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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    It is far more common these days for MB to sell this vans like that (alongside the S Class) than it is for GM to share those two lots (Caddy and Chevy), of which they have reduced over the years btw. Not one Cadillac dealership in the Phoenix valley area shares any space with any other GM make. Washington state is down to a single dealer up north that carries all GM product lines in one massive building, but they did post a sing for a new stand alone lot for Cadillac. I suspect that is part of the continued Cadillac is apart from GM strategy. I believe in the next few years all Cadillac dealers will be stand alone.
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    ^ +1 I would agree with Bill, at one time I would have thought RAM was safe, but now they are hanging on by name and hard core loyalist. If it was not for the Cummins loyalty this line would be dead. With all very tired and aged products, Sergio is killing off everything just about. The only line I see any strong value left in is Jeep. All this to keep the Lazy socialist Italians building crap Fiats and now crap Alfas again.
  3. G. David Felt
    +1 ^ So true, you would think some other auto company would have broken down the VW auto and discovered the cheat software earlier.
  4. G. David Felt
    The Buick Envision will sell to those that see Cadillac as too expensive and an old persons auto. They want a family luxury CUV and this fits that image. I can see families buying this rather than a Cadillac.
  5. G. David Felt
    Mitsu just needs to merge with Mazda and a few other small auto companies to be one larger company with a complete product line.
  6. G. David Felt
    This could bankrupt FCA if it is true. Be interesting to see if their diesels can pass the same test the college did on the VW autos.
  7. G. David Felt
    At this point, the report would probably increase the criminal investigations and fines and really bankrupt VW. So for them at this point, better to buy back the cheating crap and destroy it and move on. Still like to know how much they will pay for buying back the auto's and if the CEO really knew as little as he claims. I find this hard to believe.
  8. G. David Felt
    I can speak from experience, that Sprinter vans have nothing of the sort of feel you state. Car and Driver needs to get some real drivers as the Sprinters have the same numb feel in handling as any other van out there. They're work vans. Who expects them to spend r&d dollars on "feel". Is it a variable rack where it is easy in a parking lot or driveway and then slow on the interstate? That's about all that needs to be a concern about their steering "feel". ..if you ask me.. Sprinters are just numb to the point of frustration. You be in a lot and the turning radius is terrible, you cannot feel if the auto is at the extreme ends till you hear the power steering pump squeal. Feeling of going down the road is just as numb. The system is tight and does its job, just the feedback sucks as you cannot really tell what it is doing. I expect a more positive response. They isolate you way too much. Like I said Numb.
  9. G. David Felt
    Sergio proof that he is an Idiot and failing in leading FCA. Rapes all product lines to prop up the crap Fiat brand and the history Alfa that should have stayed dead.
  10. G. David Felt
    I can speak from experience, that Sprinter vans have nothing of the sort of feel you state. Car and Driver needs to get some real drivers as the Sprinters have the same numb feel in handling as any other van out there.
  11. G. David Felt
    The people who don't have Jag dealers near them... Not the mention the people who don't want Jaguar maintenance after the warranty runs out. So true as the reliability of Jags is terrible. I would hate to have to pay for the repairs of these poor quality so called Luxury autos.
  12. G. David Felt
    According to this story in AutoWeek Sept 1 2009 MB does have the newly created Daimler Van division based in the same building as MB USA autos. They took back the 350 dealers via Dodge and agreed to have 120 certified MB dealers sell and service the Sprinter line of vans. Quoting the story: "The average dealer would have to invest $30,000 to $50,000 in the Sprinter franchise and put up a sign, dedicate service and sales personnel and purchase some special tools and equipment, said Lieb." So this validates that MB treats the vans as a separate unit but still as a Luxury division that has built up a reputation, the low end auto's and the van lines dilute and take away the Luxury impression of MB dealerships. Back to the ORIGINAL THREAD, What does CADILLAC mean to you? CADILLAC is a LUXURY dealership, with World Class Service for World Class Quality Auto's that DOES NOT compete in the Commercial van market, DOES NOT compete at a Ford, Chevy, Honda, Mini, Toyota level. Cadillac only COMPETES in the Luxury market, which is a step above the Acura, Buick, Lincoln, Infinity, Lexus mid level of Luxury. This is the same level that BMW and Mercedes-Benz has competed in until recently with their diluted product lines. At this focus point, Cadillac will in time surpass BMW and MB due to them becoming the Toyota / Chevrolet of Europe.
  13. G. David Felt
    Clearly family tweaked to match the rest of the auto line up. Not a fan of these 5 cylinder turbo motors with high HP and lower torque. To much proof that you can have lighter engines with better Torque and equal HP. DOHC design just does not win me over. Reason why I have never been won over as a fan of asian auto's for the most part. Same with Euro auto's, while I like some of the body styles, not a fan of most Euro engines.
  14. G. David Felt
    Exciting options that I think will be warmly received.
  15. G. David Felt
    I would not be surprised to see the Diesel replaced with a Hybrid based on the VOLT system.
  16. G. David Felt
    I have been showing this to coworkers who have come to me asking about AWD CUVs and I have to say this is being received very warmly. There is plenty of interest in these auto's and being built in China is not an issue it would seem.
  17. G. David Felt
    I agree that I think Hydrogen is a very inefficient power source. Much better and simpler to go with EV autos.
  18. G. David Felt
    Awesome, the Beast is looking better and better. Nice Job!
  19. G. David Felt
    That is one piss poor sewing job. My grandma can do better. What lazy quality from the assembly line.
  20. G. David Felt
    The days of graduating high school and getting a job on an assembly line are DEAD! You either need to focus your kids to trade school or college. Automation will need service and with that is a variety of trade schools that train on servicing / repairing this equipment. This is the best way to go for those that just do not want 4 years of College. College skill set from the sciences and not liberal arts crap but actual science skills that allow them to work in today's society. The other issue is unless you can afford to give your kid everything, today's college student needs to accept living on a tight budget and being frugal. These kids graduating with 6 figures in Debt with stupid master of Medieval studies, AKA liberal art crap is a waste of time unless you were born with a gold spoon in your mouth and will inherit wealth so you are not a burden on society. Kids need to understand they cannot have a comfort life unless their parents want worthless kids for life. Wake up to the 21st century and if you are not willing to get a proper education then plan to have it taken by someone in the asian rim.
  21. G. David Felt
    While I hope it performs like all Porsche should, the style is just stale, blah, bland, they have done this for the last 30 years so what else is really new?
  22. G. David Felt
    Then why is GM partnering with Honda for hydrogen? The hydrogen vehicles will be a Golden State special. Or just another way to get the billions in dollars being offered for R&D by the feds. This then ends up with some tweaks for the autos while they still say they are working on the Hydrogen stuff.
  23. G. David Felt
    Very cool, wonder if this will have more, same or less than the Durango Hellcat?
  24. G. David Felt
    Not if the quality of materials, fit n finish is not there and it does not scream luxury. In your opinion, have you detected anything through either picture or a journalist's remark (someone who has experienced it in person) that would suggest that this new Lincoln will not have quality materials, fit or finish? What I see, is continuous improvement in a brand that is delivering on product, but is a step or two behind in perception. I bet this Continental will immensely help on the latter. In watching the black video above, it is a nice auto, but does not wow me as a Luxury and if you look at the lines, there is clear differences on the hood in the door panels and dash inside. This is a nice Buick competitor. Yes it has improved and that is great for Lincoln, but this is no Cadillac, BMW or MB competitor.
  25. G. David Felt
    OUCH and Diesel will take another big hit, Expect billions more to be spent by the Euro auto companies to deal with this mess. I think we will see a decline in Diesel even in Europe as auto companies look to Hybrid and long term to EVs to meet government regulations.
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