Drew Dowdell
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It really boils down to whether Ford or GMC can get me the better deal on the configuration I want. GMC has the advantage here based solely on my ability to get supplier pricing. That said, I'm still pretty stuck on finding a low mileage Avalanche or Escalade EXT because I don't do many miles anymore and I could keep it a long time with just a head unit upgrade.
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The BAS system is just a matter of scale not voltage. 10 years ago when GM was first developing it, lithium ion batteries were not even an option from a cost perspective. Don't go walking around claiming Mercedes does something first when all they did was take a decade old proven concept and update it with some newer tech.
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It's amazing.... Mercedes was the first with airbags too even though Oldsmobile came out with them 6 years prior... Now Mercedes is the first to do a mild hybrid a full 10 years after General Motors and 18 years after Honda. All of the mild hybrid systems that GM and Honda did were 36volt - 42 volt systems.... another 6 volts is immaterial. Yes, I know that a mild hybrid drops the alternator.. (not really, but I'll work with your error). We did an article on it 5 years ago. but Mercedes is first.
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We're in such an odd situation. We have no kids nor any plans for kids, yet we need to plan our vehicle purchases around hauling some combo of our 7 nieces and nephews, or my in-laws around. As much as we like the Encore, it was really a mistake on our part going with a vehicle that small. Unless I find an Avalanche, my choices are likely going to be Durango / Explorer / Tahoe. His will either be pre-owned CTS or leased Regal Sportback... or if things really change for us, a new S90.
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I could never cross shop a Stinger with a Mustang or Camaro simply because a coupe would never be allowed. The fact that the Regal Sportback is interesting to him and is a hatchback means that the Stinger is a possibility. I like the looks of the Regal and especially the interior better though.
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I see your point and the difference between professional and personal. I'm not trying to cultivate a personality of intimidation. I'm not the office "friend" though. I go to work to work, not to socialize... And today I made a rare appearance at a work social function. It will sounds like hubris, but I am very good at what I do plus I have 11 years of institutional knowledge to go with it. I carry myself with the confidence which goes with that. In short, I know where all the bodies are hidden around the company. I'm sure that is the source of the intimidation. However, I don't want it to be seen as a reason to be intimidated by me.
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