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ccap41

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  1. They've tried this and it costs the manufacturer a lot more making so many more choices/options available a la cart. Look what Ford just did on the Fusion. They had literally thousands of different packaging options and on the 2019 Fusion they're trimming that down to 36, which is more like the Japanese brands. They have their trim levels and only a few choices within them.
  2. Oh yeah, and 7spd manual vs 8spd auto! Unless you're looking for the absolute quickest of the two, the stick will be much more enjoyable to drive. Especially because you have your auto CTS-V yet.
  3. I'm a huge fan of used vehicles.. The previous owner will be saving you 22k+tax on 22k. 10k miles.. I'd take the used one!
  4. You're saying they're louder engines, they're quieter than what you currently drive. I don't think you'll ever own an EV because you'll keep saying the wife doesn't like something about it.
  5. Biased is what it is. You don't want to like something so you're making up a reason to not like it. Just say you don't like it instead of making things up that are factually provably wrong.
  6. Noise levels are significantly quieter at every moment in the newer Escalade. 100k quieter? Doubtful, but those numbers are definitely noticeable. And that's what you pay for with a real luxury vehicle, the details. I don't know if you noticed but the ATS is quieter than the older Escalade as well. Yes, the turbo 4 version. As speed rises the turbo 4 car is quieter than the n/a 3.6 as well. Just say'n.
  7. You sure can get quieter than a ~10 year old Escalade.. a much more modern luxury vehicle even with a turbo 4. Auto db.com
  8. I bet your wife hates everything you own then.. Those are all way louder than a little turbo 4 set in a luxury car.
  9. I couldn't agree more. They want to be the best but then throw in the same driveline as a Chevy? Also, FWIW, Mercedes base engine in the GLE is a n/a v6 as well.. I can't see that staying around much longer. And, Audi and Volvo are the only large luxury CUVs that start with a turbo 4's. How did they "wear on you" in those instances?
  10. What is your experience level of driving a turbo 4 for you to say they wear on you and to say they're not quiet?
  11. So you haven't even driven anything on their car line and you're discrediting them based on a few truck tires? Have you used any that weren't OE or all season? Would you discredit all of Chevy because the Cavalier was junk? That Maybach SUV looks atrocious from the back.
  12. Those look so bad. So so so bad.
  13. The Integrity is sold at Walmart for well under $100/tire...
  14. Yup! I am surprised it isn't the 9spd unit though.
  15. Soft isn't always bad and just getting long life doesn't make it a good tires unless that's all you're really looking for though.
  16. I just want that V Series in the background... No, the 10 was for RWD/AWD not FWD/AWD.
  17. Goodyear isn't sucky, they just make a few sucky tires that they sell at the cheap-o stores like Walmart(Like John Deere selling at Home Depot/Lowes). they still make very high end stuff to compete with Michelin, Bridgestone, and Continental. People just tend to talk about their bad experiences more than their good ones. Also, fwiw, saying a whole brand is good based on a couple models is like saying all of Ford is great because they make the GT. I've heard plenty of complaints about OE Michelins, Cotinentals, Pirelli, and Bridestones as well... Some people just don't like OE tires and will complain no matter what.
  18. I'd buy a TDI Golf. Had a mk7 one been around when I was car shopping, I'd be in one of them instead of my Focus.
  19. I know Continental at least has some factories here. I'd hope Michelin does as well.
  20. When was the last time somebody overtook somebody during the race and not during a pit stop? Probably around year 2005.
  21. It's a great time to be a fan of F1.. ? Yup, steady decline in viewership for the past decade. Forbes link for graph.
  22. Then they aren't the golden standard of racing if they only have their toes in one league of racing when there are hundreds out there. Formula 1 is the biggest money pit and, I could be wrong, I believe their ratings have been declining for the past decade as the sport blows to watch. I love the technology and the sheer speed of those cars but it is the least entertaining form of automobile racing out there. Want to know the finishing order of every race? Just watch the qualifying session. Heck, just watch Q3 and watch laps 1-3 and that's all the entertainment the sport offers. ..so.. like a regular truck that is completely different than the pictured Sprinter? lol
  23. How many different leagues or classes does Mercedes even race in? I love Mercedes but my god are you oblivious. I guess ignorance is bliss though so...?‍♂️
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