GM News, New Models and Market Share

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#3227 of 8237 Re: Really? [lemko] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Jan 09, 2009 10:21 am) Aveo - My Mom has one and has no problems with it. Impala - What the heck is wrong with the Impala? Issue is not whether there is something wrong with it. Issue is whether it is in the bottom third of currently offered models in that class. Aveo is at the bottom compared with Fit, Yaris, Versa, Mini Cooper -- just to name four tiny cars. It might be better than the Smart. Impala - not as good as Camry, Accord, Sonata, Optima, etc. My 66 VW Beetle was reliable and got me from A to B. So was it crappy if nothing was wrong with it? In today's market it would be crappy.
#3228 of 8237 Re: Really? [imidazol97] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jan 09, 2009 10:50 am) Rode in an HHR during vacation. It had a great feel and seemed to ride like it was on rails No offense, but LOL. Maybe if you are used to the big land yachts. Try driving a BMW, Audi, or even a VW. Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Jan 09, 2009 2:56 pm) tlong (Jan 09, 2009 3:09 pm) andre1969 (Jan 11, 2009 7:00 am)
#3229 of 8237 Re: Cadillac Volt [62vetteefp] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 11:26 am) I'm confused - are you saying that Caddy is going to have a model named Volt, or that the Chevy Volt would be used as a basis for a similar but more upscale Cadillac vehicle? Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 3:20 pm) tlong (Jan 09, 2009 3:28 pm) 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 3:57 pm) dino001 (Jan 09, 2009 8:34 pm) and 2 more... circlew (Jan 10, 2009 8:07 am)
#3230 of 8237 Re: Really? [tlong] by imidazol97 Jan 09, 2009 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Jan 09, 2009 2:50 pm) Didn't know we were building BMWs. As far as the VW models you mentioned, a friend had a VW. Windows fell into the doors, it had a check engine light that came on for years. It spent more time at the dealer than it spent on the road during the time they owned it before trading it. Even the closer Cincinnati dealer wouldn't work on it for him. Had to drive 50 miles. >No offense, but LOL. Maybe if you are used to the big land yachts. Not sure why you're trying to ridicule that I thought one would be good for a third car, but if it's okay with the forum... Replies to this message: tlong (Jan 09, 2009 3:09 pm)
#3231 of 8237 Re: US Market Share Slips in 2008 [circlew] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Jan 09, 2009 1:53 pm) AFAIR Ford has had fairly steady market share for the last decade or so, is that correct? I think GM and Chrysler have led most of the D3 market share declines over the past 10 years.
#3232 of 8237 Re: Really? [imidazol97] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jan 09, 2009 2:56 pm) As far as the VW models you mentioned, a friend had a VW. Windows fell into the doors, it had a check engine light that came on for years. I was amused that you thought the HHR rode like on rails. Compared to land yachts but not to any decent handling car. It was not a comment on reliability, etc.
#3233 of 8237 Re: Cadillac Volt [tlong] by 62vetteefp Jan 09, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Jan 09, 2009 2:52 pm) The article shows a smaller Cadillac using the same eflex EV system used on the Volt. Not really new news since GM has already announced there will be a fleet of vehicles using it. Just we see a concept vehicle. I would say that by 2012 Cadillac will have an evolt based vehicle. Probably a couple more models also soon after that. Replies to this message: tlong (Jan 09, 2009 3:28 pm) 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 3:57 pm) dino001 (Jan 09, 2009 8:34 pm) tlong (Jan 09, 2009 10:29 pm) and 1 more... circlew (Jan 10, 2009 8:07 am)
#3234 of 8237 Re: Cadillac Volt [62vetteefp] by tlong Jan 09, 2009 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 3:20 pm) It would still be great if Caddy could build a premium smaller car like the 3 series. The CTS is nice but there is room for a TSX/Jetta/older A4 sized vehicle and there are really no choices from the D3 in that segment. Something like an upgraded BTS or baby CTS. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 09, 2009 3:57 pm) dino001 (Jan 09, 2009 8:34 pm) tlong (Jan 09, 2009 10:29 pm) circlew (Jan 10, 2009 8:32 am) circlew (Jan 10, 2009 8:07 am)
#3235 of 8237 Re: Cadillac Volt [tlong] by 62vetteefp Jan 09, 2009 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Jan 09, 2009 3:28 pm) Very true. But perhaps a e-volt could be it? Lots of power. But perhaps a bit expensive for the first version.
#3236 of 8237 HHR handling like on Rails? by andres3 Jan 09, 2009 (4:09 pm)
If the HHR handles like it's on rails, that is one train wreck ride I don't want to be on! The interior materials are chrysler-esqe = horrid! Replies to this message: iwant12 (Jan 09, 2009 4:17 pm)

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