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Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

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#2630 of 6098 Re: Is there a standard in the World [poncho167] by poncho167 Apr 07, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 07, 2007 7:02 am) lokki, I believe the information that has eluded me was either from JD Power or Wards Automotive studies. I will try and save information in the future. JD Power's website was of no use. I think they want you to subscribe for the info.
#2631 of 6098 Re: Why doesn't GM just start building most of their cars in China? [mediapusher] by cooterbfd Apr 07, 2007 (8:09 am)
Replying to: mediapusher (Apr 06, 2007 6:42 pm) Gee, no backlash to Chinese built Buicks, huh?
#2632 of 6098 Re: Durability [mediapusher] by cooterbfd Apr 07, 2007 (8:13 am)
Replying to: mediapusher (Apr 06, 2007 5:58 pm) I have not had anything weird go wrong with the car, like brake manifolds falling off or water pump failing, or head gaskets blowing, etc...crankshaft suddenly falling, etc..   I can see the head gasket, but everything else in this quote is MINOR compared to a transmission. 23 years of driving GM products and I have NEVER replaced a tranny, or any other MAJOR component. 's, I THINK NOT!!!! Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Apr 07, 2007 8:22 am) cooterbfd (Apr 07, 2007 10:58 am) mediapusher (Apr 07, 2007 7:54 pm)
#2633 of 6098 Re: Durability [cooterbfd] by imidazol97 Apr 07, 2007 (8:22 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Apr 07, 2007 8:13 am) >brake manifolds   What's a brake manifold? Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Apr 07, 2007 10:58 am) mediapusher (Apr 07, 2007 7:54 pm)
#2634 of 6098 Re: Great..It is Great ....... [mediapusher] by plekto Apr 07, 2007 (8:26 am)
Replying to: mediapusher (Apr 06, 2007 6:38 pm) I'll tell you what facts apply RockyLee. The horrible experiences I've had with GM cars compared to Toyota cars   Dates. Models. I refuse to listen to another sentance of you yelling how bad GM is without coughing up specifics.   My guess is that your bad GM cars were all over a decade ago and you're living in the past. Replies to this message: mediapusher (Apr 07, 2007 8:03 pm) gagrice (Apr 08, 2007 6:06 pm) andres3 (Apr 09, 2007 9:10 am)
#2636 of 6098 Re: History gives us a clue [gagrice] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 07, 2007 (9:05 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Apr 07, 2007 7:15 am) Good cars don't need long warranties is the best answer I can give. The more someone wants what you have, the less you have to build their confidence.   Long warranties are a marketing tool--the worse your car, or the worse your market position, the longer your warranty should be....why would you extend a warranty on a product that performs well? Makes no financial sense.   Look who historically pushed the concept of the long warranty----Hyundai, Chrysler and Mitsubishi---- 'nuff said. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Apr 07, 2007 10:17 am) rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 10:57 am) andres3 (Apr 09, 2007 9:15 am) gagrice (Apr 07, 2007 10:38 am) Mr_Shiftright (Apr 07, 2007 11:00 am) rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 11:08 am) gagrice (Apr 07, 2007 11:09 am) and 55 more... rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 11:04 am) poncho167 (Apr 08, 2007 4:42 am) rockylee (Apr 08, 2007 4:49 am) poncho167 (Apr 08, 2007 5:04 am) and 1 more...
#2637 of 6098 Re: Is there a standard in the World [poncho167] by snakeweasel Apr 07, 2007 (10:15 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 07, 2007 7:02 am) The one question I would have is whats a typical problem for each car. I could better live with 2 problems a Ford might have if its a light that burns out and a knob that falls off over one problem that a Lexus has if its the engine falling out.
#2638 of 6098 Re: History gives us a clue [Mr_Shiftright] by snakeweasel Apr 07, 2007 (10:17 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 07, 2007 9:05 am) Good cars don't need long warranties is the best answer I can give.   Then the question is if it is such a good car and doesn't need a longer warranty why try to sell extended warranties at the time of sale? I see a longer warranty as a willingness to stand behind a car. people don't stand behind something like that if they know its no good. Replies to this message: rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 10:57 am) andres3 (Apr 09, 2007 9:15 am)
#2639 of 6098 Re: History gives us a clue [Mr_Shiftright] by gagrice Apr 07, 2007 (10:38 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 07, 2007 9:05 am) The answer I see given to the folks with failed hybrids the most, is. You should have bought the extended warranty. What were you thinking with all the high tech? And those are mostly Toyota hybrids that have VERY expensive replacement parts after the 3yr 36k mile warranty expires. The only things covered under the hybrid warranty is what ever the state requires the automaker to cover. Very little it turns out. The fact that Cadillac and GM have extended the warranty is a sign they are confident in their newer offerings. Same with Hyundai. Not ToyLex and Honda. My Mercedes Sprinter conversion van came with a 7Yr 75k mile standard warranty. Not a $2000 add on as many offer. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 07, 2007 11:00 am) rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 11:08 am) gagrice (Apr 07, 2007 11:09 am) rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 11:32 am) and 54 more... rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 11:04 am)

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