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Second job in addition to being Santa Clause? Okay, sounds fun, Borger.

Was wet here, but snowing still when I headed out this morning...just luckily warm enough ground, wet was all it would do. Awful. Freezing too, after being 70+ weeks ago. Everyday with coat, umbrella, and fireplace on is getting old.

Red CTS V6 coupe, stock but for tinted windows and "POR BOY2" license plate. Oh, how fitting. Love these things on the road...

This. Rotaries are maintenance nightmares! I had several customers who had 1st year models, to latest year models, without issue as daily drivers. You just have to get used to how differently the rotary operates, warming it up and not doing things like turn on, move it, turn off before the oil is fully circulated. Few basic steps, but different from "normal" cars. Fuel mileage is not good, and there are quirks for sure. That said, it's a new experience. A truly exciting "part of the road" feeling car, that's lightweight and very interesting inside & out. Just always be cautious of maintenance, get used to warm up, and push/rev the beans out of it daily.

Awesome! Love the Kappa twins. If only I at all needed a 2nd car, that leftover 2009 roadster I drove back in Jan 2010 was a blast. I'd have preferred the 2.0T, but regardless it's just a fun package and looks killer. Now used, the pricing can make them unresistable. How many miles? What year is it?

Cruising to work yesterday on 76, a blue-silver new Aston Martin Rapide sedan...very cool. Semi dirty, of course, from daily driving. Concept car look.

On top of Gary Barbera's Chrysler in Philly today (didn't notice it until today...unless I'm just not observant): Along with a new red Fiat 500 and black 2011 300 base, freshly delivered on display out front.

New shot, as snapped driving home into Philly Sunday evening.

Followed a white '11 Charger in traffic, new. Seemed odd how that very cool back taillight looked so...plain and plasticky in daylight. It wasn't until we both went under an overpass and her lights kicked on, illuminating the LED surround that I went "ahh, that's it...".

Unlike the Acadia (which really doesn't need anything more than the DI 3.6L, and there is nothing else possible to use now anyway), I too wonder if they'll do anything powertrain related with this one. It would be one item of differentiation that could be valid, using the DI 3.6L also...as going into the SRX for 2012. But even that doesn't matter. The Denali line has street cred like no other, and GMC buyers clamor for the monochrome look, extra chrome, and ritzied up leather and trim inside. The Terrain will do well with it. On that note, most still prefer the DI 2.4L anyway, and for mileage ratings, that could be the option best of both worlds for many. The Terrain is a great package, all around. Mom seems to love hers, even having replaced a Camaro. Denali it up. People will buy. It's a GMC necessity.

Shucks. Week or two into my CX-9, snow & ice everywhere, I tapped a co-worker's front Ford license plate backing up in a lot and ended up scraping the cladding of my bumper. Of course, despite how it looks, a part you simply can't replace without the full bumper. Hopefully your damage fades away with time. Small but aggravating thing for a couple weeks. Sounds like a fun ride. Trucks are great, then after a time...it's still a truck. As much of a luxo barge as it was, that was my Avalanche issue...still a truck. Refreshing to get back into a car or CUV, in most every way, after. Snick, snick...shift, shift...zoom. Fun.

I know they made a Jade Gray and a darker Green for the Fleetwood but I am unaware of a green factory interior, to my knowledge there were only six colors (Black, Blue, Gray, Neutral, Red, Burgundy). Perhaps Derek has some light to shed on this. Depending on the light, the light gray (especially with a green exterior) can seem to have a green hue. No green, otherwise.

Sweet choice Borg. Perfect color. Shall compliment the GXP nicely. Mrs. Borger on a Terrain yet or still waiting for a Denali Terrain?

That is so cool...and even not finished...so clean & cool, as is.

I had forgotten about this since posting on the other GM board yesterday...but the 2012 TL. Our first one rolled off the truck yesterday, black/black FWD Tech. Small changes but very different overall "aura" in person vs. the '09-11. First when it rolled off the truck: Then today when it moved, next to an identically equipped 2011 FWD Tech in the same colors...great comparo time:

Same here. 3 in 2 days, all black, all different.

Awe, you have my disease. It's okay, we keep it interesting. Nice little ride, color and options especially. The DSG can be weird, so good there. As long as it stays solid, it should be a really fun little money saver with sophisticated feel. Saving money is always grand too.

Too cool--glad to see Chrysler has a system/people and gifts for these milestones.

You never know with me, but as of now no plans. Always thinking of something. As my current position advances, by June I should have a new Acura to drive as well, demo time. Family the same. Mom just got her Terrain, no more Camaro. Dad is dandy, on his projects. Brothers Regal needs a new powertrain, but he both won't do that or replace the car, so who knows.

Likey. From the other forum, expect the latest updated version of the 3.6L, the Twin Turbo 3.0L, and 2-mode Hybrid. FWD/AWD, etc. if detailed correctly, named correctly, and marketed, it should sell. Despite what many of us think about the current SRX, it wasn't until the current model that people actually got interested and started buying them in droves. This car with power, AWD, etc. hopefully will do similarly, the only question being price. Lots of Tech, styling many who have seen still proclaim is stunning despite what it may seen in camo, and AWD, V6, turbo V6, etc. Shall see. Like.

Stunning new white '11 Durango Citadel turning onto the street & heading past me on the way to work yesterday. Few new Chargers and a 200 out front of a Philly Chrysler dealer I passed today. 200 change is huge, regardless of what some think. Similarly, was beside/behind a new white '11 Avenger Tuesday heading to work--not as much of a change, but somehow paint or otherwise, looked better finished than earlier models. Also a new '11 Journey at night near work, beside me on the road--that huge new 8" screen glowing in the center of the dash. Chrysler week for me so far.

The Camaro has been prepped, GM Certified and is back up for sale: http://www.pointenj.com/VehicleDetails/used-2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-Coupe_2LT-Penns_Grove-NJ/1007770033 Was in perfect shape since day one, especially since it was really just mom and no one else ever inside, and had Weathertech floor liners front & back until trade day--had to remember where I put her carpet mats, in a back somewhere. They should put this car on the showroom floor with a GM Certified sign...then again, it will be good for street traffic, too.

Black Camaro Convertible, freshly delivered, in view of my desk window at the Chevy lot that semi shares a lot with our Acura store. Wowza.

Even on the large crossover side of things, we've been talking about at work in the past 2 days (Acura dealer) about pre-owned/certified MDX's we have in stock and will continue to get as trade ins, and how "remember when the gas prices blew up last time? The value of these dropped a couple grand immediately...we have to plan for it". Interesting to hear, as it remains true even on the crossover side of things. Haven't seen it yet, as right now people are only finally once again even mentioning "I want to trade in my truck...more efficient", but waiting to see how it turns, if it does before prices go back down.

Especially in SLT leather trim...wow, these things have a nice interior. Just checked it out in the dark. Love that new GM smell, and it's huge inside, for sure but small enough outside. I wanna drive it, to finally see what that 3.0L is all about. Got rid of the Camaro tag bracket, it was too weird. Roger...Pointe remains top of the top in my book, especially here with delivery and locating/trading the exact right vehicle in no time, of which only 1 existed in a 300 mile radius, at a $2k+ difference vs. locally. All done by an email, phone call & delivered.