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The Corsa is an extremely competent product in an increasingly popular segment. I see no reason why this isn't a good idea.

The rear of the XB actually looks a lot like that of the Infiniti QX56.

The majority of Avengers I've seen have been base model SE's. I've seen a handful of SXT's and R/T's. In my opinion, it's a mess. The front bumper's underbite looks like something out of 1997 and really accentuates an otherwise lengthy front overhang. The roofline stand too upright, lending to an almost formal look, and the rear-window's arrowhead shape looks weird in relation to the rear door's cutline. The taillights are less imaginative than even the defunct Stratus', the headlights look droopy unless viewed from straight-on, the chunky wheel arches are tacky...I could go on and on. Needless to say, I'm not a fan. IMO, the Avenger's exterior is spoiled by details that went overlooked. Designers failed to mask it's odd proportions, and the result is a car that looks more like a Neon replacement than a true mid size sedan.

I'm still laughing. Not just at the cars themselves, but at those driving them as well.

Off-topic, but the '08 VUE looks great in this shot.

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Seriously? The '08 Lancer is the most desireable car in its class in my opinion. Sure, desirability is subjective, but even in its current state, Mitsubishi is still managing to build better cars than many of its competitors. Let's compare: Or how about this?

Looks great to me.

Whenever I'm in Europe I find myself fascinated by the cars. There's a certain quirkiness about European subcompacts, a garish sense of design that our small cars lack. There's always been a certain flair about them that I can't help but find charming, and I never did until I experienced them firsthand while staying in Europe.

Agreed. The G6 stands out like a sore thumb in a music video of this nature. A vehicle has to be aspirational in order for people to aspire to own it. The G6 isn't aspirational.

I never understood the appeal of console-mounted window switches until I lived with them for an extended period of time in my mom's E46. It took time getting used to "standard" switches after using her car for so long. I still think it makes more sense to have them on the center console, especially for cars available with a manual transmission.

Lexus IS tops my list, inside and out.

"DTS" and "Performance" in the same sentence=

The models in bold are cars I've experienced firsthand, whether through actually driving or simply riding in for extended periods of time. Lists like these aren't exactly the most balanced way to go about comparing a set of cars, but here goes. 1. Mazda6- I've driven an '06 Mazda6s as well as a friend's '06 Mazdaspeed6. I'm sure my time with the Speed6 influenced my overall impression of the car, but I was impressed with the 6s I drove regardless. Exterior styling is crisp and decidedly sporty, and the interior defies that of the typical ho-hum family sedan in my opinion. The current 6 is no longer the freshest of the bunch, so I'm anxious to see where Mazda goes with its replacement. 2. Passat- I've only briefly driven the current Passat, but I've riden in a friend's on multiple occassions. I think VW dropped the ball on exterior styling in the Passat's current run, but it still manages to look and feel a cut above in comparison with other midsizers. Attention to detail is more impressive in the Passat than in many other midsizers I've experienced. 3. Legacy- The Legacy appeals to me for many of the same reasons the Mazda does. 4. Aura/Fusion 6. Accord- I've driven the current Accord V-6 on several occassions and was unimpressed each time. The interior is a strong point, but the driving experience is overrated in my experience. 7. G6- The G6's exterior styling has always appealed to me. Interior quality/design is a low point, as is the lackluster driving experience. The G6 has always struck me as an enormous leap from where it's predecessor left off, but as is often the case with GM, that simply isn't enough. I'm anxious to see what Pontiac has in store for the G6's successor. 8. Malibu- more of an appliance than even the Camry, both inside and out. 9. Impala 10. LaCrosse 11. Grand Prix- I've said enough about the W-bodies in previous posts. Simply put, I drove a Grand Prix rental for roughly a week and was thoroughly unimpressed. Omitted for lack of experience: Camry Galant Sonata Optima

That's some cheap looking leather.

The most recent W-Body I've sampled is the current Grand Prix, specifically a base '05 rental. The car was solid and rattle-free, but it just reeked of cheepness. Interior quality was shoddy, the engine sounded terrible under acceleration, it just felt like the cheesy rental car it was. I find it impossible to see the appeal behind such a dated, outclassed package. Really, it was like driving something out of the mid 90s. Consumers know there are better choices out there. It's time for something better.

BV, why aren't you working for GM yet?

BV hates Brookville.

After a week of above average temperatures and a high of near 70 () yesterday, I'm now under a Winter Storm Warning. Crazy. It's Currently 39 degrees and raining lightly. The rain is forecast to mix with and change to snow overnight and continue throughout all of Friday and Friday night. The snowfall totals grow higher everytime I check the forecast. I was shocked to see a Winter Storm Watch up for my area when I woke up this morning. It really took me by surprise. I'm hearing 8 to 14" when all is said and done. The amount of sand and salt local road crews have used this year is insane. Trucks are already spreading salt in my neighborhood, even with light rain falling and a temperature above freezing. I'm sure that makes sense to someone, but it certainly isn't me. My forecast:

It shares its proportions with the 9-3 SportCombi. No shocker there.

Whatever happened to razoredge? I don't think he contributed a single comprehendible post on C&G. I'm sure he'd have something to say right about now.

I'm blown away by how eager some members are to exhibit their lack of intelligence. This thread should be closed.

Wow. That really puts things into perspective. The Malibu may be pre-production, but it sure looks shoddy in comparison.

The Lucerne looks good from what I can see, but its enormously amorphous headlamps will need some sharpening in order to complete the look. I'd be surprised if the Lacrosse kept it's current headlamp setup as shown here.