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294 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 2:59 PM
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Oct 02, 2009 5:59 pm)
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Replying to: mp685 (Oct 26, 2009 2:58 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Oct 26, 2009 4:47 am) Are you sure GM is gaining RETAIL market share? |
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 26, 2009 5:33 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Oct 26, 2009 7:07 am) As far as marketshare, GM is gaining overall share because they are dumping Chevy Impalas, Malibus and Cobalts all over the rental car companies, more than the Koreans. Ford is gaining retail marketshare because they have a better business plan and are using (19) "Whiz kids" (PhD's) to analyze pricing models and have already yielded $1.9 Billion in net sales increase in the first half of this year alone. I expect Ford to post a real surprise profit for Q3 next week. Also, consider the following improvements to Ford products that will drive increase retail marketshare: - F150 trucks - (2) new V8 engines - 5.0 and 6.2 by Q2 - 2011 SuperDuty trucks with new 6.2 V8 and 6.7 Ford Diesel, plus 6-speed trans - Mustang gets 3.5 V6 and 5.0 V8 with 400 HP in Q2 - Transit Connect small commercial van with electric in 2010 - Fiesta "B" segment small car - over 50,000 interested buyers already - 2.0L I4 EcoBoost engine (250HP) with 6-speed dual-dry clutch trans - Upgraded Edge, MKX CUVs by Q2 and awesome new Explorer by yearend - All new Focus in late 2010 with electric in 2011 - 3.5 V6 EcoBoost in F150 by yearend with superior 24+ MPG (400ft-lbs torque) - and a few surprises....
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Replying to: grega (Oct 26, 2009 11:42 am) GM is not sitting on its heels. The number of new products--just here, coming and proposed--is a long list. They are more focused as well, having dispensed with Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer, Saab, and Opel. Chevy's 2010 Equinox has leapfrogged the very good Escape (roomier, quieter, more economical, better styled). Chevrolet has a bew subcompact and full-size sedans coming, and the already good Malibu will be replaced again in 2012. GMC is revamping things. The Buick Enclave and 2010 Lacrosse are great vehicles in their segments, and the coming Regal will be even better. Cadillac already has rear drive platforms and is expanding their RWD offerings by several more models, including one to compete with the BMW 3 series. The new FWD-based SRX is selling very well. The world has changed. Every manufacturer will have to scramble and improve each and every year, or they will eventually fail. Those who issue a new model here and there (Volvo, Saab, Suzuki, Chrysler, etc.) are struggling more. The high end marques are losing market share as well. Meanwhile, companies like Kia, Hyundai and Subaru quietly increase their market share even in this recession. Practically everything on the market these days is a good car...practically all the crap is gone. But being good is no longer enough. Ford knows that now. But GM does too. They have no more illusions that dumping cars in fleets will help them solve their problems. Consequently, we are going to see a lot of game-changing stuff, from surprising places at times. It will be even more fun for buyers. |
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Replying to: grega (Oct 26, 2009 11:42 am) I didn't mention anything about the GM 60 day return policy and honestly haven't read the details of the program. I wouldn't even try to debate if it is a scam or not because I don't know anything about it. I haven't bothered to read any of the details. Maybe you should take a look at what I was talking about, Fleet sales and rental dumping, and see if has anything to do with what you wrote about. Maybe I should ask you how my cell phone can pay for itself free. now that sounds like a scam |
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I ordered a 2010 Taurus Limited and was disappointed to discover that while heated seats are standard on the Fusion SEL and the Taurus SEL with leather, the Limited leather seats do NOT come with heat. It's unbelievable!! You have to pay $1000. extra MSRP to get the heat. I think this is due to Ford's whiz kids trickery and it is NOT a treat!
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Replying to: steve665 (Oct 27, 2009 9:42 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Oct 27, 2009 9:57 am) |
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