Intrepidation

Yeah, this is one of those cases where it makes you glad the automaker didn't bother to change the powertrain between cars.

That's the beauty of it. Chrysler used the same specs for its engines and transmissions for all LH cars. The only thing (and it's a biggie) is that I have to match model year ranges. In my case it has to be 1998-2001 If I were to get 2002-2004 it would complicate things because Chrysler made several changes to the engine and related systems...so I'm avoiding that headache and sticking to my range. Yes I've read about people using Concordes, LHS's and 300Ms (as well as other Intrepids) as the donor for the swap to their Concordes and Intrepids.

So if there's one thing Macs have that PC's don't it's the Helvetica font. So anyone have it that's willing to send me the font file?

I have a spot in the garage if I move the Shadow out...although it would be a tight fit. I'm not sure what our city's official stance is, but i know someone complained about the parts Shadow that was in the driveway a few years back. It''s total BS since this city is a $h!hole anyway.

The coming Cadillac CTS Coupe has been photographed almost naked, and as with the new Camaro, it is remarkably true to the concept. While this version in white is said to be a vanilla V6 sample, the CTS Coupe should be hot enough to effectively replace the outgoing XLR as the Caddy with the mostest when it's given some wheels large enough to match the body's presence. As for the timeline, the Coupe remains on schedule to arrive next year, preceded by the CTS Sportwagon, which will arrive this June. Hat tip to Matthew! Autoblog Autoweek's Spyshot Gallery

empowah, where did you find the photos? I can't find them. Their site blows ass for easy of navigation.

Holy crap, it looks like a small dent and a ew scratches. the will buff right out. That's cool that you could roll your car over and it wouldn't get totaled. Kudos to VW.

Ok so This is what I was planning to ask: Should I make an offer for the engine or whole car now, ask him what price he's looking for, wor wait until he responds to this round of questions? Anything else I should ask?

Besides the 2nd post from Caddy that was helpful, thanks.

Something like this is so worth making a parody for.

Union chief: Plans to Build Chevrolet Orlando in U.S. on Hold It seems the planned Orlando may be in jeopardy for US production. Local United Auto Workers chief George McGregor informed Automotive News that plant management informed him that the Orlando and a planned Opel variant will not be built at the facility later in the year. Follow the jump to learn more. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28920

General Motors is in survival mode right now; cutting staff, closing plants, and reworking contracts. The last thing the General likely wants to cut back on is product, but even new vehicles aren't immune to the chopping block. Automotive News is reporting that GM has postponed production of the Chevrolet Orlando at its Detroit Hamtramck facility. Local United Auto Workers chief George McGregor informed AN that plant management informed him that the Orlando and a planned Opel variant will not be built at the facility later in the year. GM has neither declined or confirmed the Orlando's postponement (it could simply be built elsewhere), but North American President Troy Clarke mentioned at the Detroit Auto Show in January that the seven seat MPV would be headed for production in 2011. McGregor did say that plans were full speed ahead for the Chevy Volt, however, as the range-extender EV is scheduled for production in November 2010. Both the Volt and the Orlando are based on GM's global Delta C segment architecture, which will underpin everything from the Chevy Cruze to the Opel Flextreme. Autoblog

Hmm, well certainly better than the gray interior. Although I never had a problem with the interior design of the Sebring (besides the center console's lack of design). It's everything else I have a problem with.

Throw cake at the ones you love!

Worth the read, it's an great article.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...g_gt/index.html Finish Lines Going into this test, and knowing the basic stats, we had an inkling how it might turn out. (All three cars, by the way, eke out impressive and nearly identical fuel-economy results -- though the Mustang's lack of a six-speed means it finishes last on EPA.) Never did we guess, though, how close the overall finish would turn out to be. In third place, the Dodge Challenger R/T. Third of three, but hardly last. As MacKenzie well sums up: "Hugely endearing personality. Even though the Challenger starts to fall apart dynamically above 7/10ths you can't help but like the big guy. It's sorta like a Heritage Soft-Tail Harley; a carefully crafted and easy to own reminder of a simpler, sunnier America." Astutely executed, fast, and sit-back comfortable, the Challenger is the pony you'd ride for a 50-state tour. On the downside, the orange bruiser simply can't carve with the precision of its rivals, and though it starts with a mid-pack base sticker ($30,945), adding the good stuff (six-speed manual, 3.92 rear axle, limited-slip diff, 20-in. wheels and tires, etc.) pushed the price of our tester to a trio-topping $38,270. Finishing in second place . . . the Ford Mustang GT. Mind you, this was a photo-finish. The Mustang with Track Pack blew us all away with its sublime steering, incredible front-end grip, stylish cockpit, and beauteous V-8. As Loh notes, "That's what most impressed me: Ford's two competitors had the advantage of sampling 45 years of Mustang DNA, yet they still couldn't pull out a runaway win." The Mustang scores well on value, too: base price for the GT is $28,845, and with Premium package, Track Pack, security package, and the comfort group, our test car totaled $34,330. The Ford might even have scored an upset, except it cannot match the Camaro's unfailing poise, its breathtaking power, or its styling drama. Those quality issues sure didn't help, either. And so . . . our winner, the Prime Pony of the 21st Century is . . . the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Considering all the ways GM could easily have got this car wrong, it's nothing short of a triumph how unquestionably the company got it right. The Camaro might trail the Mustang in handling sharpness, and there's no doubt it finishes last for cabin and trunk volume, but, well, you don't pick your pony for the size of its saddlebags. Graced with massive power, excellent efficiency, unfailing refinement, and show-stopping looks, the Camaro SS nails every essential for its segment. What's more, it's priced to steal. Base sticker for the 1SS manual: just $30,995. With the Boston Acoustics audio package, our cloth-seat tester climbed only to $31,490. Go nuts with the options pencil -- adding leather, power sunroof, ground effects, six-speed auto, and more stuff you really don't need -- and you can nudge the SS just over $40K. So there you have it: Chevrolet claims the ponycar title, circa 2009. Now, go to it, Hatfields, McCoys, and HatCoys. We've been waiting 35 years to witness once again perhaps the all-time greatest feud in Autoland. Where's my cigar? Ah, there's the opening bell!

I want to see a full on comparison between the Camaro and the Genesis (and maybe the 370Z and/or G35). I mean we all knew the Camaro was going to beat the Mustang and the Challenger. I want to see it go head to head with other coupes.

Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every one gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we're introducing a new feature on Straightline called "IL Track Tested." It's a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along with comments direct from the test drivers. Enjoy. Everyone has had their eyes on the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, including us. It is, after all, the Camaro with a V8. This makes the SS the Camaro for enthusiast. And with a 6-speed manual, the SS will stomp through the quarter-mile in a stunning 13 seconds flat at 110.9 mph. Also new for 2010, is the Camaro V6, known as the LS, 1LT or 2LT, depending on how much equipment you want on your coupe. All versions use the direct-injection V6 3.6-liter V6 that powers upmarket Cadillac CTSs. And if you order the manual, you get a the same Aisin-built 6-speed gearbox as the Caddy too. That's a good starting point for a car that is supposed to sway those that aren't already initiated into the Camaro faithful. This car stomps the V6 American pony-car competition. What? You think a 210-hp 4.0liter V6 Mustang will have an answer for the Camaro V6? You think the Dodge Challenger SE with its 250-hp V6 bolted to a 4-speed automatic is going to do anything but embarrass itself? Stop being ridiculous. No, to get a car that gives the V6 Camaro a run for its (relatively little) money you have to go to Korea, of course. Here we speak of the 2010 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track. We've track tested both and we think you'll find the numbers and specifications after the jump quite surprising. Have a look at a few things below: - Despite smaller rotors with single-piston calipers and a heftier curb weight, the Camaro turns in the better braking performance. Although both are quite good. - At the quarter-mile, only a 1/10th of a second separates the two. With a one-foot roll-out, they post identical 0-60 mph sprints. - One of them is $3,530 cheaper than the other. But which? Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT (with the RS package) Price: $26,845 Specifications: Drive Type: rear wheel drive Transmission Type: 6-speed Manual Engine Type: V6 Displacement (cc / cu-in): 3,564 cc (217 cu-in) Redline (rpm): 7,000 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 304 @ 6,400 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 273 @ 5,200 Brake Type (front): 12.6-inch ventilated disc, single-piston caliper Brake Type (rear): 12.4-inch ventilated disc, single-piston caliper Steering System: variable ratio rack-and-pinion power steering Suspension Type (front): Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multi-link, coil springs and stabilizer bar Tire Size (front): 245/45ZR20 Tire Size (rear): 275/40ZR20 Tire Brand: Pirelli Tire Model: P-zero Tire Type: summer performance Wheel Size: 20 X 8.0 front - 20 X 9.0 rear Wheel Material (front/rear): aluminum alloy Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3,728 Test Results: 0 - 30 (sec): 2.4 0 - 45 (sec): 4.0 0 - 60 (sec): 6.0 0 - 75 (sec): 8.8 1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 14.2 @ 98.9 0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 5.7 30 - 0 (ft): 27 60 - 0 (ft): 107 Braking Rating: Very good Slalom (mph): 68.2 Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): .89 Handling Rating: Very good Acceleration Comments: Strangely, the V6 Camaro can overwhelm its rear tires almost as easily as the V8, so a low engine speed is needed for launch. Starting with the revs at about 3200 rpm we dropped the clutch and let the tires spin about two-thirds of the way through first gear. Once the clutch is out, pedaling it is needed to keep wheelspin in check. Tranny really doesn't like to be rushed in this car. Second gear crunched every shift during acceleration testing. Slower shifts were never a problem. Braking Comments: Despite its less capable single-piston calipers, the V6 Camaro's single-stop performance matches or beats the Brembo-equipped V8 car. We did experience marginal pedal fade after six 60-0 stops, so its heat capacity isn't as high as the more powerful and costly Brembos. Still, 107 feet from 60 mph is impressive. Handling Comments: Largely the same as the V8 car, the V6 Camaro's handling is on-par for the segment. And it suffers the same visibility issues. Its small glass area makes placing the car precisely difficult at first. I never felt like I was as close to the cones as I should be in the slalom until I actually hit them. Having less power is the only trait which hurts the V6 car's performance through the cones where exit speed (through sharp acceleration) can make a difference. Otherwise, this car feels the same as the V8. Around the skidpad it burdens its front tires less than the heavier SS and it lacks the power to influence its balance as easily. Powerslides are not easy in the V6 which lacks the oomph to rotate on the throttle. Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Price: $30,375 Specifications: Drive Type: rear wheel drive Transmission Type: 6-speed Manual Engine Type: V6 Displacement (cc / cu-in): 3,778cc (231cu-in) Redline (rpm): 6,500 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 306 @ 6,300 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 266 @ 4,700 Brake Type (front): 13.4-inch ventilated disc, 4-piston caliper Brake Type (rear): 13.0-inch ventilated disc, 4-piston caliper Steering System: Engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering Suspension Type (front): Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multi-link, coil springs and stabilizer bar Tire Size (front): 225/40R19 89Y Tire Size (rear): 245/40R19 94Y Tire Brand: Bridgestone Tire Model: Potenza RE050A Tire Type: Summer performance Wheel Size: 19 X 8.0 front - 19 X 8.5 rear Wheel Material (front/rear): Aluminum alloy Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3,389 Test Results: 0 - 30 (sec): 2.2 0 - 45 (sec): 3.9 0 - 60 (sec): 5.9 0 - 75 (sec): 8.4 1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 14.1 @ 99.3 0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 5.7 30 - 0 (ft): 27 60 - 0 (ft): 111 Braking Rating: Good Slalom (mph): 69.0 Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): .87 Handling Rating: Very good Acceleration Comments: No drivetrain protection interruption, despite hard shifts at redline. Feels sharper in the next gear too (no torque reduction?). Best Launch with aggressive wheelspin from about 4,000 rpm. Braking Comments: Pedal is not as sharp or responsive as I'd like. The car makes consistent stops though. Note: ABS died when slowing during acceleration test and allowed tire lock-up. No dash indicator light to warn the driver. The problem was not consistent. Handling Comments: Slalom: Very good communication despite lighter steering than its competition. It's responsive and confidence-inspiring through fast transitions. Skid pad: It requires more coaxing to get the rear out than I remember in the last test. But overall, it's still very good. Insideline

That sucks man...we have this problem with one of our cats. She does NOT like other cats, so they have to be kept separate.

So...they want the same people experienced with screwing up the economy charged with helping oversea the auto industry? This has EPIC FAIL written all over it.

Curious what it takes to be a member of the recently-created Auto Task Force? Thanks to an email sent out by Harry J. Wilson, a newly-hired Task Force worker, there's no need to wonder. Some knowledge of the auto industry would reportedly be helpful, though prospective applicants and their family members cannot currently own any stock in the Detroit automakers or serve on any of the D-3's boards of directors. Would-be applicants would also need to be "sufficiently intellectually and professionally nimble," whatever that means, and have 8-12 years of experience on Wall Street. Why would Wall Street experience be helpful? It's no secret that the government is hoping that GM and Chrysler can renegotiate and reduce their massive piles of debt, and employees familiar with how complicated financial markets operate might be adept at dealing with creditors. Of course, there's also the matter of learning the intricacies of the automotive market, but it seems those skills may be less important in the short term. Autoblog

Details are sketchy at this point, but the interwebs are abuzz today with news that IKEA might be entering the automobile world with a new environmentally friendly car called the LEKO. We'll resist the temptation to make a joke about how you'll be directed by some cheezy stick figure drawings to assemble the car yourself with nothing more than a five-page word-free manual. Whoops, sorry. The source of the news is a fairly official-looking website from France, which is odd considering that IKEA is based in Sweden. The supposed unveiling of the LEKO is scheduled for... wait for it... April 1st. At this point, we're content to assume this is an elaborate ruse and that there won't be an actual car unveiled on April Fool's Day. On the off-chance that the LEKO is indeed real, we wonder if the machine could have anything to do with the ongoing T25 city car project from Gordon Murray, which is said to be fully flat-packable and intended for non-traditional retail outlets. Autoblog

Must be a new color choice. I've only ever seen it in tan (which doesn't look bad) or gray (which is hideous). Post some photos or links to them please!

Yeah it does.