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  1. caddycruiser
    That color and the combination of GMC styling and chrome is incredible
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    The ATS and the CTS out BMW what BMW's used to do...now that BMW's are big and soft, and heavy. It's baffling to hear all magazine critics proclaim this proudly and gush over the ATS/CTS year after year, yet it doesn't translate into sales. Why? Many reasons, but terrible marketing so no one has recognition of what an ATS or CTS are is a huge reason. Show them beating a BMW...show those quotes saying it...make the car sound incredible on a sound clip...something that makes you go "whoa, what is that?" Car people can appreciate how high performance this platform and the cars off it are. But the buying public needs to know that too, so they want to buy them. The ATS is not exactly the most comfortable car, but is a performer top to bottom.
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    Definitely shorter, without the extra space where there was a 3rd floor, and a lower roof. The Merc/Explorer was a boxier taller shape. The GC is still large, but shorter and more angled at the rear.
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    A friend of mine bought a late build 2014 GC Limited with the 3.6L, 20" Wheels, Sunroof and Towing Package, and loves it. It's a very rich tough feeling ride, and very roomy 5 passenger. She downsized from a Mountaineer, but the features in the Jeep, especially the dash setup and look are great. It's the epitome of smooth with the 3.6L and 8-speed. She had a V8 before in the Mountaineer, but there's no reason at all to get anything other than the 3.6L in the new Jeep, and it's much quicker and more efficient than the Mercury's 4.6L V8 before anyway. I don't think they build more than a handful with optional Hemi anymore. I think the only complaint I've heard from her is the "flick" shifter, as when she's reached into the cubby in front of the shifter while driving, she said it's far too easy to bump the shifter and it goes into Neutral accidentally, many times. Minor gripe. Other than that, seems to be doing well, especially later build models after they worked out some electronic oddities. I see so many of them, they clearly have no trouble selling them. It's kind of a Range Rover for the everyday man, with many alternating trim levels that vary widely to fit your needs. The new Altitude trim looks great.
  5. caddycruiser
    Simple...people don't know how to drive, regardless of how many drive wheels their car has, so they pick what sounds the most controllable while texting. Ha. Or as in my family...the ones that prohibitively stay away from AWD or 4wd because it's not remotely necessary...even in PA or DE. Have fun
  6. caddycruiser
    Great color and new upgrade, congrats on the new beast
  7. caddycruiser
    We had exactly the same issue with the same ZF 9-speed on the TLX V6 models, however nothing more than a quick stop sale and Acura sent special engineers to every dealer nationwide to inspect and repair any of them. Something bolt or bracket related that they could check and fix quickly. I would venture to say it's the same thing here, just found out later. Should be an easy fix.
  8. caddycruiser
    Such a great package of engineered performance, efficiency, space, utility, etc. all wrapped up in humpty dumpty looks. Honda, wow. They'll sell no matter what. But when they work on getting the looks cool to match, they could sell even more. No question, this is a better package than any GM Lambda, any Ford Explorer, any smaller Toyota Highlander, etc. The Pilot is a winning recipe that could always use a different brand's designers to dress up the great bones beneath.
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    It has been selling like a beast since intro for 2013 model year back in 2012, with the V6 power, fuel economy (if only mom's Terrain 3.6L could put the power done as smoothly and sip gas like the RDX 3.5L/6-speed does...), even with a bit plan interior and looks. Clean and classy. Now nicely dressed with the latest tech features its been missing and even higher fuel economy, we can't wait to get it. We have clients in the midsize crossover class who first come to the RDX thanks to knowing its one of the few with a V6 that has more power yet better real world mileage than most of the oddball turbo 4's in the class. Should be a solid increase.
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    I never had coffee until college...and was always a huge tea fan. Now in the morning, once I wake up, it's a routine of dark roasts, at least 2 cups at home, or I don't function. It gets the world moving.
  11. caddycruiser
    Cool thing to reveal an all new model unexpectedly on a commercial, to drum up interest. Too bad it's a Nissan, but otherwise was a decent move. Drum up interest, even if the car itself wasn't that interesting. I never say "that looks like" but it does look like a new Avalon, a lot so.
  12. caddycruiser
    Lots and lots of new trim levels, features, etc. coming to the RDX. Perfect timing to make a fantastic package more luxury and with more features people are now looking for. The Pilot should be a nice jump start over current, with new power train, 9-speed etc.
  13. caddycruiser
    Happy Birthday!
  14. caddycruiser
    Seeing these in person is key, and the look does well on the road. The IS in particular, and it's proportions, look particularly great rolling down the street with typical pearlescent Lexus paint and F-sport body and wheels. Sad that most sold are the 2.5L variety, but goes to show you, in a lot of classes, you could almost put a lawn mower engine under hood, as long as the rest of the car is "I want it" a lot of buyers won't care. It's such a small car, though, gets tight for me inside. The current GS is too boring in comparison, and doesn't have the same kind of dynamics. I'm an Acura guy, but appreciate the IS for its own reasons. Lots of great choices out there. I see a metric ton of these everywhere in Philly, driven by the 25-35 crowd. Almost all are IS250 AWD F-Sport package cars.
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    This alone and further refinement to suspension and NVH will do wonders. It's a great looking car, I would say our best looking, from a lines and proportions aspect next to the TLX, but could have always stood to be a bit more premium. I have fun with my current 2.0L 5-speed car (my 3rd or 4th one now) but the powertrain alone will be a beast in this model, the new 2.4L with 8-speed DCT that is. It's a fun car already, and will improve.
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    Lexus is doing a better job with image and branding than many still, though. Their latest designs and reputation continue to win over, especially with "everyone knows them" cars like the RX and IS. They need to continue to improve and do a LOT more, but their core is solid and image terrific, a bit boring aside with some models. They're getting there with dynamics on things like the IS, RC, etc. and will continue to do so I think. Next up, their NX crossover I have no doubt will go bonkers and makes me wish we had a more premium/richer/higher end smaller than RDX ute at Acura, but we'll see how that goes.
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    New 2015 C Class at Best Buy yesterday. Ritzy looking but bulbous at the same time, like an awkwardly shrunken down toy S class. The last gen looked crisper and fresher.
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    I've been seeing new Ram ProMaster cargo vans everywhere too...temp plates and all. They look huge with tiny wheels, then you see the beam axle rear suspension, etc. Cargo vans will never die, and it's interesting to see which ones are selling now, especially the little Nissan NV200 I see more of than Ford Transit Connects.
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    Honestly, before I read your comment I looked at the picture and I wondered why would you post a Kia Rio5 on stilettos. They are interesting looking, and yes, just like a microwaved CLA but not as well detailed. Remove the badges and it could be a variety of any brands. The scary part is how many I've seen already, though the Philadelphia area is always a mecca for cheaper versions of pricey brands. CLA's, A3's, etc. everywhere, so the GLA should be those x3 due to being a crossover.
  20. caddycruiser
    The 2nd new MB GLA I've seen tooling around. Kind of a Juke'ish...squashed mini crossover vibe on the road, just a bit longer. Definitely CLA based.
  21. caddycruiser
    You know... Months after selling my 2012 GS back in June, I still miss it. I was thinking the other day if I changed careers and had to buy a car, there were 2 past cars I'd love to have again. Either my G8 GT or the Regal. Oddly enough I started thinking I missed the Regal even more. The comfort of that car, the performance of that car, the look, the ride/handling/steering sublimeness, the tech features and setup, the seats, it was a total package. There are SO many sedans out there and I understand when someone ignorantly says "yes but for $40k I could get A, B, C, D...instead", that doesn't mean much. Most of those sedans aren't nearly as nice. I love our new TLX and it has incredible performance and comfort, yet the uniqueness of my '12 GS and even it's previous 2.0T gen, plus the look, the suspension, etc were something special. That car never felt like a FWD something to me, and took corners at full tilt still nothing like most other vehicles I've had. Too bad the resale value is terrible, and they don't have high new sales volume, as its a niche product you have to drive and experience more than a day to understand. Nissans? No. Infiniti? Are you kidding? BMW? Sure, heavy, crazy pricing, lack of features, etc. Audi? Fancy VW, nice bits, but meh. Lincoln? Smoking much?... This is a great car I wish had more recognition, but being the high end model within the Buick brand, it would always be a struggle.
  22. caddycruiser
    Another new Escalade cruising along: And the first full size Ford Transit with business graphics at a red light in town. Looks so much bigger with the thin tall shape, and decades fresher:
  23. caddycruiser
    100% agreed. I get to drive a lot of incredible new vehicles day to day, but there was a "wow" balance, feel, power, steering, braking, ride, comfort, etc to my GS that I've not had in any other car yet. My G8 GT was the only other car I enjoyed as much, in a different way. The old Turbo 2.0T was fun too, and liked to scream. Until you've driven this car, you don't understand, and I'm glad I did for almost 2 years even if I rarely did so
  24. caddycruiser
    Hopefully the Enclave gets an improvement and update soon...the driving dynamics are getting old, and it feels big, plus the tech is old school. Great car, due for updates, especially powertrain, etc. Though that will probably be my mothers next vehicle to replace the 2nd Terrain...when lease up time comes.
  25. caddycruiser
    The RX is aging. In comparison, a new 2014+ Acura MDX is a larger vehicle with much more sophisticated suspension tuning and higher level ride & handling, similar quietness inside, more volume, more technology, and despite the larger size...at least 300-400 pounds less depending on model, AND with 4+ mpg higher highway efficiency it really gets. The RX remains an incredibly well known car, but is old and a tweener. Costs more than many larger 7 passenger crossovers, and is not as refined or well polished as something like an MDX. We have clients compare RX and MDX every day...even though the RX is more comparable from a size perspective to the RDX...and unless you definitely want a softer, mushier "classic Lexus" car in base form, and smaller dimensions, there's no reason it wins out. Even the RDX is not as plush or refined as either RX/MDX, but gets it's large share of conquest customers from previous Lexus RX owners looking for something different. Will be interesting to see what they do with the next gen and/or a larger 7-seater model...since the latest IS sedan, NX small crossover, etc. are more impressive than any previous Lexus models, and they are finally figuring out suspension tuning a bit better. This is also a case of where the "Hybrid" model is so unnecessary, it just isn't helpful other than name recognition and hopefully some profit for Lexus. It does have better ratings...but heavy car, plus V6, plus battery packs doesn't always mean real world mileage success.
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