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  1. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in BMW
    Should revive some interest for the Z4... personally, I don't think they went far enough in "M-ing" the exterior. Could very well be a Z4 with a BMW Accessory body kit or something. It's almost AMG of them...
  2. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in Cadillac
    Some dental floss would help, too. You might need a paint cleanser to remove the adhesive residue. (I debadged our Passat)
  3. Short of sending a sample to a lab, how do you check the oil without sensors anyway? In my experience, Mobil 1 synthetic turns dark in no time at all.
  4. pow replied to loki's post in a topic in The Lounge
    All manufacturers are required to use the new SAE ratings for new or redesigned engines. I believe Honda and Toyota are the only manufacturers that use the new ratings for all their engines, new or old.
  5. pow replied to Satty's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Mazda Millenia Millenium Edition in Millenium Red... thankfully, the Mazda Mazda6 Mazdaspeed6 has an equally cool name, but it's for a better car.
  6. pow replied to Chris_Doane's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    If so, I'm expecting V8-like fuel consumption. The current Malibu with the 3.9 gets fewer miles to the gallon than a ~3900 lb. Equinox AWD.
  7. pow replied to sciguy_0504's post in a topic in Toyota
    I don't mind the exterior... it's inoffensive, fairly unique, and identifiable as a Toyota. Some parts of the interior reek of cheapness and parts-bin raiding, though. The center armrest looks generic, and the gear lever/shifter maze looks like something out of a Hyundai. With all the resources they had, I expected better from Toyota.
  8. A3 Side: Good + Best Pick Front: Good + Best Pick Passat Side: Good + Best Pick Front: Good + Best Pick Legacy Side: Good + Best Pick Front: Good + Best Pick 500 (with optional curtain bags) Side: Good Front: Good + Best Pick http://www.iihs.org/news/2005/pr110205.html AUDI, FORD, SUBARU, AND VW CARS EARN GOOD RATINGS IN BOTH FRONT AND SIDE CRASH TESTS I'm impressed by Subaru's decision to improve the Legacy's safety just a year after its redesign. And it seems VW/Audi are leading with regard to safety, since IIHS's side test didn't even exist during the development of their cars... the A3, A4, A6, Jetta, and Passat all received Best Picks for the new side crash. The majority of vehicles tested (side crash) still receive a "Poor" rating.
  9. pow replied to deftonesfan867's post in a topic in The Lounge
    What he said. NYC is fine for a few weeks, but after that, it gets expensive.
  10. pow replied to shayes287's post in a topic in Cadillac
    The current Escalade comes with either the 5.3 or 6.0. But, yes, one engine choice is fine.
  11. DAMN that's cheap. How much is Chevy asking for the SS Trailblazer?
  12. Hope the G6 'vert comes with some updates and refinements... I still don't think people will spend $30K on a car just for its roof. As far as the new Pontiac, could it be a Lambda?
  13. pow replied to buickguy's post in a topic in Buick
    As far as interior space, the 9-3's and G6's are actually very similar despite the wheelbase differences, because the 2-piece metal folding roof takes up a lot more space.
  14. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    The one at the LA autoshow had an actual top in the trunk, but it broke down during the show.
  15. pow replied to HarleyEarl's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    Hey, it's better than the Micra C+C... :lol:
  16. pow replied to Robert Hall's post in a topic in Buick
    I can't see why they couldn't give a LaCrosse a mesh grille, drug dealer wheels, brushed aluminum exterior trim, and a lowered suspension.
  17. I think so, too... the MX-5 is better at being an MX-5 than the Solstice. It fits the definition of a proper, pure roadster better than the Solstice, which is more of a hard-core sports car with a tame engine. Once the GXP comes out, I have a feeling it'll give Z4s and SLKs a serious run for the money, let alone a MX-5.
  18. pow replied to siegen's post in a topic in Honda
    Looks ice-cool to me... me likes.
  19. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in Mitsubishi
    Ooh, that's pretty nice for a truck.
  20. pow replied to regfootball's post in a topic in Toyota
    You should work for the Enquirer..
  21. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    Yeah, I've noticed that, too. It's very possible considering GM has encountered some engineering difficulties with the roof, and that it faces some very serious competition. Perhaps they've concluded that few people are willing to spend ~$30K for a front-drive, pushrod-powered, cheaply-finished car, regardless of top, instead of a RWD V8 Mustang convertible or even GTO.
  22. pow replied to Polish_Kris's post in a topic in Toyota
    Kinda generic Asian sporty looking... the Civic's is more original.
  23. pow replied to NOS2006's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Last time we went to NY, we ate at Lombardi's... the pizza there was delicious there, too. It wasn't a thin crust pizza, but I loved it nevertheless.
  24. They also had a C6 Z06 v. Viper SRT-10 coupe comparo, and the Vette won.
  25. pow replied to NOS2006's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Nothing... just other foods that popped into my mind. Viet-style egg rolls (wrapped in lettuce) is great as well.