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    Not 100% sure how I feel about gettin the newest posts. Looks great! But I really really found the "new content" button before to be convenient. This is only my experience on the mobile version though as I haven't used the desktop one yet.
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    Awwww dang.. lol I actually thought I had a good idea goin for them. I didn't think about the sports teams. I just thought it was good because it was 100% American and had some actual value behind it other than a random name or just another old name being reused. I don't care that they've had foreign names, bring $h! back to AMERICA! Why NOT bring names back to America? Is there any other form of naming that could/would represent America? Gotta pass on the city naming thing, after all we are trying to build and sell a global brand. We need more global planet wide names. Course I am sure ganges in various cities would love it. You can see it now, I drive a Cadillac Dallas North Side Edition! Rollin Rollin dang.. lol Why does it have to be global names just because the brand is global? It's an American iconic brand. I mean if that is the case we could go with globally powerful cities but that just seems awkward.. Ohhhh well, just an idea that I thought was actually awesome. Apparently not so much.. lol
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    Mercedes has always put out crazy concept cars that never make production but get great headlines. That's all it's about it getting people to talk about them more. No way would a production car look anything like this. If they do it'll basically be an AMG GT already but longer.. Blend an AMG GT and an SLS.
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    No opinions on my city/historical landmark idea?!?
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    MB is just going to copy Tesla's naming scheme?? ?Why? BMW is still using 'i' for 'injected' 45 years later! lolLol I hadn't really realized that's almost exactly what Tesla does.. But they kind of mimicked what MB has been doing just with battery size instead of engine size. I mean they could always add an extra zero like they already have. I mean they were 3.5L but still added a "0" for 350. They could do the same with batteries.. But then it's basically the same they have now again..
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    And you didn't bring in the "seriousness" with this post, first? I thought the whole "emoji" thing kept it light and easy but apparently if you're taking the wrong side you always appear too serious.. *shrugs shoulders*
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    It doesn't say it is an r version and is half the price of a gt350r or Z28. the original street TAs and Daytonas didn't have that either. It is not a 31k car, that is for sure. Way to play the fanboy car immediately Hahaha Who said it was? It is what, 38k for starters? GT350R is what 63? Z28 75? You said half the price.. Half of $61,xxx(we'll round up to $62,000) is $31,000. You said it was half the price. Hence, 31k. Z/28 isn't currently being made but yes, it is half of what that car MSRP'd for and half the car the Z/28 is too.
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    It doesn't say it is an r version and is half the price of a gt350r or Z28. the original street TAs and Daytonas didn't have that either. It is not a 31k car, that is for sure. Way to play the fanboy car immediately Hahaha
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    Usually a big ole weight reduction by removing back seats, spare tires, sound deadening materials, radios, HVAC... As far as I know this doesn't do any of those like the GT350R(Boss 302) or Z/28, like their names imply.
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    Yeah, once they learned how to properly cool them down they are kind of a non-issue unless you plan on flogging the hell out of it daily and for well into 100k miles.
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    After some more thought to the naming of MB EV lineup could still utilize the CLA, C, E, CLS, S but like it was brought up(by balty, I think) because the number once signified engine size now make it the battery pack size. CLA70e - gives the size of car that can be used once ICE are gone w/ keeping the name of a car that is already recognized, lists the battery size, and that it's electric(a little redundant but that's just how it would kind of have to be) I'll use Tesla's battery size for an example. E60e E75e E90e And if they feel the need to signify AWD throw a little 'x' on the end. E70ex. And in 20 years when all they are selling is EVs you can drop the 'e'.
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    What I personally think would be GREAT for Cadillac to do is use iconic United States cities or landmarks for their cars. New York LA(Los Angeles) Chicago Detroit Dallas Houston Pittsburgh New Orleans St. Louis Atlanta You could add historically significant towns/locations like Gettysburg or Normandy(I know it isn't a US location but it is very historically significant to our country). There are probably a dozen other huge major battle ground with historical significance that could be used. I just think it would be an awesome way to keep it American, make it's name mean something, and it isn't an alphanumeric jumble that a lot of non-car people don't understand at all.
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    It isn't fully loaded at 37,500. Cloth seating. But, "Chevy Bolt hatchback pricing was announced at $37,500 back in January, though pricing could still fluctuate closer to the car’s winter launch. Standard features include a big 10.2-inch MyLink infotainment system with an EV-specific navigation function, 360-degree cameras, and Wi-Fi. Based on how Chevy positioned the Spark EV, there will likely be another higher-spec trim level priced in the low $40,000 range that will come with safety features like forward collision alert and blind spot assistance, as well as leather." http://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-vs-chevrolet-bolt-know-comparison/ If so, I hope I can get the leather and other luxury features I want without the nanny stupid idiot devices like the waste of money forward collision alert and blind spot. The blind spot I have come to see as a big distraction constantly blinking in the side mirror on the freeways.Oh you know that still will all be in one package that probably has like heated seats or something that you actually really want. But isn't that stuff usually capable of being turned off?
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    While plenty of truth there bud, have to point out one thing: Companies are not just there to produce income for shareholders. Only companies that are on Wall Street have to. And companies don't always need shareholders.....like say Costco, for example...... Costco is publically traded just like GM and Ford stock. If they didn't need shareholders why do they have shares that anybody can own? They had to have been put out there because they needed funds at some point.
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    EQ... Not sure how I feel about that.. I could see maybe an "e" next to the letters they already have now like a Ce300 or C300e.
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    "Tesla’s semi-autonomous AutoPilot technology will be standard on all Model 3s, as will a full-length glass roof, and a 15-inch center-mounted touch screen display, which functions as both the driver’s instrument panel and infotainment display with navigation, phone and media information."
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    It isn't fully loaded at 37,500. Cloth seating. But, "Chevy Bolt hatchback pricing was announced at $37,500 back in January, though pricing could still fluctuate closer to the car’s winter launch. Standard features include a big 10.2-inch MyLink infotainment system with an EV-specific navigation function, 360-degree cameras, and Wi-Fi. Based on how Chevy positioned the Spark EV, there will likely be another higher-spec trim level priced in the low $40,000 range that will come with safety features like forward collision alert and blind spot assistance, as well as leather." http://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-vs-chevrolet-bolt-know-comparison/
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    Oh good grief gorgeous. Again, overblown unless you want a car that might come out next year, or the year after, or the year after that, from a company with a limited sales network vs. an established brand that already has a physical car on its way that will end up being the same price or cheaper (given GMs pricing schemes). For most, this alleged savings will not be worth it for so little gain in range. So... you don't want the savings or the additional range..? That's fine I you don't and you can justify it however you would like but as of right now the claimed ranges(neither are EPA rated yet) are 200 miles and 215 miles, respectively. You're assuming a price point when it's been said it'll start at 37,500. Assuming it will be less is just hopeful and nothing more. You have nothing factual to support a lower price...
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    The beauty about Tesla's buying system is that you order exactly what you want and don't order what you don't want. So if you really want your 35k Tesla, order it. If you want options, order them. It isn't like walking to a Chevy or Ford dealership or the best example would have been the sub 30k CLA that was never a real thing.
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    You're right. Who would want a longer range? Oh good grief mister super cooler than anybody else in the entire planet. I only wits I could be half as cool as you but I can't because I'm just not.. I'm a grumpy internet guy who argues with any and everybody in every thread that I participate in. Of course people want longer ranges but here's the thing that you clearly don't get. At $35k(37,500), they are getting longer range than anything else in that price range by long shot. What is so hard to understand about that? Except the Model 3 and it's starting price is $2,500 cheaper. Allegedly and it will be out after the Bolt at this point. It also has a whole fifteen miles more range while being so "slippery". Like I said, it is overblown. Wouldn't it be nice to save $2,500 and have a longer range though?
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    You're right. Who would want a longer range? Oh good grief drama queen. Of course people want longer ranges but here's the thing that you clearly don't get. At $35k(37,500), they are getting longer range than anything else in that price range by long shot. What is so hard to understand about that? Except the Model 3 and it's starting price is $2,500 cheaper.
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    Efficiency is noticed daily. Every time you commute somewhere the vehicle's efficiency matters. Bolt looks terrible compared to the Tesla but better than the Prius, but that doesn't really matter as that isn't really the topic and it's opinion based anyway... If the 200 mile range Bolt could claim 220miles, wouldn't that be better? 0.08 isn't a "tiny" amount. If you keep the Bolt within city limits, it won't batter as your speeds will rarely see north of 40mph. Beyond that is where the benefits multiply for an efficient aero package on a vehicle. In thinking about this more, I bet Efficiency matters to about 25-35% of the population in an extreme manner and then another 25-35% will think about it but it will not be that big of an issue when they make a final decision on the auto they drive and the rest will not care at all. I fall into the last category, I do not care about efficiency as long as I get from point A to B comfortable and rested. If efficiency is there, BONUS. This comes from a guy that owns only full size SUVs with a suburban built out with a performance focused 402 V8 getting 9mpg loaded with people and pulling a trailer or empty just me driving.I love my space, comfort and high seating position. So Efficiency does not matter as to why I could care less about the .08 you are saying is so important. I found this story about trends and changes :http://www.strategyand.pwc.com/perspectives/2015-auto-trends Very interesting reading, I wish they covered the average CD of the auto industry as I think it is much higher than what is being discussed in this thread which would reinforce my feeling that only a small group really care about the CD numbers on an auto. Maybe I should clarify.. I don't expect any customer to look up the drag coefficient and buy or not buy based upon it. But They will look at the estimated range and if this same exact vehicle with the same batteries and motors was 5% more efficient..they would see (if the range was 200 miles) 210 mile range. 10 miles isn't a lot but it's reassurance in a world where EVs are 100% bought-into yet. I do, however, think a lot of these smaller vehicle EVs will be bought with efficiency in mind. I don't think they will quite be a status symbol kind of how the Prius is. Mostly because I just can't see people spending 35k for something this size unless it pays dividends in efficiency(I know there are tax credits but it's easiest to go off of msrp because each individual's tax credits will be different based on income and state).
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    Who cares, in daily driving that little tiny bit does not make that big of a difference and the looks of the Bolt are way better than the Prius or Tesla IMHO. Efficiency is noticed daily. Every time you commute somewhere the vehicle's efficiency matters. Bolt looks terrible compared to the Tesla but better than the Prius, but that doesn't really matter as that isn't really the topic and it's opinion based anyway... If the 200 mile range Bolt could claim 220miles, wouldn't that be better? 0.08 isn't a "tiny" amount. If you keep the Bolt within city limits, it won't batter as your speeds will rarely see north of 40mph. Beyond that is where the benefits multiply for an efficient aero package on a vehicle. Sorry but this whole argument is overblown. 200 miles is still far more than any other EV is this price range. You're right. Who would want a longer range? The trip doesn't have to be long to play a factor in efficiency. Regardless as speeds increased drag takes a multiplication of energy to cut through the air. It would have just been nice if it didn't have to fight nature quite as much.
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    Way better looking than the butt ugly i3 car from BMW. that is truly ugly just like the Prius. I take this bolt over the BMW i3 or the prius any day. The Prius' drag coefficient is only 0.24 though. Huge difference. Tesla Model X is also 0.24! Who cares, in daily driving that little tiny bit does not make that big of a difference and the looks of the Bolt are way better than the Prius or Tesla IMHO. Efficiency is noticed daily. Every time you commute somewhere the vehicle's efficiency matters. Bolt looks terrible compared to the Tesla but better than the Prius, but that doesn't really matter as that isn't really the topic and it's opinion based anyway... If the 200 mile range Bolt could claim 220miles, wouldn't that be better? 0.08 isn't a "tiny" amount. If you keep the Bolt within city limits, it won't batter as your speeds will rarely see north of 40mph. Beyond that is where the benefits multiply for an efficient aero package on a vehicle.
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