Robert Hall
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Insomnia sucks..
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I wasn't sure when they switched from SRX to XT5...couldn't find a list for 2017 YTD sales; SRX wasn't on the 2016 top 10 list either. Anyway, volume shouldn't be the measure of luxury anyway, right? I don't see that as a problem. That is its niche and price point. It seems like a competitive model in that segment. It has more in common with them than with the X5 or GLE.
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december car spotter December Car Spotter Thread
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in The Lounge
Saw a really clean white late 90s Grand Prix 4dr at the gas station this evening. First one I had seen in ages. Last night came out of Target to see a dark red new Pacifica parked next to me. It's funny, the minivan body is much taller, but my Jeep roof sits slightly higher because of the larger wheels and 4x4 ground clearance. -
The XT5 seems naturally to be competition with other FWD/AWD V6 CUVs in it's price range--like the MDX, RX, MKX, etc). I don't see them as competition for the GLE or X5, which offer V8s and performance versions. The car based FWD/AWD is the high volume end of the niche---RX and MDX are #1 and #2 in luxury CUV/SUV sales (2016). XT5 wasn't even in the top 10. http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/street-smarts/best-selling-luxury-suvs-2016-list-article-1.2956170
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Yay..stormy night and a power outage. At least it only lasted about an hour and a half. I came back from dinner and the grocery, pull in the garage, garage door shuts..and boom--power out, hadn't even shut off my car or gotten out. Fun..good thing I have flashlights plugged in charging in most every room.
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The W166/X166 platform (2011+ ML/GLE and 2013+ GL/GLS) is the platform jointly developed as the WK2 Grand Cherokee and Durango (and evolved from the previous WK). Not a car platform.
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Actually, the mid& large MB SUVs (GLE and GLS) are on a dedicated SUV platform...not the E class platform. The subcompact (GLA) and compact (GLC) CUVs are car-based, though.
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The XT5's primary competition, though, are FWD/AWD...(Acura MDX,Lexus RX, Lincoln MKX), so they are being consistent with their market niche.
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A Corvette ZR1 crossover would be cool...and a sedan. I've wondered before why not turn Corvette into a multi-model brand, like Porsche. The RWD Corvette C7. The mid-engined Corvette C8. A Panamera-like sedan, and a CUV. Would be a big investment, but it would likely pay for itself if well-marketed and well-executed.
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Lamborghinis today are supposed to loud, violent, angry robot looking cars that look like they would cut you if touch them..and that catch on fire easily. This is too tame.
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I expected it to be more radical..odd that it's that 'cheap' (for a Lambo) also..I would think Lamborghini would do something about $400k with front and rear scissor doors...maybe this is to be the entry level SUV ala the Huracan is their entry sports car, and do something more radical to pair w/ the Aventador...
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Volvo News: Volvo Provides More Details On Their "Care by Volvo"
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Volvo
Seems like a program like that if it were across GM brands or across FCA brands could work for some people, like ocn who trades every few months.- 11 replies
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december car spotter December Car Spotter Thread
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in The Lounge
Unseasonably warm and sunny today for NE Ohio--52 degrees this afternoon. Drove down to New Philadelphia to have lunch w/ my brother, saw a clean bright red '57 Chevy 2dr w/ Cragars rolling along up I-77. Also saw a yellow w/ black hood and roof Challenger Hellcat. -
True enough..they know large scale production... I would hope anyone that bought them would keep the identity, not blandify or mainstream them into regular brands..
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The Wikipedia article said 2009 only for the US..introduced 2008 for 2009, went on 'hiatus' for 2010 model year for poor sales. Oddly, it was sold in 2010-2011 in Canada. Speaking of obscure SUVs, see any LaForzas lately? Saw one occasionally in Scottsdale over the last few years, before that, there were at least two in Colorado Springs that I used to see back around 1997-2002, used to see one in Ann Arbor in '94-97.
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November 2017: General Motors Co.
Robert Hall replied to William Maley's topic in Sales Figure Ticker
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Ick...I'd rather see an American company buy them.
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I knew the Caravan was hanging on (sold 110k this year, outselling the Pacifica), but didn't realize the Kia was still around..
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Besides those 3, Kia still has the Sedona, and Dodge has the Caravan.. definitely a smaller niche that it once was...
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I haven't been to Greece (been to several other European countries, though), but on her vacation to Greece and Turkey in 2000 my sister said Athens was beautiful but very polluted.. I do recall the diesel trucks, taxis, cars, etc all around me in London, Paris, Milan, Rome, Naples, etc..
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I got to say the Pacifica is a handsome minivan. Great exterior and interior design. Minivans aren't my thing, but I can see the utility...would be great for shuttling around the dogs and boxes of content.
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Nausicaa sounds to much like Nausea.
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Named after the California desert area. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park IIRC.
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I didn't realize they had a 7 seat version..must be very tight inside. Speaking of Kia and 7 seaters, remember the Kia Borrego? Was only sold in the US one year--2009...had a V8 option..used to see a few in Arizona and So Cal. Still sold outside the US as the Mohave.
