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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Taurus X, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord Crosstour, Dodge Journey, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, SUV


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Re: flex 1st ride [ateixeira] by baggs32
Apr 04, 2008 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 04, 2008 10:47 am)

All it needs is a Union Jack on the roof.
  
I bet it would look really cool with one, too.

 
A Jolly Roger would be my choice.
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Turbo- the new BIG by albook
Apr 07, 2008 (5:53 pm)
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After hearing about this new turbo engine Ford has in the wings (and I have heard other similar stories hear and there from other companies) I'm just wondering why others aren't doing this. Especially GM. They are doing so well right now, I just hope they don't get too caught up in this hybrid hubub, because as various Toyotas prove, hubub is what it is. MPG isn't improved all that much, except in the Prius. Just think, if the lambdas had turbos like this, that model would have waiting lists like the Prius. Just a thought.
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Acadia 3rd most researched SUV on MSN! by vad1819
Apr 08, 2008 (7:02 am)
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Unbelievable success, even the fuel price are high.
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/listarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=434652
 
So I don't know what full size CUV get award, but Acadia is defiantly number one in full size CUV's categories.
Plus, Lambdas win Motorweek's Drivers Choice Award: Best Crossover, 2nd year in a row.
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2008/
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [albook] by baggs32
Apr 08, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: albook (Apr 07, 2008 5:53 pm)

After hearing about this new turbo engine Ford has in the wings (and I have heard other similar stories hear and there from other companies) I'm just wondering why others aren't doing this.
 
Click here for more info on which Fords will be getting the EcoBoost in the near future. Note that the Flex is one.
 
MT has been wrong about some things recently though so I'd wait for a second opinion myself.
 
I just hope they don't get too caught up in this hybrid hubub, because as various Toyotas prove, hubub is what it is.
 
I agree. They still seem to be pushing E85 hard too. That has always been a mystery to me because it offers no fuel or money savings but now my pizzas cost more because farmers are growing more corn than wheat! OK, that's an oversimplification of the problem but you get the drift.
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [baggs32] by freealfas
Apr 08, 2008 (8:37 pm)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 08, 2008 8:19 am)

"I agree. They still seem to be pushing E85 hard too. That has always been a mystery to me because it offers no fuel or money savings but now my pizzas cost more because farmers are growing more corn than wheat! OK, that's an oversimplification of the problem but you get the drift."
 
the lunatic's are running the asylum as they say...
 
diesel, to a white courtesy phone, diesel please pick up...
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [freealfas] by ateixeira
Apr 09, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: freealfas (Apr 08, 2008 8:37 pm)

I'm generally pro-diesel but they have to do something about the current prices.
 
Around me the price differential has crept up to 90 cents per gallon (diesel vs. 87 octane gas).
 
Perhaps that will drop as heating oil demand drops.
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [ateixeira] by freealfas
Apr 09, 2008 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 09, 2008 6:32 am)

part of the price difference might be due to the fact they can't/don't cut it with ethanol...I don't think(someone correct me if I'm wrong)
 
the other is to disuade it's popular acceptance...
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [freealfas] by ateixeira
Apr 09, 2008 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: freealfas (Apr 09, 2008 6:46 am)

Indy truckers are peeved. Let's see what happens, hopefully this is a short-term phenomenon.
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [baggs32] by aviboy97
Apr 09, 2008 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 08, 2008 8:19 am)

In my neck of the woods, I have yet to see any fuel station that offers E85. Plus, I have heard that E85 costs just as much as gas, and is dreadful in terms of fuel economy. Makes no sense to buy E85, unless you care about being green. I'm all about the environment, however, the green I can about is the green that I can keep in my pocket!
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Re: Turbo- the new BIG [aviboy97] by ateixeira
Apr 09, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 09, 2008 6:56 am)

Now that's my kind of green.
 
While we're on the subject of spending as little as possible, ALG announced its 2007 Residual Value Awards, and for CUV the winner was the Subaru Tribeca:
 
https://www.alg.com/default.aspx?sid=29
 
Subaru gambled on high residuals for their leases, so I guess the strategy paid off.

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