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Mar 30, 2025 | 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bkowa092

Buick driver doesn't understand why a 668 hp, manual transmission, car is cool. No surprise here.

reference to 1960s Buick muscle car incoming in 3.....2.....1......

Mar 30, 2025 | 09:07 AM

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It's not relevant. The niche "hustling" version is literally the only model that Cadillac does better than competitors. The run-of-the-mill Cadillac sedan has been mediocre, at best, when compared to its competitors, for 40+ years. If they made a best in class car as the base model, things would be different. They don't.

I just watched an episode of Motorweek and they tested the CT5-Blackwing. They referred to it (twice) as a "world class sport sedan". It's more than a one trick pony track car.

Mar 30, 2025 | 09:58 AM

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reference to 1960s Buick muscle car incoming in 3.....2.....1......

Are initials GNX by any chance??

Mar 30, 2025 | 10:52 AM

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Are initials GNX by any chance??

The GNX, which was a limited-production version of the Grand National, debuted in the mid-1980s, not the 1960s. In the 1960s, you had the GS-series.

Mar 30, 2025 | 10:55 AM

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You might need more chrome in your life. 💯 📣

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LOL .... pass. I'm good.

There's actually some truth in what Margate said.

Mar 31, 2025 | 04:58 AM

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There's actually some truth in what Margate said.

There is 0 truth to someone I don't even know telling me how much chrome I need in my life. YMMV

Mar 31, 2025 | 07:49 AM

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There is 0 truth to someone I don't even know telling me how much chrome I need in my life. YMMV

Well, with all due respect (and I'm not trying to be rude)...maybe he's giving you a hint: if you don't want to get comments like that, then don't make similar ones to others.

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Mar 31, 2025 | 08:06 AM

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Well, with all due respect (and I'm not trying to be rude)...maybe he's giving you a hint: if you don't want to get comments like that, then don't make similar ones to others.

Not "trying" to be rude, but still succeeding-- @Margate330 and I were having a nice discussion about chrome; I don't recall asking you to mediate. But please point out where I told someone else what kind of car they should like and buy????

Mar 31, 2025 | 09:48 AM

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You've made some comments about Buick drivers...including me. And Buicks, of course, are known for having more-than-average chrome. Anyhow, I'm not going to spend all day on this. Just chalk it up as some constructive criticism, and move on.

Mar 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM

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Anyhow, back to Cadillac and the thread-topic, Road and Track has some more information on the subject. They, of course, are enthusiast-fans of the Blackwing versions, so it is written somewhat from their perspective.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a6...nd-ct5-report/

Mar 31, 2025 | 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

There is 0 truth to someone I don't even know telling me how much chrome I need in my life. YMMV

True, but I can tell when someone may be a little chrome deficient and needs more chrome in their life.

The cure is to embrace shiny things. Haha 😁 👀 🤣

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Mar 31, 2025 | 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex

Good because everyone I’ve come across at the auction have so far been a POS. 🫣

POS in design? Or POS out of warranty?

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Mar 31, 2025 | 10:54 AM

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And if you made generic comments about BMW drivers, I'd have no problem with it. I can have stereotypical beliefs, just as you do.

But you commented on what YOU believe *I* would benefit from (having more chrome). Show me where I've done that.

Mar 31, 2025 | 10:54 AM

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True, but I can tell when someone may be a little chrome deficient and needs more chrome in their life.

The cure is to embrace shiny things. Haha 😁 👀 🤣

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I know YOU are joking.....