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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    I hadn't heard of it before (I was dealing with a family medical issue during SEMA last year)... but it was a SEMA concept... First, I hope all is well with your family, Drew. Second, That's a very clean and awesome concept. I wonder if anybody will make something like that in the aftermarket. Thanks, all is fine now. I doubt anyone would make an aftermarket version. It would require an all new bed box.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    The chassis is the least of it. As long as the chassis is stiff enough, you can make the car do just about anything you want.
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    I hadn't heard of it before (I was dealing with a family medical issue during SEMA last year)... but it was a SEMA concept...
  4. Drew Dowdell
    Luxury for me is ultimate comfort. For a luxury car, I could care less about ultimate handling as long as it is at least competent. Luxury to me is a modern day 76 Eldorado.... 8 liters of engine and a 5,000 rpm red line, cushy ride, and fantastic sound system. The S-Class is as close as I have found. It's like driving a cloud.
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    Ah, so you're after Lincoln being able to do some sort of brand snobbery. That's not going to come all at once.. and certainly not within this generation of vehicles. But if Lincoln keeps it consistent, they can get at least to the level of Lexus and Audi in terms of image. I think they're 5 - 10 years away from that at least. With BMW and Mercedes doing everything possible to close the gap from the other direction, Lincoln has pretty good chances. The next step for Lincoln is the Continental. Then they need to hit it out of the park with the Navigator (and I think it needs an optional V8 just for bragging rights, the Ecoboost is insufficient for the ballpark they want to play in). Get those two right, and I think Lincoln will do well.
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    I was here for one of the really bad ones. I even got video of it. I flew in on Sunday and found out that monday was a holiday so the office was closed. Suprise day off! I have a Wrangler Unlimited as my rental, so I took the top off and drove out to Banff on Monday. I may spin back there for one last look today after work.
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    And yet, the last paragraph of the writeup states that Ford should pass on a version of this, so as not to steal the Lincoln's thunder.This would not have happened if what was under the skin was as spiffy as what's on display. And before anyone brings up the Escalade, let the record show that I regard it as a happy accident, and have called it an exception to the rule in previous posts. Maybe this, too, will be an exception to the rule. But I'm not going to bet the farm on it. Should that rule apply to the RX/Highlander/Venza as well? How about the QX60/Pathfinder (both of which are huge sales successes). How about the MDX/Pilot and RDX/CRV? Also all sales successes.... Audi Q3/VW Tiguan A3/Jetta It seems like you just don't get why manufacturers make luxury versions of family brand vehicles. Which is fine, but don't pick on just Lincoln for doing it when most of the industry does the exact same thing. I havent' driven one yet, but on paper, it seems that Lincoln has made a decent case for why the MKX is worth more..... the challenge for Lincoln will just be convincing buyers of it.
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    I mean that sail panel on the bed... it looks like the Avalanche
  10. Drew Dowdell
    I'm having visions of an avalanche...
  11. Drew Dowdell
    While I'm not on vacation anymore, I am still on the road for work (Calgary).
  12. Drew Dowdell
    I don't mind the MKX being on the Edge platform for the same reason I don't mind the MKC being on the Escape platform. In both cases, the Fords are at or among the best in their respective classes in terms of handling, drive, and ride. There is no need to reinvent that wheel. Save the money that would go into that work and invest it in other areas that will more greatly distinguish the Lincoln from the Ford. I think Lincoln is 90% of the way there.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    I'm seeing an awful lot of "Kabong is not the target market for a luxury car". I mean almost everything you quoted above was pointing out where the MKX does better than the Ford or matches the luxury import rivals. Engine - retuned for more power and (most importantly) more torque Suspension - same geometry but with variable dampening Stereo - competitive with the high end systems at Lexus and Mercedes Seats - match anything from Benz (and I assure you, the Edge seats do not)
  14. Drew Dowdell
    It sounds compelling. I'm a little skeptical of the uninspired dashboard styling, but if the materials are up to snuff, it would be something I could overlook.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    I still really have no repairs to report on it. We're about 15 days from the 24 month mark on ours. I just submitted the buyout paperwork on the lease. It just goes in for oil changes and that's it. It will probably get its first new set of tires in late fall.
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    Neat... that amount of horsepower with the low weight (relative to today) would be amazing
  17. Drew Dowdell
    I agree, the acceleration is about half a second slower than I'd want. I hope the Colorado/Canyon diesel is a bit quicker. I like everything about the Ram Ecodiesel other than that, though. Reviews say paired to the 8-speed auto, the truck just surfs a wave of immense torque so it doesn't feel slow until you're gunning it. Yeah, the torque off the line is fantastic, you never feel slow unless you're flooring it and realize there is nothing left above what you normally drive. However, you can do that with a 20ft boat out back and your acceleration will basically be unchanged.
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    I'm interested in it because, while I do need a truck for short distance hauling, I also need a vehicle that is comfortable for long distance trips.... not with any payload or anything... just something a sedan could accommodate. But I don't have room for two vehicles. A low-mileage Avalanche is the top of my list right now, but if I find a deal on an EcoDiesel Ram.... well...
  19. Drew Dowdell
    I love the big solid feel of the Ram Eco-Diesel. It isn't the fastest of the half-ton trucks, but it pulls like a steam engine the whole time.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Cadillac is apparently going to add a plug-in option to nearly every model
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Man... seriously... you're making stuff up... the Avalon and the ES share the same platform and same wheel base. There is no significant size difference between the two.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    I wouldn't call the Audi TT a sales success anymore... What he's saying is that the Genesis can't compete with the Mustang and Camaro... or even Challenger.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    because the V-Sport ATS will be more than just a 335i competitor. If it were to come with a 3.0TT, as you can see from the order guide, it gets upgraded brakes and other stuff. If it is anything like the other V-Sport models, it will have actual performance credentials. It won't be a direct competitor to a 335i... it will be above it. But with 335 pricing and ATS-V pricing in mind, I don't see how that's a possibility. The CTS V-Sport is a $7,000 premium over the Base CTS V6. Assuming a similar upcharge for the ATS V-Sport you're looking at $50k base....
  24. Drew Dowdell
    It's mostly because the car does most of the driving for you. Well, I'm not oblivious to that fact. That's precisely why it'd be faster. Hell, that's what the GT-R was built for in the first place. A GT3 may be able to beat the GT-R with a pro behind the wheel, but that doesn't change the fact that most people could go way quicker in the Nissan than the Porsche. Doesn't make me like the GT-R anymore, or the Porsche (or Z06) any less. I'd rather have a standard C7 Z51 over a GT-R, even a NISMO one. I like the Stingray mostly for the fact that it doesn't have to be at Battle Stations all the time. If you just want to sit back and cruise, it is perfectly happy to do so. Aside from cargo issues, there is no reason one couldn't use a Stingray as a daily. The GT-R is much more trigger happy.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    because the V-Sport ATS will be more than just a 335i competitor. If it were to come with a 3.0TT, as you can see from the order guide, it gets upgraded brakes and other stuff. If it is anything like the other V-Sport models, it will have actual performance credentials. It won't be a direct competitor to a 335i... it will be above it.
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