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I just made my predictions a few days ago and now this: Isuzu says that it is officially ending new light vehicle sales in North America on January 31 as it attempts to clear out the last of its GM-derived pickups and SUVs. Isuzu had been selling rebadged versions of the Chevrolet Colorado (called the Isuzu i-series) and the Chevrolet Trailblazer (Isuzu Ascender), but the automaker managed to move just 7,098 vehicles in 2007 - and 2008 sales will be even lower when they are announced. Isuzu has no plans to pull out of the commercial truck and diesel engine markets, where it has generally proven to be a strong industry force. A bit off, as I expected Isuzu to go bye-bye totally from US. I had no idea how well Isuzu's commercial truck sales is in US market. |
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 05, 2009 1:01 am) It has been a long time  sure is up beat news, and I congradulate you on your good fortune. Fairly recently I suggested the same thought to another poster on this board....I think the opening is probably only a month or so more, and I peronally would try and buy a slightly used car through your dealer friend...On the Audi d3 board there is a person mamed Bruce, who will purchase a car for you from one of the high end auctions, and he charges five percent to do so..Something worth looking into.. Good luck, and remember if nothing works out in the used market, there is bound to be that new one you have looked at Tony |
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 05, 2009 1:01 am)  Regards, OW |
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 05, 2009 1:01 am) Just curious, what do you think of the A8? '06 examples are available in my area for a lot less than $60K, more like $35-45, with warranty until the end of 2012.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 05, 2009 3:37 pm) |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 05, 2009 3:37 pm) About a year ago, I checked out A8. I dislike the nose of the car, but I guess in black I could live with it, since the oversized grille with the black piece through the middle gets lost in the all black background. But I really disliked the MMI interface; it just didn't work for me. Plus I already own 2 MBs (both my kids drive older Es) and have a great MB-only mechanic, so that gives me another reason to go with an MB. Clembo, the S8 is probably too much engine for me (and too much a sacrifice in mileage). In fact, I was really hoping that MB would bring out an S450 or S500 by now for a lower price, but they haven't. I guess it's because they don't make an engine between the 350 and the 550 anymore, right? In '06-'07, when they were selling S550s as fast as they could make them, maybe that made sense. But with sales almost gone now, why not bring out a more fuel efficient version? In the previous generation, the S430 was a big seller when the S500 was around. I just don't get it.
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 05, 2009 1:01 am) When I took the GL 450, the MB dealer had a stunning brand new (25 miles on odometer) 2008 S550 in charcoal grey (IMO the LS460 and the S550 are made for that color and black) that MSRP'd at $99,500 that they were offering for $76K at Christmas. This one had AMG styling (not AMG) and several other options. Best buy I've ever seen on an S-class.
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German billionaire, referred to by some as Germany's Warren Buffett committed suicide by jumping in front of a train this morning per CNBC. The only reason this has significance here is that he lost big in the Porsche corner that drove VW shares to $1,000 a few months ago and it seems to be the cause of his suicide. Here's a link to his problems, not his suicide. http://www.badidea.co.uk/2008/12/adolf-merckle-like-some-financial-crisis-jack-b- auer-has-just-24-hours-to-find-the-cash-to-save-vem/
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 06, 2009 7:40 am)
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