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Like akirby said, a professional detailer would be your best option. there are new nano coatings in the market like Optimum's Opti Guard and CQuartz and element 119 which will give you protection measured in years.

I was reading the other day where Porsche has a 9 speed auto coming out in the 911.

Have you tried to open the hood while the noise is occuring to see if you can locate its source?

Automotive leather in domestics is coated with a clear coat type material. No fancy soaps or conditioners are needed. Steam is the best option. An all purpose cleaner that is ph balanced and diluted well will work. Dampen a sponge with the cleaner and dry it after with a micro fiber.

You guys are too funny!!

Thanks guys, I wasn't sure. I was hopeful it was something new coming down the pipe..it is beautiful!!

Since I'm fairly new to this forum, I don't know if these pictures are old news or what, but I got this email showing them and they look gorgeous!!!! Has this car already been in circulation or is this something new?

Yup, you're absolutely right!! I remember sitting at the computer thinking "WTF is the name of that Buick..it starts with an L" I guessed wrong. The Lacrosse is gorgeous inside, but without the wooden wheel, it does not look as nice IMO.

Boy, here's a case where Goliath kicked David's ass!!!

As people have commented on after reading the thread about the CR article, it really does become second nature very quickly. CR did not give it a proper go in my opinion.

I wish I'd seen this thread before posting one of my own. To the O/P, good job in summation. I would like to add a few thoughts of my own. For Buick, it was the Lucerne INTERIOR that really impressed me. The wooden wheel, the wood trim, the Bang and Oslen stereo, the DVD screens in the back...what a great family car. It just needs the Ecoboost engine and a nice exterior. I go to sleep when I see it from the exterior. For BMW, the 5 series GT is incredible. Horniest looking BMW 4 door they have had in a long time. I think it's nicer looking than the X6. For Hyundai, I can't help drooling over the Equus. Love that car. Needs AWD and a more efficent powertrain but damn, it is a fine car. Especially the top tier one.

I changed my shift today so I could attend the Auto Show in Detroit. I haven't missed one in years. I thought the Ford display was well done and it was crawling with people. There were several Edges on display and they were wearing the 20" chrome wheels..they look great! They had 3 MKX's on display too. They had a black one like mine but it had tan interior and the light wood whereas mine is black interior with the dark wood (like mine more, LOL). The products look great and seem to be well received by a lot of people.

I agree with Timmm55. I think his examples of Taurus and especially Hyundai prove that people can forget negative connotations to a degree if the new car is good enough. Now, I did say "to a degree". I don't think Hyundai would ever be foolish enough to come out with another car called the Pony. Some memories do last that long. Just like the name Edsel had such a bad connotation for decades. I'm in my late 40's and even I remember that growing up. I don't think you'll ever see that name revisited even thought it's been like 50 years.

I agree they took a little getting used to but they are extremely comfortable.

Great thread! Merry Christmas Cyberdman and thanks so much for your help with my MKX!!