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LOWDOWN · 02-08-2012, 06:45 PM

BTW, I have a fresh post, here...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200804

Please spread the word...it IS important...or so I've been told...

Number 3 · 02-08-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Gotta throw this out here...'cause we're amongst friends, right?

I was invited, today, to a "ride 'n drive"...E350 4Matic...A6 Quattro...535 Xi...new '13 Lexus GS 350...

Cadillac needs a modern replacement for the formerly (20 years ago) Top Dog STS, and if they ask me for my vote, this new GS is gonna change some people's perspective. Missing only an 8-speed Automatic from being THE non-hotrod Mid-Size Premium Sedan, hands down. And, at the top-end fully-loaded level, priced 10+% less than any of the others... That's a tuff playground, but for Cadillac to be truly relevant, they MUST be at this dance... If Lexus can, Caddie can too!

Did I just say that?!

Teccccchhhhhhhhnically, the CTS would be the competitor for the E and 5. Also have to consider that the recently announced XTS is in the same size and could be considered an A6 competitor.

The new E is nice but kinda meh to me. The 5 is simply an outstanding car. Unbelievable fuel economy for the size, 31 mpg I believe. The new GS is intrigueing. Not sure I like the styling, but Lexus does a lot right.

Of those in your ride and drive, 3 likes the A6.

How was the interior of the Lexus? Anything new or exciting or just well done?

Mr Twisty · 02-08-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Hey, any other threads pushing 200,000 views that don't involve scantily clad women? Just askin'

There's this thread..... except for picture friday when the ladies show off their new boots, and any time one of the fellas takes a viagra, it's kind of like Smack's house, pretty tame..... the only rules are, you can never talk about mid-terms or say nom nom nom

FenwickHockey65 · 02-08-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Gotta throw this out here...'cause we're amongst friends, right?

I was invited, today, to a "ride 'n drive"...E350 4Matic...A6 Quattro...535 Xi...new '13 Lexus GS 350...

Cadillac needs a modern replacement for the formerly (20 years ago) Top Dog STS, and if they ask me for my vote, this new GS is gonna change some people's perspective. Missing only an 8-speed Automatic from being THE non-hotrod Mid-Size Premium Sedan, hands down. And, at the top-end fully-loaded level, priced 10+% less than any of the others... That's a tuff playground, but for Cadillac to be truly relevant, they MUST be at this dance... If Lexus can, Caddie can too!

Did I just say that?!

3rd gen CTS will take care of that problem.

OldScoolCamaro · 02-08-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

I thought this was a family website? Where are the scantily clad women? Do they involve Kate BeckinZale? Just askin'

Used to be a more of a "family site"<I think?

>, now it's on par with reality TV...LOL...hey....all posts would involve Kate if Scarrzz would have his way I betcha...just sayin...

JusticePete · 02-08-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Used to be a more of a "family site"<I think?

>, now it's on par with reality TV...LOL...hey....all posts would involve Kate if Scarrzz would have his way I betcha...just sayin...

Where is Scarrzz? Odd i haven't seen Kate lately either?

Mr Twisty · 02-09-2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Where is Scarrzz? Odd i haven't seen Kate lately either?

Kate said to tell you, "Hiiiii Pete!

"

Kate Millett

LOWDOWN · 02-09-2012, 08:33 AM

The pic was so nice, he did it TWICE! haha... Pete likes his Kate...and Edith, too (pic to follow)...

Interiors, Number 3: ALL had their "best suits"...the GS with its 16-way (or was it 18-way?!) seat was head-'n-shoulders above. 12" nav. screen (!), two-toned supple leathers...what folks used to talk about the vaunted Audi ergonomics has been (at least) matched, if not bested, dash-wise. Benz was just plain uncomfortable....short seat bottoms hit you mid-thigh, hard (not just firm), and not supportive. "Plastic-y", dull, so understated you ran the risk of sleep apnia. Surprizingly, the softest rider (non-AMG'd).

Best drivetrain: A tie, in my books, 'tween the twin-turbo Beamer and the super'd V6 A6 (both with 8-speeds); Lexus 3rd with the 3.5/6-speed (where's the IS-F 8-speed? That money is inside); Benz 4th.

My b-i-l has a CTS Sport 3.6/6-speed manual...uncomfortable back seat compared to any of these (I'm 6-1), and NOT in this Class as far as structual integrity and overall feel/execution. Coming version? Maybe...but leaps are required, NOT incremental steps...

I mentioned the mid-'90s STS: At that moment in time, the STS was as close to World Class as any Caddie had been in a l-o-n-g time (relative to its "competition") but, like the Pontiac STE in early '80s, it was a fleeting moment...and simply did not "keep up".

XTS: My take is it will out-room the coming ES and these 4, above. Fine for families, but with FWD-only, will not seriously play in this "drivers group". Long overdue for the traditional Caddie loyalists...but will it "conquer"? I think there'll be a better chance (amongst these) for a very well-done CTS...driving the proper (and all) wheels...but there is little margin for "miss". "Good enough" execution will make the CTS think of Little Big Horn...

So much for my personal "Motorweek" moment!

Speaking of "reality TV": I vote Kim Kardasian as HouZe Mutha...since we all, here, seem to enjoy "the driving experience", what better person to represent our "motoring mantra" than "Curveacious Kim"?!

I mean Anna Nicole is gone, baby...

BTW, here's the lovely Kate, and equally fetching Edith... "Caution: Curves Ahead"...

LOWDOWN · 02-09-2012, 08:52 AM

This just came to me...

IF we can get the 1LE into production as an SS upgrade, perhaps it would be a much shorter step, then, to get an "upgrade of an upgrade"...read that as a "power enhancement", after the fact...but "time is running out" on Gen-5...

[tick...tick...tick...]

ShnOmac · 02-09-2012, 09:49 AM

I voted....

*GTAHVIT* · 02-09-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

I voted....

Hey I left you some video in the Rolex 24 thread.

JusticePete · 02-09-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Hey I left you some video in the Rolex 24 thread.

Hey I left you some video...

ShnOmac · 02-09-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Hey I left you some video in the Rolex 24 thread.

I will check it out when I get home!

*GTAHVIT* · 02-09-2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Hey I left you some video...

Yep, that dude, can flat drive.

02-09-2012, 08:33 AM	#8030
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	The pic was so nice, he did it TWICE! haha... Pete likes his Kate...and Edith, too (pic to follow)... Interiors, Number 3: ALL had their "best suits"...the GS with its 16-way (or was it 18-way?!) seat was head-'n-shoulders above. 12" nav. screen (!), two-toned supple leathers...what folks used to talk about the vaunted Audi ergonomics has been (at least) matched, if not bested, dash-wise. Benz was just plain uncomfortable....short seat bottoms hit you mid-thigh, hard (not just firm), and not supportive. "Plastic-y", dull, so understated you ran the risk of sleep apnia. Surprizingly, the softest rider (non-AMG'd). Best drivetrain: A tie, in my books, 'tween the twin-turbo Beamer and the super'd V6 A6 (both with 8-speeds); Lexus 3rd with the 3.5/6-speed (where's the IS-F 8-speed? That money is inside); Benz 4th. My b-i-l has a CTS Sport 3.6/6-speed manual...uncomfortable back seat compared to any of these (I'm 6-1), and NOT in this Class as far as structual integrity and overall feel/execution. Coming version? Maybe...but leaps are required, NOT incremental steps... I mentioned the mid-'90s STS: At that moment in time, the STS was as close to World Class as any Caddie had been in a l-o-n-g time (relative to its "competition") but, like the Pontiac STE in early '80s, it was a fleeting moment...and simply did not "keep up". XTS: My take is it will out-room the coming ES and these 4, above. Fine for families, but with FWD-only, will not seriously play in this "drivers group". Long overdue for the traditional Caddie loyalists...but will it "conquer"? I think there'll be a better chance (amongst these) for a very well-done CTS...driving the proper (and all) wheels...but there is little margin for "miss". "Good enough" execution will make the CTS think of Little Big Horn... So much for my personal "Motorweek" moment! Speaking of "reality TV": I vote Kim Kardasian as HouZe Mutha...since we all, here, seem to enjoy "the driving experience", what better person to represent our "motoring mantra" than *"Curveacious Kim"?!* I mean Anna Nicole is gone, baby... BTW, here's the lovely Kate, and equally fetching Edith... "Caution: Curves Ahead"... Attached Images Last edited by LOWDOWN; 02-09-2012 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Adding the lovely Kate and equally fetching Edith...

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02-08-2012, 06:45 PM	#8023
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	BTW, I have a fresh post, here...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200804 Please spread the word...it IS important...or so I've been told...

02-09-2012, 08:52 AM	#8031
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	This just came to me... IF we can get the 1LE into production as an SS upgrade, perhaps it would be a much shorter step, then, to get an "upgrade of an upgrade"...read that as a "power enhancement", after the fact...but "time is running out" on Gen-5... [tick...tick...tick...]

02-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#8032
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	I voted....