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Detroit, 4:18 PM
Sat Dec 5
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The question is whether American car buyers give a rip about anything outside their borders. Most probably don't. However, Fiat needs to rebrand Chrysler as a source of internationally flavored cars, and this is a quick and easy way to start changing perceptions.
Matt, as a taxpayer, my primary concern is getting Chrysler back on its feet. If it takes a foreign ad shop to do it, what's the problem? The Americans had their chance and blew it.
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#15 - - Leave, and walk a few blocks to the original Pantry Cafe and have lunch at an L.A. institution. Never closed in over 70 years, even during wartime. Cash only. Not for the calorie counter or health food nut with OCD. Besides, a little fresh air will do you good before you go back to the show for Round 2.
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Plus, then grunge wouldn't have had to happen.
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I have no idea what they're doing here... I can't imagine they'd actually market this pig in any manner even remotely close to the way it looks right now.
IOW, this could be the Best. Mule. Ever.
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Where's the Honda 600? How about a first-gen Civic?
Need a family car? First-gen Accord and stop fucking so much. You people with more than 4 kids...just stop.
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I'll be there tomorrow, falling asleep in person.
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The Audi didn't disappoint though. Crazy paint... I loved it.
I was impressed by the new GTI. Great seats, killer steering wheel... VW has the best interiors in the biz.
CTS Wagon looks better in person too. I requested a CTS-V version to the delight of some GM guy standing there. Sidenote: they all seemed bummed about Fritz.
The best thing was checking out Fisker's cars. I was so impressed by the lines on the car. But the kicker was Henrik Fisker himself standing right there talking to potential customers. I was obviously the only Jalop there as no one but the booth professional knew who I was talking about when I pointed him out. I'll admit I wanted to shake his hand and wish him luck!
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@VeeArrrSix: "I was impressed by the new GTI. Great seats, killer steering wheel..."
Forgive me if I don't find your opinions quite impartial.
Just kidding. I'd have to agree. Mk. 6 Golf feels really nice. Got to see it in October. Then there's this one time I sat in an Audi R8 with the optional Nappa leather seats...
CTW is stunning in person, isn't it? Even in black, the details stand out.
It's awesome that you got to see Henrik Fisker. Love that man's work. Perhaps he'll be there again tomorrow. It was the same thing with Reeves Callaway with me. I saw him randomly at a car event one day, then at the auto show not too long after. Didn't get to talk to him though.
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Now tell me when he gets the job.
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This is definitely worse than nukes.
PS This is a great resolution by the UN to get her released.
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Also I'm pondering that Tahoe Hybrid drivetrain in something like an old Bel-Air or Nomad...
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Now if the Dalai Lama or any one of a hundred or so Chinese dissenters was featured in that commercial they'd have a true hot potato on their hands. Not. a. chance.
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