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Old 04-08-2008, 12:10 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: GM SUV plant in Arlington will shut down for 3 weeks

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Originally Posted by VCDJ View Post
Very True. But it is also true that you can get by just fine with hhr. Why buy Tahoe that get 12mpg and you use it the same way as you use HHR.

True--the HHR does have pretty decent cargo capacity, but the Tahoe obviously has more with room to spare. I agree with your comment--but the other thing that is somewhat bothersome is that sometimes you feel like a target when you drive a small car like an HHR where in a big SUV you definitley feel more in control.

The bottom line is people who need these sized vehilces will still buy them as well as the wealthy. It's the segment who wants these sized vehicles, but can no longer justify or really afford them that is taking a hit on sales---and I believe this segment is growing at a rapid pace in these times. The hybrid 900's are a great implementation--but lets just hope the price trickles down to an affordable level.
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