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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    I am so done with the full boost torque thing from you. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT GETS MORE TORQUE IF YOU HAVE TO USE FULL BOOST TO GET IT! Take the turbo away from a 2.0T for a moment.... what are you driving? A 2 liter 4-cylinder. At partial throttle with a couple PSI boost... maybe you're driving the equivalent of a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder. It's only under absolute full throttle and boost that you ever get to those V6 torque numbers. When you're driving a 3.6, you're driving a 3.6. The Pentastar and the GM 3.6 can both shut down 2 cylinders and run as a 4-cylinder. Those spare cylinders can power back up faster than any turbo. It takes no more than 2 revolutions of the crank. In normal driving, a bigger displacement engine that produces torque sooner (without lag) at a lower RPM is more desireable than something one needs to mash the throttle to get it moving. The heavier the car, the more this is true. 8/9/10 speed automatics don't help all that much either... they take away some of the downsides of turbos, but there is still more steps: 1. Press throttle. 2 downshift to allow engine RPM to raise. 3. Spool up turbo.... wait.... wait.... wait...... . 4. Go I like the looks of the new Traverse and I think in the V6 model it will be a decent, if a bit uninspiring, drive. However, no lie, the first thought that crossed my mind when I heard the base model was coming with the 2.0T was "That is going to be the most un-fun vehicle to drive of 2018." But sure.. it has "the same torque as the V6". People are going to be so into the boost that they'll ruin any gain in fuel economy. It's happened with Hyundai, it's happened with Ford, and it will happen in the Traverse. When I drive... I like 2 steps: 1. Press throttle 2.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    Sorry @surreal1272 I meant to quote @smk4565. @smk4565 the Pentastar is majorly redesigned for 2016. It has always been an excellent V6 in the class. If it is performing it's job correctly, who cares how old the original design is?
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Oh my! Buick was really ahead of the times in the 1950s with this ad.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    You've gotta differentiate the thread title from the other one. Pick names for both and I'll update the titles.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    Both the Durango and Grand Cherokee have been in nearly constant refresh since they debuted. Every year there is a change to keep them up to date. They just got the updated Pentastar last year. The 8 speed auto 2 years prior along with an interior refresh. Updated suspension for the R/T model. These are still excellent SUVs that sit in a niche that no other manufacturer occupies. They are the only SUVs in the segment with V8s and they have by far the highest tow ratings of non-truck passenger vehicles this side of a Suburban. They're comfortable, fast, handle well, and get surprisingly good mpg for their size.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    When you're the Ultimate Steelers Fan! Oh, and if you aren't already, follow us on Instagram.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    Cool. That picture is one of mine that I took at a Cadillac party in NYC just this April
  8. Drew Dowdell
    Because the MTO counter is always so slooooooowww..... full service sit down at Rey Azteca is faster! How long can it really take to microwave a hamburger? I bet a Chevy Bolt EV could charge from not to half full by the time they make my cheese curds.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    I thought crosshair grille was going away.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    I think Sheetz has just a couple stations with chargers in them. I know New Stanton on the PA Turnpike has a charger, but it's a slower Level II charger, nothing high speed. The weird part is the TPK installed them at the ends of the turnpike but nothing in the distance between New Stanton and Bowmansville outside of Philly... They need some at Blue Mt, Sideling Hill, and Midway, etc... place in between the big cities. (For those of you who don't know the PA Turnpike, these are service station names.) If I'm leaving Pittsburgh, I don't need to stop 45 minutes later in New Stanton to charge... I probably need to stop at Sideling Hill to pee though, so that would be a good spot for a charger.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    While true... most of my co-workers are not at all malicious, however the same cannot be said of the other trait.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Which Eldog photo did you like?
  13. Drew Dowdell
    Really? I don't know how that is possible when the 4-cylinder is the main seller of the 5-series while Cadillac dealers won't even stock the 4-cylinder CT6, most buyers head straight for the V6 or Turbo V6. Then again you can build a $67,000 4-cylinder 5-series... but who would do that, right?
  14. Drew Dowdell
    In the spirit of the challenge, I am limiting myself to just brands that are beyond any doubt a luxury brand.... otherwise I just keep posting pictures of the '66 Toronado. 1920s: 1929 Duesenberg 1930s: Cord 812 1950s The '57 Eldorado Brougham 1960s: 1967 Eldorado (Surprise! ) 1980s 1985 Cadillac Seville (this exact color combo) If a 6th car was allowed, I'd go with a '77 Lincoln Mark V
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    It doesn't matter what they can be priced at. It matters what price they sell at and Cadillac gets higher ATPs across the brand. No, it's not just Escalade propping up the average... CT6 buyers, XT5 buyers, and CTS buyers all tend to go mid to higher optioned cars.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    My inspirational quote for the day: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity"
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Requiring EV chargers or just the electric lines run so you could put a charger in. Big difference.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    There is one other factor that you're ignoring. We still don't have the charging infrastructure too support that volume of cars and we're not investing in it anywhere near fast enough.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    The Renegade's class is arguably and ironically more interesting. If I were shopping in that class, the CX3, Renegade, Encore, HR-V would all be on the decision list.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Elon is aiming for volume this time to keep the lights on and amortize that R&D a bit sooner.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    There is absolutely nothing in the class that interests me enough to pull the trigger. The only possible exception would be a Cherokee Trailhawk V6. The CX-5 would be on the list if it had a better torque option.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Just spotted an XTS-L in downtown Pittsburgh. It looks fantastic.. the extra length gives it an imposing look.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    1. 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 2. 1967 Cadillac Eldorado 3. Cord 812 (cheating as this is an I8 rather than V8) 4. Auburn Boattail Speedster (still cheating ) 5. Newest Escalade Platinum 6. 1985 Cadillac Seville Diesel... oops, the engine blew and an Olds 350 gasser fell in its place. 7. 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Diesel.... shame these engines keep blowing up and coincidence to have Olds 350s jumping out all over the place. 8. 1977 Lincoln Mark V 9. latest CTS-V 10. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
  25. Drew Dowdell
    We're a 3 car family... I could totally see something like the Volt being added to our fleet someday.... if it were larger. I still need to write up the Bolt EV I drove.... great little scamp of a car.
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