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#1227 of 1259 Re: . [michaell] by fintail

Mar 02, 2013 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: michaell (Mar 02, 2013 1:51 pm)
Apples and oranges as corporations go, though. Freude am Fahren vs Jack of all trades, master of none (or few). The former will easily be able to create nice profit margins. Add in the completely different labor and national corporate environments, I can't see how they can be compared other than that they both make cars.
 
Sadly, with what must be the vast majority of execs on this continent over the past few decades being ineffective grossly overpaid cloned sheep with identical MBAs, we get neither personality nor ability.

#1228 of 1259 Re: GM 2014 SS: On the Move. Let's Go Places. [roadburner] by uplanderguy

Mar 03, 2013 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Feb 16, 2013 12:31 pm)
It's made in OZ, so I'd certainly consider it.
 
That's the only reason I wouldn't consider it. Not a fan of front-fender vents either, but I do like the proportions of the car.

#1229 of 1259 Re: GM 2014 SS: On the Move. Let's Go Places. [uplanderguy] by roadburner

Mar 03, 2013 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Mar 03, 2013 12:55 pm)
I've since read that the SS won't be available with a manual, so no sale...

#1230 of 1259 Re: This is not bland [imidazol97] by jae5

Mar 17, 2013 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Mar 02, 2013 6:39 pm)
Nice pics. The grille itself has a slight throwback to the C1; overall the frontal area reminds me of, I want to say Caddy Cien?, maybe wrong. Though I'm not a fan of the taillights / treatment, should be a good seller.

#1231 of 1259 most powerful V6 GM has ever produced by steve_ HOST

Mar 18, 2013 (1:35 pm)

Redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS Snarls With New 420-HP Twin-Turbo V6
 

#1232 of 1259 Don't Rent It, Buy It by steve_ HOST

Mar 22, 2013 (5:47 am)

"Of course, there's no confusing the new car with the old in the metal, and once you actually drive it, you'll have to admit the 2014 Chevrolet Impala finally has what it takes to compete for real customers.
 
The best part is the 8-inch MyLink touchscreen interface for audio, navigation and phone functions. It's easy to use if you've ever picked up a smartphone or tablet and it's a radical advance for the Impala, which never before had a factory nav system."
 
Chevy Finally Builds a Large Sedan for the 21st Century

#1233 of 1259 Re: Don't Rent It, Buy It [steve_] by fintail

Mar 22, 2013 (6:58 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Mar 22, 2013 5:47 am)
Weird thing - the steering wheel in the new Impala:
 

 
Is very reminiscent of the one in the W221 (2007+) S-class:
 

 
Have to admit, the new car looks light years ahead of the old one, actually nice.

#1234 of 1259 Re: Don't Rent It, Buy It [fintail] by uplanderguy

Mar 22, 2013 (7:30 am)

Replying to: fintail (Mar 22, 2013 6:58 am)
Funny, the Benz dash looks more like an American product to me than the Impala's! I think it's probably the woodgrain. The Impalas I saw at the Cleveland Auto Show had a glossy black dash decoration, which I like. But then, I like the tortoise shell door-grabs inside my brother-in-law's '05 Chrysler 300-C!
 
The interior of the Impala didn't seem all that big to me, at first try. GM used to be the absolute king of packaging vis-a-vis interior space versus exterior size--starting with the '77 big cars. But that's been lost.

#1235 of 1259 Re: Don't Rent It, Buy It [uplanderguy] by fintail

Mar 22, 2013 (8:00 am)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Mar 22, 2013 7:30 am)
To be fair, the MB went into production at the end of 2005, so the pictured car is a little dated now, too. MB does have a history of using a high gloss laminated wood that doesn't always look real.
 
The old Impala isn't really the biggest thing inside either - and I remember my rental had some weird headroom issue upon exit with the A-pillar. The new one has to be unbelievably better - it sure looks it.

#1236 of 1259 Re: Don't Rent It, Buy It [uplanderguy] by andre1969

Mar 22, 2013 (8:03 am)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Mar 22, 2013 7:30 am)
The interior of the Impala didn't seem all that big to me, at first try. GM used to be the absolute king of packaging vis-a-vis interior space versus exterior size--starting with the '77 big cars. But that's been lost.
 
I'll have to revisit the Impala, maybe when they start hitting the showrooms. It was definitely lacking in shoulder room, compared to something like a '77 Impala. My guess is that it's probably more on par with a '78 Malibu for shoulder room, but more generous in legroom and headroom.
 
I think the high window sills, small windows in general, thick roof pillars, center console, might contribute to making the car feel smaller inside than it really is. Sometimes a smaller car can feel bigger inside, if the passenger cabin is open and airy. And color can make a huge difference, too.

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