"This is the NFL, Samer..." needs to be common lexicon, a la " Forget it Jake; it's Chinatown." Though to be fair at least Noah Cross only horrifically abused and compromised two women compared to the NFL's hundreds long rap sheet.

Yup, and that reason was Toni Braxton.

I once almost kidnapped a kid. True story.

Just for one of the reasons you described you'd have to go with the Aston. While the e63 wagons are amazing, they already look a bit dated as the use of circular headlights with more modern side panel detailing is kind of awkward. The Aston's design is timeless, so will age better in the long run.

Have you read the long-form NY Mag piece? It goes over in greater detail many of the suspicions and trepidations you list.

Also, I believe that the skinnier tires on those small FWD vehicles helps in the snow. Many of the larger SUV's come with humongous tires that help in non-snow conditions and are oftentimes aesthetically preferred, but are semi-worthless in the snow.

It's just a car. You know how to drive one of those.

I know someone has mentioned it before, but it's uncanny how much Gronk is just a real-life Poochie:

Watt definitely has Hearts of Fire on an infinite loop with the volume turned to 11.

I only voted yes to see the plaque.

Probably not, as the NA I6 engine is notoriously hard to gain noticeable extra power. It can be chipped for better throttle response and mapping, but no real gains in pure power more than ~10hp / 8 ft lbs.

Just inquiring, how did you calculate the economy? It's almost impossible to estimate actual fuel costs unless you're doing it by personal experience, ie actual delta of 87 vs 91/93 fuel, highway vs city driving, temperature fluctuations, how each vehicle stacks up against their EPA numbers.

While your statement's mostly true, how did that aura of superiority and the basis for "The Ultimate Driving Machine" first arise? It came from the BMW being a superior premium product at a premium price. The 2002's, e30's and E28's cemented the reputation. If (and it's a huge "if") Caddy can continue their product…

I'd have to agree. Went to two Caddy dealerships when making my last buying decision, and they had the air of an old steakhouse that hadn't done a revision since the mid-80's.

The new F-based 3 and 4 series are seriously lacking in the dynamics department. While not as idiotically dull as the 5 series, the 3's and 4's are much less involving than the ATS. However, the BMW engines and transmission (ZF vs GM) are better than their Caddy counterparts. So, it's based on what your priorities…

Creating "some bullshit thing on the computer" is an elite teen skill, and I am very glad that Mo has mastered it.

Sid's been absent from the G column for a while so I'm pretty sure the face growth is because, as Benny Lovejoy so accurately pointed out, "they said the pressure would make it grow..."

Pretty derrn close, though I think some fine-tuning could be included in the cost factor, and possibly some sort of chart and/or alternate list for something other than the top choice.

My pops bought a swanky Jag in the early 90's as his dream saloon, and I sh*t you not the "check engine" light came on 100 yards after exiting the dealership's driveway.

So, is this a case of penny wise and pound short with this particular dealership? I mean, the markup gives the dealership AND Dodge a black eye in terms of PR, thus will the Dodge main office refuse to give preference to this dealership for future high-demand models?