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Because GM is trying to...

I know, Reg. As said, why is the Corolla even here? Even realizes it exists, no one buys it for a fun car, so why?

Thanks for the heads-up, Allen. Even if it doesn't work through CafePress, we'll do it in-house. Either way, a C&G Member's Rides Calendar is forthcoming one way or the other!

C&D is bored this week.

Me, too. I know four people in my graduating class alone that had Cherokees or Cherokee Sports. We also had one as a field car at the airport I used to work at. Man, it sounded like crap (136k), but it looked so beautiful (forest green over tan) and was so fun to drive. I'm a large car guy through and through, but somewhere inside, I'd like to have a neat-looking SUV, like a Cherokee, old Tahoe Sport, or early-90s Blazer/Jimmy.

Back in '02 in high school, a friend of mine came up to me and said, "I got a new car. Its a Cadillac. Guess what it is?" I guessed Cimarron and he was dumbfounded..."how did you know?!" Lucky guess. Anyway, it was a cute little car. Rusty, though. The digital speedo only worked in reverse. the door lock, the left rear window went down by itself now and again, and the odometer read 'ERR'. He said the guy who sold it to him said alot of cars from that time did that. Yeah. Cars that were rolled back. Long story short, three weeks later, it died and he left it somewhere alongside US19. I guess the county found it, impounded it, and scrapped it. And that's why American cars are awesome, guys. No one sits around telling stories about how back in the day, my Accord went 150k miles with no problems and then I sold it. Fire-prone Tempos, lousy Cimarrons, and junk Chryslers...it makes life fun.

Looks pretty good in that color. The coupe is still dead-stick ugly, though.

Does it strike anyone else as really funny that Jeep dumped the Cherokee only to spend the next four years trying to make two or three vehicles like the Cherokee...but failed?

Why is the Corolla anything but sixth?

Let the memories commence! November 2, 2001 July 22, 2002 November 19, 2002 March 28, 2003 August 28, 2003 December 8, 2003 June 31, 2004 July 6, 2004 May 24, 2005

In commemoration of our fifth year online, we are proud to announce the beginning of a new tradition. Please join us in assembling our 1st Annual Member's Rides Calendar by submitting photos of your vehicle. Twelve lucky C&G members will have their vehicles featured in a beautiful 8 1/2" x 14" wall calendar available directly from C&G, profits from which go to funding the site. Pricing has not yet been set, but expect it to be far under $20. To Enter: Please submit a high-resolution photo of your vehicle to [email protected]. Include the following information: Your name Year/Make/Model/Trim (i.e. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS, 2002 Chevy Camaro SS) Your location (city & state/province/etc) Your vehicle's nickname (if applicable) A short description, comments, or interesting story regarding your vehicle if desired. Remember to keep it clean! Please include in e-mail subject line "C&G PHOTO CONTEST" You may post different photos in the Member's Rides Forum if you'd like opinions on which photo to submit, but final submissions must be e-mailed!Rules: Photos must be 1600x1200 or greater Entries must be submitted by 11:59PM on Thursday, November 30, 2006 Photos must be of a General Motors product or a product of a General Motors affiliate. See list below. Allowed Vehicle Marques:Geo, Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, SAAB, HUMMER, Opel, Vauxhall, Holden. P.S. Oaklands, LaSalles, Vikings, and Marquettes are welcome, too, so all sixteen of you... Any Photography Tips? In general, whatever you feel makes you car look best. Keep in mind basic lighting rules and lens cap removal, but anything else is up to you. If you want a beautiful city skyline, a grand house, or just an open parking lot as a backdrop, its your choice. Experiment with the angles to make your car look the best and most of all, have fun! Remember, you're free to share as many photos as you'd like, but you may only submit one! Thanks and GOOD LUCK!

...and Centurion, and Estate Wagons, and Electra 225, and LeSabres. Yeah. GM is sooooo behind the times...

Lithe and powerful-looking, surrounded by a hot red laser stripe, it stands ready to devour the miles with purposeful ease.

Toyota is trying to make a DOHC perform like a pushrod. They failed.

The headlamps are too small and the entire vehicle is mishapen. Absolutely none of the class the current Tundra sort of has. Puke.

You know, for all my razzing of Mitsubishi, the Galant is truly one of the few import cars I like simply because it looks and feels like a larger midsize car.

GM @ SEMA2006 SAAB 9-7X Aero Concept FOR RELEASE: 2006-10-31 All Dressed-Up: Saab 9-7X Aero Concept Debuts at SEMA LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - The sophisticated, jet-originated Saab brand gets in touch with its inner funk and is strutting its new and improved hip side, as the 9-7X Aero Concept debuts at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association trade show here this week. In a collaboration with the DUB customization company in Los Angeles, Saab's first ever SUV is decked-out with a high-level of specialized elements. Those include: 24-inch custom fabricated "Aero X" wheels and 225/30 Pirelli tires Suede and leather interior trim Custom front fender side vents Custom three-inch lowered suspension Borla Performance Exhaust System Window and tail light tint DVD/TV in-dash double-din head unit Four, seven-inch TV monitors for seats 15-inch flip down LCD center Two amplifiers and two 12-inch sub woofers with custom box "DUB was really inspired by the Saab Aero X concept car and the 'Born from Jets' theme," says Myles Kovacs, president and co-founder of DUB Magazine and Industries. "We wanted to integrate it into a custom vehicle. The 9-7X is a great vehicle to customize. We are very pleased with the outcome. It looks hot."The big question at the show very well may be: when will this black beauty go into production? "Shows such as SEMA provide Saab a terrific opportunity to try new things and quickly get the evolution out in front of the public," Julie Kenar, Saab Automobile USA 9-7X marketing manager explains. "This will act as a good gauge for whether this concept is one which resonates with customers." Earlier this year, Saab announced the 9-7X Altitude Edition, of which only 500 will be produced. Beyond the extremely rich standard equipment of the 9-7X, the Altitude Edition includes 18" alloy polished wheels, side assist steps, a rear DVD player, and an exclusive carbon fiber gray metallic paint. The package will be offered at a savings of nearly $1,000 than if the items were ordered individually. The package is available on the six-cylinder 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3I V8 - which will bring the total vehicle price (MSRP, destination charge and Altitude package) to $42,130 and $44,130, respectively. For 2007, OnStar-equipped 9-7X models will feature a new service called OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first factory-installed, fully-integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar. Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers' vehicles through their OnStar system. Also in 2007, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System becomes standard equipment on the 9-7X, and one new color, Crystal Blue metallic, has been added. The Saab 9-7X, which debuted in the summer of 2005, brings unique Saab characteristics to the SUV segment, including sophisticated styling inside and out, premium quality and design features, and sporty and fun-to-drive performance. With its high-level of standard equipment, the 9-7X offers a terrific value.

Gear ratios and torque really get a car accelerating.

Chrysler also has a 4-speed in the Newport. And the real criticism of GM's 4-speeds is the simple lack of another gear in certain applications. Its archaic only in the sense that others offer more gears, not that the 4-speeds are bad in any regard. It should be heavily noted that these old trannies still shift smoother than some manufacturer's 5- and 6-speeds.

Ahem FIAT = Fix It Again Tony

Chrysler could also take notes on the 2.7l in its Newport.

The dash look lousy with the navigation shield. Besides that, it actually seems like a good car. Too bad no one will every buy one.

GM @ SEMA2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT DUB Edition

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