustang Cobra SVT doesn't count. A 2003 10th Anniversary Cobra would."
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    The Trailblazer SS, Cyclone, and Typhoon aren't special editions, rare as they may be.
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    I follow now, the first time I looked it over, I thought it was some joke about seeing a Ferrari on the lot and someone buying a used Alante! Didn't see the line under the Alante pic, and I didn't see the shadowy CTS-V in the first pic.
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    Corvette Grand Sport Special Edition Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Cadillac CTS-V Stealth Blue Edition (Yes it counts!) Chevy Impala Midnight Edition
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    I'm so confused by that post. ^^^
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    I mean no offense by this, but I kinda feel like you need more reference to put this car against. I've been inside a 2007-2011 Camry, and the interior did nothing for me besides the intuitive layout. I see it as the first gen that Toyota started cost cutting and getting complacent because they knew they had the market share locked in. The car has no character and the flaccid driving dynamics become frightening in panic maneuvers at speed. At a driving event with a bunch of midsize cars, a 2014 Camry SE V6 was the only car to lose control in the handling courses. When the tires lose traction, the steering loses all input and you feel like you're just along for the ride. The mushy brake pedal with crappy engagement is probably half the cause of the "unintended acceleration" crashes. Drive a 2010-12 Fusion, 08-12 Malibu, or 08-12 Accord and you'll have a new perspective of the Camry's interior and poor driving experience.
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    Completely irrelevant response. You just split hairs about "old" vs "dated--which is utter semantics--and then out of left field you made it an Alpha versus CD4 sales/success pissing match, even though one is ultra high volume FWD and the other is low volume performance RWD. Alpha was cited because they're the same age, and nobody in their right mind would consider either platform old. Ford let the Fusion Sport balloon in weight, which negatively affected driving dynamics. If they're already handicapped by the 3-4 year old platform, they have a problem. Great performance cars like the Fiesta ST and Focus ST/RS set the bar much higher for handling.
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    The CD4 platform isn't dated at all. It was introduced with the 2013 Fusion, which makes it the same age as GM's Alpha platform. That whole argument is a cop out. Ford continues to use the CD4 to underpin all of their brand new midsize and fullsize sedans and crossovers. Do you want to open a can of worms where "old platform" is a blanket excuse for roughly half of Ford/Lincolns entire product line?
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    For perspective: Chevy SS Sedan - 3900 lbs Cadillac CTS V-Sport - 4000 lbs Dodge Challenger R/T - 4100 lbs I know they're all 2WD, but damn. If they kept it under two tons, it might be a bit more willing to dance!
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    Car & Driver just released their instrumented test on the Fusion Sport. Their impressions are almost identical to yours. On all season tires, handling is basically the same as a non-sport trim. The engine is the best thing about the car. 0-60: 5.1 sec 1/4 mile: 13.7 @ 101 mph Weight as tested: 4128 lbs www.caranddriver.com/reviews/tested-2017-ford-fusion-sport-review
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    This doesn't bode well for the new crop of Lincoln sedans. I thought the Fusion Sport was going to be a taste of how high they can elevate their FWD/AWD chassis in power and dynamics. I agree on your criticism of the Fusion's center stack and touch panel. Pictures are more kind than reality in this case. How does the acceleration and feeling of thrust compare to other performance cars you've driven? This car is expected to have a low 5-second 0-60 mph, and presumably a mid-13 second 1/4 mile.
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    I find it more likely the V6 will be a version of the 3.0T for the new GS. I highly doubt GM is going to backtrack on their downsized, turbocharged product plan and add a large N/A V6 to a midsize car better suited for the current 2.0T. The Regal has offered Haldex torque vectoring AWD since 2014. Why bother going out of your way to say something negative that you didn't even research first?
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    That didn't actually answer my question. GM sold over 200 units in June and over 500 in july, averaging several hundred per month this year, then suddenly dropping to 14 in august and 5 this month. Demand doesn't suddenly plummet like that, it indicates a supply issue.
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    What the hell happened to the Chevy SS? How did it plummet to just 5 sales when last I read, there was going to be a 2017 model with a few new alternate colors?
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    I freaking love this car. The options really add up fast, when I build one of these on the Cadillac website, I keep it well under $70k even w/recaros. I don't need the carbon fiber pkg or the rest of the option groups. Jalopnik had a red ATS-V sedan last week and put it on the dyno. It put out 450 whp and nearly as much torque! I know everyone complains about the lack of V8, but I don't mind the powertrain variety and this is a pretty damn good V6. Besides, it's not like GM lacks V8 performance car options for those that want it. Jalopnik article: http://jalopnik.com/here-s-how-much-horsepower-the-cadillac-ats-v-really-ma-1786968718
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    Well with the refresh it's at least a decent looking little blob of a compact, but I still vastly prefer the Focus, Cruze, and Civic. That dash design and steering wheel leave a LOT to be desired.
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    The Challenger needs the 5.7L V8 to be relevant. It weighs too damn much and lacks handling/braking in its class overall, but especially in V6 trims. A V6 Challenger will not drive better because you saved 100 lbs, as the car's most redeeming quality is being a muscle car and the V6 struggles to keep up with common family cars with 2.0Ts and V6s. Fun in a Challenger is a rip-roaring V8 laying a patch of rubber, not getting 30 mpg and losing races against grocery getters. The same argument can easily be applied to the Camaro and Mustang prior to the late 2000s. It's an incredibly unpopular stance to claim that a 90s pony car is just as fun (or moreso) without a V8. Some things are "subjective opinion" but come on.
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    There's no way I'd opt for or recommend a Chrysler 200 unless it was a V6. Drove a 2016 2.4L model for around 500-ish miles as a rental while visiting Texas, the 9-speed transmission paired with the 4-cylinder is an absolute deal breaker. Drives like complete garbage around town, it constantly falls all over itself finding gears below 30 mph. Does alright on the highway, but there is moderate road/wind noise. It's not a one-off issue either. I drove a 2015 200 w/2.4L powertrain for around 10 minutes at a driving event and among myself and 4 other car enthusiasts, it was unanimously the worst driving midsize car in the bunch. My fiance also got another 2016 200 4-cylinder rental last month and it drove just like the one we had in Texas.
  23. cp-the-nerd
    I'll take this gnarly ATS coupe 2.0T 6M with black chrome package.
  24. cp-the-nerd
    Maybe I'm not used to the updated site yet, but I can't see any images of the car. Just the thumbnail of the rear and I can't click on it.
  25. cp-the-nerd
    @ccap41 - An AMG GT starts way under $150k. I was looking at that one too!
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