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Macv
08-30-2007, 07:22 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abK9WNFbKus

Why does everyone pick on us? :D

I'd pick a bimmer or mercedes over a caddy anyday.
Ross
08-30-2007, 07:33 AM
Easy on Jay. It's obviously promotional and all he said was "I'd put it up against", without any further implication.
Given BMWs current styling and techno silliness I'd give the Caddy a long look if I were in the market.
Leno has done lots of good for the car hobby and is reputed to be most hospitable regarding his collection.
632 Regal
08-30-2007, 07:44 AM
yeah, what the other guy said...lol That was actually an interesting clip.
Macv
08-30-2007, 08:06 AM
What's that 2door coupe badass thing from Caddy? I'd definitely drive one of those :) I'm just not a Cad. person.

PS: Whats your sig Jeff?
winfred
08-30-2007, 08:16 AM
original slut?!



PS: Whats your sig Jeff?
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 08:38 AM
new bmw's = the most hideous cars on the road.
Macv
08-30-2007, 08:44 AM
Nah there are worse.
///Sniper535
08-30-2007, 08:57 AM
I've gotten use to the new styling of the BMWs... Since i work at a dealer i see them everyday. it's gonna grow on me eventually.
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 09:09 AM
Nah there are worse.


like?
Macv
08-30-2007, 10:30 AM
Toyota Yaris, those ****ers are ugly. Fords in general. And the Scion toaster.
Martin in Bellevue
08-30-2007, 11:15 AM
I'm guessing somebody's never driven a cts-V? Those things are quick & drive nicely. The downsides are the looks, some GM peculiarities, & the expected quality issues.
winfred
08-30-2007, 11:29 AM
always thought those would be bitchen with awd and 400 hp


And the Scion toaster.
Jon K
08-30-2007, 11:35 AM
cts-v @ our local drag strip every thursday night runs high 10s on spray and slicks with motor work (LS something)
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 11:47 AM
Toyota Yaris, those ****ers are ugly. Fords in general. And the Scion toaster.


every time i see a new 5 series, it makes me want to vomit. sometimes i can't control the urge and i make a terrible mess.
632 Regal
08-30-2007, 12:11 PM
been erased lol
original slut?!
Barney Paull-Edwards
08-30-2007, 12:18 PM
So how the hell do you touch park a new 5 series,hang Bangle and get a proper shape,as for that caddy,dash made by somebody with Parkinsons,if you must have a V8, get a Holden Monaro.
BigKriss
08-30-2007, 06:24 PM
anything by general motors is of poor quality though, why would you bother with a monaro?


So how the hell do you touch park a new 5 series,hang Bangle and get a proper shape,as for that caddy,dash made by somebody with Parkinsons,if you must have a V8, get a Holden Monaro.
BMWDriver
08-30-2007, 06:37 PM
I kinda like when the product designer says "lots of performance". Not sure what that means exactly though.
BuckNaked
08-30-2007, 07:50 PM
I won't watch the tonite show, but I wouldn't miss an shot at Jay's garage.
Check this one out... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQHRNeY9zUU)
Anton CH.
08-30-2007, 07:51 PM
Ah, Americans never grew out of the chrome age. Soo much chrome on that STS. Chrome was only cool up to the 80s.
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 08:56 PM
Ah, Americans never grew out of the chrome age. Soo much chrome on that STS. Chrome was only cool up to the 80s.


http://dreamocars.online.fr/image_2/cadillac_sts.jpg

That's from the late 90's / early 2000's


http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-FA-1920x1440.jpg


And that is from now. Where exactly is the chrome? I don't see anymore than is on the e34...
Sam-Son
08-30-2007, 09:01 PM
That's from the late 90's / early 2000's



And that is from now. Where exactly is the chrome? I don't see anymore than is on the e34...
yeah not that much on there
Anton CH.
08-30-2007, 09:32 PM
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-FA-1920x1440.jpg


And that is from now. Where exactly is the chrome? I don't see anymore than is on the e34...

The front grill/kidney, headlights and bumper is covered in chrome. Its a bit easier to see on a black car. If you look at some newer Ford sedans, their tail lights are also covered in chrome.

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008_ford_taurus_rear-thumb.jpg
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 09:35 PM
The front grill/kidney, headlights and bumper is covered in chrome. Its a bit easier to see on a black car. If you look at some newer Ford sedans, their tail lights are also covered in chrome.




I'm not talking about the taurus, I am talking about the STS. The grille you are referring to is stainless steel, not chrome. I don't see this chrome that you do...

No chrome on the back at all:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-RA-Speed-1280x960.jpg


STS-V and CTS-V side by side.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-CTS-V-Speed-1024x768.jpg
Anton CH.
08-30-2007, 09:40 PM
I'm not talking about the taurus, I am talking about the STS. The grille you are referring to is stainless steel, not chrome. I don't see this chrome that you do...

It looks cheap to me. It can be made of gold, it still won't look right in my opinion. A straight black grill would look much meaner. Believe me, I do like the overall design of the car. I just have a pet peeve with over usage of chrome.
repenttokyo
08-30-2007, 09:42 PM
It looks cheap to me. It can be made of gold, it still won't look right in my opinion. A straight black grill would look much meaner. Believe me, I do like the overall design of the car. I just have a pet peeve with over usage of chrome.

I wonder if a grille delete option is available on the V cars. Personally, I find it looks sporty. I do hate cheap looking mesh tho, like you see on some aftermarket mesh kits.
Ross
08-31-2007, 08:19 AM
anything by general motors is of poor quality though, why would you bother with a monaro?
Quite wrong about that. Granted the plastic bits tend to shed after a short time but mechanical reliability is there and the bodies are outlasting at least the Japanese competition.
GMs better marques are fine, it's the throwaway cars that are truely trash.
Don't forget how much of each cars price goes to former employees on the dole. If they can outlast that predicament the Euros will have their hands full.
Anton CH.
08-31-2007, 03:10 PM
Quite wrong about that. Granted the plastic bits tend to shed after a short time but mechanical reliability is there and the bodies are outlasting at least the Japanese competition.
GMs better marques are fine, it's the throwaway cars that are truely trash.
Don't forget how much of each cars price goes to former employees on the dole. If they can outlast that predicament the Euros will have their hands full.

2nd that. We had a Pontiac "throw away car" that outlasted all of my expectations. The newer GMs seem to be pretty well built. I think the key is to buy a GM that is built at the Nummi plant here in Fremont--it's managed by Toyota.