Drew Dowdell

The HF2.8 liter V6 non-turbo. As far as I can recall, it was a 3 year engine used in the 2005, 2006, and 2007 CTS as a base model. I don't think it was used in anything else without a turbocharger also attached.

I don't live my life at 0-60. The turbo Regal was plenty powerful enough and wasn't below the character of the car.

I wonder if there is still some uneasiness at Buick about being able to move a large sedan basing at $40k. Buick is still in rebuild mode, they might be feeling that they can't support those kind of prices yet.

This is GM's segment to lose. There are no entries here that are really outstanding. The only reason the Tacoma sell is that everything else in the market is actually worse.

How do you feel the balance is in the car? I felt that the overall balance was closer to a RWD rather than a FWD car... which could be explained with the extra weight of the batteries in the back. I know GM didn't design it with sporting intentions, but at least the extra weight is going towards a good cause.

A disturbingly well preserved Dodge Rampage Turbo puttering around near my house. The old coot driving it probably soaks his dentures in carb cleaner. Camino, I can make inquiries to getting you into his will if you're interested.

Why all the focus on the batteries? There can be efficiencies gained in making the power train more efficient, adding solar cells to the roof, making the car electronics more energy efficient, making the HVAC more energy efficient, even just turning the regenerative braking up to be more aggressive.... all would incrementally help with range.

What are the existing 2.4 Ecotech and 2.0 LNF piston speeds for comparison?

Hard for me to pick. Either way I would pick the eAssist model.

Adding DI and upping the turbo in the existing 1.4 should get you fairly close to that.

I have heard many horrid stories about that generation CR-V when it comes to A/C going bust. Apparently it's not just the CR-V but the entire Honda lineup from 2003 and 2004. There is a class action out there against Honda on it. Estimate from the dealer is $1750. I'm just trying to get Honda to eat 50% of that and I'll be happy. If only I had a loud, automotive related, social media platform to help influence their decision. 2012 Malibu, 2012 Lacrosse eAssist, Chevy Volt (technically a hatch, but still both seats fold down.)

So with 3 payments left on the CR-V, I brought up the idea of trading it in. That was quickly squashed. However, the idea is now is that we'll keep the CR-V (hopefully Honda will be helping us with the cost of the A/C system replacement, that is still pending) and then put the normal car payment for the CR-V into a separate savings account for a down payment on the next car. Because we'd still have the CR-V for winter duties, Albert just wants to go with something very fuel efficient and not a crossover. The Cruze and Fiesta were too small for his taste and the Lacrosse was far too big (rules out an eAssist Lacrosse) and the Regal didn't get good enough mileage. Of all the test vehicles we've been sent, the Ford Fusion Hybrid seemed "just right" to him and is the car he's most likely pick out for himself. So it looks like that's the way we'll be going.

Sorry KF, I'd go with the Thunderbird (actually Cougar) over any of the Monte Carlos of that generation. Talk to me again a few years into the 80s and my choice would have switched.

Now see? I could totally drive that black one.

link doesn't work for me?

it's downright chilly here tonight... could light a fire.

A base Mustang V8 is $29.3k A base Camaro V8 is $31k A base Tundra V8 is $29.3k $30k is just about the minimum point of entry for V8 anything but work trucks these days. Saying the El Camino V8 would be over $30k is like pointing out that the sky is blue.

The G8 high prices were Additional Asshole Dealer Markup

Gunk

It's almost TOO easy to make it into a new Neon. Would make for a very short chopping competition.

Yes, Fiat's B-Class car is the Punto I don't know if Dodge will get a C-Segment car. If Dodge does get a C-Segment car, they might go with a Hatch (Bravo) and Sedan (Fiat Linea) lineup. With a few tweaks, that would make a nice Caliber replacement I think... That thing has 3rd generation Neon written all over it...... in the places where it doesn't say Fiat.

Download the free software called Irfanview. It has an excellent crop and resize function. When you do a resize, select "maintain proportions".

DOHC has been around longer than OHV CIB. ZOMG! Why is NiSsSAN USING SUch OLD Tech!?!

E-Class wagon has 3rd row..... stools?

Stigma