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oddly, the monte in its current guise, i really like it. not sure why. kinda like that fat girl you really dig for some reason. people say you shouldn't like it, but it really makes your tail wag.

one thing i wonder about now is if the Japanese were forced to unionize their plants here in America, if they would still be screwed as far as trying to move production back to Japan, because now India, Korean, China, all can beat the Japanese in production costs.

the coupe was pointless to begin with because it was a coupe. Coupes in general 95% of the time make no sense. If you're gonna buy a coupe, then jeesus, get a real coupe, not some wanna be coupe like a civic. The Civic coupe is a toy compared to a real substantial coupe. Thank God the Camaro will come to market soon and save the day for those who want a REAL coupe.

the prior z9 could be my most favorite car of all time. i wet my pants one day when i saw one parked in front of the building where i worked. this new one better be just as good.

yeah, its a bit ugleeeeeee

if i recall, weren't those neons the exact same car. there was just like one badge on the car trunk or something that told you whether it was a dodge or plymouth.

amen to that statement.

many congrats your way. Its amazing the new life it brings to you as a parent. Its like in the course of a few hours, your whole outlook changes. Everything becomes clear. Things that used to matter, now don't. Things that didn't, now do. Enjoy the ride buddy. Nothing better in the world than the feel of your newborn in your arms. Nothing. and baby smell is the best too. Time to minivan shop.

Denver is hardly middle America. Denver is lefty town just like Seattle, just not as extreme. Chicago, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, great lakes, the plains that's heartland. And because an overpriced car is 'popular' with the overpaid status seeking set (not all of em, just a lot of em) does not mean its a large car. For the money you pay for BMW's you never get much in the way of space and room. No one can ever justify a purchase of a BMW on 'wow this car has assloads of room'. Back to my original point, with Cadillac, you always get a more commodious car for the $$$$$ than say, BMW. Isn't the 3 series technically still a 'subcompact'? BMW backers sure are automotively insecure these days. Been getting such good press for such a long time but the moment anyone puts in print what a lot of everyday folks already feel about BMW drivers (but never say) they get all 'you can't criticize BMW' on ya. And i thought Honda and Toyota backers were the only ones who were insecure about their automotive superiority. I sure as heck can and will. This CTS looks like a bigger more useful car with plenty of performance, more interesting looks and an inviting interior that is not drab and austere. Guess its hard for BMW folks to know that CTS, Inifiniti, Lexus, all sorts of cars are nipping are their glorified heels. and no iCrash joystick on the center console. Don't get me wrong, the 3 series a nice car, but honestly, its been getting punked more and more every year. This CTS has style all over the BMW. It makes the BMW look like an econocar. Oh and I guess the Taurus is popular too. I see at least 15 of those a day.

if they bring me this car, with the interior as shown in the picture, and with all wheel drive and the 300hp v6, then I can live with the window swtiches where they are....I can be flexible that way

I can't help but think that as much as this toyota PR spin has benefit them to this point, its gonna reach some turning point where it will start to backfire on them horrifically. toyota in nascar and real full size trucks is about as far as they can push out without going under major scrutiny.

YUP. if you can control the media, to some degree you can control the vote.

I dunno, this looks pretty damn sexy and purposeful to me.

BOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh man, you really didn't say that, did you?

I like the candid reply. i do think that other versions of the commodore and stateman have better interior trim and color combos. and yes, the window swtiches are in a dumb spot. I'm pretty sure they would address at least the color and trim issues before bringing it to the states. I think it would turn out lots better than this extreme picture example. Even if its not a swooping cockpit ala, Aurora, Bonne or my old tbird, its generally seems a little more purposeful than say, an accord.

tax breaks to open a plant and not having to have them be union. its a great gig if you can swing it. you gotta love the soundbites Lutz throws out there at autoshow time. its great stuff. he really likes to stir the pot. lots of Americans are probably fine with foreign interests controlling our politicians. as long as they can keep 90% of the population living day to day and getting by.

I am ok with that.

sorry to hear about that. that really sucks. someone told me once that when you buy a used bimmer, a home equity line of credit comes with it, because you'll need it.

the only thing dry about a dry campus is the dry heaves

well, that logo is already a holden logo ripoff so why not

its based on who I see driving them on the roads, and those shopping in the BMW dealers when I go there. I forgot to add another stereotypical group. The style seeking Asians who finally were able to ditch the Prelude coupe and get something upscale. Conversely, the set that drives the 5 series seem to be quite different.

I maybe have seen more than 2 people in a 3 series maybe once in the last year. I've seen plenty of CTS with folks in the back. At auto shows I get in the back when others are in the front. The rear of the CTS is a nice place to be. I do commend BMW for making a good front seat perch in their 3's but I've never been able to wedge into the back of the 3 series and be comfortable. Plus the CTS has more usable elbow room for all passengers.

YES, EXACTLY.

FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS, NEVER AGAIN. had 2 dia's with em and never again. worst moment. getting into the car clipping an earlobe on the sharp edge of the door glass. PAIN PAIN PAIN. not to mention the seal is never as good as framed. and honestly the diamante did the frameless glass pretty well, built precise, its just inherently an undesirable design.