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CarChat #35 - Chrysler's restructuring plan, the new Chrysler logo, and SEMA. Oh, and how the Dodge Viper logo looks like Daffy Duck!
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michaelbanovsky on November 4, 2009
We'll talk about Sergio Marchionne talking about fixing Chrysler, and if a lawyer/accountant combination is what it will take to fix up the mess Nardelli and Cerberus left behind. Its that time of the year again for SEMA! We'll check in on all the Vegas action otherwise known as the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
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asianmartin on November 5, 2009
I'm leaving the house to meet up w/ friends *right* when #carchat starts [When @raywert RT's Banovsky's welcome tweet then leaves] Have fun. tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I love how #chrysler is laying out their future, and still being out-trended by #tilaarmy4life. Don't worry, #carchat doesn't trend, either. tweet
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salynch on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Maybe we should have people include #tilaarmy4life in every #carchat tweet tonight... just to &#!@ with them. tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
Planning shrimp & pasta for @chiefsonic & @fromattel, on the phone w/ @jpostman & waiting for #carchat to start. Doesn't my life sound cool? tweet
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AmberWawas on November 5, 2009
IMO The gayest car a man can drive is a new model bug. Random class thought. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
3) Tonight we have Chrysler, Chrysler, and SEMA. Hey, 2/3 ain't bad, right? #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky It isn't official til @raywert tells us the RT. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Hooray! #carchat is starting! Thanks @michaelbanovsky ! tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
2) If you're annoyed by #carchat, try out twittersnooze.com. Otherwise, you should be on tweetgrid.com! tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
1) The preview is here: http://tr.im/EaYd The #carchat cheat sheet is here: http://tr.im/zwWQ tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
RT @michaelbanovsky: 2) If you're annoyed by #carchat, try out twittersnooze.com. Otherwise, you should be on tweetgrid.com! tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] So…Chrysler…Let's start with RAM. Thoughts? #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Ram? you can get it really really cheap :) #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I had an '82 RAM pickup with a cute ram on the hood that gansta's stole once. That RAM? #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@raywert be honest,you are looking for a junket 2 Turin so you can drive on the oval track on the top of the FIAT parking structure #Carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I think RAM is hilarious and just crazy enough it may work in the burgeoning utility market. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Smart move, one of the only ways they can pose a serious threat to Ford trucks. #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I thought that Mickey Roarke's performace as Ram SHOULD have won him an Oscar #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors @michaelbanovsky Thing is that the RAM is a powerful truck. In ranching country it hauls the cattle feeder. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow I can't WAIT to see a Raptor with a cattle feeder on the back! SWOON! #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth Exactly. The RAM is a good product. It breaks Silverado driveshafts. #carchat tweet
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SpeedSportLife on November 5, 2009
Nick & Zerin of SSL will be observing #carchat tonight from Z's living room while we play Forza 3. Have fun everyone! tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Silverado is for stay in town cowboys. NEXT! #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - I guess I can agree, they have a beefier image than Ford or Chevy, but I've never been in the truck market #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
the problem is that people associate ram as in "dodge ram", it's like if toyota decided to break off with a "camry" brand #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Hah! Yeah, very true. RT @ michaelbanovsky @MissMotorMouth Exactly. The RAM is a good product. It breaks Silverado driveshafts. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@SpeedSportLife Ugh. Forza 3. Only game you can tune a Trans-Am enough to beat a Bugatti Veyron. I did it, and it's still lame #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
They have to figure out what #ram trucks are. pleaseure performance trucks or work. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 The new F-150 is for the business rancher while the RAM is the ranch hand's truck of choice. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Or if like Toyota tried to break off with a Prius brand...oh wait. I still think it's a great idea. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Hey, they're thinking about it with "Prius"… #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@missmotormouth not sure i agree. Dodge has vener commited to HD version of trucks @ford has #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce - I think they'll be focused more towards work trucks. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Hyundai is doing it with Genesis #carchat tweet
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RickBarrett on November 5, 2009
I think its a good idea, When I think RAM i think 'badass pickup'. But when i think dodge, I think 'just bad'. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
What is with all of these "don't know trucks" people? ::shaking my head:: #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky ......sigh.... #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@walex Apparently not. @mynameisram…Well, I registered the Twitter account at least… #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce @MissMotorMouth - What about the Raptor series of Fords? I think they're more for the non-work people. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth I grew up in a city, I did not need truck, unlike the guy down the street that used his to drive to his office job #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth I know trucks. Bed payload GMVER weight rating exhaust brake supreme! SUPREME! Eat it, @pickuptrucks! #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - Apologies, I've just never been in a position to need a truck, but I do have friends who love them. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce Having a strong connection to people who actually use trucks I know the demo. #justsayin #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Annoys me when people buy trucks to drive to the mall #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors The F-150 is stronger now in trems of what a Ford truck buyer wants. F150 is very "city" now. #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@mismotormouth I work in fleet and commercial. I consult with an upfitting company. I work for a leasing comapny #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Agreed. Don't think RAM will cater to them so much… RT @midclassmotors: Annoys me when people buy trucks to drive to the mall #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 @JackCPierce I can't wait for the Raptor to catch on in ranchland. In TX this week I saw one the whole time traveling. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@walex That happens a lot here in LA. I know a fricking CBS sitcom editor who drives a F-150. #dork #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@arm51 the raptor is surely an enthusiat "halo" truck, but meat and potato Ford truck is 350 series and up #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - I'm not saying it's a bad truck, I just don't think it's focused towards the work segment...more the Baja group. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce I am just telling you what I see on working ranches. ;-) #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
Look I'll come right out and say it, I'd buy a Ram just for the sound of the engine, and I do minimal hauling/off-roading. #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@walex the hubu is that unhooking the Ram from Dodge only makes sense if you have somewhere to go with the brand. #chrsler does not #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Fellow walks in a dealer wants a 3/4 ton Ram to work,what is the big deal? #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 The Raptor? The Raptor-R is the river crowd's fantasy but on rocky terrain the Raptor is a ranch truck. #carchat tweet
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ronizalcman on November 5, 2009
No #carchat for me today kiddys! On iPhone :( I'll bag Volvos, Audis, BMWs and Hondas later ;-b tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce I'm hip to your Jibe now. #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@missmotormouth I am just telling you waht I see 6000 vehicle fleets buy when their productivity is on the line #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@JackCPIerce - Agreed...but I still think that the RAM brand is more 'work' oriented from my viewpoint. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow I assume you mean the hemi? the diesel sounds great too! #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow the sound of what engine? The clankin' Cummins? #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Yessir. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - I'm just not sure the Raptor could haul all that much, just saying...again, I don't know much about trucks. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@stradablog that cummins .. last 6 cylinder diesel in this market #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - I do love the idea of the Raptor though! #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@stradablog The Hemi. My neighbor has one, I never, ever get tired of listening to him rumble down the street. #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
All I know is I can't wait to see the first RAM commercial. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@stradablog There's no big deal! #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce Ranchers don't buy in fleets unless they are subsidized corporate cowboys. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow It is true. That sound is awesome. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 Yeah, the Raptor is the farthest thing from a "work truck"…well, apart from the Harley Davidson F-150… #carchat tweet
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VictoriaRusso on November 5, 2009
I can't follow #carchat it's too late here in UK, falling asleep, have fun! tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MikeWehner - Yeah, it will be interesting to see the direction they go. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow its just another V8 and not even a real hemi head. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I saw it, it's absolutely terrible. "…my tank is full" RT @MikeWehner: All I know is I can't wait to see the first RAM commercial. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@VictoriaRusso Thanks for trying! I'll have the recap up tomorrow ;) #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Yep, but I think the Raptor looks so much better...the Harley Davidson one is more of a cruiser, Raptor = fun. #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@missmotormouth I will conceed your point, Ford is the product of choice for the truck market #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Half ton ttrucks are cars, 3/4 & 1 ton are work trucks #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@stradablog I know, and I'm not suggesting its the greatest engineering marvel since Model T. I just like the sound. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce And I love Ford trucks but I know what people buy & how they use them. A lot of ranchers buy all 3 & each 4 unique use #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] OK, Dodge. Who was tuning in today? Thoughts on their refresh of the Caliber, Journey, Avenger, etc? #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky All of those cars suck, and will continue to suck. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
In the order you listed them = Who cares? The what? Could be a win. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Chrysler needs "fresh product" to create buzz and raise the enthusiasm #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
looking forward to upcoming fiats though #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
yawn #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@missmotormouth I agree. I lay down my sword. I was just trying to say I know a little about truck *shhesh* #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Charger wasn't on that list :P #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky but it drives like crap #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@culturegarage ::nudges:: #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
BTW! Everyone say Hello to @midclassmotors who is joing us for the 1st time! #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Agreed, I'm glad they're going back to some of the cool colors too. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@walex Because it's an undisputable champ ;-) #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
I think Dodge is throw &#!@ at the wall to see what sticks. Focus, Dodge, focus. (not a pun) #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat Hey everyone! I'm joining in here? What's everyone talking about now? tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth haha, Thanks! #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@JackCPierce XXOO Muah! ;-) #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Ok, what would you need to see from Fiat's…er…Chrysler to buy one of their cars? #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
We are talkin about Dodge #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
The Dodge 500 Abarth esseesse... I could get behind that #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I want a Panda. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Cinquecento #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@walex A friend of mine said, "Oh, the one with the goat on it"…pretty much sums it up. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky A Scorpion on the badge. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth Doesn't James May have one of those? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - What??!! #carchat tweet
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mpgomatic on November 5, 2009
RT @stradablog: Cinquecento #carchat tweet
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JackCPierce on November 5, 2009
@michalebanovsky a Fiat 500 with a hemi #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
Tweetgrid is moving so slow I might as well quit now. Got some leftover pineapple pizza in the fridge anyway. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Enthusiasts don't buy cars. We bitch until we get our way, then keep Miatas locked up while CTS wagons sit unsold #carchat tweet
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RickBarrett on November 5, 2009
Need less plastic, more reliability #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
I don't know if there is any Fiat I'd buy, the 500 is cute. In a cute, but I'd never drive it way. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
SWOON! RT @midclassmotors: @MissMotorMouth Doesn't James May have one of those? #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky or a Lincoln Blackwood #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@mpgomatic - Yes, but I think the Abarth trim would sell the best here. #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
@arm51 #carchat "Scorpion Badge Optional"?!?!?! What are you thinking. Its a nessecity whether there's really a difference or not! tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - Ahh, that explains it! #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky you are so spot on with your comment about enthusiasts. However they are alpha car buyers, they influence others #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I'd be all over a Fiat 500 Abarth. That is about it. Panda is cool too #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@Carnut1_Blog - Actually, I like some normal Fiat products and MANY Alpha Romeo products as-is. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Same here, but… RT @krisdahl: @michaelbanovsky I'd be all over a Fiat 500 Abarth. That is about it. Panda is cool too #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat @Arm51 The Abarth version may not sell better here because it has less brand recognition here. tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@culturegarage alpha buyers? or alpha talkers? #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
I drove my father's Alfa Romeo under a F-350 once. #badhairday #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky yes and the camry is living proof of that. Still I think the abarth 500 would sell well here: think mini cooper S #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] OK, Abarth…right…great. What about Chrysler? Jeep? Anything that would make you spend your money on one? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@Carnut1_Blog - True, but it doesn't necessarily have to be badged as an Abarth...the underlying car should be the same though. #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@Carnut1_Blog I don't think brand has anything to do with it. It is about a trim level like the Z06 or M3 #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky The grand cherokee CRD was kind of cool. too pricey though #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
I don't think I'd ever buy a Chrysler. The brand is dead. They can stick to rental cars. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Jeep GP. Just get it done. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I would promote the vintage Jeep brand with an 80's woody Wagoneer. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RT @drewdraws2: @michaelbanovsky Abarth 500 gets me in the door but Panda 4x4 tells me they're serious! #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Jeeps appeal to some folks, just not to me. You can't build your business around the Jeep niche IMHO #carchat tweet
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RickBarrett on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky a gun to my head #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Completely agree with this // RT @krisdahl: Alfa has a nice lineup that would probably do well here in the states. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I would already give my figurative left nut for a Charger SRT8. So in a word, "yes." #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Chrysler 300 was an interesting car,it should be revived it got lost and beat in the mid size segment #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat @krisdahl well, if you're trying to sell a Smart competitor America doesn't really care about performance. tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
Bulid me a hybrid version of the old Jeep Willys concept and I'll write you a check. #carchat tweet
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TMikl on November 5, 2009
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! #carchat RT @drewdraws2 @michaelbanovskyAbarth 500 gets me in the door but Panda 4x4 tells me theyre serious! tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow Magnum > Charger. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
I still want a Crossfire. In a bad way. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
You have a girlfriend? Doesn't she know about US?? RT @walex: My girlfriend has a Cherokee SRT8 #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@Carnut1_Blog I look at the 500 competing more with the Mini than with the Smart #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@MikeWehner I agree- I loved my Willys. Would love to see it re-introduced. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky She's not a car girl.....just a Daddy's girl #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
Very true. Bring back the man wagon, Chrysler! RT @michaelbanovsky: @SuzanneDenbow Magnum > Charger. #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
Pic for reference: http://bit.ly/3X2nGZ #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth Crossfires are cheap! I'd try to put a normal hood from a Merc if they'd fit. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky OMG! @walex has a GF? Who knew? #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Sometimes... only sometimes.. i think it'd be cool to have a Wrangler #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
I agree with @MikeWehner and @MissMotorMouth , I really want to see the Willys brand revived! #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
Everytime someone says "focus" the Ford social media team jumps. FYI. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@walex Ah, so that's how you lured her. With the Mercedes badge! #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@krisdahl @Missmotormouth Get a C-Class, much prettier Crossfire. #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth You can get a 2004 Crossfire for under $10k. That is one hell of a deal. #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth @arm51 Amen! #carchat tweet
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pcoffaroii on November 5, 2009
I'd like a Wrangler diesel. #carchat from the Magic-Suns game. tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
LMAO RT @MissMotorMouth: Everytime someone says "focus" the Ford social media team jumps. FYI. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth - Heh, now where is my thesarus... #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth Actually the Focus may also be the focus of Fiat on the base model 500's #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
In Canada its GM-Ford-Toyota-Chrysler still lots of folks buying Chryslers #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] OK, Back to "real" stuff. Let's come up with new slogans. First? RAM. Go. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@krisdahl So which would you buy? A Crossfire or an RX-8? #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Hmm, I'd like to think it was my rugged good looks and caring nature. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I knew that Canadian-invented game was boring… RT @pcoffaroii: I'd like a Wrangler diesel. #carchat from the Magic-Suns game. tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
RT @walex: @michaelbanovsky Hmm, I'd like to think it was my rugged good looks and caring nature. #carchat tweet
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caiosport on November 5, 2009
@krisdahl @MissMotorMouth ur better off spending $10k on a pile of rusted metal and chunks of crappy plastic than buying crossfire #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky #carchat here's one: Ram. Not Quite a Dodge tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
RAM: We're not dead yet! #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RAM: We don't do gentle. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
Nice. RT @trevor2k: Why Dodge it, when you can RAM it? #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
"Introducing RAM... I know, we're just as surprised as you." #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth Hrm. I don't love either one to be honest. Crossfire may be better value for money, but risky styling. #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Just Ram it. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
So just buy Merc? RT @caiosport: ur better spending $10k on pile of rusted metal & chunks of crappy plastic than crossfire #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
@suzannedenbow #carchat good one! tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Ram there is not substitute #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth If I were looking for a 2 seater coupe in that price range I'd be inclined to get the Boxster. #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Where's the Ram? #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RAM: Our logo is chromed fallopian tubes. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Ram: We'll beat 5 yr 0%, $5k back, and no money down ... #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Ram, the ultimate driving machine #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Ram, it's the network #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@krisdahl Mind you- I love my Z3 Coupe so it has to handle tight. I think I will hold. #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
RAM "Strong enough for a man, made for a woman." #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RAM: Yeee-haw! #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Ram, the quicker picker upper #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@culturegarage might hear from some lawyers on that one.. #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
@culturegarage #carchat Ram, the ultimate poor-quality Italian Fiat-copy machine tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
lmao RT @culturegarage: Ram, the quicker picker upper #carchat tweet
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caiosport on November 5, 2009
@culturegarage want to own a fugly truck that'll be worth 25% it's purchase price in 2 years? yeah, there's a RAM for that #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Jeep slogans! #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Got Ram? #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
My name is RAM. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
HAH! We have a winner! RT @TMikl: RAM - When NO means YES #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@pcoffaroii Suns are going to win by 17 points #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
I love what you do for me, Jeeeeeeeeep #carchat tweet
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castusalbuscor on November 5, 2009
@WAlex Whats with the RAM + #carchat talk? since when do cars need Ram? tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat Jeep. Willy's, Ford, Bantam, Cerebrus, and now we're going Italian! tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@rumblestrip Got money on that? #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Jeep: One rock at a time #carchat tweet
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Ormond2009 on November 5, 2009
RT "Introducing RAM... I know, we're just as surprised as you." #carchat (via @MikeWehner) tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Jeep, we used to be relevant. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
Jeep: We tip for you. #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
JEEP "Not as top-heavy as we used to be." #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Jeep, interior by Rubbermaid #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
RAM: JAM (see the movie "The Wrestler" for appropriate context #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
+1 RT @krisdahl: @trevor2k dude you crack me up. Great slogans. #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
"Jeep - it'll grow back." #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Jeep: From dust to dust #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Nice! RT @SuzanneDenbow: "Jeep - it'll grow back." #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
Jeep "Making toothy grins sexy again." #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@MissMotorMouth not yet #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Jeep: will go anywhere if / when it starts #carchat tweet
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TMikl on November 5, 2009
AWESOME! LOL RT @SuzanneDenbow: "Jeep - it'll grow back." #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Ok, Chrysler slogans… #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
After the Nuclear Holocost all that will remain alive are Cockroaches, Keith Richards and JEEP #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Jeep: Looks better covered in mud #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat Chrysler: We have last-gen luxury tech! tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Chrysler: The new class of rap class #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@CarProse The hottest thing at #SEMA is probably @highmileage #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat Chrysler: Kept alive By Soccer moms everywhere tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@truedelta Pretty much… #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@truedelta I think they'll keep that brand around one way or another... #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
Chrysler "Better than Government Cheese... but just barely." #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Guys, SEMA talk up in a few minutes ;) #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RT @SeanRLoh: Just popping in from my iPhone. Chrysler, now in new new Chrysler flavor #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
LOL RT @krisdahl: RT @Arm51: Chrylser: Italian electrics are better than German electrics. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Chrysler: In bed with the enemy, one merger at a time #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors Oh, the brand will survive... #carchat tweet
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Carnut1_Blog on November 5, 2009
#carchat Signing off of carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Sorry, bossman. #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Remember that full page ad Chrysler took out last year thanking the American public? heh.. fail. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@Carnut1_Blog Thanks for joining us…too bad you're going to miss the SEMA talk ;) #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Chrysler we made the torsion bar suspension popular in America #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Chrysler: The Axis of Rental #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - I guess we are! #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky They really should just rename themselves Avis #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Heh RT @michaelbanovsky: Chrysler: The Axis of Rental #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
"Chrysler - Uh, there's a free keychain in it for you?" #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@walex they're not nearly that smart: I figure they'd choose Suzuki #carchat tweet
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krisdahl on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors LOL. Jinx 1-2-3 #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
{{FYI}} New @michaelbanovsky podcast out today ;) http://bit.ly/mRRCS #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
LOL Mafia Wife Car Co.! RT @azulejost: Chrysler - the enabling victim of mismanagement by power hungry CEOs worldwide #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky You have a podcast? I've never heard about it. :) #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@azulejost How has Ghosn missed out so far? #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky OMG you are relentless. #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I ignore everyone's podcasts because I'm the last living person who prefers reading to listening. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@trevor2k @missmotormouth Shaddup! ;) #carchat tweet
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azulejost on November 5, 2009
@truedelta They had the Titan/Hornet and South American small car alliance lined up so it's not like he's been absent. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@truedelta I say things I can't say in print. And it's explicit car talk! Win. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky You are buggin. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
RT @truedelta: @michaelbanovsky I ignore everyone's podcasts b/c Im the last lving person who prefers reading 2 listening. #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
@truedelta This "reading" you talk about. Sounds intriguing. Is it for the ipod? #carchat tweet
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TMikl on November 5, 2009
i want to be on @michaelbanovsky's podcast :-X #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I vote: NO. If I see one more new "retro" muscle car conversion like a Trans Am or Roadrunner, I'll scream. #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
So it's like the Adam Carolla Show? @michaelbanovsky I say things I can't say in print. And it's explicit car talk! Win. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Agreed...too many of the cars are just bodykits anyways. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@missmotormouth Sorry, I'm proud of my podcast. I'll telepathically communicate every new release from now on. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
@TMikl I agree, with the exception of the off-road mods. I'm a sucker for a lift kit and tow winch. #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@trevor2k That is EXACTLY what @michaelbanovsky's podcast is like except no girl :-D #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Don't listen to her. You deserve some perks for going through the trouble to run #carchat. tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Don't forget to tell people to vote for you on @mashable! #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Yes, but I think that the future of powertrains will be in lower-displacement forced-induction. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
+1 RT @TMikl Go on ANY particular car forum, ask them to post pics…You will see the cleanest most beautiful examples of aftermarket #carchat tweet
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tgcg on November 5, 2009
everybody realize Lexus out-sold 10 "mainstream" brands in October? And made it into top 10 best-selling brands? http://j.mp/3NiLZf #carchat tweet
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MissMotorMouth on November 5, 2009
@truedelta To me? LOL Yeh. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
In Canada, #GM is top brand. Truth. RT @tgcg: everybody realize Lexus out-sold 10 "mainstream" brands in Oct? http://j.mp/3NiLZf #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Agreed. I'd love to have the forced induction vs. naturally aspirated debate one day! #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
SEMA fires up people's imagination,the "aftermarket" is billions of dollars #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
cRT @truedelta: @michaelbanovsky Don't listen to her. You deserve some perks for going through the trouble to run #carchat. tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Seriously? The "I AM RAM" one??? LMAO. Thoughts? RT @walex: RAM commercial is on TV right now, during World Series #carchat tweet
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tgcg on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky true that #GM is on top in Canada, but it helps to be considered as one whole entity instead of brand-by-brand. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Terrible, voice over puts me to sleep #carchat tweet
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George_S on November 5, 2009
True.. lets people dream & start ideas. RT @stradablog: SEMA fires up people's imagination,the "aftermarket" is billions of dollars #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Worst __________ evar! RT @walex: Gawd this is worse montage than the GM Montage commercial #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Giving tough a smarter name? that's their motto? #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Oh. My. God. I just saw the "My Tank is Full" ad. So they paid someone to make a fickr slideshow? I don't get it. #carchat tweet
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DR1665 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I don't watch TV here, so I've not seen any recent commercials. Stuck w/ billboards since AdBlock spares me online #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@MikeWehner Told ya ;) #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
Here's a suggestion for Ford: http://bit.ly/2d5oMA #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
RT @CarGuyDad: OMG, that Ram commercial was awful, @chrysler must have hired the ad agency that GM just dumped. Fail. #carchat tweet
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tgcg on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky for instance, through nine months of '09 Ford and Toyota are #1 and #2 ahead of Chevrolet. http://j.mp/20uUL2 #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 aftermarket does very well,if SEMA sells brake pads they'll take the business #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
RT @dawescott: Brief World Series break to interject into #carchat after seeing a My Name Is Ram commercial. I think I'm going to vomit. tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Well, I'm happy they showed the RAM commercial during #carchat. Now they can NEVER SHOW THAT &#!@ AGAIN /rant. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - Yeah, but without credit in some form, people will be more worried about food on their table than brakepads. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 and M-B had a record month in the US go figure #carchat tweet
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EthanAlexLane on November 5, 2009
stop making fun of Ram, you guys! he just wants you to know he has a full tank! #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky It HONESTLY looks like it was made in 5 min. Einstein? Random, unformatted "working man" pics? I'm stunned. #carchat tweet
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culturegarage on November 5, 2009
Dodge should give Rams away on Oprah. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
FYI, I'm so glad I took the @mynameisram Twitter handle. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Squatter! #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Should SEMA be open to the public? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - Can't explain it...just going off of what I read. #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky You did not! #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Then it would be called Hot Import Nights..... #carchat tweet
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TMikl on November 5, 2009
ABSOFRIGGINLUTELY! RT @michaelbanovsky: [[TOPIC]] Should SEMA be open to the public? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky its probably semi opened to the public for all we know. #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky No. It's enough of a circus as it is. (I actually attend to do business). And if you want in, it's not that hard #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
This is not the new @mynameisram commercial, but it's better, and what Google found: http://bit.ly/1N0X4P #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
I think SEMA should be open to the public. Make it two weeks. People love to look at turbos and &#!@. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@richramos78 It can't become any worse than NAIAS…er…the Detroit Auto Show #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Yeah, plus they might make a buck or two. RT @michaelbanovsky: I think SEMA should be open to the public, 2 weeks, ppl love turbos #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
At this point the auto industry needs all the public support/excitement it can get. Open SEMA to the public. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Toyota is out of #f1. Inevitable? Why didn't it work for them? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
SEMA is when the aftermarket folks get together #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
Toyota was in #F1? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Toyota did not have an "intellectual" commitment to F1 #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
My reaction exactly. RT @MikeWehner: Toyota was in #F1? #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I think it was similar to Honda's pulling out, the technological gains didn't justify the spending. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Great point. RT @stradablog: @michaelbanovsky Toyota did not have an "intellectual" commitment to F1 #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Here in Canada, they did ads showing a Solara as F1 DNA… RT @SuzanneDenbow: My reaction exactly. RT @MikeWehner: Toyota was in #F1? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Agreed. RT @michaelbanovsky: Great point. RT @stradablog: @michaelbanovsky Toyota did not have an "intellectual" commitment to F1 #carchat tweet
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CarGuyDad on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky there're fundamental problems w/ F1; cost, and lack of any relation to street car technology. Kind of like NASCAR #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@truedelta Many manufactures use supercar development to further the rest of their lineups #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Toyota made sense in F1+they have the $$ they did not have the commitment #carchat tweet
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caiosport on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky ToyotaF1: proof that mega huge budget means nothing when you have mediocre drivers and engineers. #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
LFA developments will trickle down to the rest of their line up. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@stradablog Toyota isn't a car making company after all, they are a money making endeavour! #carchat tweet
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EthanAlexLane on November 5, 2009
that's the problem, right there RT @michaelbanovsky: they did ads showing a Solara as F1 DNA #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Hahaha the Solara?!?! I gotta YouTube this ish #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - I disagree...Lexus and Toyota vehicles are not performance-minded. They are meant for isolating, comfortable drives. #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens Well, at least that's how they justify the ego trip to the board. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Also, thanks for @suzannedenbow reminding me: THIS should be the new RAM theme song: http://bit.ly/j3WAS #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
http://bit.ly/1HMHjV check out the vid we did with @burnoutradio in the GrandSport #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@walex They are in the car making business and extremely good at what they do,it takes more than that to race #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@truedelta The V, M, RS are cars built with technology developed from their racing teams. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 what a Toyota or Lexus is,has nothing to do with F1 #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@caiosport Their approach was wrong. Instead of tying up with existing knowhow, they insisted on doing things "the Toyota way" #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@caiosport - Yes, I'm wondering where he'll end up...I hope it's on the grid! #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
RT @michaelbanovsky: Also, thanks for @suzannedenbow reminding me: THIS should be the new RAM theme song: http://bit.ly/j3WAS #carchat tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
RT @caiosport ToyotaF1: proof that mega huge budget means nothing when you have mediocre drivers and engineers. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Toyota wins in NASCAR because its not Toyota directly someone else has the "intellectual" commitment #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens What part of an RS Audi is from racing? School me. #carchat tweet
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sandbarmark on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky If only they had one. More. Season. #sarcasm #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - I disagree...I see #F1 as partly a place to help develop performance parts for high-performance vehicles. #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
The badge? RT @michaelbanovsky: @mikejuergens What part of an RS Audi is from racing? School me. #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky The Audi FSI injection was developed for the R8. Which gives the V8 a huge boost in power/efficiency. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Do you base your car purchases on how well a manufacturer does on the track? #carchat tweet
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caiosport on November 5, 2009
@stradablog yes and no. the engine is all toyota/trd development. if there's one thing they can do right is build a solid engine. #carchat tweet
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bentoboxx on November 5, 2009
@SuzanneDenbow RAM, My tank is full....of it #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 not to be mean but are you serious? F1 parts for high performance street cars? #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Partly, Mercedes power FTW! #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@caiosport push rod engine with a carb #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Also, the technology in their diesel engines injection systems in the current cars comes from the R10 development. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the first production car with direct injection. Next. #carchat tweet
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bentoboxx on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Nope, I base mine on how well they hold up in the press pool! #carchat #quitraggingonmycars tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Not unless I'm buying a race car. So, no. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@walex areo was developed by GM/JIm Hall initially,carbon brakes for street use? #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Not in the slightest. "Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday" is a thing of the past #carchat tweet
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classic_chevy on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I would definitely base my car puchase on how well my car does on the track. But ergonomics go a long way.. #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@michaeljuergens treats objects like women...I mean PR like the Bible. #carchat tweet
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TMikl on November 5, 2009
I'd like to! RT @michaelbanovsky: [[TOPIC]] Do you base your car purchases on how well a manufacturer does on the track? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - See @walex 's comments: carbon ceramic brakes, aero, etc. #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@stradablog they're on the SLR :P #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
HAH RT @bentoboxx: @SuzanneDenbow RAM, My tank is full....of it #carchat tweet
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Ormond2009 on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] I don't care if they are involved in racing. #carchat (via @michaelbanovsky) tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
See, I (like to) think Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru STI, Ford Focus RS, RenaultSport owners, etc. care about racing… #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@walex the dude that has an SLR will use them to their full potential,tearing around Mosport #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - It is a slight consideration, but there are a ton of other things which I think about more. #carchat tweet
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SuzanneDenbow on November 5, 2009
If I had the budget that would allow a new car purchase then, yes. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
RT @trevor2k: (Sorry) Rally is the closest thing to Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday and it may help the Subie / EVO crowd a bit. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Aw, loving the "carcasm" ;) RT @truedelta: Well, I am thankful for the carbon ceramic brakes. Couldn't live without them. #carchat tweet
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AmbersandDesign on November 5, 2009
YES! RT @michaelbanovsky I (like to) think Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru STI, Ford Focus RS, RenaultSport owners, etc. care about racing #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
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bentoboxx on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky But how many Impalas were bought because of NASCAR? #carchat tweet
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MikeWehner on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I think a nice track presence is a fine bonus, but poor track performance of a brand is not a deal breaker IMO #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
The problem with racing its distanced itself from what it should be doing #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Seven million. ::cough:: RT @bentoboxx: @michaelbanovsky But how many Impalas were bought because of NASCAR? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky It's also noted on the Wiki page http://bit.ly/1tnUx4 year 2000 #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
+1. And what is that…? RT @stradablog: The problem with racing its distanced itself from what it should be doing #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Can't agree more! RT @michaelbanovsky I (like to) think Porsche, Ferrari, Ford Focus RS, RenaultSport owners, etc care about racing #carchat tweet
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pickuptrucks on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Hah! What the heck is GMVER? #carchat @MissMotorMouth tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
Clearly all the people that bought Priuses did so because of Toyota's F1 efforts #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I didn't say they invented it. But their FSI technology was perfected on the race track #carchat tweet
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cbaccus on November 5, 2009
LOL RT @midclassmotors: Clearly all the people that bought Priuses did so because of Toyota's F1 efforts #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens I'm saying GDI has been around for a while. Audi used tech for racing, then "said" it was adopted from racing. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky the cars being raced are too far removed from the car being sold,ALMS with GT1/GT2 is close, LeMans the same #carchat tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Now tell me how I fit in: I love Formula 1, I drive a Honda Accord .. and I live in Atlanta, GA. LOL! #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
+1 RT @cbaccus: LOL RT @midclassmotors: Clearly all the people that bought Priuses did so because of Toyota's F1 efforts #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky NASCAR years ago was close to street cars. #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
Many high performance cars that are being sold are due to racing regulations that says so many road going cars must also be sold. #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
If im buying a car to take to the track RT @michaelbanovsky: Do you base car purchases on how well manufacturer does on the track? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@cbaccus Discovery HD theater has been airing it. It's highly edited and very boring. #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@LoisMarketing Yeah, you don't really ;) But with #carchat people, you fit in perfectly! tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens Is that why Chrysler still hasn't discontinued the Sebring? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
Corvette Racing=Corvette Posrche Racing=Porsche #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens Dude, which cars? #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@truedelta - Yeah and then they might actually offer a stick on them! #carchat tweet
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cbaccus on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens true. it is poorly edited #rallyracing on Discovery #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
It wouldnt be FWD to startRT @TrueDelta: Imagine how much better the Taurus SHO an would be if the mfr raced them. #carchat tweet
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classic_chevy on November 5, 2009
I love the idea of racing production cars. It would bring more of a competitive edge on performance classes with all car makes. #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
Agree RT @cbaccus: @mikejuergens true. it is poorly edited #rallyracing on Discovery #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
RT +1 But I still watch it @cbaccus: @mikejuergens true. it is poorly edited #rallyracing on Discovery #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
YES. RT @classic_chevy: I love the idea of racing production cars #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
How come no manufacturers took on Bob Lutz last week? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@TrueDelta They haven't discontinued it yet because they are convinced that they don't make inferior products. #carchat tweet
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rumblestrip on November 5, 2009
@stradablog by years ago do you mean pre 1968? #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
RT They say they can't for safety - I don't buy it... @classic_chevy: I love the idea of racing production cars #carchat tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
Agree! RT @cbaccus Racing in the US has more to do with waiting for a crash than performance #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@stradablog Because they had nothing to gain, and they knew they would lose. #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
Its FWD/AWD still built on a fwd platform.. Id rather just take it rwd and save the weight RT @TrueDelta: @txGarage Well, it's AWD. #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
What did they have to gain? It's a caddy PR stunt. @stradablog: How come no manufacturers took on Bob Lutz last week? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@truedelta aren't some of these manufacturers actively involved in F1 how come the technology did not transfer? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I'm not sure if it still exists but for a car to complete in the WRC it have to be based on a current production #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
It was kinda stupid RT @stradablog: How come no manufacturers took on Bob Lutz last week? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@trevor2k are you sure it was only a PR stunt? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky There are many other racing leagues with the same rules. The car must have a set amount in production to qualitfy #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
[[TOPIC]] Oh &#!@ I forgot about #jalopnikvsgm…Thoughts? Other than the fastest amateur was in a BMW that's $5000 less than a #ctsv #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@stradablog I feel like an F1 car has about as much tech to transfer to a production car as an F16 to a Boeing 747 #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Maybe somebody else can provide exact examples #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@txGarage why stupid? What is stupid about bring your car lets see how fast it is? #carchat tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
Speaking of "not fitting in" I for one feel that NASCAR overshadows all other types of racing in the US and that should change #carchat tweet
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truedelta on November 5, 2009
@stradablog Lutz even told Forbes it was all a PR stunt. #carchat tweet
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AmbersandDesign on November 5, 2009
Agreed and they're getting bigger and badder. RT @cbaccus Racing in the US has more to do with waiting for a crash than performance #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - Yeah, it was. Why do you think Caddy brought 4 racing drivers to challenge the average go in his car? #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@midclassmotors exactly, good point #carchat tweet
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
Not that ive seen RT @TrueDelta: Are SCCA events ever televised? #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
Caddy has the goods,don't get me wrong. But they can spin their show any which way.@stradablog:are you sure it was only a PR stunt? #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@mikejuergens I have exact examples. Was wondering if you did. And for the most part, no, that's not the case. #carchat tweet
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bprosperi on November 5, 2009
I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky - Due to the fact that the CTS times varied by about 30 seconds, the BMW M3 was the clear winner. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@truedelta it turned into a what looked like a stunt when nobody showed up #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
Agreed. RT @walex: I'm sure you'd all be surprised how much an F1 car has to offer road going vehicles #carchat tweet
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mavric35 on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky Long live the BMW M3 (and us amateur drivers lol) #carchat tweet
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fourstringfuror on November 5, 2009
SPEED World Challenge RT @michaelbanovsky: YES. RT @classic_chevy: I love the idea of racing production cars #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
It was a good idea but turned into something else RT @stradablog: @txGarage why stupid? #carchat tweet
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midclassmotors on November 5, 2009
@walex yeah I mean that's probably true, but for the most part.. it takes a while, plus car development leadtimes are looooong #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@CarGuyDad Yup. I keep telling my dad to get an STI. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - That's my point...they needed racing drivers to try and show the Caddy as a better car. #carchat tweet
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nbomar on November 5, 2009
@classic_chevy that would definitely get the creative juices flowing by all mfgs. Road racing I'm assuming you mean? #carchat tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
True, plus F1 is its on excuse for being. :) RT @walex You'd all be surprised how much an F1 car has to offer road going vehicles #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@txGarage It is a good idea,and it would sell cars if done with more participation #carchat tweet
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bprosperi on November 5, 2009
@carguydad those things are beasts up close. still have issue with the rear handles/spoilers #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@carguydad I should have printed up a #carchat sticker for your friend's M5. Next time. tweet
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LoisMarketing on November 5, 2009
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txGarage on November 5, 2009
Agreed RT @stradablog: @txGarage It is a good idea,and it would sell cars if done with more participation #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@Arm51 they did not need racing drivers,they simply brought them along for the ride as "ringers" #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@walex Don't worry, I agree with you and find it fascinating. But we're in the minority ;) #carchat tweet
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CarGuyDad on November 5, 2009
I'll have a book w/ firsthand observations. Soon, it's been a busy week RT @michaelbanovsky: I forgot about #jalopnikvsgm. Thoughts #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@stradablog - I think that they turned the event from 'Challenge Lutz' into 'Challenge a Driver in the CTS-V' IMHO #carchat tweet
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AmbersandDesign on November 5, 2009
I read that as F1 has off road going vehicle. HUH? RT@michaelbanovsky Agreed RT @walex: ... F1 car has to offer road going vehicles #carchat tweet
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walex on November 5, 2009
@truedelta But now it is being used by companies like BMW #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@walex the ferrari suspension the the road cars comes from the GM magnetic resonance not F1 #carchat tweet
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TheGMSource on November 5, 2009
Hold on.....I talked with Lutz. and he said himself it was a "challenge" not a "Bob Lutz" Challenge #carchat tweet
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TheGMSource on November 5, 2009
Lutz said that nobody would beat him in a comparable sedan. Isn't the BMW a smaller car? Different segment? #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
@TheGMSource Bob Lutz became the face of the challenge. We all know the car is great. #carchat tweet
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mavric35 on November 5, 2009
@truedelta @walex as with most new technologies, cost was probably to blame #carchat tweet
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trevor2k on November 5, 2009
@TheGMSource Have to agree there. Back seat of CTS vs 3-series is a big difference. Ask my wife :) #carchat tweet
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cbaccus on November 5, 2009
@TheGMSource Bob was the one who challenged the media. Not Heinricy #carchat tweet
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TheGMSource on November 5, 2009
Lutz did his job Were talking @mikejuergens: @TheGMSource Bob Lutz became the face of the challenge. We all know the car is great. #carchat tweet
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CarGuyDad on November 5, 2009
@michaelbanovsky I was going to put a CGD sticker on it, but decided against it in the end; didn't want to spam :P #carchat tweet
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michaelbanovsky on November 5, 2009
@truedelta @walex Toyota UZZ32 Soarer had production active suspension! http://bit.ly/2rHxXZ #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
@TheGMSource - I don't think so, the E91 M3 is based off of the E90 sedan...I think they're fairly similar. #carchat tweet
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Arm51 on November 5, 2009
Agreed, Bob was the challenger. RT @cbaccus: @TheGMSource Bob was the one who challenged the media. Not Heinricy #carchat tweet
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TheGMSource on November 5, 2009
I didn't publish Lutz's words that he said after the race about "the kid beating him" but I will tomorrow on http://bit.ly/1kD4M6 #carchat tweet
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mikejuergens on November 5, 2009
Not many people are crazy enough to risk their own cars for a publicity stunt. GM has access to as many CTSVs as they need. #carchat tweet
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stradablog on November 5, 2009
@truedelta M-B has ABC Active Body Control been there for several years now #carchat tweet
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