Mulally: Americans drew the line at $3.50/gallon

[stevecmh]

i drew the line at 2 bucks... haha
but i really think that the days of big SUVs are numbered.. I mean they will still be here just not in the quantities

[packardlust]

Originally Posted by ronald mcretard

I usually have reservations about doing this, but I just have to respond to this.

I work for GM, and have heard the Vice President of Powertrain speak on this subject to GM employees (not stockholders or a newspaper) and you are dead wrong.

I won't get into specifics, but believe me, GM gets it.

I believe the evidence available to a non-GM person also shows GM gets it, a lot. The new 1.6 and 1.4 Turbo DI engines, the 1.4 designed for HCCI application, the use of 6 speed auto with 4 cylinder engines, BAS+ (the technical description of which has been removed from Wikipedia)-these are the technologies for the mainline autos and these technologies represent a more cost effective solution than the Toyota Synergy drive system for increasing mileage.

[mustfield]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

You also have a complete lack of insider knowledge and information in general about how automotive works.

And you've already established yourself as a retard with all the comprehension of a baboon. But don't let that stop you from running your loud mouth as always.

Geez.......to hold yourself in high esteem, actually have limited ability to take in a broad view of things.........AND love to babble........what a lethal combo.

[HoosierRon]

Originally Posted by windvale

Yes. GM "gets it". And the result of their "getting it" is the Aveo ?

GM builds every configuration of pickup/SUV known to man. From the Suburban, Tahoe, oh you want one that "changes"? OK, here's the Avalanche. You want a luxury version? Here's the Escalade. How about a Hybrid version? No problem... Two door pickups, four door pickups. Diesel pickups...

You want a Fuel efficient car you say? Here's a Piece Of Sh1t Aveo...now go away and don't bother us...

Two years ago when the Kirk Kervorkian (sic)/Carlos Gohen thing came out I was rooting for GM to successfully repel the whole thing.

Now I'm wishing Carlos Gohen had gotten the top job at GM. I think he's got more vision and "get it done already" in his little finger than Rick Wagoner's got in his whole body.

GM. The truck company. Ready to dominate the 1990's !

Cobalt XFE: better mileage than a Civic or Corolla.
Malibu 4 cyl-6speed: Better mileage than a Camry or Accord.
Impala: same mileage as an Avalon or Maxima.
Vue hybrid: better mileage than a CRV or RAV-4.
CTS: better mileage than a 335i or C350.

It looks like you are the one stuck in the 1990s.

[skylark68]

We're sitting at $3.62 here in Pearland, TX. At least we were yesterday.

I actually saw a brand new Expedition EL yesterday so I guess Texans will probably be the last to give up the big BOF SUV's and trucks.

Texas pretty much started the SUV craze anyways. In the '80s my family would go on a lot of trips to Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina, etc. and we'd seriously be among the only people with a Suburban.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by tgagneguam

Thankfully, you live in a city where people's salaries are equally hyper-inflated, so $4.50/gallon gasoline will be no problem to afford. You can use ridiculously hyper-inflated home values to secure the credit to pay for gasoline, if worse comes to worse. See, there's always a silver lining in every dark cloud.

OH yeah... that's right! We're the ONLY region in the country to NOT experience a drop in home sales!!! Definitely a silver lining.

[motorman]

Originally Posted by 04bonnie

$3.50? It's now $4.18/gal in MI. It's not stopping anybody from driving, there's still just as much traffic on all the roads around here as ever before.

same here BUT i think people are not going to buy a new car till they see what is going to happen down the road. you can buy a lot of gasoline for what you would spend to trade DOWN in size to get better mileage.

[motorman]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

OH yeah... that's right! We're the ONLY region in the country to NOT experience a drop in home sales!!! Definitely a silver lining.

in the pittsburgh pa area housing prices are up compared to last year

[b4z]

I was all about getting rid of BOF vehicles years ago but unfortunatley the most recent generation of unit body CUVs are as heavy as the BOF SUVs of a few years back.
Look at the Touareg, Cayenne, MBs and X5s. those things are over 5000lbs with V8s.
And I haven't even mentioned the lambdas yet, and they have V6s.

One of the lightest CUVs around is the SRX, but GM decided it was a lost cause after the '07 interior refresh and it would have been a killer vehicle with 3.6DI and 6 speed. Take the 3.73 gears out and put in 3.45s. the 6 speed has .67 overdrive vs. the 5 speed's .75 and you would have been right below 2000 rpms at 80mph.
Plus a RWD v6 SRX without Ultraview only weighs about 4100lbs, and has(had) the most potential for excellent mileage of any CUV available on the market. My guess is if the lambdas can be rated at 26mpg the SRX with it's smaller frontal area and lower weight could have been at 27mpg or even 28mpg.

[91Saturn]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Oh Boo Hoo.
We hit $4 months ago!!!
We're half way to $5 already!!

What's with this "we" business? I paid $3.959 at the Olympian on 19th Avenue @ Santiago two days ago.

[kenman923]

It's not like people can boycott driving. We need to get around.

[pete4280]

Gas is a $1.27 per litre where I am which is about $4.81 per gallon.

[minnfang]

Like Miss Jackson said - "Give me a Beat!"

GM had better be pushing the Beat to the front burner for the US. It needs a DI 1.4 for the standard version, and a turbo DI 1.4 for a hot version. And yes, I will buy one.

GM needs a high mileage car that doesn't look like a dorkmobile.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by minnfang

Like Miss Jackson said - "Give me a Beat!"

That would be an awesome tune to introduce the Beat to!!!

Originally Posted by 91Saturn

What's with this "we" business? I paid $3.959 at the Olympian on 19th Avenue @ Santiago two days ago.

They're still around??

[logansowner]

Originally Posted by pete4280

Gas is a $1.27 per litre where I am which is about $4.81 per gallon.

$1.399 here..... about $5.30 a gallon