Robert Hall

Happy birthday! Today's my brother's birthday also, turns 60 today...which I can't believe, then I realize I'm almost 40..

Now that could be a real 'Super' for Buick. I'd call it Regal Super or something new, leave the GNX name to 1988..(it's a name from a very specific car and time and place). Assuming the Insignia becomes the Regal, if they do something like this for the US, give it it's own identity. Something like this would give Buick a nice Taurus SHO competitor. Rob

I don't remember much about that era of Ws..I think I had a '98 Lumina rental once and have ridden in a Regal and an Intrigue. One thing I liked about that generation of GP's was the roofline--great shape on both the 2dr and 4dr, IMHO. Rob

Does rolling the rubbish bin and recycle bin to the end of the driveway and back every week count as 'active'? Some weeks, that seems to be the only exercise I get (besides a daily swim in the pool).

Was it ever 'trendy'? Always seemed downscale to me.

So when she trades it on The Next Big Thing, you can say she sold her Soul?

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I love the execution of the hatch, rear window, taillights and C-pillar.

Ya...there is a Fuddruckers nearby and I laugh every time I drive by. Have to try it, haven't eaten at one in a few years. For burgers, I often go with Fatburger or Jack in the Box miniburgers. When I want a fancy one, there is great local place called Delux and a local chain called Blu Burger...both have delicious Angus and Kobe burgers. I really liked Idocracy..pretty funny and pointed humor.. Rob

Heh-heh...I'm lusting after Town Cars these days. Maybe I am becoming my father. My Dad drove Lincolns the last 25 years of his life--so growing up, Continentals and Town Cars were the family cars, Mustangs the fun cars. At 25, I was all into BMWs (and Mustangs) and not being like my Dad.... now that I'm approaching 40, a late model Town Car seems like a great idea for a daily driver (they get better mileage than the Grand Cherokee). Strange the way personal taste moves in cars. I have this weird taste dichotomy--I love modern sporty luxury like the CTS, but I also like the Great American Land Yacht style and feel. Rob

The last one I did I was 1 point over into E also. Rob

I've seen it also.... I just can't get into the bright colors. I like Porsches in silver, dark gray, black, dark red, or dark blue. Of course, for $58k, I'd put the money as a down payment on a bigger house w/ more garage space first. Rob

I don't care for the color. I'd rather have a Boxster S (prefer a roadster). Though if I had any Porsche, I'd go after a late 993 C4S or maybe a 996 C4S. I love those mid '90s 993s, last of air cooled 911s. Rob

The 'E' always surprises me.... I've thought before that I'm an extroverted introvert. i.e. I'm sociable in groups, enjoy groups, but do like to do my own thing and value my personal time.. Rob

I've done Myers-Briggs a couple times...ESTJ, not 100% sure that it describes me. I worked at one company where everyone had their code posted on the Wiki w/ their profile.

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? Hmmm... don't get the reference.. or Venga MPV?

With the long warranty and low price, they are bound to pick up sales from cheapskates that aren't picky. People at the bottom of the market aren't really concerned w/ quality. Rob

Ya, it's an Epsilon like the Malibu and G6.. I've never driven an Epsilon. My most recent GM rentals (last year) were a Cobalt and a Vibe, and a few years ago a Monte Carlo, a couple Impalas and a Grand Prix. Before that, Grand Ams and N-body Malibus. Rob

Yeah, more of a trim package special than upgraded hardware. HSV is Holden's equivalent of Caddy's V-series, BMW's M, Merc's AMG, etc I think? Rob

Yeah..seems like it will may be used like the HSV label..

I wonder about that... it did say they wouldn't be badged as Pontiacs...so will be they be marketed as Holden Pontiacs? Or just regular Holdens with Pontiac trim? Very strange.

Very strange situation.

Happy Birthday! Enjoy.

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