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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 03, 2009 11:22 am) The problem with pretty much all GM's brands was not just in number of vehicles sold, but size of the shortfall from what was their minimum required to reach profitability, or even maintain survival. This year everybody is in the tank - the difference is some have cash, R&D and market position needed to make it to the other side of the slump, others had to be nationalized, force taxpayers to pay their bills, have their creditors trampled, shut off or sell half of their operations. There is a big difference. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 03, 2009 11:22 am) I will repeat this many times in the future until Buick goes the way of Olds. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 03, 2009 4:19 pm)
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Replying to: bumpy (Jul 03, 2009 5:37 pm) As far as Buick vs. Rolls or Ferrari, I'm sure that they are far happier with their sales numbers than GM is with Buicks, as they cater to a MUCH MUCH smaller market than Buick. Last June, Honda sold almost 12,500 Acuras. This June; just under 8,300. Last June, GM sold 9,600 Buicks vs. 8,600 this June. GM must be happy with the fact that sales are reletively steady, especially considering that it could be assumed that many (like me) are holding off their purchase until the new LaCrosse is available. The dealer I'm dealing with anticipates his first 4 will arrive next week. |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 03, 2009 7:08 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Jul 04, 2009 5:23 am)
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Replying to: motownturns50 (Jul 04, 2009 5:49 am)
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 04, 2009 6:32 am)
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....had been a Chevy Impala instead, which car would sell more copies? You take the LaCrosse, restyle it only slightly (grille, etc.) to be a Chevy, and market it as the new improved Impala (a la Malibu). Would that car get more sales than the Buick? IMHO the answer is YES. Which is why Buick is a mistake and one less division would lower GM's costs and increase their sales. |
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