Intrepidation

It's just like at any job...some things are meant to stay within the company...release too many details and you're liable to get fired. ----- It's common knowledge that most people perceive Japanese vehicles (namely Toyota and Honda) to be reliable, well built (although with the recent issues that Toyota is having, that is subject to change) cars that lack the striking design many American manufacturers put out. This is of course, subjective, but by and large most people think of them as bland. To compare with a few examples: there is the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry VS the Dodge Charger, Saturn Aura, and NG Malibu. In the SUV department there is the Toyota Sequoia VS the Tahoe and Expedition. In the compact SUV/CUV department there's the CR-V VS the Nitro. In the roadster department there is the S2000 VS the Sky and Solstice. Then there's cars the Japanese can't even compete with (meaning they don't have a vehicle in the segment) like the Viper, Corvette, Mustang, and Camaro. Many of them can be regarded as show stoppers...when's the last time a Japanese car stole the show? As far as "refuse to try" maybe he meant that for so long, Honda (and Toyota) have sold their cars on quality and reliability that there's been no need to try designing an exciting car...but now that is changing as the quality gap closes. If the domestics are truly closing the quality gap as much they seem to be, than that nullifies Honda's (and Toyota's) biggest selling point, and combined with designs that most people find more exciting, Japan Inc. had better be worried.

Shifts are so seamless you hardly notice the Camry missing gears.

That's the current Pilot.

Yeah, this PSU is supposed to have oversurge protection, so nothing else should be damaged (I hope). It's just a very annoying inconvenience. Never buy a Silverstone product

Yeah, this PSU is supposed to have oversurge protection, so nothing else should be damaged (I hope). It's just a very annoying inconvenience. Never buy a Silverstone product

There there, they'll always be the next competition

That interior does look pretty interesting. I sat and an Acadia and a refreshed Pacifica, inter materials wise, they're on par. The Pacifica is very nice inside. When are these scheduled to debut?

The 3.5's 6-speed has Autostick.

I knew someone was going to say that! No, it's doing great thank you

Does posting those links mean you have trouble thinking? Yeah I see that. As I've said before...I like the car, it looks sharp outside and the dash looks quite nice even with the corporate stereo and the Saab bits. It's just that I don't think it's nearly enough for the highly competitive segment, although badge snobbery certainly plays a part.

I know >_<

So it was Monday afternoon and we had gone out to do some errands. When we got home I smelt something funny in the room. Then I noticed that my computer was off. I thought it was strange because it was on when we left (it usually is on). I figured maybe a cat shut it off. I pressed the power button...nothing. I see that everything else has power so the power strip is ok. I pull the computer out and have a look, When I flick the Power Supply switch off then on again I hear a faint humming sound. Then I realize what the smell was...my damn PSU fried itself! I couldn't believe it...and teh day before class starts back up too! Needless to say, I was not in a good mood for the remainder of the day... Thankfully, I can RMA the PSU out to Newegg and they'll replace it for me. I sent it out yesterday...hopefully I'll get it back by next week. But I'm worried about the rest of my comp...I'm hoping nothing else was fried when the PSU went. I looked up more recent reviews on newegg and discovered that this isn't an isolated incident...several people have had this thing fail on them withing 2 months...about how long I've had it. This pisses me off because 2 months ago it had a higher rating and better reviews...I had tried hard to get the best equipment for my PC...and it turns out that this isn't one of them...sadly, with school started, I need to buy books and stuff, so I won't have the money right away for a different PSU. I guess I'll have to use the replacement for a little while. Then I plan to buy a different one and sell this (Assuming it hasn't died by then) on ebay. In the meantime, I'm sharing my old computer with my girlfriend (I gave it to her). AT least it runs fine. Here's to hoping I get the replacement soon and nothing in my comp was fried Sorry, I just felt the need to vent.

I wonder if it would be conflicting to have a picture of my Intrepid for a sig and your quote?

So we can get misleading information? Yeah, right.

Might I suggest that you read and notice that's not was I was nodding to.

Yeah, real trouble. Where would we be without your your brilliant and ever knowing input? I posted that as a quick observation of what Europeans think of the car, and to back up my point that it probably gets little respect in the entry luxury segment.. Oh, and reality I suppose has nothing to do with the BLS having lackluster sales?

Hmm... A silver Lincoln Zephyer A black Lincoln Zephyer A black Lincoln MKZ A new dark gray Acura MDX (it looks quite good in person) A gray Saturn Aura A new black Ford Expedition A red Ford Freestyle A silver Chrysler Sebring A dark blue Chrysler Sebring Some mystery car for sale on R110...it looks like it's from the 60's..a bit like a Mustang but it's not...I'll have to check it out tomorrow or next week.

So how's the fuel pump in the 88?

Too bad I have work

Not really, the main part of the show was for some radio talk show stuff. But they pointed out some things that any person with half a brain and whose been to a Saab dealership will know. It's an overpriced 9-3 with Cadillac sheet metal. It doesn't take a genius to figure it out, and the sales reflect that.

Yeah, isn't the GM HD's the only ones with 6-speeds? Didn't Allison make engines for aircraft back in the WWII era?

So is the wait for a Camino over?

Seriously the 4th time? Oh well. I still believe that it's the finest showcase of Cadillac's Art & Science design language, bar none.

2000 Dodge Intrepid.....$2100....