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  1. surreal1272
    Since there's been over 1300 fires since last recall, one can say GM is not being proactive at all. It's not different than the almost twenty years of Ford cruise control issues, some issued more than four times for certain models. GM is going beyond the need considering a big chunk of these models are almost 20 years old. http://www.lieffcabraser.com/Personal-Injury/Car-Accidents/Ford-Cruise-Control-Switch-Fires.shtml http://www.autosafety.org/ford-cruise-control-deactivation-switch-recalls-and-history Wrong thread. This has NOTHING to do with Ford. Correct thread because it was made to illustrate the relative nature of the term "pro active" and how competing companies handle repeat issues.
  2. surreal1272
    Since there's been over 1300 fires since last recall, one can say GM is not being proactive at all. It's not different than the almost twenty years of Ford cruise control issues, some issued more than four times for certain models. GM is going beyond the need considering a big chunk of these models are almost 20 years old. http://www.lieffcabraser.com/Personal-Injury/Car-Accidents/Ford-Cruise-Control-Switch-Fires.shtml http://www.autosafety.org/ford-cruise-control-deactivation-switch-recalls-and-history Point being "pro-active" is a relative term in this case.
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    For me, I would still prefer a Challenger for the simple fact that is has the same amount of front cabin space as my Magnum (a big plus for me). I'm not a big guy but at 5'10" and 215 lbs. with a bad back, the Stang and Camaro would not do me any favors in the overall driving comfort department. Still, it's a great time to be a fan of cars while they are still able to put out performance models like these two, CAFE be damned.
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    I'm not assuming. Read the article. He straight-up says it: "Get in a fifth-generation Camaro (even the SS 1LE), and you're reminded constantly that you're sacrificing for performance. In the Mustang, not so." As for why he never used the '16 Camaro as a comparison point, I have a theory. It's called, because the comparo showed how dominant the Alpha Camaro is. "I haven't gotten to read a comparion yet(not going to read pictures somebody posted), on what grounds did the mustang lose?" All of them, pretty much. But you'll have to read the pictures to see. "I'm not trying to justify that the Mustang is a better car all around or this or that but you're the only person who is attempting to make the Mustang look bad." -uh... Once again, read the pictures. And don't try to make me out to be the only guy taking potshots at the thing. The Interwebs are ablaze with scathing criticism. Styles and tone vary, but the general consensus is that Ford just got royally panted, with no real fix in sight. Literally from that article (since some did not bother to read it before commenting). "The interior is nice, too. Get in a fifth-generation Camaro (even the SS 1LE), and you're reminded constantly that you're sacrificing for performance." It was a stupid comparison to make with the 2016 coming out and the 2015 no longer in production. And again someone down votes the facts. Fact is that right now, while the Mustang GT is a good car and serves it's purpose well, it falls short in the performance department against a now much leaner and meaner Camaro SS. Neither will have a problem selling in big numbers though and it's a great time to be a fan of these cars.
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    Nothing flies like a Mustang people! https://www.yahoo.com/autos/owner-hears-kaboom-finds-a-ford-mustang-on-roof-014428551.html Just trying to lighten the mood btw
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    That "completely" stripped Camaro has more standard options than the Mustang.
  7. surreal1272
    I'm not assuming. Read the article. He straight-up says it: "Get in a fifth-generation Camaro (even the SS 1LE), and you're reminded constantly that you're sacrificing for performance. In the Mustang, not so." As for why he never used the '16 Camaro as a comparison point, I have a theory. It's called, because the comparo showed how dominant the Alpha Camaro is. "I haven't gotten to read a comparion yet(not going to read pictures somebody posted), on what grounds did the mustang lose?" All of them, pretty much. But you'll have to read the pictures to see. "I'm not trying to justify that the Mustang is a better car all around or this or that but you're the only person who is attempting to make the Mustang look bad." -uh... Once again, read the pictures. And don't try to make me out to be the only guy taking potshots at the thing. The Interwebs are ablaze with scathing criticism. Styles and tone vary, but the general consensus is that Ford just got royally panted, with no real fix in sight. Literally from that article (since some did not bother to read it before commenting). "The interior is nice, too. Get in a fifth-generation Camaro (even the SS 1LE), and you're reminded constantly that you're sacrificing for performance." It was a stupid comparison to make with the 2016 coming out and the 2015 no longer in production.
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    There's a pretty big number comparison that you just "conveniently" left out and that's the difference in figure-8 times. 25.0 for the '13 and 24.4 for the '16. That is a very good indication of how much the handling has improved over the previous generation."It's not just about straight-line performance and highway pulls anymore. Muscle cars have entered the era of handling." "If you're searching for every last tenth of an advantage on paper, you may find something that's faster than the 2016 Ford Mustang GT. Maybe something cheaper. But if you enjoy the experience as much as the performance, the Mustang GT is the whole package, with an exhaust that's muscular when exercised, a controlled ride, and an interior you don't have to make excuses for." I'd be a lot more interested in that quote if:-I didn't know the Mustang lost its first comparo to the Camaro already-in the same publication that wrote this, -the interior they're praising was being compared to the Zeta Camaro (a '15), not the Alpha. The Camaro is just too strong. That article was very half baked. Bringing up the interior of a car no longer in production was just pointless. Compare it to the 2016 to achieve some relevance next time.
  9. surreal1272
    Um...didn't misunderstand it at all but I can agree to disagree. No worries ocn.
  10. surreal1272
    Actually, preferences of a target customer can be different for even two makes that produce highly similar products that can be easily substituted. So there is no nickel and diming. It all depends on what a brand is trying to achieve. Potentially, nickel and diming, could also apply to a large increase in base price even with a large increase in standard equipment. But in terms of these two coupes, what they deliver at the price they are at, it's pretty safe to say no one is being ripped off really; in comparison to other similar powered coupes that cost much, much more. Well said. That was pretty much my point from the get go.
  11. surreal1272
    Some information regarding Tesla and their certifications (from 2014) http://www.fenderbender.com/FenderBender/March-2014/Testing-Tesla-Certification/
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    Seriously folks. Who down votes an opinion that is literally from personal experience? I had the car for six months and spent $1600 fixing various issues with it, from bad regulators to bad knock sensors. If someone can't give an honest opinion of their own experience without a down vote from the petty children on here, then honestly those children can just take a hike or maybe I just need to jump this ship altogether. Sorry to vent but this is just ridiculous behavior by people pretending to be adults. What I'm reading is they are only providing the guidelines to Tesla certified repair centers. If the center is not Tesla certified, no guidelines. Good point. It's the same for every manufacturer and their guidelines. No it is not, sur. Yes it is. Every (or I should say just about every) manufacturer has certified 3rd party repair centers. My buddy back east is GM certified and even has the extra certification to work on Vettes. This is not really news. Certified shops will have access to the info. you claim Tesla did not give you.
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    Let's not forget those pesky diesel emissions (and subsequent complaints) that did not have time to make it onto these surveys.
  14. surreal1272
    Seriously folks. Who down votes an opinion that is literally from personal experience? I had the car for six months and spent $1600 fixing various issues with it, from bad regulators to bad knock sensors. If someone can't give an honest opinion of their own experience without a down vote from the petty children on here, then honestly those children can just take a hike or maybe I just need to jump this ship altogether. Sorry to vent but this is just ridiculous behavior by people pretending to be adults. What I'm reading is they are only providing the guidelines to Tesla certified repair centers. If the center is not Tesla certified, no guidelines. Good point. It's the same for every manufacturer and their guidelines.
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    I agree with this. I see no reason why Cadillac is even using the NA 3.6L when they have the 3.0L TT capable of so much more. I would also argue that their 2.0LTT is also capable of being tuned to the same 335HP, but would most likely have more torque. I think they are playing up to the old desires of some buyers not wanting to have anything to do with Forced induction. Right now we have : LTG 272HP/295lbs LGX (335 hp and 284 lb-ft ) (WHY???) LGW (400HP) LF3 (420HP) LF4 (465HP) LT4 (640HP) Voltech/2.0L Hybrid (335 hp and 432 lb-ft) There has to be someone who looks at this and says "hey.. we have a lot of overlap, why don't we eliminate 2 of them?) I would certainly think the LGX stay in the other brands while making Cadillac completely and only Forced induction. As of now the LF3 has sat in Cadillacs only, and I truly believe that the development of the LF4 was to keep Cadillac from needing to go to the LT1 for its 460+HP needs. The LF4 can easily be tuned to over 500HP as the LF3 is easily tuned to over 500HP. Perhaps a revisit to the "Shortstar" V6 and upcoming TTV8 being called NorthStar or UltraStar would be in order. It doesn't make sense to not take the 2.0L up a notch to the 335HP range or detuning the 3.0L down to 350HP Look at that- a rational, intelligent, reasonable post from Cmicasa in response to someone who was criticizing (albeit more or less constructively) GM. By that same token, your normally rational posts have been a rare commodity over the past week. Just saying.
  16. surreal1272
    LOL! I am among some good company then!
  17. surreal1272
    I really do think that a lot of Lexus owners are very forgiving about their cars, mostly due to past reputation and the Lexus dealership experience. My old ES300 was a pile and a half and I talked with other owners as well that do not paint nearly as pretty a picture of Lexus as CR does. Just my two cents.
  18. surreal1272
    Well, I guess I'm playing my "old fart" card here. 1972 Chevelle SS
  19. surreal1272
    LOL.. after the fiasco.. overall.. I seriously doubt it Yeah, it's real easy to profit when you have been cheating the customer for so many years. Audi is quite possibly the worst example he could have given in regards to profits right now.
  20. surreal1272
    Why do we have to wait for craftsmanship and quality? The ATS and CTS promised to be as well built as the Germans and Cadillac said they would out perform the Germans. That didn't happen, the sales reflect it. I don't think the Cadillacs are overpriced, as I have said many times they are still priced below the Germans (and Lexus) but they aren't getting the sales. So something must be wrong. Personally, I think they could price the CTS-V at $49,995 and the E-class will outsell it 3-1. Horsepower per dollar isn't why Cadillac loses the battle, there are many reasons beyond that. On the CTS I think the engine comparisons are not as bad as with the ATS. The step up from the turbo 4 on all the German small cars and the Jaguar XE is a supercharged or Turbo Six, all those cars put out 320+ lb-ft of low end torque. That is where the 3.6 V6 is out gunned. The CTS has the V-sport which is good power for the money, but I think also rwd only. At some point Cadillac has to break the brand image problem. That needs done on powertrain, interior, build quality, warranty, dealer service, styling, number of model lines, halo cars, marketing, etc. It is multi-front battle they have to fight. A good example is Car and Driver just tested the Lincoln MKX, which was $63,000, and regardless of how good the product might be, why would anyone buy that over a Mercedes or BMW? Cadillac has the same problem, if you have $65,000 to spend, why not buy the German car, rather than a Cadillac and have to justify to people why you did it. This has been discussed at least three dozen times before. The problem is not so much the cars, but the dealership experience. They have to step those up a notch or three to compete with the Germans and Lexus. That alone is one of the biggest reasons for their struggles. I know GM is working on updating and changing the Cadillac dealerships (they are renovating two in my area) so that will go a long way to solving some of their issues IMO.
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    That I do agree with you on. They have CUVs on the way but it should have happened at least five years ago.
  22. surreal1272
    They are barely six years removed from bankruptcy, unlike every other make mentioned in your post. What dfelt said is 100% applicable here. SMK's post is not trolling. He's merely stating facts. And based on how the LGX V6 has fared in the new Camaro, a vehicle undoubtedly lighter than the CTS, it's pretty clear that this V6 is actually going to be worse than par for the course in performance metrics. Maybe it makes it up in efficiency, but we'll have to wait and see for that. They are incomplete facts when he doesn't take certain events into consideration, which is all I was getting at and was even brought up by felt as well. BTW, why was this included in my post when I didn't say it? "There's a lot of corporate parts-bin sharing even in Mercedes. Cadillac is moving to ensure their parts-bin is top-tier luxury worthy. " I understand editing the personal side of the comment. It was out of line on my part but that last sentence changes my point completely when that is not what I was saying (never mind the fact that I never even said the sentence in question).
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    And what four might those be? 1. CLS, a mechanical twin to the E-class, but still a step above the E-class. 2. S-class (sedan, coupe, convertible) 3. SL 4. AMG GT I want Mercedes to go after the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari, there is rumor that they might. It is shame that they have the best Formula 1 car, and they don't put some of that tech into a road car. I think they could build a better car than the LaFerrari. And all but one of those is way above the V's price range and for under $100K it is the best bang for the buck hi-po sedan out there. Bang for the buck is for Chevy. Cadillac doesn't need to think that way. If they are top tier luxury then Cadillac needs a few $100k+ products. There is no reason they couldn't make a mid engine V12 supercar, or a Tesla-style 650 hp electric car, or a twin turbo V8 grand tourer, etc. Those will all take years to roll out, I get that. I don't think products like that are even on the radar at Cadillac however. I still think Cadillac feels like they can run out some corporate platform SUVs and toss the corporate V6 in the CTS and match up with the Germans, and that just won't cut it. Even though it's probably the best bang for the buck car doesn't mean that Cadillac markets it that way because they clearly don't. There's a lot of corporate parts-bin sharing even in Mercedes. Cadillac is moving to ensure their parts-bin is top-tier luxury worthy. Edit: Cleaned up massively. Avoid referring to a poster's past, whether favorable or not (by your rationality) as a reason to dismiss their argument.
  24. surreal1272
    They are barely six years removed from bankruptcy, unlike every other make mentioned in your post. What dfelt said is 100% applicable here.
  25. surreal1272
    And what four might those be? 1. CLS, a mechanical twin to the E-class, but still a step above the E-class. 2. S-class (sedan, coupe, convertible) 3. SL 4. AMG GT I want Mercedes to go after the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari, there is rumor that they might. It is shame that they have the best Formula 1 car, and they don't put some of that tech into a road car. I think they could build a better car than the LaFerrari. And all but one of those is way above the V's price range and for under $100K it is the best bang for the buck hi-po sedan out there.
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