Well here it is gang, my 2006 CTS w/3.6 litre V-6. The more I drive this car-the more I like it. There's a bunch of adjusting to do since The Vibe was my #1 grocery grabber since 2003.

Makes sense that this CTS is not as handy as the Vibe, nor does it handle slippery road situations (yes, I was warned) like a front wheel drive car. But it's interior, sound system, handling, and even it's size has made this a great choice as our new grocery grabber.

The original owner had told me it had the 2.4 liter V6, but after finding the window sticker it's been a pleasant suprise that it's equipped with the larger, more powerful 3.6L. This engine is also featured in the likes of the GMC Acadia and the Pontiac G-8 V-6 edition.

Alloy wheels, leather heated seats, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a "personalization monitoring panel" make this a far cry from the Vibe's only toy......the 100 watt dash mounted inverter. Don't get me wrong, I'm going to really miss the Vibe. It will remain the most reliable car I've ever owned.

So as we settle in, being in my 50's doesn't seem so bad when you have a cool ride like this.
 
Very sorry for taking so long in getting a picture out. Today we actually had a sunny moment to stop and take a quick shot or two.