Robert Hall

And the Fifth Ave wasn't even a full size, it was more of a small midsize (the M-body was derived from the F-body Aspen/Volare, which were considered compacts). Times change...bench seats and big trunks have been on the way out for a long time, with the Ford Panther models and the DTS and Lucerne being the last to have such features.

I like it..not as slab sided as it's predecessor. Looking forward to seeing this and the Charger in person.

With Mazda and Volvo out of the picture, I wonder what Ford's plans for their next gen mid and full size cars are...

Saw a Cruze for the first time on the road today..a silver one...not bad.

Isn't yours the previous generation (GMT-800)? With each successive redesign, it seems weight is added to most vehicles.

Daymn...that is one obese truck....20 years ago, a 4x4 crew cab was what, under 5000lbs? Insane...no MPG rating..wierd...what's the MPG--10 city, 12 highway?

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I wonder what the story was behind those....GMC dealers wanted a cheap model to compete w/ Chevy dealers? Strange...

Not to change the thread subject, but for a bit of trivia, anyone know when did GMC stop using Pontiac V8s or GMC 6s and switch to Chevy engines in their light duty trucks?

On the other hand, I don't like the idea of secret diplomatic documents being stolen and released...that's unethical journalism. I wouldn't be surprised of Julian Assange ends up disapeared courtesy of the CIA.

I wasn't surprised...I suspect many Middle Eastern countries, esp. those that have a lot of financial/business ties to the West, aren't too happy about the prospect of an armed and dangerous Iran...

Interesting...the one I drove a few months ago seemed pretty buttoned down, the steering was light, but didn't seem overly artificial. I liked the hefty feel and size of the car...I got to drive it on a mix of So Cal freeways, city streets, and twisty canyon roads..only really noticed the FWD when I squealed the tires on a couple corners. I'd love to drive a SHO, though..sat in one yesterday, with the saddle suede seat and door inserts...love the interior.

Saw another Lincoln Blackwood today...and a couple base '10 Camaros, a red one and a white one, both w/ the black steelies w/ trim rings.

I bet that driveway is fun in the winter when it's covered in ice.

Saw one today..not bad. Saw and sat in the Equus, that is pretty nice in a garish sort of way.

The XJ-C was only built from '75-78..pretty rare. Would look better w/o the lame blackout, though. They came w/ vinyl tops standard (because otherwise the roof paint would crack since they were a 2dr ht). I think the XJ-C was Jaguar's only 2dr ht ever..

Let's see...some typical road test questions--how is it to parallel park? How is the rear and side visibility? How are the cupholders? Seat adjustability? I bet the turning radius is huge...

Saw a silver current gen Merc E-class wagon yesterday. Sweet. Didn't realize MB was selling the current gen wagon in the US.

Too far to drive to for a long weekend for me..heading off to the airport to fly to Ohio later...

Speaking of Pontiacs, one model that I've only seen once in person is a '67 2+2..great looking big car. Saw a black one in Ohio at a show maybe 20 years ago. I've also seen a sharp gold '64 Parisienne convertible in Denver a few times.

Curious...the only racing context I recall reading of older Cadillacs in was the Carrera Panamerica and Le Mans in the early '50s.

Ya, it's pretty much only on road trips on wide-open interstates that I use cruise control. Never in my usual commute..it's a 'nice to have' but not essential to me.

Yes..the corrupt corporations that would outsource 99% of US jobs if they could.

LoL..the Indian workers I've worked with over the last decade or so come here on an H1-B visa, buy Toyotas, houses, and raise families..they rarely go back..

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