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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 01, 2009 2:21 pm) Of course I assume you'd find them once you went a bit inland. |
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I am referring to everyone within 50 miles or so of the coast in California, which is about 30 million of the state's 35 million people. And as fezo mentions, it will be very hard in that region to even find a Buick dealer, let alone anyone who will take the trouble to visit one. It's not a case of minds being open or closed, it's a case of an automotive market FLOODED with brands, good reliable brands, brands which are critically acclaimed. Buick is a forgotten name. This is the reason Isuzu doesn't sell any cars here any more - their name was just forgotten, it was run over by the volume brands. It's the reason Mitsubishi won't be selling cars here any more in 5-10 years - a forgotten name being run over by the volume brands that have better advertising, better deals, and in many cases better product. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 01, 2009 2:03 pm) The Wonks in Hollywood drive a Prius when people are looking. The rest of the time they are in Range Rovers, MB G55 AMGs and Rolls Royces.
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Jul 01, 2009 1:45 pm)
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As in Fire Sale!!! "General Motors will offer zero-percent financing for up to 72 months on select 2009 and 2010 vehicles as part of a "72-Hour Sale" that begins today. Soon-to-be-discontinued Pontiac models such as the Vibe, G3, G5, G6 and G8 are on the list, including the Pontiac G8 GXP. The sale runs to July 6." GM's 72-Hour Sale Includes Pontiac G8 (Inside Line) 
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 01, 2009 5:27 pm) 
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2009 Sales through June 30. GM: ---------------------- 952,904 down 40.1%, Market Share: 19.9 Ford: -------------------- 773,386 down 32.4%, Market Share: 16.2 Toyota: ----------------- 770,449 down 37.5%, Market Share: 16.1 Honda: ----------------- 530,778 down 33.1%, Market Share: 11.1 Chrysler: --------------- 471,197 down 45.3%, Market Share: 9.8 Nissan: ----------------- 347,744, down 33.0%, Market Share: 7.3 Hyundai: --------------- 204,686, down 10.8%, Market Share 4.3 Kia: ---------------------- 147,404, down 5.9%, Market Share: 3.1 VW: ---------------------- 134,853, down 15.5%, Market Share: 2.8
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Replying to: torque_r (Jul 01, 2009 9:56 pm) As far as Buick is concerned, please don't tell me the new entity management is making tough decisions. Chevrolet and Cadillac would be the tough decision. The easy way out is exactly what is being sought after. The lessons still have not been learned. Hard to shake a bad brand. Oldsmobile lost it, Pontiac was a slow death. Buick has already died. AFAIC, the Enclave should have been a Caddy. The La Crosse is really an Impala, a brand that was left by the wayside long ago. G8, G7,G6, G5, G4, G3, G2, G1..... Blast Off!  Regards, OW |
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that Chrysler sold 471,197 cars in 2009 and Kia sold only 147,404. Who buys a Chrysler? Reality check for the American people, unless this funny minivan thing is still in soccer Mom's minds as a going concern, Chrysler doesn't offer much besides the old standard minivans and a decent pickup truck. Kia offers more value for the money, more innovation, cooler designs, and a Long-Haul Warranty that is very hard to beat. I don't get people in this regard. Like, who would be a L.A. Laker fan, or, even worse, who would be a Kobe Bryant fan? Are these the same people who buy Chrysler's?
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jul 02, 2009 3:30 am) I agree about the minivan thing. Like I was saying about Buick on the west coast, when it comes to a minivan, people just assume Caravan. That is probably the name everybody knows (I know that the Sienna and Odyessy have caught up). Another thing, like Buick and the "old peoples car", Kia still has to get over being a "cheap" car. Then sales will increase. One last thing I forgot to mention; Kia doesn't have the dealer network Chrysler has, either. |
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