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When thinking in terms of building world beaters, dimensions do have to be taken into account, unfortunately. This is a huge deal in countries like Italy or Japan, where parking is a huge concern.

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Me? TRANSFORMERS!!

It WAS built to compete with the luxury intermediates (GS, M, 5-series, E-class, A6) I guess I was just emotionally taking up the CTS's cause as being the intermediate Caddy. But unfortunately an STS that's only five inches longer, yet cuts a bit of a similar presence to the M and the GS kinda steps on the CTS's toes in Cadillac's lineup. And them you have the BLS in Europe, further making the CTS look kinda weird. In basic, as far as the CTS goes, I'm left feeling like the name should basically be killed off in favor of a new rear-drive compact Caddy that can line up against the G, C-class, and dreaded 3-series. What also complicated matters for me is the fact that Caddy is not properly replacing its DTS with a big car that can actually compete, which left me in my mind thinking the STS was meant to fill that role (that is, until I sat in one, and also really analyzed it up close, before turning eyes toward the GS and the M, then back to the STS) So basically, I'm left cold, looking at a 2006 Caddy lineup that is: -A BLS that, in all reality, probably really IS unnecessary, and should have been a Buick instead. -A CTS that's too big to compete with anything smaller than the G35, but is knocked out of the intermediate category by the STS. -The STS as the intermediate that packs an evil interior that renders it basically better off being a personal car -A DTS that hasn't kept up with current Caddy technology, therefore coming off as a basic-by-comparison senior citizen's car, a glorified Buick (maybe the name dies in three years) -Lacking in engines that the overcompensation-minded luxury buyers really need to step to the S-classes and 7-series of the world (V-10, V-12, anything) Anyway, all that being said, I would love to get my hands on an STS of some sort, find a GS, 5-series, or M on the freeway, and have a real duel. However, when a replacement finally comes, the STS should be only 195 inches, taller by an inch in the rear of the cabin, slightly lower in suspension geometry, and with Displacement On Demand on every engine offered.

I knew it was you by the sig, drewbert.

Play nice now, Brian....we're beginning anew here. Let's start some brand new beefs >:)

Why is it starting to remind me of an Altima/Saab with a Lancia grille? Give it bigger rims and an engine that can get out of its own way, and I don't see why it couldn't compete.... And oh yeah...its logo reminds me of the Greatest American Hero. Plus its interior sheen seems to be one out to aim squarely at Buick customers (in the Chinese market, that is).

What will be the story with the now 298-horse G35s?

Makes me also wonder who will probably never return.....

I held out for this one to return. I pretty much didn't talk cars at all, save for one Myspace bulletin... So Harley's #8, who's 5, 6, 7, and 9?

Noticing I'm #10, now I don't feel as bad.... :) And as far as the forum, I just give it a 10 for being back period....I can't judge the look until they finish building everything up.

The HHRs are all over the place now. I saw a chopped Nash when taking the little lady to work. Lasdt night over by the comedy club, an early 60s four-door Imperial. It's been a month of a ton of spottings, but most all have been forgotten with all that downtime. I gotta get warmed back up in general for car talk....maybe as more news shows up, things will heat up a little.

Looks overly SUVish, from some of those profiles. And this is the time to have hot hatch looks. edit: Damn, I was trying my damndest to be one of the first nine members....