Drew Dowdell

That's a nice update. Makes it almost look Landroverish

I agree with 68 here. The new Lacross grill, in person, majorly improves the look of the car. I saw an Enclave, 08 Lacross, and 07 Lucerne sitting next to each other in the lot. The Lucerne suddenly looks very dated.

So because you've never experienced it, it doesn't exist. I've never seen the Grand Canyon in person....I've heard about it, people have told me about it.... but I haven't seen it myself.... so it must not exist. Chrysler Hemi? Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes sell what they know. I'm sure if they put their minds to it, they could come up with an pushrod that might compete with the LSx or Hemi engines. Out of that group of brands, there are very few engines that stand out. Nothing from Lexus stands out as an excellent engine. Capable, yes, however nothing that makes it special. BMW's I6es deserve praise. Mercedes dropped their I6es. The only Benz engines that come to mind for me are the V6 CDIs. Drive an LS... or heck even a 5.3 Impala SS. GM can do more with less. The fact that GM's V8 runs with the V10s and V12s of other companies while weighing about the same as the I6 and returning better fuel efficiency than ALL of them should tell you something. There just isn't the NHV issue with the LSx, the 5.3, or even the old LT-1 that you seem to think there is.

It was just a flexcar rental.... they don't give ya much choice in transmissions. As for the speedo... if it's not that important why is it the size of a dinner plate?

This is Europe... a Volvo 940 is full sized.

The point of this chop? It's to get GM enthusiasts riled up about how bad of a mistake GM might make. The point of the Traverse however is to help Chevy pick up sales from the Highlander, Pilot, and Edge while the Trailblazer rides off into the sunset to Radiator Springs.

There is a segment of the population to whom that appeals..... and they buy over 500,000 cars a year.

Yes.... I actually wasn't aware that the paddle shifts would work in normal mode, so I only attempted it in sport.

Yeah because the Equinox, Enclave and Escalade all overlap with each other. A year ago you might have an argument using the GMT360s, but most of them are dead now. Reg is talking about 6 very similar SUVs. You'll notice the RAV4, and RX aren't in his list.

not bad from the back. horrid from all other angles.

Buick is alive and well? Hmmm. Pre-Lucerne, Buick had rigamortis Then with Lucerne, it was in a coma, but had a heartbeat Now, with Enclave, it's one step above Terry Schivo. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited by the prospect of a strong and thriving Buick. However, "alive and well" doesn't yet apply. Cadillac isn't even completely well, though very much alive.

Have you actually driven a CTS-V? Even the old one? You automatically disqualify it simply for it's valvetrain layout without actually driving it, compairing it's performance, and comparing it's price......... then you deserve to have to bend over for the BMW dealer both at purchase time and service time. He won't use lube.

Oh all right... you talked me into it. Com'eer big boy...

Does Honda always take press photos with the hood latch popped? OMG Teh PANEL GAPS!@!

long time 5 dolla

lol Drive a Hyundai and get holes in your hands.

also: Power/litre is a red herring.I could just as easily say

A 1996 Buick Roadmaster could creep up behind you and eat you before you knew it was there while at the same time providing 27mpg highway, 5,000lb tow rating, and enough power that police cars used the same drivetrain and many officers would still trade a new Crown Vic for an old Caprice. That is 15 year old technology.... don't say it couldn't be done today.

have you applied for your press pass yet Fly?

I sat in the '08 CTS over the weekend. Interior wise I have 3 gripes. 1. the carpet looked nappy... almost as if there had been water in the car and it wasn't cleaned up. 2. the rear headrests are useless, the ones in mine are actually useful and comfortable 3. there is a large bulge that intrudes into the front passenger side foot well. Otherwise, ergonomics have improved, even though they were pretty good in the version 1.1, however many buttons now seem reachable without removing your hand from the shifter. Materials and styling... well you already know those bits.

Lets go for a ride.... I'll show you a V8

So the 5-series will finally catch up to the CTS's 400hp in 2 years.... one year after the CTS goes to 500hp? If 20 way v. 10 way seats and 3 extra speakers <that you can't fully use without special CDs/DVDs> is a real deal breaker for you, then sure go spend an extra 10k just to get the BMW. What about the things the CTS has that the 5-series doesn't? Ultra-view roof, 40gb hard drive, Traffic-Nav, magnetic ride control, a considerable lack of iDrive.... As for the 3-series topping 600k worldwide.... you realize most of those are 320 diesels with base cloth interior right? They're the equivalent of the highschool senior blond girl VW Jetta in this country. Not something Cadillac should aspire to.....

Don't let the overhangs hit ya on the way out. :AH-HA_wink:

He won't buy soft tops.

Drive it like you're driving your couch.