The new CTS is the next generation Catera and is based on the next generation Opel. Cadillac is switching from names to initials like acura did. I agree it does seem better than what it replaces.

The ad for a "guy in his 30's" reminiscing of a 60's impala: Do the math at 30 y/o it would be 1971 (commercial first aired in '01). If he is 35ish (still in his 30's) that brings you right in to the mid 60's when the impala was at it's peak. I agree that the 97-02 Impala's have more in common to a 75 Impala. That sucks!

Don't knock the 93+ Z28, Formula, or Trans Am. Where else could you get a V8 with 275hp (310 with the later LS1) a 6 speed STICK , ABS, Dual airbags, and all the other performance goodies for around $20,000. Luxury options did add money but still what a bargain. I love the SVX I had but my stock '94 Z28 would beat the SVX in every catagory except when it snowed. Also, there is a ton of aftermarket performance parts for the LT1/LS1 engines.

I had an SVX and I sold a ton of them new (relative to the amount built). I even want one now if I could get rid of one of my other cars. What I'm trying to say is don't knock it till you try it.

BTW the fiero was killed in 1988. The 1989 version was to have the better 3.1 V6, similar styling to the 91-92 Trans Am, updated suspension, and updated interior. The Cadillac Allante was finally redone right in 93. Everything but the body was redone. What happened? GM killed them both when they finally got them right. That the type of thinking that got GM in trouble. Now that GM owns 25% of Subaru what are they doing? Stealing the design of the suspension (not exotic but cheap and effective) and the 4EAT trans and adapting them to suit new GM products. What are they going to do for Subaru?