CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 - Page 4

Buick61 · 08-06-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by I-Love-Pontiac

This really shouldn't have been made sticky. I don't think anyone has noticed it.

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Originally Posted by Minnesota Nice

"...makes the G6 and the Malibu, two of the best selling cars in America."

The Malibu, maybe...I doubt fleet sales for the G6 count

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No no, they said they're two of the best-selling cars GM makes. Big difference.

Koasterking · 08-06-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

What the hell? This guy has 32 years, why isn't he retired?

I don't know if you guys out there see these commercials, but I think Billy Mays should retire.

t-rex · 08-06-2008, 09:49 PM

Dammit! They got the jingle wrong!

It should go...

♫♫
Football, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet!!!♫♫

doh · 08-06-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by doh

-75% of it's value in 2 years? HUH!

Stock holders beware, now it is holding "It's saving grace" in a muscle car, promised 3 Years Ago?

I promised this CNBC doc, would be turmoil weeks ago!

A Camaro when they need a new best in class Aveo

The Volt won't help!

GM's Troubles: Will It Sell Off Brands To Stay "Alive"?

Koasterking · 08-06-2008, 09:53 PM

Did anyone else cring when the lady shut the door on the Volt? Didn't sound good, but it's just the concept. Plus, the interior looked ugly.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-06-2008, 09:54 PM

WTF?
Wasn't estimated MSRP for the Volt at $40k? Where'd they get $45k?

Minnesota Nice · 08-06-2008, 09:55 PM

You know, here's some food for thought.

People really think that the Prius was the first real hybrid, but the Insight came out long before the Prius. Very few think of "Honda" when they think of Hybrid. They think of the Prius or Toyota.

I worry that even if GM gets the Volt out in advance of others, if the others are even remotely better...will GM be left in the unconscious memory, whether first or not.

God, that old Malibu needed to be shown far, far less, even if it was a Volt mule. Phew.

Minnesota Nice · 08-06-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Koasterking

I don't know if you guys out there see these commercials, but I think Billy Mays should retire.

Agreed.

Well, the show just ended. I thought they did a damn good job.

However...this opening and closing music is far more during a risky scene of ER than it is worthy of a positive, hopeful outlook.

Almost makes me feel like it was meant to be ominous.

t-rex · 08-06-2008, 09:56 PM

Lucky Lutz. That Volt mule didn't experience any "thermal events"...

I hope GM ain't bettin' the farm on Volt.

Is it just me, or did anyone notice that nowhere in this program was the subject of small cars for the N/A market mentioned? Zero. Nada. No Cruze. No Beat. No nothing.

Minnesota Nice · 08-06-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rex

Lucky Lutz. That Volt mule didn't experience any "thermal events"...

I hope GM ain't bettin' the farm on Volt.

Is it just me, or did anyone notice that nowhere in this program was the subject of small cars for the N/A market mentioned? Zero. Nada. No Cruze. No Beat. No nothing.

I alluded to it several posts ago. I said that while I was happy they focused on the Camaro a bit, I wish they'd have said something about small cars.

There's a MASSIVE market to be had there, especially now.

t-rex · 08-06-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

WTF?
Wasn't estimated MSRP for the Volt at $40k? Where'd they get $45k?

Doesn't matter. Nobody is going to pay $40k for it. I wouldn't, and I can actually afford a car in that price range.

RamJet502 · 08-06-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

WTF?
Wasn't estimated MSRP for the Volt at $40k? Where'd they get $45k?

That can't be right!

Buick61 · 08-06-2008, 10:00 PM

It needed to be another hour longer. SO much more ground to cover! What're the next generation of trucks going to look like? Small cars? What hybrids does GM have? Was Saturn, at all, mentioned? Did they even state all of GM's brands? What of Saab?

Ugh, I need MORE.

Koasterking · 08-06-2008, 10:00 PM

My Take:

Overall, it was a good program. It's nice to hear and see the heads of GM admit what's wrong with GM and what obsticles they have to over come. There were good points. Nice to see the Volt coming close to production.

Like they said in thw show, GM needs to bring out more fuel efficient cars and stay competative in the markets. That's why I can only hope the Cruze will come out sooner than expected.

Hitman1970 · 08-06-2008, 10:04 PM

Too much gloss. Not enough substance in my opinion. No questions about dealership network size or branding strategies either.

08-06-2008, 09:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
t-rex 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 5,361	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 Dammit! They got the jingle wrong! It should go... ♫♫ Football, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet!!!♫♫

08-06-2008, 09:53 PM	#50 (permalink)
Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,557	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 Did anyone else cring when the lady shut the door on the Volt? Didn't sound good, but it's just the concept. Plus, the interior looked ugly. __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

08-06-2008, 09:54 PM	#51 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 WTF? Wasn't estimated MSRP for the Volt at $40k? Where'd they get $45k? __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

08-06-2008, 09:55 PM	#52 (permalink)
Minnesota Nice 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis Drives: 2006 Honda Civic Si Posts: 1,655	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 You know, here's some food for thought. People really think that the Prius was the first real hybrid, but the Insight came out long before the Prius. Very few think of "Honda" when they think of Hybrid. They think of the Prius or Toyota. I worry that even if GM gets the Volt out in advance of others, if the others are even remotely better...will GM be left in the unconscious memory, whether first or not. God, that old Malibu needed to be shown far, far less, even if it was a Volt mule. Phew. __________________

08-06-2008, 09:56 PM	#54 (permalink)
t-rex 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 5,361	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 Lucky Lutz. That Volt mule didn't experience any "thermal events"... I hope GM ain't bettin' the farm on Volt. Is it just me, or did anyone notice that nowhere in this program was the subject of small cars for the N/A market mentioned? Zero. Nada. No Cruze. No Beat. No nothing.

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08-06-2008, 10:00 PM	#58 (permalink)
Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 It needed to be another hour longer. SO much more ground to cover! What're the next generation of trucks going to look like? Small cars? What hybrids does GM have? Was Saturn, at all, mentioned? Did they even state all of GM's brands? What of Saab? Ugh, I need MORE. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

08-06-2008, 10:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,557	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 My Take: Overall, it was a good program. It's nice to hear and see the heads of GM admit what's wrong with GM and what obsticles they have to over come. There were good points. Nice to see the Volt coming close to production. Like they said in thw show, GM needs to bring out more fuel efficient cars and stay competative in the markets. That's why I can only hope the Cruze will come out sooner than expected. __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

08-06-2008, 10:04 PM	#60 (permalink)
Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,978	Re: CNBC/ saving GM series premiers Aug 6 Too much gloss. Not enough substance in my opinion. No questions about dealership network size or branding strategies either. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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