North American Car Of The Year

sbw · 12-13-2007, 10:43 AM

The finalists have been announced — which do you think will win?

sbw · 12-13-2007, 10:51 AM

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Hunter399 · 12-13-2007, 12:17 PM

ive heard good things about the caddy

Im going to go test drive one soon

Couch · 12-13-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

ive heard good things about the caddy

Im going to go test drive one soon

It's the first caddy in a long time that has caught my eye on more than one occasion.

nmulax · 12-13-2007, 12:23 PM

Caddy has the looks, has the price, and from what everyone's said... it finally has the interior to compete with the Germans.

sbw · 12-13-2007, 08:15 PM

The Caddy is very nice with one bad point — it weighs a lot!

I think the Malibu will win this battle, though, as it's all about the mass market.

The Honda is ugly. The headlights are gargantuan. The style is chunky.

nmulax · 12-13-2007, 09:23 PM

wow... just looked up the CTS' weight. Comes in around 250lbs more then a 335i. Definitely could stand to shave a few pounds off.

quagmire · 12-13-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sbw

The Caddy is very nice with one bad point — it weighs a lot!

I think the Malibu will win this battle, though, as it's all about the mass market.

The Honda is ugly. The headlights are gargantuan. The style is chunky.

The Malibu won't win. It's the same car as the previous NACOTY winner, the Saturn Aura. It surprises me that it made it to the finalist list. Besides the styling and better materials used in parts of the Malibu's interior( which were complaint areas of the Aura) it is the same car. Oh well, I wouldn't mind my car winning the award twice in a row.

sbw · 12-24-2007, 01:02 PM

I think the Malibu is different enough from the Saturn Aura. And has different significance in the market.

So far in our poll here the Cadillac CTS is in the lead — not really surprising considering these are BMW forums!

And BMW is all about performance and luxury!

IrateSpeed6 · 12-24-2007, 03:05 PM

This has been discussed ad nausium via various media outlets, but, the CTS is closer in size to the 5-series which accounts for the added weight.

BMW F22 · 12-24-2007, 05:09 PM

I'd vote for the Cadillac.

imolazhp_ci · 12-24-2007, 05:15 PM

there was just recall on the new CTS and STS... if i am not mistaken, a steering fluid leak that causes drivers to lose control and crash.

FotiosF90M5 · 12-24-2007, 05:22 PM

I think the honda will win it.

wj4 · 12-24-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

there was just recall on the new CTS and STS... if i am not mistaken, a steering fluid leak that causes drivers to lose control and crash.

My mom saw that on the news and told me about it. I think the Accord will win.

Neema · 12-24-2007, 07:52 PM

wtf, none of them.

How bout the F430 or something

12-24-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

wtf, none of them.

How bout the F430 or something

yeah or a veyron

quagmire · 12-24-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

there was just recall on the new CTS and STS... if i am not mistaken, a steering fluid leak that causes drivers to lose control and crash.

That's the previous gen. The new one isn't effected.

imolazhp_ci · 12-24-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

That's the previous gen. The new one isn't effected.

who cares. american cars are notorious for leaks. if they haven't figured out how to make a good product yet, then it's pretty much hopeless. the new accord looks very similar to the new C class.

NaTuReB0Y · 12-24-2007, 10:57 PM

WHAT? The Honda is built in America now.........

quagmire · 12-24-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

who cares. american cars are notorious for leaks. if they haven't figured out how to make a good product yet, then it's pretty much hopeless. the new accord looks very similar to the new C class.

And the 335i had no problems at all........ If you know anything about cars you should realize every car will have its problems. There will be recalls. Owning a German car should make you realize that. Yes, back in the 1980's and 90's the Big 3 made crappy cars. But, presently they have gotten better. Much better if I say so myself( look at what I drive, with 3 other GM vehicles in my life). Are GM latest offerings class leading? In some areas yes and in other areas no. But, they are finally competitive( especially in the mid size sedan, compact still needs work). If we used recalls to measure quality, then why are you not bashing Toyota for their low quality in the Camry and Tundra?

Perception does not equal reality.

imolazhp_ci · 12-24-2007, 11:46 PM

toyota/lexus's quality has slipped drastically in the last 3 years. nobody can argue that.

sbw · 01-13-2008, 09:55 AM

This just in! The Malibu won!

View Poll Results: Which one?
Cadillac CTS	34	54.84%
Chevrolet Malibu	4	6.45%
Honda Accord	24	38.71%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

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sbw Ultimate Driver 37 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I think the Malibu is different enough from the Saturn Aura. And has different significance in the market. So far in our poll here the Cadillac CTS is in the lead — not really surprising considering these are BMW forums! And BMW is all about performance and luxury!
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