Z-06

I personally think Big Ed should have stayed for a full financial year to really help people gage GM's direction.

GM POSTS $1.3-B NET INCOME FOR SECOND QUARTER General Motors earned $1.3 billion in the second quarter, mostly in North America, which more than offset a $200-million loss in Europe and smaller profits from the rest of the world. Read the news here.

That thing is older than you. Good clean car, which is of course enhanced by your photography.

Bunch of pristine Buicks including GNX, Lesabre, and among others riding merrily on I-4, seemed like a Buick rally going on in C-FL.

I think I have a different perspective. Cadillac currently sits fourth in volume behind BMW, Lexus and MB. If diesels are introduced in Cadillac in the US, they should/can be targeted at buyers who know diesel and are open to that technology. Granted they may be few initially, but there has to be a push in "educating" the customers the advantages of diesel and removing the age old notions. Cadillac can aim to sell about 1,500-2,000 diesels per month if done right and the customers will mostly be new to Cadillac. Escalade is prime for diesel, so is the CTS.

Europe gets a new 2.2 diesel, so you might substitute the 1.9 with that engine. I prefer having diesels in the States too. Using Big Duramax for cars may not be digestible to some of GM team.

It is where Theta-Epsilons are produced. So my guess is another SUV/CUV. I did not know Ramos-Arizpe was engine manufacturing capable.

I like the Avalanche in gray or blue. Could you take some pictures of the bed system and its utilities? How long does it take for you to drive? Did they discontinue the 6.0L for the Avalanche? I do not see it in any configuration anymore.

Yikes, sorry vipes.

None in MI and FL.

+1 there. Mark Reuss has been consistently emphasizing on the message on better communications between the service and customers, let his team know the problem.

Add me to that list and replace Canadian beer with Canada Dry Gingerale.

Happy Birthday Z.

Are you Trace?

Happy Birthday

Why is it rare? Because it went to balloon rallies?

Makhtub

Thanks for putting it in writing, this is exactly what I was thinking. I can totally see the V6 Camaro as an option and use my GM card points to reduce the price. The net gain between Jetta TDI and Camaro is approximately $115. I would say screw that for the amount. Also, I can think of the Cobalt SS Turbocharged and use it for weekend trips at the circuit.

I personally think that Fusion Hybrid and Jetta TDI are the best bets and so is the Cruze, when it will be available. Focus is too far a release for the wait. I was not talking about the W-210 E class, not the W-211, which has horrific build quality. The E300D turbo was the old engine which has been super reliable. I was throwing Prius as an odd ball. While the "numbers"are scintillating 51/48 City/Highway the car itself is like sitting in a breadbox with egg crate interior. It is an exercise for me of a potential job offer. I do not want to leave where I live. I personally am inclined to keep both my cars and drive them to work as they are in great condition and not bad on fuel economy. But the new company is willing to pay $0.45/mile in travel allowance for any car that is less than 3 years old. None of mine qualify for that. That is about $1,170/ month. While I do not want to spend all the dough, price is therefore not a barrier for the cars with high fuel economy. Sonata a NO as mentioned before. A3 can be a possibility.

That color is the nicest one on Colorado. Are trucks very expensive around the place you live? The same truck will go about 2.5 - 3 large less here.

Budget is not a problem. I have reservations recommending a Hyundai. Despite of touting the best warranty, the dealers always tried to wiggle out of the warranty and forced some of my acquaintances (three of them to be exact) to shell money of their own pockets.

TDI is definitely a good option. What do you guys think about a used E class diesel with low miles? What about a Fusion hybrid? Considering the distance, what about a Prius? What car was that?

Budget, car type, condition (new or old) is no bar for the person.

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