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jmonroe

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

abacomike

jmonroe said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005. Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ? My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button. jmonroe

POWER!  CONTROL!  SHOWOFFS!  MATERIALISM!  and if you want some more reasons, just let me know - I'm raring to go!  Besides, anyone with an interior that color has to be colorblind!  Driver, have your eyes checked.  

jmonroe

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.






Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

POWER!  CONTROL!  SHOWOFFS!  MATERIALISM!  and if you want some more reasons, just let me know - I'm raring to go!  Besides, anyone with an interior that color has to be colorblind!  Driver, have your eyes checked.  

Thanks, just like I thought.

jmonroe

abacomike

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

driver100

graphicguy said:

So, spoke yesterday with a lawyer "friend" (meaning I only got limited info given his advice was free) about Cadillac's seemingly confusion about my arbitration decision.

He looked at the decision and said it looked pretty iron clad to him.....all monies paid, including tax, fees, license, incidentals, reparation for time spent preparing for the arbitration, time spent back and forth to the dealer, etc come back to me. He said to give them a couple of weeks, and if no communication is made by them, he'd send them a reminder (adding $500 to the decision for his letter). If that doesn't work, he said he'd take the case, add his fees to the judgement, and ask for a 33% penalty in addition since they didn't comply with the arbitration decision.

He said it really isn't a hard case and is pretty cut and dry. He'd do it because he'd also add in another $5,000 for himself.

Not sure if Cadillac is incompetent, obstinate, or just really that dense.

GG, I don't know how much of a friend the lawyer is but I would try to do it without him. A lot of lawyers are desperate for business these days and want to get in on anything that could earn them a few $$$$s. I hope you have contacted the BBB so they are aware and your complaint has been filed.
Cadillac division is probably very unorganized.....probably part of the strategy of moving to NYC, to confuse complaining customers. If they can send a refund slip to the person who dispenses replacement vehicles, they have a big communications problem.

driver100

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.






Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

POWER!  CONTROL!  SHOWOFFS!  MATERIALISM!  and if you want some more reasons, just let me know - I'm raring to go!  Besides, anyone with an interior that color has to be colorblind!  Driver, have your eyes checked.  

Thanks, just like I thought.

jmonroe

Also makes people jealous!

jmonroe

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

Don't spend HIS money.

Let HIM pick up the tab. Now that would be a look to remember.

jmonroe

driver100

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

That's what I say when we buy something.....like the C250. Might as well buy it and enjoy it, less for the SIL.

driver100

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

Don't spend HIS money.

Let HIM pick up the tab. Now that would be a look to remember.

jmonroe

My older brother has that down perfect. After a family meal he reaches into his front pocket.....where I am sure he has no money - and he says how much do I owe you. It is so painful to watch, I have to say, don't worry about it, I got it (but I always get it!).

jmonroe

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

POWER!  CONTROL!  SHOWOFFS!  MATERIALISM!  and if you want some more reasons, just let me know - I'm raring to go!  Besides, anyone with an interior that color has to be colorblind!  Driver, have your eyes checked.  

Thanks, just like I thought.

jmonroe

Also makes people jealous!

None of my bones gives a squat about that kind of stuff.

jmonroe

jmonroe

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

Don't spend HIS money.

Let HIM pick up the tab. Now that would be a look to remember.

jmonroe

My older brother has that down perfect. After a family meal he reaches into his front pocket.....where I am sure he has no money - and he says how much do I owe you. It is so painful to watch, I have to say, don't worry about it, I got it (but I always get it!).

But you love it.

Like the man said, "alligator arms or deep pockets"... they both work in preventing picking up the tab.

jmonroe

driver100

jmonroe said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

Don't spend HIS money.

Let HIM pick up the tab. Now that would be a look to remember.

jmonroe

My older brother has that down perfect. After a family meal he reaches into his front pocket.....where I am sure he has no money - and he says how much do I owe you. It is so painful to watch, I have to say, don't worry about it, I got it (but I always get it!).

But you love it.

Like the man said, "alligator arms or deep pockets"... they both work in preventing picking up the tab.

jmonroe

When it comes to picking up a bill from the table it is more like "turtle" arms.

jmonroe

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

Can't wait for the look on my kid's face when they come for dinner and see the new car!  Going to thank them for the gift - remember, I'm spending the kid's money!!!  

Don't spend HIS money.

Let HIM pick up the tab. Now that would be a look to remember.

jmonroe

My older brother has that down perfect. After a family meal he reaches into his front pocket.....where I am sure he has no money - and he says how much do I owe you. It is so painful to watch, I have to say, don't worry about it, I got it (but I always get it!).

But you love it.

Like the man said, "alligator arms or deep pockets"... they both work in preventing picking up the tab.

jmonroe

When it comes to picking up a bill from the table it is more like "turtle" arms.

Do Canadians have to change everything ? :@

jmonroe

explorerx4

They don't have alligators in Canada but they do have turtles.

fintail

That's an S-Class, which exists just because it can. In this new Belle Epoque, there is definitely a market for such cars. And of course, the pic is maybe over-exposed just a little to make the lights seem brighter.

My now prior-gen E also has ambient lighting with numerous colors. I also use the blue.

jmonroe said:

Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

carnaught

"POWER! CONTROL! SHOWOFFS! MATERIALISM!"

Yes...you called?

abacomike

@fintail:

You know, I tried the S Class before going to the 7 series and found it harder to get in and out of.  The ride and handling are sweet as was the interior.  But that big V8 engine burns gas like I drink water.

The 7 series handles sportier and it provides a better "feel" of the road, especially in sport plus mode.  I have the ride set for Comfort when I am driving around town and Comfort Plus when driving on the interstates at speeds over 65.  There is no doubt the S550 of all the luxury vehicles in the $90,000-$110,000 range is the best all-around vehicle - but the 7 series is more comfortable for getting in and out.

oldfarmer50

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

berri

You guys are making me think back to that Jimi Hendrix tune "Purple Haze" with all this dashboard psychedelia

Aba - maybe you ought to drive that thing up to Colorado or somewhere and drive it with a few joints under your belt!

graphicguy

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Like it. Man, I'm a sucker for bling!

driver.....BBB is aware of Cadillac's incompet........er, "confusion"! They threw it back to me to tell them what the arbitration agreement says. They'll get involved again, if they don't pay me what I was awarded (which I'll assume also means if they don't pay, at all).

RB.....saw a light grey (non metallic) M240i on display at Costco today. Not fond of the color, but really liked the car. Had blacked out grill and wheels, too....with a carbon fiber spoiler.

The big shock was when I looked at the sticker. Granted, it was loaded up with M Perf, Car Play, Cold Weather, etc. But, it was $58K. I thought the 2 series was supposed to be priced UNDER the 3 and 4?

abacomike

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Will someone please explain to me the need for all of these colors ?

My wannabe does not have them but if it did, I'd be looking for the OFF button.

jmonroe

POWER!  CONTROL!  SHOWOFFS!  MATERIALISM!  and if you want some more reasons, just let me know - I'm raring to go!  Besides, anyone with an interior that color has to be colorblind!  Driver, have your eyes checked.  

Thanks, just like I thought.

jmonroe

Also makes people jealous!

Driver, I am sure I speak for almost everyone on this thread of the forums - we don't acquire the deadly sin emotion of "jealousy" when it comes to "coveting" our fellow posters' cars - we merely say to ourselves:

"...I'd kill to have an E400 like driver just got...!

There you have it - not jealousy - MURDER!

stickguy

was at a light next to a new S class coupe (550). Very unattractive car. Hump backed, just awkward. Though I am sure it cost a whole lotta money.

abacomike

stickguy said:

was at a light next to a new S class coupe (550). Very unattractive car. Hump backed, just awkward. Though I am sure it cost a whole lotta money.

My brother had a 2016 S Class Coupe - $136,000+ was the MSRP on his car.  He traded it for a 2016 740i - I wonder if that qualifies as a "whole lotta money"?  I think so!  He loves his 740i much better - go figure?

driver100

explorerx4 said:

They don't have alligators in Canada but they do have turtles.

True, and besides that, alligators can move pretty quickly for short periods of time.....turtles not so much.

fintail

It's the classic mix - MB is luxury first, BMW is sport first. I'd expect the 7 to have some newer stuff in it too, as the current S has been in production for nearly 4 years now, and I think a facelift has to be in the works. It's also quite a barge, and really larger than something I would want where I live now.

Trading in a year old S coupe has to be a resale value tragedy, those were some expensive miles no doubt.

abacomike said:

@fintail:

You know, I tried the S Class before going to the 7 series and found it harder to get in and out of.  The ride and handling are sweet as was the interior.  But that big V8 engine burns gas like I drink water.

The 7 series handles sportier and it provides a better "feel" of the road, especially in sport plus mode.  I have the ride set for Comfort when I am driving around town and Comfort Plus when driving on the interstates at speeds over 65.  There is no doubt the S550 of all the luxury vehicles in the $90,000-$110,000 range is the best all-around vehicle - but the 7 series is more comfortable for getting in and out.

driver100

"POWER! CONTROL! SHOWOFFS! MATERIALISM!"

Yes...you called?

And some of us just want to have fun!
We're not old stick in the muds who just buy knock off cars.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Only 7 choices....not 64!

driver100

graphicguy said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Like it. Man, I'm a sucker for bling!

driver.....BBB is aware of Cadillac's incompet........er, "confusion"! They threw it back to me to tell them what the arbitration agreement says. They'll get involved again, if they don't pay me what I was awarded (which I'll assume also means if they don't pay, at all).

RB.....saw a light grey (non metallic) M240i on display at Costco today. Not fond of the color, but really liked the car. Had blacked out grill and wheels, too....with a carbon fiber spoiler.

The big shock was when I looked at the sticker. Granted, it was loaded up with M Perf, Car Play, Cold Weather, etc. But, it was $58K. I thought the 2 series was supposed to be priced UNDER the 3 and 4?

Not sure what an M240i that light gray reminds me of the flat grays some cars come in these days.....saw it on a C Class at the MB dealer. I was worried that JMonroe would buy one and wouldn't be able to wax it.

GG, I think you should send an email to Cadillac customer service.......one a day, countdown....YOU HAVE !8 DAYS LEFT TO PAY ME.............. It would be your proof of keeping them informed.

oldfarmer50

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driver100 said:

graphicguy said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Like it. Man, I'm a sucker for bling!

driver.....BBB is aware of Cadillac's incompet........er, "confusion"! They threw it back to me to tell them what the arbitration agreement says. They'll get involved again, if they don't pay me what I was awarded (which I'll assume also means if they don't pay, at all).

RB.....saw a light grey (non metallic) M240i on display at Costco today. Not fond of the color, but really liked the car. Had blacked out grill and wheels, too....with a carbon fiber spoiler.

The big shock was when I looked at the sticker. Granted, it was loaded up with M Perf, Car Play, Cold Weather, etc. But, it was $58K. I thought the 2 series was supposed to be priced UNDER the 3 and 4?

Not sure what an M240i that light gray reminds me of the flat grays some cars come in these days.....saw it on a C Class at the MB dealer. I was worried that JMonroe would buy one and wouldn't be able to wax it.

GG, I think you should send an email to Cadillac customer service.......one a day, countdown....YOU HAVE !8 DAYS LEFT TO PAY ME.............. It would be your proof of keeping them informed.

You know that's not a bad idea and cc: the local TV consumer reporter.

cdnpinhead

Also makes people jealous!

Some more than others.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Only 7 choices....not 64!

Someone counted 127.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11016

fordfool

bwia said:

Can someone explain this dichotomy? Tesla has the second highest market valuation behind GM but operates in the red. What gives?

I don't see Tesla in the top 50 stocks for market capitalization (Stock Price times Shares Outstanding).
Tesla's high stock price merely reflects fewer outstanding shares.

http://dogsofthedow.com/largest-companies-by-market-cap.htm

thebean

fordfool said:

Can someone explain this dichotomy? Tesla has the second highest market valuation behind GM but operates in the red. What gives?

I don't see Tesla in the top 50 stocks for market capitalization (Stock Price times Shares Outstanding). Tesla's high stock price merely reflects fewer outstanding shares. http://dogsofthedow.com/largest-companies-by-market-cap.htm

I think Tesla is second to GM among US auto companies, if I remember the article I read recently.  Not second overall, just car companies.

ab348

I never understood the appeal of painting a car in a light battleship gray and especially if it was matte. Would look like primer. Add black trim and wheels and you complete the picture. Probably not a pretty one. I thin it is trying too hard to look cool, like wearing a flat-brim cap turned at an angle. It's fine line between cool and dumb-looking.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Only 7 choices....not 64!

Someone counted 127.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11016

Someone counted 127?

And, came up with:
18 1 4 3 Chromate Green
19 1 4 4 Pastel Blue
20 1 4 5 Eye-Shadow Blue

They all probably have the same number of colors, some break it down a bit more. They all have to use combinations of primary colors.

berri

I never understood the appeal of painting a car in a light battleship gray and especially if it was matte

Sure you are not talking about the new American Airlines aircraft livery - the one with the big booty looking tail.

berri

Say Aba - when those moochers come down to visit, instead of taking them for a nice steak dinner; drive them up the gulf coast to Tarpon Springs - you know: "Sponge"-A-Rama exhibit

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Only 7 choices....not 64!

Someone counted 127.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11016

Someone counted 127?

And, came up with:
18 1 4 3 Chromate Green
19 1 4 4 Pastel Blue
20 1 4 5 Eye-Shadow Blue

They all probably have the same number of colors, some break it down a bit more. They all have to use combinations of primary colors.

Why good sir, I do believe you are jealous of a lowly domestic!

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

abacomike said:

Last night, I ate a late dinner at the Italian restaurant.  When driving home. I decided to change my ambient lighting in the car to bright amber on amber.  Awesome!  With my cogniac leather seating and the fact that even the dash lights and monitor lighting ads an amber subtlety, I felt like I was in heaven.  

I tried the the greens and blues and even the reds and yellows, but they were awful compared to that orangy amber on amber.  I feel like I'm an "artist" with my own paintbrush and palette - a kind of Van Gogh, but with nice ears!!! 

Not to be a buzzkill but the Mustang had that option as far back as 2005.

Having said that I realize I'd trade mine for yours in a heartbeat.

But do you get a choice of 64 different shades....the E does?

Yeah, I believe you do. Mine doesn't have that option so i can't be positive but I remember reading about it and it was a lot.

Oooooohhhhh...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too cool!!!!!!!

Just get another Mustang.

Only 7 choices....not 64!

Someone counted 127.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11016

Someone counted 127?

And, came up with:
18 1 4 3 Chromate Green
19 1 4 4 Pastel Blue
20 1 4 5 Eye-Shadow Blue

They all probably have the same number of colors, some break it down a bit more. They all have to use combinations of primary colors.

Why good sir, I do believe you are jealous of a lowly domestic!

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

bwia

thebean said:

fordfool said:

Can someone explain this dichotomy? Tesla has the second highest market valuation behind GM but operates in the red. What gives?

I don't see Tesla in the top 50 stocks for market capitalization (Stock Price times Shares Outstanding).
Tesla's high stock price merely reflects fewer outstanding shares.

http://dogsofthedow.com/largest-companies-by-market-cap.htm

I think Tesla is second to GM among US auto companies, if I remember the article I read recently.  Not second overall, just car companies.

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@bwia Thanks Bean for clearing that up.-- The NY Times article was referring to auto manufacturers. Here is the attribution:

"A sell-off in auto stocks sent GM down 3.4 percent, Fiat Chrysler down 4.8 percent and Ford lower by 1.7 percent. And Ford is no longer the second most valuable U.S. auto company. That distinction belongs to Tesla Inc., which rose 7.3 percent and now has a market value of $48.63 billion, compared with Ford's $45.47 billion. GM is valued at $51.19 billion."

driver100

Motley Fool - 3 Reasons Not to Buy Tesla Stock

1st reason is $7500 subsidy from past government may be dropped!

oldfarmer50

bwia said:

thebean said:

fordfool said:

Can someone explain this dichotomy? Tesla has the second highest market valuation behind GM but operates in the red. What gives?

I don't see Tesla in the top 50 stocks for market capitalization (Stock Price times Shares Outstanding).
Tesla's high stock price merely reflects fewer outstanding shares.

http://dogsofthedow.com/largest-companies-by-market-cap.htm

I think Tesla is second to GM among US auto companies, if I remember the article I read recently.  Not second overall, just car companies.

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@bwia Thanks Bean for clearing that up.-- The NY Times article was referring to auto manufacturers. Here is the attribution:

"A sell-off in auto stocks sent GM down 3.4 percent, Fiat Chrysler down 4.8 percent and Ford lower by 1.7 percent. And Ford is no longer the second most valuable U.S. auto company. That distinction belongs to Tesla Inc., which rose 7.3 percent and now has a market value of $48.63 billion, compared with Ford's $45.47 billion. GM is valued at $51.19 billion."


Tesla has a market cap bigger than Ford? Can anyone say dot com bubble?

My wife's relative was worth $100 million before...$5 million after. That kind of stock price on a company that doesn't make money is disturbing.

ab348

driver100 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

abacomike

ab348 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Such a big word (parsimonious) to communicate that he was "cheap"!  

driver100

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Thanks ab.....let's see if oldfarmer can beat that!

If I had known I would have gone for the Designo option, nothing to do with parsimonious.

Besides, probably not available in Canada

driver100

abacomike said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Such a big word (parsimonious) to communicate that he was "cheap"!  

Ab is much more diplomatic.

abacomike

driver100 said:

ab348 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Such a big word (parsimonious) to communicate that he was "cheap"!  

Ab is much more diplomatic.

Of course he is - he's Canadian!  I, on the other hand, am the last of the "Ugly Americans"!   

No offense intended, driver!

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Thanks ab.....let's see if oldfarmer can beat that!

If I had known I would have gone for the Designo option, nothing to do with parsimonious.

Besides, probably not available in Canada

Well, for the price of your luxo barge I can buy TWO Mustangs with 127 colors each. That's 254 in total. Pretty close.

driver100

Most people would rather be called parsimonious than cheap....mainly because they don't know what it means. Ot they think it means something like "smart".

I knew the word because |I have a friend who loves unusual words. When I see him I always look up a long unusual word and slyly put it in a sentence, the last time I did this the word was parsimonious. I didn't catch him....he knew what it meant.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

ab348 said:

driver100 said:

You found out, I am jealous a domestic Mustang has a color choice of 127 shades, and my Euro car only has 64....I was ripped off! :@

I think M-B can provide a feature that gives 256 colors as part of a $5500 Designo option package. You shouldn't have been so parsimonious.

Thanks ab.....let's see if oldfarmer can beat that!

If I had known I would have gone for the Designo option, nothing to do with parsimonious.

Besides, probably not available in Canada

Well, for the price of your luxo barge I can buy TWO Mustangs with 127 colors each. That's 254 in total. Pretty close.

OK oldfarmer, you win the greatest number of colors you can get with your interior LED lighting. The thing is, you can only use one color at a time, and once you select your favorite, you will probably never reset it again.

But, I concede, we will award you the prize for the "Most Colorful Interior LED Lighting Puerility Contest".