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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    I drove the ATS Coupe and 4-series the same day. The differences are largely academic and the only negative I see on the ATS is the fairly plain instrument panel, but the 3/4ths-Series isn't going to be winning any design innovation awards either. The ATS trumps the 4-series in "added-lightness" and feels more nimble in the corners even though the curb weights are about the same. I also prefer the steering feel in the ATS. I drove both the C300 and C400 as well.... fantastic cars, but they've grown in size quite a bit to where they feel 98% of the last CTS in size and don't feel at all sporting. That isn't a bad thing, but when the goal in this segment is "sporting feel", the C-Class doesn't fit that at all. On a long trip, I would prefer the C-Class over the ATS by a hair.... but if I am looking for spirited driving, I'll stick with the MRC in the ATS.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    But that was only on the Tahoes I guess... The Avalanche and 'Burban Z71 didn't look any different
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Don't convert. R12 can be had cheap. It will never be as cold if you convert.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    I drove a $50k ATS 4-cylinder today... And the turbo 4 is a better overall experience due to balance.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    Gm midsized trucks aren't here. They'll be at the Sept 30 event
  6. Drew Dowdell
    No no, all new cars...most manufacturers. Get to drive them and take some on the track and some on the off road course.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    Of course there will be pics! Two day event starts tomorrow
  8. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Monticello Motor Club and Raceway in Monticello NY
  9. Drew Dowdell
    Wait for it....
  10. Drew Dowdell
    Why benchmark against a vehicle that feels 20 years old in design? At least use the S-Class as the benchmark, it's the newest of the big guys.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    There are better rebates available on the Sierra depending on your configuration though. I"m trying to decide if I'm going to attempt to do video on the truck or not. It is a time thing since I won't have any assistant with me.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    It might even be tomorrow.... I don't know if they will be at the event I'm at tomorrow... but I'm 99% sure 100% sure* they will be at the event on Sept 30. * just got the confirmation for the Sep 30 event
  13. Drew Dowdell
    I'm going to be driving these this month.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    no, I built it as a crew... and remember, I said it was after rebates.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    If you don't like it, just wait another 24 hours....
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Hi from Pittsburgh.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Reg, you're actually wrong about the regs. If anything, the best move for Chrysler would be to increase the LX platform wheelbase by 2 inches and track by 1 inch. That would actually lower the EPA requirement for fuel economy. Referencing my above trip in the 300... we followed up in San Francisco with a '15 Sonata 2.4. Same 4 guys, same trunk full of luggage, mostly highway driving with minimal changes in altitude and only once stuck in traffic while we waited to pay a toll, driving in "Eco" mode all the time. 27.5 mpg... all for a 100hp deficit I'm betting we actually would have done better in San Fran if we'd had the 300 instead. I almost grabbed a 200 Limited, but the trunk would have never held all of our luggage... both the 300 and Sonata were full.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Some more spots from my recent trip to Boulder and San Francisco...
  19. Drew Dowdell
    but where do you put the batteries?
  20. Drew Dowdell
    OK, so I can get a Canyon Crew-Long box 4WD SLT for $38k or a Sierra Crew-Long box 4WD SLT for $38k after rebates.... = GM pricing
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Eh... needs to look more differenter than the Genesis.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    You'll pick it back up again after no more than 3 stalls. The only manuals I ever have difficulty with are Honda 4-cylinders... I'm just not used to the lack of torque. Also... the Jetta TDI was probably a good car to learn on because of the huge amounts of low end torque and therefor less propensity to stall... I also feel that the GM 6-speed manual paired with the 1.4T in the Sonic and Cruze are excellent units as well.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    I've seen 2 MKC in the wild. If Buick brings the Envision here, it will murder the MKC
  24. Drew Dowdell
    I thought Z71 was just a suspension and towing package. I never saw them as more aggressive than their non-Z71 counterparts.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    they need a new Lancer and a new galant. Maybe they should partner with VW on platforms
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