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Automotive News & Views Do You Favor A Government Loan To The Detroit 3?
3958 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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Replying to: euphonium (Sep 12, 2008 11:26 am) So why did the UAW worker drive a Toyota or Volvo to work without any guilt?" This is always the argument with the people who don't like the fact that so many Americans buy "Asian" cars. Do you really think their cars would be selling so much better if they were as awful as GM's? Puhleeez, give me a break. GM has the nerve to whine and complain when everyone but them can see that they build an inferior product. It's built into their business model. Hello? It's called planned obselescence. That's pretty sad when you consider their business strategy hasn't changed since the the booming 1950s GM's problems reach far and wide beyond just the fact they build crappy cars and vehicles, many which have already been mentioned well here. I don't feel like repeating myself now... |
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Replying to: lemko (Sep 16, 2008 5:30 am) It'll be the end of my world! It doesn't matter how rich or successful I become if I can no longer purchase a new Cadillac or Buick! I'd sooner see the world burnt to cinders and the ashes flung into the void than live in a world without my beloved General Motors!" First of all, you don't have to worry, because while GM might complain about their dismal sales in America, in other countries, namely China, their auto sales thrive. They just need some serious downsizing which they refuse to do, because they're stubborn and arrogant. Frankly I don't care if they fail. My economy is fine. This is not an economy that is supposed to be financially rewarding business failure, and it never has been |
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Replying to: manegi (Nov 27, 2008 10:02 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 27, 2008 8:41 pm) In spite of all this, the consumer still has 7 choices between the 2 companies in those 2 model sizes to choose from. I'm sure all those $99/mo leases that I see Herb Chambers Honda offering have a lot to do with the Civic's sales, as well as it's reputation.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 28, 2008 3:44 am) The question is? Can GM offer the same $99 lease on a Cobalt and not lose their shorts when the 3 year lease is up?
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Nov Auto Sales likely up from Oct Nissan back in at Chicago Auto Show |
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 28, 2008 5:54 am)
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 28, 2008 10:09 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 28, 2008 10:25 am)
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The Koreans and Japanese have been helping their auto industry for years with favorable taxes, loans and other government programs. U.S. automakers do not enjoy the same level playing field in Korea as the Koreans enjoy in the U.S. I fully believe the U.S. government should give the big 3 the money they need. However there should be stipulations. Invest the money into re-tooling plants here in the U.S., invest in new drive train technologies. Build the next generation of automobiles here in the U.S. Start a new revolution in car building and technologies.
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