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MyerShift

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  1. That sounds like a good idea to me! I guess that society shocks and disgusts me more often than not.
  2. Well; at least the Buick offers a manual with its turbo four. However, the Sonata really seems to be the cosmic zombie Jew of the midsize market. Great style inside and out, good quality inside, and amazing fuel economy although without that oh-so-German sense of solidity the Insignia...oops, I mean Regal ought to offer. I am shocked by the dismal take rate on manuals. There needs to be people like us and us only. The ones that love the process of driving and the journey getting there. People that actually give a damn.
  3. What shall be it's name? I certainly hope not Verano 3-door or anything like that. Can't do Astra because of Saturn although it could be possible because we got a lame spec model that wasn't really advertised and totally flopped. Excelle (China) sounds rinky dink to me. Skylark? Skyhawk? Most memories of those are probably banished at this point. Regardless; I am thrilled. Hopefully GM doesn't botch the equipment levels and options. If it's to be taken seriously then all of the premium options available on the Euro Astra MUST be available AND option of manual shift in this size segment. Small and sporty to me says it must appeal to someone who would want that extra level of involvement and driver control. Of course the requisite I'm-too-lazy-to-shift-in-America 6-speed automatic will be undoubtedly present.
  4. A Zeta Park Avenue is a splendid idea to me, but I really feel that the styling is too much a clone of the Commodore. Perhaps the next gen RWD Park Ave would be more appropriate including styling more appropriate for Buick's direction. There ought to be more than enough room in the portfolio IF IT IS DIFFERENTIATED PROPERLY á la Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Those two cars could NEVER be confused with one another despite sharing dirty bits.
  5. Questions including the one you posed for Chrysler's profit of if it was just an accounting trick, right?
  6. I am 5'7" and ingress/egress/space in the rear is a non-issue and more than enough. A Cobalt on the otherhand, opposite of stated.
  7. Odd question; since the manual IS offered on the 1.4T ECO in the Cruze, if someone demanded a manual transmission in say, the LTZ, there would really be no reason not to have it done despite equipment listings? Random side note; I have been averaging 25-27mpg COMBINED in my 1988 Dodge Aries LE. It has a 2.5L balance shafted four, throttle body injection, and a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic. 100hp/136lb-ft.
  8. Ah. Excellent sir. I couldn't tell directly due to vague wording. Regardless, today's supposedly small cars are far too big. Like the current Civic being larger/same size as past Accords. Either you want a small car or you don't. My apologies, BV.
  9. I was referring to actual size bloat. Not literal weight. Like how muscle weighs more than fat and all that. I have spent some seat time in the new Jetta and I hate it's execution. My Golf V may have been heavier, but it was marginally swifter, a bit less efficient, but damn if it didn't have better interior surfaces and finishes. Oh, AND that IRS. Personally I don't mind the lack of independent rear on the Jetta, but VW really ought to have had better interior execution and decontenting of other amenities. Like perhaps power mirrors, windows, locks, etc. I certainly am not impressed with the 5 pot engine anyway. It needs more power for it's efficiency. I averaged around 28 mpg in my Golf V. That sucks. And there is also a rub for me. A Jetta shouldn't be a freaking midsize car. And, aside from brand cachet; if I were shopping for a midsize car, the Sonata has the best mix of styling, features, material execution, and performance for the price. As a midsizer, the Jetta comes out desperately wanting. In many areas.
  10. The new 200 is much nicer in person. Even the sedan. I sat in and poked around a Touring model with cloth the 2.4 as well as a Limited with leather and the 3.6. Do not deceive yourselves. The 200 looks very nice in person. Of course one must try to avoid the full-on profile view, but the car is sleek, attractive, and far more upscale the predecessor. Though not best in class and there is still no manual transmission, I have a bit for everyone to mull over: The 200's interior features higher quality materials than the new Jetta.
  11. Really? I've felt that since they took the time to design and stamp the badge cut-out into the hood instead of a straight edged panel made it seem more expensive to me. The new Jetta appears quote large in person. Parked next to a current gen Passat, it rivalled the Passat in appeared size. Makes me feel the Passat "replacement" will be huge AND cheap. Although it's unfortunate, VW dumbing down and fattening up their cars make them ideal and akin the vast majority of the American public. Fat, cheap, dumb. It is sad we enthusiasts with passion are such a striking minority.
  12. Wow! Very nice update with the interior!
  13. Well; it's definitely much better than before. What we mustn't forget is that this is a stop-gap measure until a completely redesigned C-Evo midsize is ready. I find the front quite attractive, and even with an awkward profile, the new detailing front and rear should help the overall presentation at least a bit.
  14. Yes, there will be more than just one displacement to the Pentastar V6. Of course, I hope that will actually help fuel mileage ratings for the smaller displacements versus being rated at about the same, as in the case of the GM 3.0L and 3.6L (only 1 mpg highway difference according to MSN Autos).
  15. Well, the Cloud cars were in Car and Driver's 10Best (first generation) and all the Chrysler products I've personally had have been good, durable cars. I've had K-derived and a Breeze.
  16. Well! Depending upon the detailing, this front could be very attractive!
  17. Indeed! I generally hate orange unless it's a tic tac orange sort, but the CTS makes it hott.
  18. I like it all, just unsure about public reception of a three potter in such a "large" car.
  19. When I got my VW brand new in January of 2008, it was approximately $17,500 on the sticker. It inluded power mirrors with defrost, air con, 6 airbags, CD player with MP3 capability and MP3 player jack, power locks, windows with pinch protection, electro-hydraulic power steering, remote entry, ability to lower and raise windows via key in door cylinder, 16" alloy wheels, 4-wheel DISC antilock brakes, traction control, electronic locking differential, fully independent front strut, rear multilink suspension, excellent interior materials and construction, comfortable seats, fantastic practicality with its hatch and 60/40 folding rear bench seat, and a fun-to-drive and peppy nature if not particularly efficient due to its 170hp/177lb-ft 5-cylinder... on average 28 mpg; personal best of 34 mpg. Basically EVERYTHING but fog lamps, heated seats, and moonroof all for what I would consider a very good asking price. The Cruze in only about 2 1/2 years seems strangely more expensive to me for less goods.
  20. I must say, I agree. The new Elantra's interior is spectacularly styled. If the features and quality are right, I would definitely prefer this Korean to a fake German, Mexican built compact.
  21. I must say, I do not like the Cruze. I hate the lack of detailing in the headlamps, the lame plastic panel aft of the rear door glasshouse, the saggy taillamps, apparently drum brakes, weak if efficient engines, no coupe body, and cruise not being a stand alone option and the manual only being on the base model. This is one car I would NEVER purchase. Same goes for the dumbed down new Jetta. Drum brakes, fewer features, torsion beam rear suspension, cheaper interior, AND goose neck hinges for the trunk instead of the multilink strut set up on the Mark V. I've noticed that even the new Audi A4 has goose necks, and it's a crying shame.
  22. Thank you all very much, and I will keep everyone posted on what I am getting next. I am very tempted to go VW again since I know they are safe, hehe. But... used A4 keeps popping into my head *grins*
  23. So unfortunately, I experienced an automobile accident last Friday at 4:50pm. My VW is totalled. Fortunately, I am okay. Anyway, I was on my way into work, headed east on State Road, going over the bridge that spans Interstate 69. As I crested the "hill" I saw a blue Toyota RAV4 (ironic, no?) roll up and stop at the white line at the end of Willowbrook Road. They looked left (towards me), looked right, rolled a bit more, so I lifted off the throttle and then the stopped again. Again, they looked left (and during all of this, I am travelling at 55mph and slightly reducing because of circumstances) but instead of staying put, they pull out waaay too late. The right front of the Toyota didn't even cross the centreline when the impact happened. It all went very quickly; the bang of the airbag being the loudest thing I remember aside from the vehicles themselves. When my car came to rest, I did a quick check over of myself, my knee felt bruised but otherwise I seemed okay. Being that my car was in the middle of the road facing sideways, I got out as quickly as I could because I didn't want to end up really getting hurt because I got creamed again but sideways. Everyone was okay, I was upset and it mostly stung my pride because I had worked so hard for my VW. Went to the hospital later on because of my knee and wrist, but they were okay. I felt like I had gotten punched in the chest and back, the sides of my hips bruised because of the seat belt, my knee cut AND bruised because of my key fob, and some minor abrasions on my face and one on my right arm from the airbag. I got crutches and a pain pill called Tramadol (which I laughed at) which makes me barf if I don't eat enough with it. Yeah, that part wasn't fun either. So, anyway, I am okay and I am very thankful for that and do know that my car was very safe, as it was a rather high speed head-on collision for me, and offset frontal for them, because I was able to walk away under my own power with only minor injuries.
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