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Re: Late Night with Conan O'Brian [joel0622] by graphicguy
Dec 11, 2008 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: joel0622 (Dec 11, 2008 11:35 am)

joel...isell...said it before, out of all the marks sold in this country, I feel Ford and Honda are in the best shape. If I were Ford, I'd start the marketing blitz now. I'd turn down the "bailout" offer. I'd tell the world that Ford will stand alone as the one U.S. car maker that has stood the test of time (maybe show some old sepia pictures of good 'ole Henry working on a Model "A"). And, will continue to do so, even though the competitors are all begging for tax payer money. I'd then follow up with vintage scenes of Mustangs, F-150s, Tauri, all the successes Ford has had in the past. Then, I'd fade into pictures of the new products.
 
Man, I'd chomp at the bit to work on that marketing campaign.
 
Honda's putting out the same "feel good" marketing. "We're here. We're still making good, reliable cars that people want. That's a good message.
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Re: Late Night with Conan O'Brian [graphicguy] by isellhondas
Dec 11, 2008 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Dec 11, 2008 12:46 pm)

I agree with you and I can visualize your TV spots!
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Tv Show?? by driver100
Dec 11, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Was there a reality TV show about car salesmen? Kind of like that airplane show they had on PBS I think, where they showed all the bad flights and things that happen. Seems to me somebody at work was telling me about a family car business. If it is still on I'd watch it. Don't know why car sales seems interesting to me and the people that are here. Maybe it's the last of the gladiators or primitive man....just one guy trying to fight the public and bring them in for the slaying.
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Re: Tv Show?? [driver100] by boomchek
Dec 11, 2008 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 11, 2008 1:41 pm)

Yes there was, it was called The King Of Cars and filmed in a Dodge dealership in Vegas. The dealer's name is/was Towbin Dodge.
 
I've seen only one or two episodes, not too bad, but it represents a very agressive store.
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Re: Tv Show?? [boomchek] by joel0622
Dec 11, 2008 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 11, 2008 1:58 pm)

I hated that show. It personified every stereotype of this business that we try to live down every day. That guy was just a punk playing with a toy (the dealership) that his daddy gave him.
 
But I will say this. They sold the crap out of some cars. His infomercial and Blue Genie work.
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Re: Tv Show?? [joel0622] by fezo
Dec 11, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: joel0622 (Dec 11, 2008 2:36 pm)

Hey, Craig! If you have too many watches you can buy me one on your next cruise!
 
Loved the talk to my manager.
 
Was out all day at teh hospital getting blood. There is not a more boring thing in the world.
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Re: The Shining [michaell] by traindriver
Dec 11, 2008 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: michaell (Dec 11, 2008 7:11 am)

I just saw (part) of the movie on Saturday for the first time. The DVR didn't record it all, so I am waiting on a dvd i bought on Ebay to arrive so I can see the ending. Realizing that there are a ton of movies out there that I have missed, I am tempted to get a Netflix membership. Previously I had searched the net for some background info on the Shining, so your post confused me a bit. It looks like the Stanley provided the inspiration but the actual exterior of the hotel in the movie is the Timberline in Mt. Hood, OR. I'd love to visit both. King's room was 217 but was changed to 237 IIRC in the movie.
 
fezo, my condolences to your family. GP, you hang in there!
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Re: Late Night with Conan O'Brian [graphicguy] by mcdawgg
Dec 11, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Dec 11, 2008 12:46 pm)

" I feel Ford and Honda are in the best shape. "
 
Don't forget Toyota, they practically have enough money in the bank to buy both Ford and Honda.
 
I saw that Honda is dropping out of F1 racing, but Toyota is not. That seems very strange, considering Honda is supposedly the "sportier" car make?
 
Picked up some oil filters the other day at the Toyota parts dept., and asked the parts guy about sales. He said new car sales were a little slow, but they were doing great, considering the economy sucks! He said Corolla, Camry, and Yaris sales were UP for this dealer, compared to last year.
 
All this said, you really have to look at total US sales, and Nov. sales were down about 30% for all three - Toyota, Honda, and Ford. I am sure someone can get the exact numbers.
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Re: The Shining [traindriver] by imidazol97
Dec 12, 2008 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: traindriver (Dec 11, 2008 7:40 pm)

>Realizing that there are a ton of movies out there that I have missed, I am tempted to get a Netflix membership.
 
Our library system has DVDs of most older movies and new ones fairly quickly. We just pick them up them and watch them or whatever.
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Re: The Shining [imidazol97] by kiawah
Dec 12, 2008 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Dec 12, 2008 5:07 am)

If you are thinking about Netflix, then also investigate Blockbuster's online plan which you will probably find better. In addition to returning by mail, Blockbuster allows you to drop off at the store and they'll scan as returned, which then puts you back in the queue to have the warehouse send you your next in queue. This eliminates mail delays in getting the DVD back to Blockbuster before they send you the next. I just throw them in the outdoor return slot. I usually receive a new mailing shipped in 24 hrs of drop off, and received the following day.
 
Also, depending on your plan, you will get some number of free rentals at the store. Just take your online DVD up to the register with a new rental from the store, and you checkout for free. I get 5 free rentals a month.
 
Now to keep this on topic.......as you are out driving in your new wheels or on a test drive, if you regularly pass or are near a BB store this is a better plan than Netflix. If you are out in the boonies and only do mail, then the plans would be equivalent.

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