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  1. surreal1272
    A step up FROM base is fine and that is what should happen. What should not happen is pricing a hybrid AS the base model with the next trim being $5K higher. That has been my whole point from the get go. And it is not a stretch to bring up the S Class In comparison. It illustrated perfectly the pricing tier I was talking about which contradicts SMKs assumption that the hybrid should be the cheapest for Cadillac. It literally makes no sense no matter how you slice it.
  2. surreal1272
    He thinks the CT6 hybrid should be $5k cheaper than the entry model while Benz matches the price of the two. Still don't see the issue? Reading comprehension is your friend Suave. There is no logic there. The hybrid is supposed to be a step up from base, not as an entry point to base, much less being $5K cheaper than base. Simply no logic when you break it down.
  3. surreal1272
    So you would have them do it exactly the opposite of the competition? While some poor soul down voted this, they should have considered where I got my statement from. The S Class hybrid is the exact same price as the base model, hence my "why would Cadillac do the exact opposite of the competition". They could price it identical to the base CT6 and do just fine with that. Inform yourself next time.
  4. surreal1272
    Impressive side stepping but 100% unrelated to what I was saying. Good grief man. Pay attention.Now that you bring it up though, shall we talk about the German auto makers and how they treat their US employees? The average wage of a German auto worker is $67/hr. It's not even a third of that here and no, it does not have squat do with Germany being a more costly place in which to live. That is what I am talking about here. They pay a shot wage here and all the rest of the money goes to Germany. Now I realize that GM, Ford, and FCA do the same in other countries but you cannot sit on that high horse of yours and complain about their practices while ignoring German makes. Simply baffling how you can't get that concept. And please explain this bit of hypocrisy. You said it doesn't matter about the country of origin but not even two months ago you said you'd never buy a Chinese made S Class.
  5. surreal1272
    So you would have them do it exactly the opposite of the competition?
  6. surreal1272
    Then you clearly don't get it and I'm offended that you are so blind to this. Sure, the assemblers get their pay but the rest of that money goes right back overseas to their foreign owners. If you don't see the problem there, then maybe you should be offended at yourself.
  7. surreal1272
    Not selling on a value proposition? Ummm...https://www.google.com/search?q=2014+mercedes+cla+ad&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwia4bKmrNDNAhVE5mMKHYWYCdIQ_AUICCgB&biw=414&bih=628&dpr=3#imgrc=Q2KbY5ZTTAUDVM%3A
  8. surreal1272
    It's built to German specifications regardless of location.
  9. surreal1272
    Won't depreciate like those two? Riiiiiight. Must be why you can pick up a "gently used" MB at great low prices. And it has that wonderful Jaguar reliability we've come to know and love for so many years. </sarcasm>
  10. surreal1272
    Ah, I see the bloodsucking lawyers are trying to cash in yet again.
  11. surreal1272
    Sometimes I'll eat a can of chick peas for lunch. However, I don't like hummus at all. Good luck. BMI is terrifically misleading. People under guess my weight by 25-35 lbs regularly. I'm 'densely packed'. I could never get to a "normal" weight. I am the same way. The weight guessers at the carnivals hate me.
  12. surreal1272
    My thought was completely random. Any attempt to read any further into it is on the reader.Seriously. It was an interesting read. https://luckyottershaven.com/2015/04/29/5-more-weird-things-you-may-see-a-narcissist-do/
  13. surreal1272
    I just read an article about the connection between incessant laughter and narcissism. It's a very good read for those concerned about such things.
  14. surreal1272
    Self absorption and consistent narcissism are even funnier especially when one hasn't even been doing the down voting of which one may be speaking. Lol indeed.
  15. surreal1272
    What?
  16. surreal1272
    I'm not saying the car isn't worth what they are asking but that wasn't what you were suggesting and as a result not what I was talking about. You think they should be priced more and if the competition is comparably equipped, then you don't just ask for more money just because you think it's worth more. It's worth more when it is seen as being just as reliable and bullet proof as a Honda Civic. Then, you can start carrying the same premium that a Civic does in the average customers mind.
  17. surreal1272
    No offense but that is simply the worst thing they could possibly do is to price their cars (assuming they are comparably equipped, mind you) HIGHER than the imports. This isn't Cadillac we are talking about here. This is the ultra competitive compact market, where price is (whether you like it or not) king and you price competitively if you want to succeed in that market.
  18. surreal1272
    Mainly because one part is dealing the words and their meaning while the math is an obvious metaphor for connecting the dots.
  19. surreal1272
    Our words for the day are "self" and "absorbed". Maybe one day someone will put two and two together.
  20. surreal1272
    It's premature to assume these things until we see what it comes with standard. "It should be noted that the hatchback isn't offered in the base L or LS trims like the sedan. The more apt comparison would the Cruze LT sedan which begins at $20,695. Comparing the prices of the LT models sees a difference of $1,495."[/size] You're definitely right but that sucks that you're again forced into a package if you want a hatch. A lot of people like the added space and ability of a hatch and you have to pony up a few grand more for Chevy's as opposed to those others listed. Not everybody wants or can afford the creature comforts but need the space of a hatch. I agree with that. It sucks not having a cheaper model but I get why they would want a higher margin model out first. Maybe they will tweak that next year.
  21. surreal1272
    It's premature to assume these things until we see what it comes with standard. "It should be noted that the hatchback isn't offered in the base L or LS trims like the sedan. The more apt comparison would the Cruze LT sedan which begins at $20,695. Comparing the prices of the LT models sees a difference of $1,495."
  22. surreal1272
    I just wonder if this same concern would have been expressed had a Vette taken the pole.
  23. surreal1272
    Does the word "self absorbed" mean anything anymore?
  24. surreal1272
    I 100% disagree with your assertion that they don't need large cars. The need has been clearly illustrated. Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it so. Of course police departments need big vehicles. But a "green fleet" for lip service to show off a BMW? I'm talking about these vehicles - the EVs or hybrids. The ones NOT used for patrolling or highway policing or whatever that requires heavy use. This LAPD fleet is for PR purposes. Not real police use. There the BMW is a completely useless vehicle - might as well only be used for parking ticket operations. That I do agree with. Typical PR push by an inept department.
  25. surreal1272
    I 100% disagree with your assertion that they don't need large cars. The need has been clearly illustrated. Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it so.
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