Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? - Page 2

Globalist · 03-27-2006, 10:58 PM

Dark times are not necessarily bad. They are a huge opportunity to reflect, plan and act--Do the right things. And navigating through dark times only makes a company/individual stronger.

"We are better served only by ourselves." I believe that nobody can better help GM than GM (its employees, dealers, etc) itself. It's about rebuilding an image that suffered decades of decay. It will take dedicated enthusiast employees who won't rest until the image is restored, the customer is satisfied and the job is done. It takes people who believe that competitors don't have 4 balls to satisfy a customer. Only two will do it :-)

CobaltSScrazy · 03-27-2006, 10:58 PM

I will always support GM 100% whenever I can. When I drove my former 91 Park Ave (gave it to my bro, drive an 04 Malibu Maxx) I always tried/try to keep my cars clean, clutterless, washed, detailed, and I almost ALWAYS use that tire shiner that makes it really black and slick (aka Car Wax for tires) whenever I clean my car in the spring, summer, fall. (I live in MI, no need in the winter

) And I always talk up the specs of GM cars and for instance when toyohondalexusacura OVER-RATED their engines by as much as 20hp under new SAE testing I posted the article from detnews.com in my dorm and someone actually read and wrote on it "oooh Bad Toyota" LOL. In december I plan on ordering a Vic Red Cobalt SS-S/C with G85 (recaros and LSD), Sunroof, and Dual Stage Airbags. Its soooo quality and I talk it up all the time. Even if my best friend is a Si lover Civic...erg. Anyways GO GM! Standard of the World, working hard to bring it back. Everyday...Always.

rueben44 · 03-27-2006, 11:11 PM

I have to say that even though I am a huge GM fan they lost me recently. I bought a 06 Mazda 3(only because Ford owns them) but I wanted a GM car. However all GM dealers save Cadillac treat you like you are...trash or just another walk-in. Plus when you get to shopping in the under 15K relm GM is not the hottest thing going.

I do however still show my pride when driving my CTS but it is showing its age and I will be looking for 1 nice car in the 35K range next year. I think by then I will have a lot of good options from GM.

Mikkoo · 03-27-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dindak

I wish I could help again but we have already bought and leased 3 GM vehicles in the past 6 years. We are all tapped out for another 2 year at least.

We keep our vehicles clean and always looking sharp. I always recommend GM to those who ask. Not much else I can do. GM has to keep doing it's part by building better/more attractive cars and trucks like the Solstice and the new Tahoe.

You've done your job well. What more could someone ask of you?
It's encouraging that also hear that you've been a satisfied customer too.

paul3230 · 03-27-2006, 11:38 PM

A friend was asking about what hot cars he can get for under 25k and I the first thing out my mouth was "Cadillac CTS." He was like, "I love those cars, but people tell me the quality isn't good." I backed up Cadillac's award winning quality with stats and he was sold.

Randiglio · 03-27-2006, 11:38 PM

Good commentary Ming. Happy to report over the weekend my sister just purchased a Trailblazer EXT over a Honda Pilot. Always try at least encourage comparison shopping, you never know.

Kennyboy · 03-27-2006, 11:56 PM

So where do you load a pic of your GM car? To the media gallery or your own personal page?

**Ming** · 03-28-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kennyboy

So where do you load a pic of your GM car? To the media gallery or your own personal page?

I used the Media Gallery, but you can also use a site such as www.imageshack.us

Then post with a little description in the Member Garage Discussion forum here, using the IMG tag.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=48

CobaltSScrazy · 03-28-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul3230

A friend was asking about what hot cars he can get for under 25k and I the first thing out my mouth was "Cadillac CTS." He was like, "I love those cars, but people tell me the quality isn't good." I backed up Cadillac's award winning quality with stats and he was sold.

you can't touch a new cts for under 30k. Maybe you worded it wrong? Maybe you have employee pricing or a year old model?

steve333 · 03-28-2006, 12:08 AM

GM needs to increase their warranties.
They say their vehicles are higher quality now? Its time to back it up.

knightfan26917 · 03-28-2006, 12:39 AM

First ... Ming, awesome post!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ming

Get the word out and let your enthusiasm be known

Got this one covered. If people don't know my enthusiasm for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo by now, then I'm not sure what more I can do

.

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Originally Posted by Ming

Show off your GM vehicle

Got this one covered, too. I drive my '87 MC LS every day, and when the weather is warm and sunny, even the older 4 MCs come to work with me sometimes. In addition, I have 'em online, too.

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Originally Posted by Ming

Follow GM motorsports and root for your favorite

This one I don't do as much

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ming

Support GM's best efforts when you buy

Sadly, right now, they don't offer anything I really want to buy. Yeah, I've had my eye on a couple, but either too pricey (Corvette) or not RWD (new impala/mc combination).

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Originally Posted by Ming

Personalize and customize your ride

Sorta done this.

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Originally Posted by Ming

Display your enthusiasm

I'll have to do this a bit more. My sis did create a "sticker" of sorts that I have in the cars and hanging around other places. I'll have to bring some pics in to work, etc.

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Originally Posted by Ming

Finally: Tell us what you're going to do!

See above

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Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker
MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/
Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html
"Get the word out" ... Collective Soul ... 'Feeling Better Now'

vanshmack · 03-28-2006, 12:53 AM

Did my part! Just bought a 2007 Tahoe last Thursday!
Here's the proof (click for full-size image!):

**mgescuro** · 03-28-2006, 12:55 AM

Well... I'm tryign to convince my buddy to get a 9-3 convertible over an A4 Convertible.

He loves them both. I dunno though. His wife wants a Cooper S.

megeebee · 03-28-2006, 01:13 AM

I'm fortunate in that I have an '05 CTS. It's finished in a color called Moonstone, which was only available in '05. It's a dark metallic graphite and has bright-finish wheels The combination looks wonderful. So, I keep it as clean as possible at all times (which is a challenge in Seattle). The car is its own billboard. I rave about it when I'm asked by folks, which is often. In fact, I have a client who went out and got a CTS. She told me she did so because I liked mine so much. That was 5 months ago. She happily reported to me yesterday, that a friend of hers liked the one she had so much, he went out and got one of his own. These are people who had never had a GM car in thier lives. Anyway, I've got two converts to my credit, and that's just the ones I know about. Who knows how many of the admiring looks the car gets from others became sales?

megeebee · 03-28-2006, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanshmack

Did my part! Just bought a 2007 Tahoe last Thursday!
Here's the proof (click for full-size image!):

FANATSTIC! Do you love it?

03-27-2006, 10:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Globalist 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: V6 3.2 L Posts: 1,252	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? Dark times are not necessarily bad. They are a huge opportunity to reflect, plan and act--Do the right things. And navigating through dark times only makes a company/individual stronger. "We are better served only by ourselves." I believe that nobody can better help GM than GM (its employees, dealers, etc) itself. It's about rebuilding an image that suffered decades of decay. It will take dedicated enthusiast employees who won't rest until the image is restored, the customer is satisfied and the job is done. It takes people who believe that competitors don't have 4 balls to satisfy a customer. Only two will do it :-)

03-27-2006, 10:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? I will always support GM 100% whenever I can. When I drove my former 91 Park Ave (gave it to my bro, drive an 04 Malibu Maxx) I always tried/try to keep my cars clean, clutterless, washed, detailed, and I almost ALWAYS use that tire shiner that makes it really black and slick (aka Car Wax for tires) whenever I clean my car in the spring, summer, fall. (I live in MI, no need in the winter ) And I always talk up the specs of GM cars and for instance when toyohondalexusacura OVER-RATED their engines by as much as 20hp under new SAE testing I posted the article from detnews.com in my dorm and someone actually read and wrote on it "oooh Bad Toyota" LOL. In december I plan on ordering a Vic Red Cobalt SS-S/C with G85 (recaros and LSD), Sunroof, and Dual Stage Airbags. Its soooo quality and I talk it up all the time. Even if my best friend is a Si lover Civic...erg. Anyways GO GM! Standard of the World, working hard to bring it back. Everyday...Always. __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

03-27-2006, 11:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
rueben44 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,141	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? I have to say that even though I am a huge GM fan they lost me recently. I bought a 06 Mazda 3(only because Ford owns them) but I wanted a GM car. However all GM dealers save Cadillac treat you like you are...trash or just another walk-in. Plus when you get to shopping in the under 15K relm GM is not the hottest thing going. I do however still show my pride when driving my CTS but it is showing its age and I will be looking for 1 nice car in the 35K range next year. I think by then I will have a lot of good options from GM. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

03-27-2006, 11:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
paul3230 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,721	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? A friend was asking about what hot cars he can get for under 25k and I the first thing out my mouth was "Cadillac CTS." He was like, "I love those cars, but people tell me the quality isn't good." I backed up Cadillac's award winning quality with stats and he was sold. __________________

03-27-2006, 11:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
Kennyboy 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Drives: Caddy CTS Posts: 1,504	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? So where do you load a pic of your GM car? To the media gallery or your own personal page? __________________

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03-28-2006, 12:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
steve333 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,474	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? GM needs to increase their warranties. They say their vehicles are higher quality now? Its time to back it up. __________________ http://www.fairus.org http://www.usenglish.org

03-28-2006, 12:53 AM	#27 (permalink)
vanshmack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: People's Republic of California Drives: 2007 Tahoe LT, 1987 Buick Grand National Posts: 1,378	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? Did my part! Just bought a 2007 Tahoe last Thursday! Here's the proof (click for full-size image!): __________________ The new American reality where green is the new red. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 1987 Buick Grand National 1977 Camaro LT: Vortec 4.8/4L80-E Retrofit Last edited by vanshmack : 03-28-2006 at 01:04 AM.

03-28-2006, 12:55 AM	#28 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,248	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? Well... I'm tryign to convince my buddy to get a 9-3 convertible over an A4 Convertible. He loves them both. I dunno though. His wife wants a Cooper S. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

03-28-2006, 01:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 STS 3.6 Posts: 3,472	Re: Rallying to GM's Side in Dark Times: What can we do? I'm fortunate in that I have an '05 CTS. It's finished in a color called Moonstone, which was only available in '05. It's a dark metallic graphite and has bright-finish wheels The combination looks wonderful. So, I keep it as clean as possible at all times (which is a challenge in Seattle). The car is its own billboard. I rave about it when I'm asked by folks, which is often. In fact, I have a client who went out and got a CTS. She told me she did so because I liked mine so much. That was 5 months ago. She happily reported to me yesterday, that a friend of hers liked the one she had so much, he went out and got one of his own. These are people who had never had a GM car in thier lives. Anyway, I've got two converts to my credit, and that's just the ones I know about. Who knows how many of the admiring looks the car gets from others became sales? __________________ Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk. Last edited by megeebee : 03-28-2006 at 01:15 AM.

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