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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    Honda has completely lost their way on design... but they'll still sell them, so what does it matter?
  2. Drew Dowdell
    Though... I do approve of this being badged as a Mitsubishi Raider in the U.S.
  3. Drew Dowdell
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    I don't think selling rebadged Renault sedans is their way out. They need to do what made them good in the first place. They need a decent and lightweight Galant with interesting turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. They need a decent and lightweight Eclipse. For simplicity's sake, make a naturally aspirated 2.0 and a turbo 2.0 only. Offer AWD on both, as was done in the past. Keep both lightweight and nimble, as was done in the past. Prove they can do those two cars, and they may be worthy of remaining a viable company.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    +1 on the Hemi + 8-speed.... but I understand there is some sort of limitation there.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    This is one of the few new cars that I would buy right now.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    how much longer can Mitsubishi wait?
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  10. Drew Dowdell
    I think the Crew Cab has more to do with it than the V8 v. V6 mix. GM started with a very heavy emphasis on the Crew Cab model to the exclusion of all others. And the Crew Cab is pricey
  11. Drew Dowdell
    I'm not saying it was bad... just that the 3.6TT's torque curve is nearly flat and it hits max torque at a fairly low RPM (around 1700 if I recall)
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Cadillac does have a presser scheduled for LA, but I don't think we'll see the ATS coupe there
  13. Drew Dowdell
    quite soon I would think... the mules have already been spied
  14. Drew Dowdell
    but they handle terribly... they're only good for long distance interstate travel.. I avoid them when I can and will even select ToMoCo vehicles before I pick an Impala... they are my second to last choice (200/Avenger being the only option, I'll cancel my reservation and go counter book somewhere else)
  15. Drew Dowdell
    Welcome to the fold!
  16. Drew Dowdell
    The only difference between a convertible and a hard top in that situation is which tool the Firefighters use to cut the smashed roof off the car with.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Interesting... in a way GM is proving that there is a replacement for displacement. 420HP and 460 lb-ft of torque is just above the 420hp / 430 lb-ft that the Cadillac 3.6 TT produces.... I haven't seen the 6.2 liter power curves to compare, but I bet with the way the 3.6TT produces its torque, that it produces more torque at a low RPM than the 6.2 does. It would make for an interesting "What if?!" scenario.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Yes..the size and heft is a big part of the appeal of those cars to me. They aren't about light and nimble. The thing is, even though the LX cars are large, they can still dance. The Charger R/T is a better dancer than the 300C of course, but people have to compare them to cars of the same size, not just cars of the same price.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    I just hope they can keep the character of the Charger/Challenger/300. I DO NOT want them to be turned into "European Sports Sedans".... I like my big, cushy, "S-Class on a Budget", 300C as the sledge hammer wrapped in a pillow it is today thanks...
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Nobody wants the Scion iQ, so even fewer would want to pay Aston Martin prices for it.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    While it is regrettable... I understand why Pontiac was unable to be saved at the time given the situation. I felt that Saturn had most long term viability of all the brands killed/sold due to the just starting European connection. The only way I see for Pontiac to have survived was this: Saturn still has to die. Cut all models except G8, Solstice, and Vibe. Pontiac gets the Saturn Astra... call it the Pontiac Astra This leaves Pontiac with 3 hatchbacks (3-door Astra, 5-door Astra, 5-Door Vibe), a large sport sedan, and a roadster. Moving forward: Complete the import of the G8 ST Quick badge job of the Opel Insignia into a G6 replacement... keeps the Opel name, lower end trim from the Regal. Gets the 2.4 and 2.0T only. This gets us to 2010 For 2011: Hatch and Wagon Astras go to Pontiac while Sedan and Convertible go to Buick (all four versions will be in the same showroom remember) For 2012: Solstice Refresh For 2013: Alpha based Sedan to replace the Insignia, but keeps the name. Opel Adam based Pontiac Tempest (the "Tempest in a Teapot" commercials practically write themselves) For 2014: G8 and G8 ST refresh using what we see as the Chevrolet SS now. Renamed Bonneville. Chevrolet Trax based replacement for the Vibe, lower content than Encore, but otherwise the same. At the end of 2014, there would be: 2014 Pontiac Tempest (Opel Adam) 2014 Astra 3-door, 5-door, Wagon 2014 Vibe (Chevy Trax based) 2014 Insignia Sedan (Alpha Based) 2014 Bonneville/Bonneville ST(Chevrolet SS based) 2014 Solstice The rest of the Buick and GMC lineup would continue as we see today unchanged This would give Pontiac enough of a footing to actually move forward while also giving Buick breathing room in the showroom and Buick/Opel breathing room in production volume.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Regal inventory was really low all summer, mostly had loaded up models leftover. The new one is has a big jump in engine refinement and plenty of other improvements.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    You have to live in a state with electricity choice. If you can't choose your provider, then you need to write your state government. Texas has hundreds of providers, my employer is one of the larger ones. I can pick from dozens here in PA. Coal is just too expensive to burn cleanly. Natural gas is cheaper when both are meeting emissions regulations.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    Lord, the naming is ridiculous!
  25. Drew Dowdell
    and where are you going to put it? You didn't have room for a FWB?
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