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  1. pow replied to HarleyEarl's post in a topic in Chevrolet
    Different strokes for different folks... the SS Supercharged (and SRT-4) will be popular among the big horsepower crowd, but ultimately, its electric power steering, ropy gearbox, and twist-beam rear suspension will let down most others.
  2. Wow, that's excellent photography.
  3. pow replied to ToniCipriani's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Perhaps I should do one for our beater... a 1988 Volvo 240 GL with a breathtaking 114 horsepower engine!
  4. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in SAAB / NEVS
    It's not bad... I love how sharply creased the fenders are. It looks surprisingly clean and fresh for such a dated car, just like the 9-7X...
  5. ... a CNG-powered Cobalt 2-door. I'd love single-occupant HOV access and the convenience of not paying parking meters, without the inconvenience of the Civic GX's "POOR" head protection and "MARGINAL" torso. And Priii are out, totally.
  6. pow replied to HarleyEarl's post in a topic in The Lounge
    I've been on xcelerator and many others, but they all feel the same... sort of. I enjoy the thrill of a rollercoaster, but some are extreme to the point it's... pointless. It's almost like it was designed to beat a record and torture your body for the sake of it, not because it's enjoyable. I can't remember how many times a day at the theme park has been ruined by a g-force induced headache.
  7. Speaking of the Tribeca, I saw a dark blue one today, and it looked stunning!
  8. pow replied to 13092's post in a topic in Chevrolet
    I don't see room for it, especially since Suzuki has their own new Vitara now.
  9. pow replied to wildcat's post in a topic in Buick
    Like her or not, she draws attention, and that's exactly what Buick needs. Of course, Tiger did, too, but he's not even close.
  10. pow replied to Flybrian's post in a topic in SAAB / NEVS
    It really depends on the quality of rubber and where it's used. Personally, I prefer rock-solid rubber molding over flexible, molded, painted plastic stuff, because it seems more, well, substantial. It's hard to explain...
  11. Maybe not Chevy, but GM is making an effort with Saturn. They had awesome ads during the MTV VMA's, including the newly redesigned VUE, the SKY, and also the AURA concept.
  12. pow replied to ToniCipriani's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Or a really, really, really long-term review.
  13. pow replied to Flybrian's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Blame South Bay BMW. They use white, BMW-badged xB's as their "courtesy shuttle," complete with "SOUTH BAY BMW" windshield banners and license plate frames. I get many looks riding in it.
  14. pow replied to trevormac98's post in a topic in General Motors
    Right... ;)
  15. Grand Carnival Limiteds will be Sedona EX's in the US.
  16. So I guess the '06 9-3 uses another tranny? Will the Fusion/Milan/Zephyr/Montego/500 continue to use the ZF tranny?
  17. pow replied to Flybrian's post in a topic in The Lounge
    "Nice Jetta" to a Passat.
  18. Mazda has had so long now to tweak the perfect British roadster recipe that the Solstice has to rely on styling and value to win. I've said this on old C&G, but conceptually, the MX-5 and Solstice are too different animals. One is a light, agile, wind-in-your-hair roadster, while the other is a poor man's version of a high performance sports car (Z4, SLK, etc). Both are very appealing.
  19. pow replied to Bimmer325's post in a topic in SAAB / NEVS
    It could be worse... but, still, I don't think it has enough substance. At $40K, people want the best... good character won't cut it. Who'd buy one over an E-class, A6, or 5-series?
  20. Nice... I love the Alfa Romeo-ness of it all.
  21. pow replied to ocnblu's post in a topic in The Lounge
    I'm calling PETA.
  22. pow replied to Satty's post in a topic in The Lounge
    Kinda dated... the C5 Anniversary Edition wheels are similar, but better looking, IMO.
  23. pow replied to BlkHhr104's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    Don't forget the Mazda5, too...
  24. pow replied to HarleyEarl's post in a topic in Heritage Marques
    Nice find... funny how a European magazine road tests it before US mags do. Edit: Nevermind... Edit #2: Werd... the Solstice looks good, but I wonder how much of the story was made up.
  25. Last three fill-ups... $3.07/gallon, $3.09/gallon, and $2.95/gallon