Maybe they need to rethink that H2 thingy...
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/21/D8E0VMRO0.html
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/21/D8E0VMRO0.html
GM says Merry Christmas to 30,000 employees...
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Yep. Nobody want's a goddamned gas sucking beast of an SUV when you can get a hybrid from Toyota that gets twice the mileage with twice the style and the same amount of usable space. Apparently stupid American auto execs don't get that idea yet.
Did you know the Toyota Land Cruiser sucks a lot of gas too? I like our gas guzzling vehicles. It's not fair to compare an SUV to a rechargeable vacuum.robdamanii said:
Brian HCM#1 said:
....but is 345317 times more reliable....
Sequoia hybrid, or whichever model it is and the Lexus Hybrid SUV? They're very comparable to any American SUV, and the Lexus is even more luxurious than even the nicest American SUV I've ever been privvy to see.Brian HCM#1 said:
I don't like the size of American SUVs (or cars for that matter) or their style. And frankly, I'd never buy an SUV anyway unless it was a Hybrid.
Yeah, that too.MMike said:
So our Denali has been in the shop 42,000 times. Whats your point?MMike said:
To have the room to haul kids and stuff around the American SUV's are great.robdamanii said:
soccer mom.I Are Baboon said:
MMike said:
yeah...I was real dispointed about the amount of times I had to get work done on my american made suv....106,000 miles and I had to bring it in twice - talk about junk
I will never buy another Chrysler product EVER, I did love my Jeep Grand Cherokee, but the Durango was a total POS. However I do love and support GM vehicles.Joe Pozer said:
Big vehicles are nice. Americans are spoiled, we like big cars, but no one can convince me they NEED one. Being spoiled we also cry like children when fuel costs make our toys more expensive to use.
douglas said:yeah...I was real dispointed about the amount of times I had to get work done on my american made suv....106,000 miles and I had to bring it in twice - talk about junk
They are also considerably more expensive. Especially the Hybrids.robdamanii said:
GM's problems are 2 fold.
1) The legacy costs for Unionized labor (hourly rate, health care and pension costs are killing them)
2) Lack of a demand driven product. Currently GM (and Ford as well, Chrysler is doing better) have very little in the demand driven product.
Dont feel too sorry for the 30,000 employees getting laid off. For the most part they will be eligible for 80% of their pay for probably up to 3 years.
Westy said:
You need one if you're towing.
Ok, so most people.I Are Baboon said:
Exactly. You have kids? Buy a mini-van, station wagon or family sedan.Westy said:
I'd rather pay more for a vehicle that will last longer and be of (in my opinion) better quality and fit my lifestyle/personality better.Mtb_Rob_FL said:
And that was my point...there is no demand for what they're doing, and they just keep releasing more crap that has no demand.
Frankly, after having 2 American cars, I'll NEVER, EVER, EVER purcahse an American built auto again in my life.
Mini-van? I still don't see the need for a minivan unless you have more than 3 kids.robdamanii said:
If people only bought what they NEEDED, they'd own hardly anything.Westy said:
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Hey, I just discovered a cool new feature on RM. Highlight a block of text, then click and drag it to another area in your post. NEAT!
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Kind of my point. But most people are very confused with what they need and what they want and will use the word need instead of want 99% of the time.I Are Baboon said:
Screw that, try the new click and drag feature! :dancing:Westy said:
Screw that, try the new click and drag feature!
Cool, If it imported the quote tags with the text it would blow my mind.
Cool, If it imported the quote tags with the text it would blow my mind.
Well rather and being able to is a VERY big difference. In this case around $10,000.robdamanii said:
Do you currently have, or will you be willing to part with an additional $10 GRAND to make that fit? That is an additional $200 p/month on a standard 60 month financing deal Fyi...
That decision starts to get a little grey doesnt it? :evil:
I'd pay more for a NON hybrid foreign vehicle. I've found import vehicles to be mechanically more sound and better appointed than comparable American vehicles.Mtb_Rob_FL said:Well rather and being able to is a VERY big difference. In this case around $10,000.
Do you currently have, or will you be willing to part with an additional $10 GRAND to make that fit? That is an additional $200 p/month on a standard 60 month financing deal Fyi...
That decision starts to get a little grey doesnt it? :evil:
And for my purposes (short commutes to work around town, occasional hauling of large amounts of junk) I'd prefer the hybrid for my lifestlye. Yes, even for the extra cost.
I'd always pay a premium for Toyota's reliablilty.... no question there.
I'm not sure what your point is with this pic, but does that sign in the background adverise cheeseburgers? I would NOT buy a cheeseburger from a place that looks like that!patineto said:
We already know what you would prefer, as you have mentioned it. Now be honest (at least with yourself), can you afford the extra 10k, or 200 per month?robdamanii said:
As far as just Hybrids are concerned, it is great that they are starting to come online. However just the difference in the same vehicle non-hybrid to hybrid is any where from 5-7k.
At that rate you would have to drive the vehicle for close to 100,000 miles to see any price vs fuel savings. How many miles do you drive per year? Do you, or would you want to keep a vehicle that long?
Currently I'm not in the position of needing or affording a new off the lot vehicle, so I can't say that I would do that currently. However, in the future it will certainly be something i'll be looking at.Mtb_Rob_FL said:
100K really isn't that much. I drive cars that I enjoy driving and that are comfortable for me and fit my needs. If the vehicle still works after 100K, why trade just for something newer? I've got 182K on my Subaru, and I don't intend to get rid of it until it dies on me, that's about how much I like how it rides and performs. The aount of driving I'll be doing will depend on where I'm employed and where I'm living at the time. If I'm feasibly driving more than 25K a year in commuting alone, I'd put the hybrid dead at the top of my list, and I'd be very safe in the knowledge that it would last me more than 4 years (to the point of seeing a return on investment, so to speak).
Westy,Westy said:
I've been driving a Toyota Corolla Station wagon for 10 years. It's an awesome little car, consistent 30 mpg, reliable mechanically, decent performance with the 5-speed stick and DOHC 16 valve motor. I've got over 180K miles on it and it is still looking good and running strong. And it is a fun commuter car.
But it is a small car. The backseat is barely big enough for average size adults, as OK to go out for dinner, but you wouldn't want to be back there more than a couple hours. And take it camping or on vacation with more than two people? fuggedaboutit.
I mean, I've done it, but load the car down, and it wallows like a pig, and even with two adults and a child in the car, you pack around the person in the back seat.
We bought a mini van this year because we need the seat space for friends and family activities, and we need the cargo space for family trips. Pricing and fuel economy for the mini van was comparable to sedans, so to us, the decision why why not get more utility and flexibility at a given price.
N8 makes a good point about Toyota reliability. They are rock solid dependable, and you buy one new expecting to get 150K to 200K miles of trouble free operation from one. The hybrids don't have the long term track record yet, but Toyota is pretty conservative and I wouldn't bet against them
I think Mtb_Rob_Fl is making some good points. But new is not the only choice out there. When we decided to look at mini vans, we narrowed it down to 2 models: Dodge Caravan or Toyota Sienna. We couldn't affor a new Toyota. Reports on the Caravans were that they were a solid choice, good for about 100K miles of service life, but that we should then expect to do a major engine overhaul. And depreciation on used Caravans reflected this. But the Toyotas were considered good for roughly twice the service life of the Dodges with nothing more than routine maintenance and tire replacement. with careful shopping, we were able to pick off a used, low mileage, Toyota for about the price of a new Dodge.
Moving on to the general subject of the thread, the American auto makers went through this back in the 70's with the OPEC embargoes. Maybe if instead of fighting off higher federal fuel standards, the big 3 had worked voluntarily to make more fuel efficient, reliable vehicles in all classes, they'd be in better shape now.
I think Mtb_Rob_Fl is making some good points. But new is not the only choice out there. When we decided to look at mini vans, we narrowed it down to 2 models: Dodge Caravan or Toyota Sienna. We couldn't affor a new Toyota. Reports on the Caravans were that they were a solid choice, good for about 100K miles of service life, but that we should then expect to do a major engine overhaul. And depreciation on used Caravans reflected this. But the Toyotas were considered good for roughly twice the service life of the Dodges with nothing more than routine maintenance and tire replacement. with careful shopping, we were able to pick off a used, low mileage, Toyota for about the price of a new Dodge.
Moving on to the general subject of the thread, the American auto makers went through this back in the 70's with the OPEC embargoes. Maybe if instead of fighting off higher federal fuel standards, the big 3 had worked voluntarily to make more fuel efficient, reliable vehicles in all classes, they'd be in better shape now.
I tend to agree. I currently have a 2 year old Chevy truck, which has been back to the dealer more times than I can care to remember. This truck was my first chevy product--and my last.N8 said:
When you take Chevy's reputation and add in what they pay their employees (with benefits, wages, vacations, etc.), this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone...
try the new click and dragI Are Baboon said:
Thank you.HarryCallahan said:
Although I was really just trying to bust Robdamanii's chops.
...If you had bought Japanese, that number would be zero or one.douglas said:yeah...I was real dispointed about the amount of times I had to get work done on my american made suv....106,000 miles and I had to bring it in twice - talk about junk
I'd really love it if the US auto companies would get it together, but I don't see it happening yet....
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You serious, Clark?
Yep, go ahead and try it with say any other website. Click and drag text to and from pretty much anything.I Are Baboon said:
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