Robert Hall

Interesting, but the upgrade I'd like to see for a TC is the new 5.0 V8 w/ a 6 speed automatic and modern cabin tech (SYNC, etc).

Volvo does, but I think for a higher mileage. Mercedes does it too. I looked into this a while back for my sister's Mercedes...200k or 250k I think...get a grill badge. Alas, with her odometer stuck at 176k I have no idea how close it is to 200k now.

I thought the red car was a Camry Wagon.. Could be..thought it was a Corolla All-Trac wagon

Yet not as powerful as the 429 hp V8 Hyundai will be selling this summer. Or as powerful as the 400+ hp V8s Infiniti, BMW and Benz have. Different niche..those are serious RWD models, the XTS will compete w/ the ES and MKS.

Could be..the Integra and the 3rd gen Accord both had pop-up headlights..the grille chrome trim marks it as an Accord, I think.. The red Corolla wagon on the far right is late '80s also.

There's a white Celica or Supra from '82-85 in the middle of the pic, next to an Accord that could be 25 years old.

Cool...maybe in about 8-10 years I can get one of those for my Jeep.

Hmmm... If my Jeep died or was totaled by a cactus falling on it or something, I'd strongly consider going the CPO route or other late model (05+) low mileage (under 50k) used route...considering the depreciation of a new $30-50k car, I can live without new.. My top choices would be: (05 or newer) Another Grand Cherokee A Jeep Commander Crown Vic, Grand Marquis or Town Car Mustang GT Pontiac G8 CTS STS 300C Charger R/T or SRT8 Challenger R/T or SRT8 After having the same daily driver for almost 11 years now, I've been thinking a lot about this matter lately...

That DeSoto convertible is gorgeous...

Saw a really clean '74 Malibu 2dr yesterday, white w/ a red interior...

Gowalla

I just discovered the new rule prevents you from even entering the politics forum to browse w/o the 5 posts. That is just plain stupid. I can understand restricting posting, but just viewing the forum?

Random thing I noticed in the footage of cars after the waters receeded--a black Dodge Magnum in photos on CNN and a silver '05-10 Dodge Charger in pics on the BBC website, amidst Hondas, Toyotas, etc..

Maybe they were..outside of Japan, does anyone really know (unless they work in the nuclear power plant industry)..

The dumbest implementation of them had to be the GM models with the seat belts attached to the doors. Ford had a weird mix of some models w/ airbags, some with the motorized belts for a few years.

Agreed...I remember when cars had usable trunks...you can haul a lot in the trunk of a 50's, sixties, or seventies domestic.... I'm always amazed at car shows when I see how long the decklids were on many cars of that era....seems like they are longer than the hoods on many modern cars...even the small cars of the '60s had huge trunks compared to today's cars..

I guess drivers didn't care about what was behind them or back up much from the late 30s to early 50s..those tiny rear windows and often no side view mirror must have been a real PITA to live with..

Interesting...kinda retro futuristic..got retro touches like the '50s style wraparound windshield and dogleg a-pillars, suicide doors, exposed b-pillars..

I wonder if this will be on the same short wheelbase as the LaCrosse, or get a longer wheelbase?

Weak FWD proportions, unfortunately. Nose is too short w/ the short wheel to door distance. I guess this is just filler until they build a real flagship.

Twit happens. I suppose they do have to keep it squeaky clean, to avoid hate mail or a boycott from the socons.

'jetback'? A CTS 4dr coupe w/ the roofline of the coupe would be interesting...looks like that may be the way the ATS is going, if the illustrations are any where realistic..

they would be hot in a Nissan Juke Convertible. Hmmm.... an in-decklid rumble seat would be cool in a stretched DTS dual-cowl phaeton.

I really want a convertible. But without a garage, it would deteriorate from the vile sun, bird poop, cats, etc. here. It will have to wait..