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Cadillac Forums: What Do You Think Are The Most Hideous Abominations on The Road?
I must be living in the wrong neighborhood, I never see any of the cars(?) you guys find to post omn this thread. Just the occasional Aztec and too many Honda Pilots (yes it's ugly, I don't care how good it is; it looks like it was designed by Ivan the Soviet) and Ridgelines. The "90s Sebring convertibles had their charms, which is why the new Sebring 'verts look like knocked-up teenagers! But then ugliness, unlike pregnancy, is subjective.
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I didn't know Pilots were good? I know the CR-V sucks ass...
I see WAAY to many tiny ass Echoes and Prius'. I remember one day one got stuck trying to get out of my cove in some deep snow and it sounded like a damn lawnmower. The caddy just plowed right through, no hesitation at all heheheh
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Originally Posted by AMGoff
What the hell were you smoking when you drove the car? Have you actually driven the new one? If so, which model? Design is subjective... But build quality - seriously? There is absolutely no comparison between the two, regardless of how much most of the motoring media likes to bash the Sebring sedan versus the competition, it's damn near impossible to objectively say that it isn't built better than the '01-'06 sedan.
First of all, it rides on a much improved, stiffer, and more refined platform... Regardless of the materials used (which are at least on par, if not slightly better than on the previous model), the interior design is more efficient and better put together... There is less exposed hardware - screw/bolt heads, wires, etc. and less panel gaps (which can also be said for the outside)... and the materials used on the top-end models are much better than those on the previous Limited models.
And all of that is without even mentioning the biggest improvement over the '01-'06 models. Although they're currently only standard on the Limited and optional on the new Touring models... The 3.5L V6 and 6-speed automatic are light years ahead of the 2.7 V6/4-speed used in the '01-'06 and new baser models. At least they finally reengineered the 2.7 in the new models so that it doesn't suffer from catastrophic failures due to oil sludge and whatnot like in the previous model.
Again... Styling is subjective and I'd say the new styling is definitely controversial. Personally, I like it over the plain-jane style of the '01-'06 models (although the original Cirrus is still by far my favorite overall)... But styling aside, the new '07+ sedans are most definitely better than the car it replaced in every measurable way.
This is certainly a first, while I've heard tons of negative comparisons versus the competition and tend to agree with most (but not all) of them... I've never heard one person say they honestly believe the older Sebring sedan was better built than the new one.
I'll still stand behind what I say, his was a pretty basic four banger model, so no imploding POS 2.7 V6. The interior was pretty darn basic, acres of black plastic, but the quality of materials and the way they were assembled was decent. The gauges were a really nice touch and wouldn't look out of place in a car costing three times as much.
The new model's interior just reeks of cheesyness from a design and quality standpoint. The cloth seat material is inferior, as well as the quality and assembly of the plastic bits. The new one has a lot more "flair" but it just comes off as overdone and cheap.
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His HGs will last about 5 minutes....
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Originally Posted by Gristle Boy
Guess I would be pissed too, knowing people are snickering behind my back. All. Day. Long.:hist eric:
Take a Midol lady, it's only an opinion but mine is that it's a ridiculous, butt ugly deathtrap.
Okay I will agree with you. They're kind of the ginger kid step child that only a parent can love. But they're a fun little trail vehicle. And you're right about them being a death trap on the roads. I'd hate to get into an accident with the soccer mom driving a Suburban. All the danger of a motorbike without the freedom.
And don't ever call me a lady again! Rolex is the man.
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack100
I will bet that if that Suzuki whatever its called had to hits its brakes hard, it would probably roll over on its nose.
These guys had to disconnect the back brakes to do this. The weight balance is actually really stable, even on hills and steep trails.
All the danger of a motorbike without the freedom.
