Intrepidation

Is that the metallic white? I really like that. I think Steel Blue is a neat color because depending on the light it can look really blue or almost gray (like steel). It can look like a dark er blue or a lighter blue, but not just brightness, the hue changes as well.

Prizm: Crimson Cloak Mica Grand Marquis: Medium Mocha Clearcoat Metallic

Welcome to the posting world, riviera!

This might be fun and see how well you know your car. What color is it, and by that I mean what's the factory name for it? Mine is Steel Blue Metallic, manufacturer paint code PBQ.

Welcome to C&G! be sure to post photos of your ride if you can, we'd love to see it!

That's actually one of my favorite vintage Suburbans.

Yeah but the V8 gave the car some actual character.

This contest is more than a year old. Pretty sure its dead.

I prefer the old grill, it had more definition. Lack of interior updates to keep it competitive is disappointing. Don't let you best car rot Cadillac.

Jeep is the star brand of the Chrysler portfolio, but then it has a lot to show off now. A few curious things: Charger and 300 sales are down, although I don't really know how widely available the new ones are yte. I've yet to see one at my local dealer. Minivan sales are off by quite a bit, especially the T&C. Not sure why. The Ram is doing well despite $4+ gas. The Liberty and Nitro are up despite no real updates.

Makes me glad Ford just used 2 nuts and a pinch bolt. No stupid rivets. They used that those to piss you off when it comes time to replace the window regulator, but I'd much rather deal with that.

Sounds like its doing great for you so far! CT's not too far away, if you're ever in the general area of Athol, let me know!

I like how a public license plat number is blocked out.

Is GM putting Recaros in any of their vehicles anymore? I know they were putting them in the Ion RL & Cobalt SS for quite a while, but stopped before both models ended production. Not sure what else if anything they were putting them in. I thought the CTS-V uses Recaros designed specifically for it? It does, they are options, and apparently well worth the money.

We'll see. They should just fit some Recaros on it.

I'm not really concerned about the steering wheel per say, just an observation. I just wish they'd give it a better MCE if the thing isn't due to be replaced for a few more years. Something with the exterior, a better center stack, and perhaps most importantly of all, better seats. Since the C6 came out its been criticized for its seats not having enough support for aggressive driving. No excuse for that in a sports car.

Report: Subaru predicts 50% sales hike for 2012 Impreza

Why do we have to wait for the "next one", we didn't have to wait for the next Edge to get a vastly improved interior, for example.

I mean its the perfect answer. It allows the bigger vehicles Americans tend to buy to be frugal enough to still sell with $4+ gad prices.

I see they kept the Cobalt steering wheel. Nothing wrong with it per say, but it would have been nice if GM had spent some money giving the Corvette a more through interior makeover.

The only hole left behind by Pontiac is the G8, the Kappa cars were due to be killed anyway. That's the only hole enthusiasts care about anyway. There was the G6 coupe and convertible, but I doubt they will be missed, except by Avis. Had the brand been remade into the performance brand Lutz envisioned and not full of G3s and G5s, then there would be more holes to fill, but at the time of its death that just wasn't the case, and hadn't been for years. I don't think Buick is at all trying to be anything like Pontiac. They're doing what they have been doing, which is making premium cars that slot between Chevrolet and Cadillac. The difference now is that A.) they're much more desirable and have more interesting styling as well as B.) Sportier, European handling and driving dynamics which C.) gets younger customers who would normally shop at Lexus and Acura dealerships or who want a step up from Chevrolet into the showroom and buying the product.

I want to see some sort of legit powertrain competitor to Ford's EcoBoost V6 (which has a 36% take rate). The power and capability of a V8 with the fuel economy of a V6. Either that or a diesel. I still don't get why more automakers aren't embracing diesels. Much cheaper than hybrids to develop, real fuel saving, and plenty capable. Great way to improve CAFE numbers, and more importantly, high efficeny diesels could save the truck segment when gas prices get even more absurd.

I like those better than the refresh that followed. Looks well kept to be sure.

Happy Birthday dude!

WE WILL BURY THEM (but in an environmentally friendly way).