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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Totally agree on the Names are superior to Alphanumeric crap. Really like the external look and internal clean dash. This auto I will have to check out when it is on the lot. Wonder how the internal dimensions are for big people like me. Bill how is the inside and especially back seat for a 6'6" tall person? Wonder if a Hybrid or EV version is on the road map?
  2. G. David Felt
    Agree with the names, but I like their current style. Just keep evolving the Arts and Science. Escalade is and should continue to be the standard on which the rest of the product line up follows.
  3. G. David Felt
    Nice update for those that like a station wagon.
  4. G. David Felt
    Seems the various mags think it is a god send that MB brought back the inline 6 which has many similarities to BMW inline 6 and makes one wonder if the two are not saving money by engine sharing. Plus GM has had V6 engines with more torque than HP, so how is this engine any different in just a flat look of HP more than Torque compared to the V6 engines with the same terrible design. Clearly something is still missing. To quote Jalopnik: this 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, with its electric motor/generator, electric turbocharger, electric water pump and electric AC compressor, is a thoroughly advanced contraption that promises more than 408 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque. https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-brings-back-the-inline-six-with-408-hp-and-mar-1788404634 How do you justify this parts sharing between the cheapest POS from MB and the world best luxury car S-Class as you call it when you always preach that the top end should have exclusive engines compared to the bottom end. This High HP, low Torque Inline 6 is going into the whole product line from S to C along with the identical 4 bangers and only programming will be the difference between HP / Torque output. This is what GM, Ford and Toyota have done for years and you bash them about it.
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    No Joke, If they want a consistent name Hell Cadillac would be better off using a couple concept names and have one for the cars and one for the CUVs and just use numbers to dictate size. Seems everyone just about wants to copy the Germans with a mess of letters and numbers, might as well just use a name and throw a number behind it to represent the product line compared to the stupid current or old naming scheme. Which is better? CT4, CT6, CT8 or Escala 4, Escala 6, Escala 8 XT3, XT5, XT7 or Provoq 3, Provoq 5, Provoq 7 be Cadillac Mgmt.
  6. G. David Felt
    https://jalopnik.com/heres-the-2019-mercedes-benz-cls-with-the-awesome-new-s-1820796742 Seems they have all the exterior and interior pictures up showing off this new car and I am now solid in agreement with you that the redesign was phoned in by someone on vacation. Seems many do not like the Matte Silver paint job or the Jelly bean external design with a Frowny Face. Failure MB, Total Failure. Interior is nice but does not wow me and the V6 looks really tight in the engine bay.
  7. G. David Felt
    Best comment I read was on this story about the ATS & CTS going away being replaced by the CT5. https://jalopnik.com/cadillac-is-replacing-the-ats-and-cts-with-just-one-sed-1797332648 A commenter stated that Americans CANNOT out Alpha Numeric the Germans, so be true to your history and stay with names. He also says Lincoln smartest move was to keep the Navigator and continental and hopefully they would rename the alphabet soup crap which we know now here is true. Nautilus baby!
  8. G. David Felt
    I totally agree, I hear more people ask about what Cadillac has as they really only recognize the Escalade. Cadillac needs to return to their roots of Pure Luxury nameplates with the current quality they have built of driving machines. At least bring some of the concepts to market with those names. I would fully support a killing off of the CT and XT nameplates and going with true name lines. Car line would be great as follows: Escala 4 Escala 6 Escala 8 CUV line would be great as follows: Provoq 3 Provoq 5 Provoq 7 Have to say I like this guy's CUV Concept for Cadillac. https://www.behance.net/gallery/46674461/CADILLAC-SUV-CONCEPT
  9. G. David Felt
    Time to have a laugh at how people fix their auto's! Unbelievable Self Repairs!
  10. G. David Felt
    Wonder how many current modern auto's still use standard Oil versus Blended or full Synthetic? I know cadillac is 100% synthetic.
  11. G. David Felt
    We'll looks like every other bland coupe car design from what I see on the picture. Hopefully they have stepped up their game on the inside as I find VW interiors to be totally bland to a bleak sparse approach that i dislike.
  12. G. David Felt
    Mitsubishi Converts their 100 Year Old Model A to PHEV This is what you get when you take a 100 year old auto and update it to fit on top of your 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV chassis and powertrain. Amazing but the company says moving forward with superior technology is what the auto industry is all about. They hired West Coast Customs to take their 100 year old auto and modernize it. They have a very cool new site that covers their history at Mitsubishi and the changes of this project as part of their 100 year celebration. Mitsubishi Re-Model A web site They have a great history timeline with pictures of this conversion.
  13. G. David Felt
    FAIL, MB is showing they are unable to grow their style and like BMW are stuck in a rutt. Will wait till the official unveiling tomorrow before saying anything more other than this is less than inspiring.
  14. G. David Felt
    H'mmmm I wonder if this will be like the Dakota Convertible. That was a cool truck that I really liked.
  15. G. David Felt
    Found your Truck, The new Hennesey 6 x 6 Ford Velociraptor! https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2018-hennessey-ford-raptor-6x6/preview/?ftag=ACQ-00-10aae6f
  16. G. David Felt
    So would you like a Classic: Or a modern Woodie?
  17. G. David Felt
    This totally makes sense and I believe more auto companies that have not announced EV intent will in the next 18 months. Companies that have no EV / PHEV / Hybrid options will find themselves on a short list of dying companies or needing to be bought or merged with others to stay alive.
  18. G. David Felt
    So true and no matter what is listed, nothing makes me feel that i have to have it or go buy it. https://www.bing.com/shop/adscan?q=weekly ads&setmkt=en-us&FORM=MY00DW&OCID=MY00DW&wt.mc_id=MY00DW Maybe I am just burnt out on the marketing push of buy buy buy now now now you gotta have it today crap.
  19. G. David Felt
    @ocnblu Thank you Blu, yup today is the big 50 for me. Those that know me, might be shocked or not, as I thought I did mention it in the past, but I sold my CNG business a little over a year ago to a bigger company that did conversions on petro and diesel to CNG/LNG. They also now sell the fueling equipment. Time to move on in the bleeding edge of Auto technology and what I see as an alternative being conversion kits to go EV on full size SUV's. Family is taking me to a Steak house tonight for my 50th celebration. Had a very laid back relaxing holiday weekend. Life is good and I can say after 50 years, never stop learning, never stop pushing oneself to improve yourself both body and brain. Learn and workout and live a rewarding long life.
  20. G. David Felt
    I have yet to ever spend money on Cyber Monday. I have not seen any deals that make me want to go and buy. Weird as billions is supposedly spent on this day. http://www.seattlepi.com/business/technology/article/Stores-hoping-people-keep-shopping-offer-Cyber-12385191.php
  21. G. David Felt
    That is one funky crazy house design.
  22. G. David Felt
    I totally agree that the nose is Toronado and the writer is an idiot. I would be shocked if someone actually spent any money on this golf cart conversion.
  23. G. David Felt
    Interesting, I am really looking forward to hear how they adjust the piston stroke for diesel like torque on demand. Yes the video shows what looks like an adjustable mid cam, but is it just all computer controlled, I think so. Plus why this complexity when we have seen GM build small motors with plenty of torque without this. Plenty of questions I have about this motor. I have to also wonder about the weight as this looks like the engine has to have a bigger inner space, more oil to keep it all lubricated. More cost, more maintenance, questions, questions, questions.
  24. G. David Felt
    Since they did not show the engine bay and no exhaust can handle the output of heat and exhaust flame being from coke cans, I have to question that this is really a conversion since you do not see any exhaust. Easier to sync up engine sounds to the quiet tesla. I have to question the whole list at the end especially since it is a shop that is a pizza and pasta shop on top of welding with an american name yet European license plate.
  25. G. David Felt
    Right now nothing Musk owns makes money. Lots of tech and potential, but no solid money makers yet.
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