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Drew Dowdell

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  1. I'd love to start a thread about awful/crazy/weird automotive advertisements... maybe once I get home. might try and do a listical.
  2. Can we all just stop and admire the toilet paper?
  3. Or a rear view mirror with no obstructions
  4. I might go Mazda on this one... I never cared for that generation of F-Body.
  5. Access to markets that are currently limited for Nissan. Platform sharing. I bet Mitsubishi pulls out of the US in the very near future to focus on Asian markets like Suzuki and Daihatsu did.
  6. The Best... or a GM W-Body
  7. Except of course by my '94 Oldsmobile which also had wiper blades that dispensed washer fluid...
  8. It will be the metal buttons... I'll give the credit where it is due... the metal buttons on the doors and center stack do feel nice.
  9. Wait... didn't you just bang on someone for using a rendered picture?
  10. Only the top of the top end S-Classes look like that Sus.... If you get a designo interior in the S-class, yes, it's fantastic. A base S550 is much more mundane. A CT6 Platinum and a base S550.... probably pretty close on interior quality. Which sounds right to me as they'll probably overlap there on price.
  11. The article from Automobile ultimately says it's not a night and day difference though with the large luxo-barges as it should be. Oh? That wasn't my takeaway Most likely, it's just the suspension tuning on the platinum model.
  12. The mission of the CT6 changed part of the way through.... and when Cadillac does to an S-class level car, they'll still use the same platform most likely. The CT6 is a driver's car for someone who wants a big car but doesn't want to sacrifice handling. It's a 6-series or CLS with rear headroom and enough space for some luggage. In terms of space, it's a bit like the old DTS, except now it has the agility of a 5-series or better.
  13. Cadillac's flagship remains the Escalade for now.
  14. Drew Dowdell replied to ccap41's topic in Cadillac
    I love that red interior. Cadillac calls it Morello Red..... I call it Bordello Red. That's the one I would buy also.
  15. If you like this kind of stuff, I suggest following The Kitsch Bitsch on Facebook. I've been a follower for years.
  16. Thing is, I think that a mid-size FWD based on the Pacifica would be fine, Chrysler needs a new Concord around the Accord/Camry in size..... but the 300 should remain RWD/AWD
  17. Drew Dowdell replied to ccap41's topic in Cadillac
    Found your car Buy it and I'll drive it up for you.
  18. Drew Dowdell replied to ccap41's topic in Cadillac
    It really depends on how hard you want to beat on it. If you are looking for the ultimate performance from the 2.0t, then yes, you want the 8-speed. If it's just for weekend cruising with your honey, then the 6-speed will be more than sufficient.
  19. Drew Dowdell replied to ccap41's topic in Cadillac
    I've driven probably every powertrain combo that has been available in the ATS..... and unless you're going for an ATS-V, the 2.0T is the one to get, especially if you can hold off a little while longer till some of the 8-speed models get into the used car fleet. The 6-speed is still good, it's just that the 8-speed is really really good. That said, my reason for picking the 2.0T over the 3.6 is one of balance. The 3.6 may be a tick faster in a straight line, but I swear you can feel the extra weight up front. The 2.0T's balance around curves is far more sure footed.
  20. Drew Dowdell replied to ccap41's topic in Cadillac
    Cadillacs are cheaper to own and maintain than anything from Germany.... not just the premium brands.... keeping my ex's high mileage Passat in operating condition was expensive. The ATS 2.0t takes 5 quarts for RWD and 6 quarts for AWD.

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