piththeelder commented on NYT: Chrysler In Merger Talks With GM

"I like it!"

piththeelder commented on NYT: Chrysler In Merger Talks With GM

"@dwegmull: +1"

piththeelder commented on What Will Mini Name Their New Crossover?

"Mini Piece of trash for confused people who think they want a Mini but want it to be a large vehicle with bad handling and poor efficiency-man"

piththeelder commented on GM Will Go Bankrupt: Why That May Actually Be Good For The General

"If GM declares right now they may be able to use it to make the business better by shedding dealers, dumping retiree costs onto the government, re-negotiating contracts, and most importantly eliminating every brand except for Chevy and Cadillac."

piththeelder commented on What Cars Do Automakers Need To Atone For On This Yom Kippur?

"Ford: Every D3 variant especially the Taurus X for giving it a ridiculous name and making an uglier, more expensive, less efficient version of it instead of spending 1 cent on advertising.GM : For the Lambda platform, which could be outstanding but for a whole new level of badge engineering that will usher in its demise.Chrysler: ChryslerHonda: For the NSX, even though it hasn't come out yet.Toyota: For the Prius, and its killing of all that is good about cars and driving.Nissan-Renault: Their souls are safe for now.BMW: 135i - for not making it lighter, X6 - for wtf is this f-ing thing and why is it?"

piththeelder commented on New Mazda3 Sedan To Debut At LA Auto Show... Duh

"I'd like to see it from some different angles, but my first impression is good."

piththeelder commented on Ten Best Cars For A Fall Weekend Trip

"BMW X6?"

piththeelder commented on What Will Help Sell Electric Cars?

"They will sell well when they have all the capabilities of a modern gas or diesel powered car and cost roughly the same. Specifically, they must practical as an only car for the general population, which I would describe as a car that: has plenty of storage space.has comfortable seating for 5.can travel 300 miles on a single charge.has a good network of dealers/mechanics who know how to service them.has proven reliability."

piththeelder commented on Mini Reveals Crossover Concept In Paris, Declines To Go Off-Roading

"I get it."

piththeelder commented on The Backseat Of A Lamborghini?

"I'll take my Lambo with no interior at all, just some seats, a steering wheel, proper stick shift, and exposed wiring and welded metal."