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#5610 of 16701 Re: I'm Confused ROGELIOV [circlew] by fezo Nov 30, 2008 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Nov 30, 2008 10:34 am) Mulally may not have phrased things well but he and Ford genuinely don't need the bailout. They aren't the problem. I will grant you that if the vehicle buying portion of the recession continues more than another year then Ford has big time trouble and they could still get sucked down by a GM bankruptcy. My point is that GM is the big problem and the one that actually needs the cash now.
#5611 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 1 [dallasdude1] by lemko Nov 30, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Nov 29, 2008 11:23 am) I went to a gun show a couple weeks ago. It was so packed, you could hardly move. I had never seen so many people at this particular gun show. Most of the time, you just see the typical hunters, sportsmen, and enthusiasts, but I saw a lot of Mr. Suburban Joe Average types there and a lot more women. There are a lot of scared angry people out there and it's only going to get a lot worse if 3 million unemployed workers are dumped into the unemployment lines and eventually the welfare rolls. What was once a stable employed person who supported his family via a well-paid manufacturing job may soon be the unstable criminal who will rob, steal, and perhaps kill out of desperation. With three million more potential violent criminals on the streets, I don't like the odds. Replies to this message: grbeck (Dec 01, 2008 1:33 pm)
#5612 of 16701 Ya know lemko.... by iluvmysephia1 Nov 30, 2008 (3:02 pm)
it's hard to refute what you say just above this post. And that is one of the reasons that a GM loan/bailout package is so important. It's just hard to fathom it because, unfortunately, the UAW is not going to want to give much in concessions to help Company out. Can't ya just see it coming, the fright and frustration of giving up some of the enormous bene's, main pension payout(this one would really sting Joe wrench-turner). Going to be a World of Hurt, to quote Patterson Hood in one of his Drive-By Trucker songs.
#5613 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 5 [dieselone] by dallasdude1 Nov 30, 2008 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: dieselone (Nov 30, 2008 8:00 am) As you have never ever driven the last Silverado AWD SS. However, look at the below link and tell what you think. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/112_0902_2009_half_ton_truck_comparis- on/index.html Replies to this message: dieselone (Nov 30, 2008 3:59 pm)
#5614 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 3 [tlong] by dallasdude1 Nov 30, 2008 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 29, 2008 3:17 pm) Go ahead and buy one of those Honda Hybrids, they are a joke and my co workers son had to roll one into his new car note. I was asking, just to be informed and he mentioned it turn off at every stop and that its was a pile of junk. I think the technology isn't there just yet. Then too, to be fair, the Hybrid Tahoe is noisy pile of junk too. Thats from owners. I might look into what Edmonds has on the Hybrids. Replies to this message: dieselone (Nov 30, 2008 4:15 pm) circlew (Nov 30, 2008 4:40 pm) lemko (Nov 30, 2008 4:52 pm) circlew (Nov 30, 2008 5:04 pm) grbeck (Dec 01, 2008 1:37 pm) dallasdude1 (Dec 01, 2008 6:25 pm) grbeck (Dec 02, 2008 8:54 am) and 4 more... chikoo (Dec 02, 2008 10:03 am) and 2 more...
#5615 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 5 [dallasdude1] by dieselone Nov 30, 2008 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Nov 30, 2008 3:15 pm) As you have never ever driven the last Silverado AWD SS. However, look at the below link and tell what you think. I haven't because I don't know anyone who's wasted their money on a Silverado SS. As for the link you posted, I was discussing the 5.3 and 6.0 that were saddled to the 4 speeds in the 1/2 ton Silverado's as the 6.2/6speed was not offered until 2009 . GM finally can beat Nissan and basically match Toyota in the power department but gets trounced in fuel economy. Similar performance to the Toyota, but worst fuel economy of the group. Those are the slowest 0-60 times I've ever seen for a Tundra. Most I've seen have been in the 6.2 range, I've seen Escalade 0-60 times around 6.2 also with the 6.2/6speed, so I'll chalk it up to testing conditions. I'm not saying Nissan or Toyota build a better truck as I think the Ford and Chevy are tops, but in the powertrain dept. Ford is still way behind and GM has been, but they still need big cubes to get anything done and fuel economy sucks with the 6.2 or 6.0L. How does GM offer the tallest gearing and still get the worst fuel economy (Ok, exept for Nissan which has a taller axle ratio, but I believe the trans gears or shorter). I've seen several truck/suv tests where GM has higher rated EPA mileage but ends up with the worst observed mileage. Particularly with the 6.0L and 6.2.
#5616 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 3 [dallasdude1] by dieselone Nov 30, 2008 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Nov 30, 2008 3:29 pm) Then too, to be fair, the Hybrid Tahoe is noisy pile of junk too. Thats from owners. I might look into what Edmonds has on the Hybrids. Hmm, I've never heard that before. I finally saw my first Tahoe Hybrid that wasn't on a dealer lot the other day. Where is all the noise coming from? Electrical Relays? Or the trans setup, or could it be low resistance tires? The Hybrid Tahoe is interesting with the 20mpg achievable city rating, but the reduced tow rating (6,000lbs won't cut it for me) and huge price just isn't worth it IMO, unless of course gas goes well north of $5/gal. Will Ford or Chevy just give me a diesel Suburban or Expedition! I'd bask in my diesel torque glory and never bad mouth a Ford or GM v8 again:)
#5617 of 16701 Re: DD, Out of touch on so many issues [gagrice] by dallasdude1 Nov 30, 2008 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 29, 2008 12:12 pm) Now tell us how you really feel? Since you were wrong about Obama being elected. Is there any chance that your wrong once again? Lets not forget the buddy buddy relation ENRON CEO Kenny and GW Bush had. There are endless letters out there on the net if you care to look. ENRON and the GOP were in bed together. Your hate for the UAW is no secret and you have yet to admit that they have built the greatest model of them all, the American middle class. Admission is the first step to recovery. Replies to this message: tlong (Nov 30, 2008 4:57 pm) dallasdude1 (Nov 30, 2008 7:36 pm) gagrice (Nov 30, 2008 8:50 pm) and 3 more... gagrice (Nov 30, 2008 5:30 pm) grbeck (Dec 01, 2008 1:41 pm) dallasdude1 (Dec 01, 2008 6:33 pm) gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 7:41 pm) avatexrs1 (Dec 02, 2008 7:20 am) and 12 more... grbeck (Dec 02, 2008 9:00 am)
#5618 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 3 [tlong] by dallasdude1 Nov 30, 2008 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 29, 2008 3:17 pm) After some research, most owners agree that thye aren't exactly highway cars. Then too there is an enviromental problem of where do you dump these batteries. I'm not against them, just being practical. Replies to this message: tlong (Nov 30, 2008 4:59 pm) gagrice (Nov 30, 2008 5:53 pm)
#5619 of 16701 Re: Myth No. 1 [bumpy] by dallasdude1 Nov 30, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: bumpy (Nov 29, 2008 3:31 pm) Do you understand what dumping is? Toyota and Honda can't sell those car anywhere but here in America. This is common to get rid of the competition and then they can name their price and you then have little choice but to pay. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE3DF143BF932A05750C0A96E94826- - 0 Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 30, 2008 4:47 pm) bumpy (Nov 30, 2008 4:50 pm) jimbres (Nov 30, 2008 6:59 pm) dallasdude1 (Nov 30, 2008 7:54 pm)

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