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Automotive News & Views What if you were in charge of GM?
874 messages, Last post on Oct 28, 2009 at 10:20 AM
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Replying to: tlong (Nov 07, 2008 5:51 pm) Chevrolet and Cadillac are gold plated and must be retained as brands. Pontiac, Buick, Saturn are expendable as brands. But, what about legal entanglements with Saturn, Buick/Pontiac/GMC dealers? Apparently, GM cannot just kill a brand without serious legal implications. Is there a way that Obama can intervene and neutralize dealers of Saturn, Pontiac, GMC, Buick?
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Replying to: tlong (Nov 07, 2008 5:51 pm) Yep. High volume and "profitable". GM is in same straits as you or I when in bad financial straits. I, we, jettison, superfluous such as cable, magazines, expensive cell plans, weekend restaurant meals, etc. For GM, anything not high volume and not profitable must go. This might include Solstice, Camaro. The only thing to hang onto would be Corvette for image. |
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Nov 07, 2008 6:09 pm) You don't kill those brands, you just give their dealers rebadged Chevys, thus avoiding any complaints about GM not supplying them with product. |
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Nov 07, 2008 5:46 pm) 
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Replying to: tlong (Nov 07, 2008 4:56 pm) To summarize: I want distinct Cadillac styling and character I want a level of luxury equal or surpassing that of the S-Class I want performance and handling equal or surpassing that of the 7-Series I want reliability equal or surpassing that of the Lexus LS460 |
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Replying to: lemko (Nov 08, 2008 7:23 am) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lemko (Nov 08, 2008 7:23 am) I want distinct Cadillac styling and character I want a level of luxury equal or surpassing that of the S-Class I want performance and handling equal or surpassing that of the 7-Series I want reliability equal or surpassing that of the Lexus LS460 Are you willing to pay $15k to $30k more to get your wishes? The bottom of the line S550 is about $35,000 more than the Caddy DTS.
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 08, 2008 10:47 am) the Challenge: Can the US make better cars for less? The Genesis might not be better than the Merc S550 but I'll bet a new entity that arises out of the ashes of the current industry will be able to provide excellence once again. Right now, the DTS Perf. costs $60K...now all you need to do is beat the S-Class with a new design and premium parts. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Nov 08, 2008 11:27 am) I think Cadillac should follow the same formula Lexus did. Offer S-Class quality with better reliability for less. What kills the Genesis IMO is that it's called a HYUNDAI Genesis rather than just a "Genesis." The anonymous styling and that grotesque grille don't help. I don't think a "Toyota LS400" would have done as well. It might be well-regarded as was the Cressida, but nobody would take it as a serious luxury car. |
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