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DF I agree with you. This thing should have been here last year. Although it is a better execution than the H2-SUT. A 3.6L DOHC mill would have justified that much amount of lead time. May be they did not have any testers to run the thing. .

Watching the number of hits and posting a brag note about it, itself shows how much of an sarcasm --> media-shy whore you are.

It is coming from a guy who hates medicene. I have been on Lortabs after my wreck. Did not have any hallucinations.

Is it past the half life? Thanks.

Please note this date and time. When he starts looking around for poking and proding, make sure that person is not asked about the size by BV.

V-8 Not Dead at GM - Linkity DETROIT — Afficionados of the grand ol' American V8 moaned when news came last month that General Motors killed an ambitious program that was well on its way to developing a sophisticated, all-new DOHC V8 architecture. The so-called "Ultra" V8, or UV8 in GM parlance, was to replace the aging Northstar in a variety of GM premium cars, but was mainly earmarked for Cadillac. Yeah, the UV8 program is shelved, Tom Stephens, GM's group vice president for global powertrain and quality, told Inside Line at the recent Detroit auto show — but he says don't be in a hurry to write any obituaries for the V8 at GM. First, the ubiquitous small-block V8 architecture remains for any number of applications, including the Corvette, obviously, and Cadillac's high-power V-Series models. GM will go out of business — or be taken over by Greenpeace — before it ever kills its historic small-block V8 architecture. Second, although in the decision to shelve the UV8, Stephens says, "I think we did the right thing for this moment in time," the UV8 development is "wrapped up with a bow," and the program could be revisited in the future, if market conditions warrant. In fact, Stephens teased us by saying the UV8 is "as refined as anything in the history of internal-combustion engines. It was the quietest engine we've ever tested." He also says that while it has been assumed the long-in-the-tooth Northstar V8 would be discontinued by around 2010-'11, "you'll have to wait and see," regarding the ultimate fate of the V8 that has been in production since being introduced in the '93 Allante roadster. The insinuation is clear: Keeping the old Northstar around longer than planned now may be an option for premium-car customers who still insist on seeing a V8 when they lift the hood. But Stephens says GM already has observed a change in consumers' engine preferences: At the Cadillac division, 85 percent of buyers for the SRX crossover and STS luxury sedan are opting for the 3.6-liter DOHC V6 instead of the Northstar 4.6-liter V8. GM Chief Executive Rick Wagoner recently said buyers of Chevrolet's hot new Malibu midsize sedan also are opting more for the car's base four-cylinder engine than GM planners anticipated.

Brave it out buddy. Think of your daughter and how she makes your day while you bathe her.

Give me some of what you are on. At least it will stop me from dreaming of being a campaign manager.

I love Thai. How do you like it Spicy?

Add my name too.

True the thought grosses me out. But like I said no taste and no smell, that pretty much settles everything.

I did not mean the one from Toy.

Yeah no mucus either. It just feels I am worthless when sick. Feels like waste of time.

Opel Micro Car

Frankly I do not see myself downgrading to a smaller car even with a $10/gallon. And I was brought up in the country where smaller cars rule. Let GME have all those for themselves. I may downgrade to a V-6, but that is as much I will go. And I DO NOT want my favorite car (Vette) to see that mill in it.

Although I had a good time at the Detroit Autoshow this weekend (pics soon), and met Big Franky (NOS2006) albiet briefly, the change of weather and cold windy Mt. Clemens weather killed me. Talk about seeing temperature change from 72F to -1F to 64F in less than 48 hours. I took a half day off on tuesday and spent 18 hours in bed starting 2200 hrs on Tuesday. Well it would not have been a bad sleep, but the Nyquil which my Fiance forced me to take (I hate medicene) gave me wierd dreams. I dreamt of being a campaign manager for Hillary and Barrack AT THE SAME TIME and then ended supporting Guilliani. (I am not making it up) I knew I was dreaming but the medicene just could not make me open my eyes and wake me up. I look like a Somalian refugee who just landed on our shores after boarding a ship at Mogadishu. My taste buds are numb. I went to eat Thai yesterday and ordered the spiciest dish, and it could not fire my moutn (neither my ass). I went to Tijuana Flatts, and got the spiciest sauce to go with it. Some people literally choke eating that, and I gulped it. Honestly, if you give me turd I can probably eat it. My nose is stuffed, I cannot smell squat. I feel weak and helpless, and it even sucks more when you hear the voice of your fiance (who is 1000 miles away) to say I wish I was there. But the truth is honey you are not. Sorry for my rant!! Now life can go on.

You must be making that much in an hour. Let the poor get some

Have you not found anyone to poke and prod with is that why you chose reg?

Detroit's downfall and Toy's upswing almost occurred at the same time. That is why the "catching" of Toy looks so dramatic.

No little Johnny. $600 are not same about when you get it. If you consider time value of money $600 in June will be worth more than $600 in July although by a little amount.

But start with Japan Co. first.

As much as I own an Acura TSX as my other vehicle. I agree with you on all the points. Although I do have to say this, Acura has done a good job in masking the dynamics of a FWD TL type S. In real world no buyer will see the FWD bias screwing the performance. If you want to compete with the big boys, then go along with them. Acura lacks that. As such Acura lacks its brand identity. They first started as a company better than regular Honda yet affordable enough compared to the Luxos. Then they started getting the ricer and donkers in their Integras and RSXs which began hampering their image. Now they want to move upwards, but now lack some serious firepower. And powertrain is one of the issues.

3 not 2.5 Linkity

What about those 2.5 FWD vehicles you may consider buying? Will you drive one of those?

So more than media it is insiders (GME cough cough) who are raising the rumors of Lutz retiring, so that Pecker Subaru Forestor and cohorts can take over.