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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    With the exception the center stack, the interior on the Trax is substantially better than the Soul. "may have AWD in the future" is a nice idea, but that doesn't sell cars to people who want AWD today.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    I think this car should stick with Turbo-4s and not get V6es. It would ruin the balance the car has. It's the same reasoning I prefer the ATS 2.0T to the 3.6.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    people, OEMs, everyone is asking insane prices for everything these days. there seems to be a huge inflation in pricing over the last 4 years.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    quick on the trigger lately... recalls instead of TSBs.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    Would never fit. I've been told that even the 2.0T is too big. The 1.7 diesel is probably near the top displacement they could get in there from the current available engines. Anything more and they'd need to get fancy with cylinder counts (really big 3 cylinder) or go to a V4 arrangement.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    Don't your legs ever get tired from all the time you spend moving the goal posts? 3 years ago you were whining that Cadillacs were too big and too heavy, but as soon as Cadillac comes out with a car that is the same size and lighter than the Germans, those traits don't seem to matter anymore. The 3.6 today is not the same 3.6 from 2004. ... just the same as the 2.0T in the Regal today is not the same as the 2.0T from 9 years ago. Just because the displacement number is the same, doesn't make it the same engine.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    Yes, they are Sonic related. Clearly I'm a fan... we've been very happy with our Encore. My only wish (for the Buick) is that they could offer a bump in horsepower. The 1.6T from Europe with 200 horsepower would be just about right. Edit, or the 1.7 diesel they offer in the Mokka.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    The EPA just told benz to reduce the MPG estimates for the E-class.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    Conservative sells though... Chevy has a chance to corner the market on people who don't like the weird looking Juke. There is also a material difference in interior room inside the Trax compared to the Juke. When the front seat is adjusted for me, I can sit in the rear seat of the Trax.... not so with the Juke.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    lol at a 6.2 Sierra Crew-Cab being more practical than a Regal GS.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    No way that motor, or even anything close to it in output, makes it into production. Aside from speculation on the TT... this should probably be speculation on the next A4. ... or next A4.5 if they do a "Four Door Coupe"
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Chevrolet's littlest crossover, the Chevy Trax will launch in January 2015 with a base price of $20,995. Front-wheel-drive is standard and all-wheel-drive will be a $1,500 stand alone option on all trim levels. The Trax shares its platform with the already on sale Buick Encore and will likely share that vehicle's 5-star front and side crash test ratings. The only engine offered is the familiar 1.4 litre turbo unit producing 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque and EPA rated for 26 mpg city and 34mpg highway in front wheel drive models. EPA estimated fuel economy for the AWD model was not officially announced, but we expect it to be about the same or slightly better as the Buick Encore AWD which rings in at 23/30 city/highway. Notable features include Chevy's MyLink, 10 airbags, Onstar 4G-LTE onboard wifi, and Siri Eyes Free connectivity. The Trax has already been on sale in other global markets outside of the US with over 155,000 sales to date. GM Press Release on Page 2 DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that its newest U.S. model, the Trax, will start at $20,995. Offering compact-car maneuverability with SUV style, space and versatility, the Trax will come equipped with a standard 1.4L turbocharged engine providing an EPA estimated 26 city and 34 highway mpg, 10 air bags, MyLink infotainment with a seven-inch touch screen, rearview camera, remote keyless entry and a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat and fold-down front passenger seat offering more than 48 cubic feet of cargo space. Additional features offered include a $1,500 all-wheel-drive option – available on all trim levels – making Trax the most affordable AWD model in the Chevrolet portfolio; remote start and segment-exclusive OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Trax will also be the first in its class to offer Siri Eyes Free connectivity for compatible iPhone users. The Trax is Chevrolet’s seventh small vehicle launch in four years. During that time, the brand’s share of the small-, compact- and mini-car segments has more than tripled. “Trax is positioned to be a strong competitor in the emerging small-SUV market, which is expected to grow more than 80 percent in the next few years,” said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet director of car marketing. The Trax, which goes on sale in January 2015, will be available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. It is already sold in 66 markets around the world with total sales of 155,000 to date. Editors’ Note: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price includes destination freight charge but excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Excludes other General Motors’ vehicles. View full article
  13. Drew Dowdell
    More information about "Chevy Trax to Start at $20,995; Launch January 2015"
    Chevrolet's littlest crossover, the Chevy Trax will launch in January 2015 with a base price of $20,995. Front-wheel-drive is standard and all-wheel-drive will be a $1,500 stand alone option on all trim levels. The Trax shares its platform with the already on sale Buick Encore and will likely share that vehicle's 5-star front and side crash test ratings. The only engine offered is the familiar 1.4 litre turbo unit producing 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque and EPA rated for 26 mpg city and 34mpg highway in front wheel drive models. EPA estimated fuel economy for the AWD model was not officially announced, but we expect it to be about the same or slightly better as the Buick Encore AWD which rings in at 23/30 city/highway. Notable features include Chevy's MyLink, 10 airbags, Onstar 4G-LTE onboard wifi, and Siri Eyes Free connectivity. The Trax has already been on sale in other global markets outside of the US with over 155,000 sales to date. GM Press Release on Page 2 DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that its newest U.S. model, the Trax, will start at $20,995. Offering compact-car maneuverability with SUV style, space and versatility, the Trax will come equipped with a standard 1.4L turbocharged engine providing an EPA estimated 26 city and 34 highway mpg, 10 air bags, MyLink infotainment with a seven-inch touch screen, rearview camera, remote keyless entry and a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat and fold-down front passenger seat offering more than 48 cubic feet of cargo space. Additional features offered include a $1,500 all-wheel-drive option – available on all trim levels – making Trax the most affordable AWD model in the Chevrolet portfolio; remote start and segment-exclusive OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Trax will also be the first in its class to offer Siri Eyes Free connectivity for compatible iPhone users. The Trax is Chevrolet’s seventh small vehicle launch in four years. During that time, the brand’s share of the small-, compact- and mini-car segments has more than tripled. “Trax is positioned to be a strong competitor in the emerging small-SUV market, which is expected to grow more than 80 percent in the next few years,” said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet director of car marketing. The Trax, which goes on sale in January 2015, will be available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. It is already sold in 66 markets around the world with total sales of 155,000 to date. Editors’ Note: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price includes destination freight charge but excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Excludes other General Motors’ vehicles.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    interesting in that it is feasibly an attainable alternative to the BMW i8.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    exactly what would you haul? You can't even get a bicycle into that.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Pittsburgh, PA. I'll probably not be going anywhere for a few weeks now.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    The 3-series outsells the Cadillac because of badge-whores like you.... not because it is a better driving car... it isn't.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Philadelphia PA
  19. Drew Dowdell
    Looking under the hood of the Canyon V6 today, there is mooore than enough room for a 5.3.... The word Typhoon was also mentioned today as a "would like"
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Happy Birthinday!
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Well, I was joking a bit ...
  22. Drew Dowdell
    What I'd like is a Terrain AllTerrain.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Joliet Illinois and the Autobahn Country Club and Raceway.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    This is not news.... Why not just wait until you write it to post about it?
  25. Drew Dowdell
    This may surprise you, but there are other cars on the market besides Benzes
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