G. David Felt
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Are you suggesting that I can't? It is much easier to get around in a snow storm with winter tires if you never have hills to climb... but in an area like mine, snow tires will only help so much. I find Ocn comment funny as I hear this all the time from people and they seem to only see their flat little world as what the rest of the world is like. I consider myself to be a very good driver, but I will admit that FWD or RWD on a light snow covered 45 degree hill will have a much harder time getting up than AWD. Here in Seattle we have hills that go way beyond 45 degrees and as the funny you tube videos show, does not matter what you have a little slick snow and you will slide. Yet even then you can get up the hill if you are slow careful and drive properly for the conditions. I know that Camero drivers even with snow tires cannot get up hills here in Seattle. Seen way to many of them and mustangs that have been crashed due to the lack of traction that only comes with AWD or a 4x4.
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The aftermarket stereo system seems pretty dead to me Right now, I stopped by Car Toys who is a reseller for auto audio and cell phones and while a huge selection of system, I will say most of them are really dated compared to what current computers and smartphones are doing. I think this segment would be wise to move to smart stereo's now allowing people to get an Android Nav stereo system that could use local wifi or satellite uplink to stay current.
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While I have not been a fan for the pure electric play of auto's as they really are more focused on inner city driving, I have allot of respect for what Tesla has been doing and that this Billionaire is working to push more than anyone else or company the electric solution. Yes I think the CNG is a far superior middle step off pure petrol only and we will eventually get to the day when electric will offer a 500 to 1000 mile range for nice road trips, I think an investigation needs to be done into the specific people working to block a better way of buying auto's. This smells of Back Alley payments to keep the existing caste system in place. These laws go against what the Capitalist system and what democracy are all about. Like Drew, this is a Farce against the system. Let the existing dealers compete rather than cry about having someone come up with a better way to sell a product due to technology.
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I have to say I am surprised by the rating on Good Years. I stay away from them. Where I get long mileage out of Bridgestone, Michelin and BF Goodrich, Good years always wear out early and are very noisy especially on cement. They just squeal like a pig to slaughter.
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I recommend going to Costco, price is hard to beat and look at the Bridgestone as a solid option. I love Michelin, but it really depends on the auto. I found for FWD, Michelin's that should go 70K get only about 50-60K yet on RWD and AWD they last way longer than the mileage warranty. My sister has the Bridgestone on her Mazda 6 and they lasted the expected length of time and handled well all the way up to when she traded it in.
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I agree with Drew that no one else is doing this is not good enough plus someone already does do this. STI / WRX - Yes I realize they are 4 door compared to Camero 2 door. An AWD Camero would allow GM to pull from the folks that want Performance with AWD for a more versatile ride. I think GM could really take this segment if they went to Alpha and added AWD.
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Agree Drew +1
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Just proves personal taste is a fickle thing. I thought the last update on the trucks and SUV's went to Chevy and now the new release of the SUV's and Trucks clearly goes to GMC. Yes there have had consistent design elements, but they tend to go from one extreme on the left to the right. IMHO they have not found the solid center yet, but this might be it from my point of few.
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I do love the Suicide doors
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That one doesn't existe anymore If not a Buick (and really... why not?) I'd do it as a Chevrolet. The problem is that the Astra's interior design is the same as the Verano's, so... They could try... but I think they need to work on the sport side of their image a bit more. Start with the Adam first. Still think Buick would be a better plce for the car... Re the Adam, IDK... Adam is more youthful than sporty (except for the new Adam S)... Something a little more outrageous like this Astra to get attention and a couple months later introduce the Astra GTC range as the Buick Astra, maybe?... While I Doubt this would happen as GM like all other auto companies seem to be gun shy, I believe ZL-1 has hit it right on. GM Needs to shock everyone with a auto like this for the Buick market here that would drive middle age and young people into buy the car and show a rebellious side to Buick. This is what Buick needs to jump their image back into the main stream.
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Totally Rocks Image the LS9 Supercharged in one. that would just be a total sleeper.
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While Windows 8 was ugly, I do like much better 8.1 I am interested in windows 9 and what that will be like.
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Nope, do not do it. I know your itching to get a new ride, but wait for the Canyon / Colorado trucks, you will love the Diesel powered trucks more than the full size.
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Right now GMC are the best looking full size trucks and SUV's, last version it was the Chevy's. Interesting that both divisions cannot seem to get a good long term design language for their auto's.
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Still that is pretty awesome and will get better with age and spring summer roads, aka no snow.
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That would crack me up powering a BMW with a GM small block V8!
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It is pretty clear like all companies, if they can avoid a recall and spending money on a problem a company will. BIGGER ISSUE - WHY did the NHTSA that should PROTECT the CONSUMER FAILED to do their Job? PAYOFF!!!!!!!!! Someone in Someones pocket.
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http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/83003-geneva-motor-show-boxiness-returns-with-the-2015-jeep-renegade-comments/#entry743417
