Drew Dowdell

I don't understand why, if the Lacross is more luxurious, more beautiful, better in every way than the ES330, it can't be "mind-boggling" if it is also FWD.... which is what the target market wants.....

It's on Epsilon II and it's an ES330 competitor. no, no RWD

wow... ya think? Chrysler has nothing compelling out or in the pipeline at this point. I fear they just handed the mini-van market to the Japanese. Their bread and butter sedans did a complete belly flop. They exited the economy sedan market. Where is the NG 300/Charger? They came out in March of 2004 as a 2005 model. Granted, none of this was under Cerebus's watch, but really, they need *some* cashflow to survive until redesigned models come out. I really think Benz saw what they they did with the Sebring/Avenger, looked over at Ford and GM, and said "F*ck this, I'm outta here"

I only had to buy one gift this year for the guy I'm...... spending quality evenings with......

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Mitsubishi Lancer mated with 6-series??

how about a mid engined car on the Kappa II platform with the HF 3.6 DI in the back?

not quite the same, but I had to visit 3 Cadillac dealers before one would sell me a CTS. The first one, where I had always taken the Cutlass to be serviced and nearly bought one of their last new Auroras from, tried to direct me to their Saturn building...... they lost my business permanently.

Ya'll will also be the first to whine when an Aveo bases for 25k.

2007, the year I wish to forget. Merry Christmas and prosperous new year to all of you.

Glad that you weren't seriously hurt and that Sophia wasn't with you.

Around here, if you buy gift cards from the local grocery chain, you get 20 cents off per gallon at their gas stations for every $50 you spend on gift cards. the gas stations usually have the lowest fuel prices around too.

Talk about ghost of Christmas past...Roger Smith??? Is that You?!

Winter beater = shopping used i know of an early 80's Cutlass that the driver is just dying to get rid of...... only minor repair work needed. :AH-HA_wink:

I thought the Corvette had a rear transaxle anyway.

base engine for 2007 models

I take issue with that!

we have the paypal account set up already......

I think it would have had to do with the 2.7.... I've rented one...... smooth, but a dog. edit: and don't you have enough cars already? Did I miss something? Why are you shopping?

HOly geez! check out this one!

the Optra is sold as a Suzuki here

it's because the transition isn't complete

I knew we had a toyota driving spy in our midst!

Linkity And this thing is gonna need a lot of Hoovering.... $1500??

Link to AutoBlog The 2009 Corvette ZR1 has arrived, but speculation surrounding the next-generation C7 model and a possible mid-engine variant continue to persist. Bill Visnic from AutoObserver claims that the idea of a mid-engine Vette, either as a variant of the C7 or a replacement of the current front-engine model, is still being discussed by top engineers involved with developing the next iteration of Chevy's iconic sports car. The main argument against the idea of a mid-engine Vette remains the price tag, as costs would drive up the price to above $100,000. While the ZR1 is priming the public for the concept of a $100,000 Corvette, the current base model remains an affordable performance bargain for John Q. Public. If the Corvette switched to a mid-engine platform, the base price for the car itself would be well above $100,000. The other concern is how much a mid-engine Corvette would alienate the car's fan base, which helps drive sales that far exceed more prestigious sport cars in its class (more than 30,000 units so far this year). While some have argued that a mid-engine layout for the next-gen model would demonstrate the technological prowess of GM's engineers, we'd argue that the ZR1 proves the current layout affords plenty of opportunity to show off the team's skills. Just read Sam's report on the new ZR1 and its LS9 motor and you'll know what we mean. Does anyone out there want a mid-engine Corvette, or is the Corvette team just bogged down by the thought of what it can do rather than what it should? Do we seriously have to read this every time there is a 'Vette announcement? I'm sure Lutz leans back in his chair once a week and thinks "I wonder if we should do a mid-engined Corvette.... I should have design look into that", them promptly forgets about it. So, yes, it's being considered.