Robert Hall

I wonder what the fleet percentage is for the G6, though...Avis and Alamo seem to love 'em..

Yes, lots of delusional people in the world. I have no idea how much of an effect humans have on the climate, but I'm sure there is some measurable impact that the billions of people and manufacturing, transportation, etc have had on the climate since the beginning of the industrial age...

They were great...my first car was an '84 Escort diesel...got great mileage, over 50 on the highway....between myself and my folks, we put over 140k miles on it in about 15 years w/ no problems..it was a solid and reliable little car, and got me through the lousy Ohio winters....much better car than the FWD junk GM built at the time.

Yes, looking at it logically and rationally, I spent an average of $45/week last year at this time (just had to check my Quicken records from then), vs. $75/week average now. Not a big deal---$30, the cost of a dinner or two. I think far too many people spend beyond their means and don't do the proper daily financial monitoring, tracking of income, expenditures, budgeting, etc... MS Money or Quicken are great tools to track your financials with.

Sweet..I found the Camaro last weekend, haven't seen the others...that GTO looks sharp.

Yes, gearing and weight are going to be key factors.... I can see a 1.4L moving around a 2500lb car decently, but a 3500lb car?

In my reality, with freeway construction and traffic congestion, I rarely get above 60 mph in the day to day drive...most of it is 45 or 55, with one brief stretch 65. With metered ramps to get on the freeway, acceleration is important, but my 4.0L Jeep (which is probably in the 9-10 sec range for 0-60) is fine.. 20 years ago, I drove a 2.0L 52hp Escort diesel, and it was probably 15-20 sec to 60, with a manual trans. Wouldn't want to drive it now (too basic) but the 50+ mpg highway would be nice. Even my 5.0L 225hp Mustang got over 25 mpg highway back then..

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Someone in my 'hood has an early '80s MC with them, and cheesy chrome bling wheels.

Yes, the 350Z looks so much better without the tacked on blorch. I read the article, the 135 was absurdly over-the-top overpriced, IMHO, though, at $41k..

Going to take it easy today...hang out at the pool, do some grilling, maybe head downtown to watch the fireworks tonite..

That's cool...looks pretty well done. I'm sure someone has done a Chevy El Camino from a Caprice wagon of that generation.

Hmm... A Pontiac Beat would fit in nicely with the Vibe, naming-wise.

I haven't even seen one of the '08s yet, except at a car show in March.

Looks good...no more Bangle butt...

They are obese, but GM's big CUVs and SUVs aren't exact lightweights either..

That revised front end (esp. the grille) makes the new Tribeca look like a Chrysler, IMHO...

Probably on vacation, with tomorrow being the 4th.

$38.02 July 2, 07. Ford--$9.64 then.

The NG Titan for '10 is supposed to a badge-engineered Dodge Ram...

Well, the Altima is their mainstream family sedan...the '09 Maxima is supposed to be back to their '4 Door Sports Car' image...so the price is in line with the Acura TL...

GM's FWD mass market cars are no different, though... all functional transportation appliances.

Chrysler's non-NA market share is quite tiny when compared to Ford and GM, though...not sure how much it contributes...

Happy Canada Day! I sent an email today to all my friends from Regina, SK that are in Denver...they are out celebrating tonight, of course.

A simple horizontal crease/character line starting at the top of the headlight cluster and running down the fenders, doors, back to the taillights (like the side crease on the '81-87 models) would look good, I think...