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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
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    This interior is much better than the 2018 model and competes more with the buick encore and cadillac XT4.
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    How do you guys feel about the Buick Encore Premium version going up against the Q3? There is no Avenir version yet for the Encore and the Q3 competes against the Encore. So a fully loaded is $38,550 compared to a fully loaded Q3 Premium Plus Sport 2.0 TFSI Quattro tiptronic at $43,674. It is interesting to note that Audi uses a 2.0L Turbo 4 requiring Premium fuel for 200HP/207 lb-ft of torque compared to Buicks 1.4L Turbo 4 using regular fuel for 153 HP / 177 lb-ft of torque both auto's in AWD.
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    Agree, very sudden,, but then if rumors are correct that it was an embolism caused by the risky surgery, then this was to be expected. http://www.autonews.com/article/20180724/OEM02/180729864/sergio-marchionne-embolism-cancer-surgery-italian-report?AID=%2F20180724%2FOEM02%2F180729864 http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/marchionne-suffered-embolism-during-cancer-surgery https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-25/sergio-marchionne-ceo-who-steered-fiat-chrysler-dead-at-66
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    GNX yes for the Sedans, but a GNX type treatment for the CUVs would be an outstanding Halo CUV for them. Or apply a GMC Typhoon but luxury Performance Focus to the Buick CUV lineup.
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    RIP, wishing the best to his partner and their two sons. Be interesting to see what the official cause of death is.
  6. G. David Felt
    I have never had these problem using those types of gas cans. Maybe the guy did not read or follow instructions. Yes, Yes he did from City, to county, to state and federal, every corrupt unstable political hasbeen.
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    RIP Sergio, I never cared for how he managed FCA, but my thoughts go out to his family on their loss. I do have to question how a simple procedure ended up taking his life so soon. I hope they release his autopsy results.
  8. G. David Felt
    Buick needs a Grand National version on their CUV's just as GMC needs to bring back a Typhoon / Syclone version for their truck / CUV line. Not everyone wants just luxury only. How about some luxury with performance American Style!
  9. G. David Felt
    Yup plenty, but that still does not mean that we cannot give Americans a break on cost of getting around.
  10. G. David Felt
    That was my wonder if the Platinum is their most popular package as the v-sport is awesome, but I cannot see it selling as well as the Platinum. No matter what, gotta be happy with the ATPs that Cadillac is getting for their awesome product. Interesting package levels for the 2018 models: WHY is there not a consistent naming of all levels between all products? ATS - base, luxury, premium luxury, premium performance, V CTS - base, luxury, premium luxury, v-sport, v-sport premium luxury, V XTS - base, luxury, premium luxury, platinum, v-sport platinum CT6 - base, luxury, premium luxury, platinum, XT4 - base, luxury, premium luxury, sport XT5 - base, luxury, premium luxury, platinum, Escalade - base, luxury, premium luxury, platinum You can build your XT4 here https://www.cadillac.com/crossovers-suvs/xt4-crossover/build-and-price/trim My XT4 built the way I would want it with Autumn Metallic and Sedona interior color came out to $57,150. One thing already I AM NOT happy on with the XT4 is you have to pay $1,500 for the Cadillac User Experience to get Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Not fine, should be included in all levels of the stereo system. This also requires you adding the Bose Centerpoint surround sound audio system for another $1,500 dollars. As a comparison to the XT5, AWD Platinum fully loaded is $72,945
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    Very Cool, This makes me wonder how Cadillac does on their various name plates. ?
  12. G. David Felt
    Z4 versus Supra Which one do I like best. Hate to say it but the Supra looks better even in Camo. https://jalopnik.com/oh-cool-its-the-toyota-supra-and-bmw-z4-just-hanging-ou-1827837643 Plenty of close up pics of the Supra and Z4 at the story link above.
  13. G. David Felt
    Gotta Love when a Dealer keeps an old look alive on new trucks. http://www.thedrive.com/news/16762/chevrolet-dealer-keeping-the-classic-pickup-look-alive-with-this-cheyenne-super-10-build Cheyenne Super 10
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    I for one would not rent out my auto's as renters tend to not take care of an auto and flog them. Yet with that said I wish GM well with this new rental model. https://www.maven.com/us/?evar25=GM_COM_Our_Brands Hmmmm ?
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    Cool Video of the woman who led the group that designed the ZR2 truck and getting muddy with it. http://www.thedrive.com/video/21862/getting-muddy-in-the-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-with-the-woman-who-brought-it-to-life
  16. G. David Felt
    http://www.thedrive.com/news/22347/2019-toyota-86-trd-special-edition-instant-collector Seems no more HP but tuned for better handling a Toyota 86 TRD for 2019.
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    Great source to follow the Clean California Emissions info: http://calcleancars.org/ Intersting read on this same thread: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2018-07-23/us-to-propose-revoking-calif-ability-to-set-vehicle-emissions-rules-mandate-evs-source Another site that does a pro/con writeup on the CARB versus EPA: https://www.dmv.org/articles/epa-emissions-standards-revision Who knew that the Forestry Service arm of the Government is putting in place their own standards to quiet and reduce emissions of non-road petro powered products. Specifically fire pumps and chain saws but also to be applied to other appliance type devices. EPA and CARB Emission Standards To Control Nonroad Exhaust Emissions of Fire Pumps and Chain Saws https://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/html/02511204/02511204.htm Washington state is working hard to remove emission pollution and road noise. As such of course EV's are a well supported auto option with rebates and discounts. With that said Washington is a partner in supporting CARB over the Federal standards and requiring all new auto's to meet the CARB standard. https://ecology.wa.gov/Air-Climate/Air-quality/Vehicle-emissions With 13 states fully implementing the CARB standard, 3 states partially implementing them with full implementation happening between 2020-2025 and being voter approved in the west coast states, I honestly do not see the feds being able to take away State Rights in governing themselves. If they still move forward to repeal California's CARB. I suspect it will end up in the courts and last well over 2 years by which time Trump should be out of office.
  18. G. David Felt
    Wall street has been making billions off the back of hard working americans. Time to flip it on them.
  19. G. David Felt
    Nah, Just my 1970's red blooded American boy came out on two things i love, Hot Rods and Woman!
  20. G. David Felt
    That must be a rewrite of the Japan playbook from the 70's.
  21. G. David Felt
    Just like a proper bubble butt on a woman!
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    And Mercedes did not begin this way? Every auto company has to start some place in an attempt to build performance and luxury auto's and over time change customer perception of what they build. Just look at the garbage MB made and eventually replaced to be the now so called leader in luxury auto's by selling millions of E-class taxis.
  23. G. David Felt
    So then why does Mercedes-Benz make low end AMG versions of their cars if performance FWD appliances do not sell? ?‍♂️
  24. G. David Felt
    https://www3.forbes.com/business/11-best-bargains-in-three-year-old-used-cars/?utm_campaign=11-Best-Bargains-Cars&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=gannettcompany-detroitnews&utm_term=11+3-Year-Old+Cars+Experts+Agree+Are+a+Steal! I have to agree with Forbes on this list of cars that are a steal when they come off their 3yr lease. Best CPOs to buy and Cadillac ATS and CTS are on the list along with Mercedes-Benz C & E and BMW 3 & 5 plus a couple fords and some Asians.
  25. G. David Felt
    https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2018/07/23/fiat-altavilla-resignation-head-europe/37057743/ To be expected that the guy who worked with Sergio would leave when passed over. More of the same is what the company would have under that guy. Good for him to move on and let Mike build new and fresh.
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