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It's true but how do you do all sorts of variations(like the Germans do) with names? For instance, Instead of a 3/4 Series they use Continental(first "name" that came to my head). So you have a Continental, Continental Coupe, Countinental xDrive, Continental Coupe xDrive, Continental Wagon, Continental Wagon xDrive, Continental Gran Turismo, Continental Gran Turismo xDrive, aaaaaaaand that could all very well just be the base engine or the top of the line twin turbo 6(excluding M). See how wordy the German cars would be had they not just used a number. Also, the numbers actually hold equity in these cars. The numbers signify a larger engine, prestige, "better" car. Everybody that drives any BMW knows a 340i is a more expensive, faster, better equipped car than a 320i. The same exact thing can be said for MB. C300 vs C450. The numbers actually have some equity to them. Just my view on it though.

Good point with the V Series. I think I like the VT6/VT5 style best because you nailed it, CT6-V does not flow very well at all.

Are U serious? I went over this ad nausea over at MT Forum when it debuted last year. The steering set up will or should make this car handle like a Z06 despite the size difference. The weight is another absolute shocking aspect of this car, considering that it is the same size as a 7series. In relation to the CTS, my money is still on the idea that it is moving to Omega come make charge. Meaning a CTS that is in the 3300-3400lb weight level While still retaining its exterior size todayBTW... The blank out in the middle of the video was the actual drive. Motoman and other reviews are under embargo til next week Yup, I didn't remember anything about 4 wheel steer. Either way, it's awesome. That'd be HUGE for the CTS to weigh that less. It's no small car but it would be in the much smaller car weight range which is great in all aspects of a car. Hefty weight losses are fantastic to hear of. Also, I was wondering about the driving clip and when I first started watching it was was thinking, "how in the hell did this guy get a CT6 to review before the big magazines?!?!"..and you answered that, thanks ya.

Nice little review. I didn't realize it had a 4-wheel steer. That's awesome! I knew it was light for its size but didn't realize it was lighter than its younger brother the CTS. Awesome!

I feel like I'm the oddball here but I love the alphanumeric naming that MB/BMW/Audi/Cadillac are using. It does take a little learning but once you do it makes more sense to me. I think MB is probably the most confusing of them all with how many letters/numbers they use when it could all be cut down but I like the CT system Cadillac is adapting, A/S/RS that Audi uses(easily the best naming if you ask me) and Q. Smaller number, smaller car. Bigger number, bigger car.

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And they could put the Coupe on a modified S550 Platform Great idea! Although, I think that would COMPLETELY change WHAT the car is. I would be fine with it but if that were the case I think you'd have to drop the Continental name because it would be too different of a car at that point. Awesome car, just too different. BTW, does it annoy anybody else at least a little that the code name for the newest mustang chassis is S550? Like.. the Mercedes S550. I don't like that.

I agree, well the QX doesn't confuse me but I think they could have saved the X for AWD models. Q# cars QX# awd cars and just choose a random letter to signify SUV/SUV and do the same thing.

Damn, that coupe looks fan-freakin-tastic. It definitely looks the part of the ultra luxury crowd.

Redbull F1 team ripping it up in the mountains... ON the mountains!

The profile of it does look really sharp. It's the whole thing they did with the front end that I'm not a fan of. Those pics you posted I do think look really good.

So frisky, How'd you come about a RAV4? Did you any the missus look at it drive anything else?

I can only hope the new conti and raptor come to Stl..which a a very weak show. Of course along with a lot of others but knowing Stl they usually only have one maaaaybe two concepts so with both raptor and conti being production versions I'm hopeful.

Yeah I was only thinking of current models so I completely skipped past a v6 Rav 4. I was so confused because it said it was in 1 of the last 3 posts but we already listed all the "current" v6's. NICE lookin lil SUV! Are those factory 18's? They're a sharp looking wheel and, as most know, I love black vehicles! Just get a little tint up front to match the rears...mmm hmmmm.

^ That's true but I think the take rate on it would be so low it wouldn't be justifiable.. I mean a 184hp/171tq seems fairly adequate.. I guess if Toyota can sell their Tacoma with 159hp/180tq to people the smaller Wrangler would be fine with it. I think a small diesel would be a better option to invest in though. 181hp/369tq from the 2.8 Duramax would be absolutely PERFECT in my eyes. Something like what Ford uses overseas in their Kuga 2.0 diesel, 177hp/295ftlbs would be adequate for a smaller than Colorado/Canyon.

$h!. lol Holy $h!. I didn't realize they made a V6 Rav4!. THAT IT!

He already said it wasn't a Highlander, I believe. Yeah, post 33. Well, Olds... He still hasn't said "No" to the Ford Flex yet.

Ahhhhh that makes more sense then. That is where the miscommunication was lol.

SHOOT! Flex it is, right? ...Or Santa Fe(non-sport) with the 3.3...? I think those are the only two that don't have 4cyls.

It is the only one on that long list that isn't an I4(other than the highlander but I assume he didn't get rid of his to get a hybrid model). I'm sticking to my guns even though I no loner have a good feeling about it, lol. JGC, FTW. Edit: I'll go ahead and ask what hear JGC..? (got cocky after saying it wasn't a Nissan )

I'm not sure if I went in the right direction with Ford or the larger 2 row SUV...uhhh...uhhh Jeep Grand Cherokee! C'mon.. How many of those only offer I4 engines.. YOU DIDN'T EVEN TRY!

Would be awesome, but no. I needed better gas mileage, not worse, lol. He said it was NOT a GM auto. How about Camry Hybrid? Tis not a Camry, or an I4. I want to stick to BMW for some reason.. M3 this time around. Somebody beat you to the 335i so you said "screw it" and found an M3 to your liking instead. That's what happened. M3. Edit: Oh shoot, big swing and a miss.. You also said it was not a GM. I also assumed it was for you. This is harder thinking about a non-enthusiast's car. Ford Edge?

He said it was NOT a GM auto. How about Camry Hybrid? ..he also said used..lol Swing and a miss cp!

Didn't you just get that a few/handful of months ago..? That was a sharp lookin' vehicle. Yeah, back in May of last year. And worse, I just put a 3" lift and 33's on it back in November. It had to go, though. We are moving to STL in a few weeks, and the size, gas mileage, and practicality are just unacceptable for a city vehicle. I hated to let it go, but it had to be done. Hopefully I can pick up an older FJ in the future as a dedicated off-road toy. Whoa, few things. Do you have any pics of it lifted with 33's ? Moving to STL????? Will you actually be downtown or where at-ish? (If you don't mind me asking.) I work downtown but live in IL. Smart. You're getting a Smart car. Ya know, for all that inner city stuff. But not any Smart car... A Brabus Smart! Or maybe an Abarth... (I know it isn't an Abarth.. It's a Gucci edition..but I thought I had an Abarth saved on my photobucket account and apparently I was wrong but this'll do).

Didn't you just get that a few/handful of months ago..? That was a sharp lookin' vehicle.