NHTSA to investigate GM SUV fires

[LAMRONH]

Originally Posted by AMERICA 123

YAAH MON - I TOOLD THEM ABOUT THE KEROSENE SPACE HEATER ......AND NOT TO USE IT FOR A LIGHTER ...

Good work, Holmes. Something else to blame on cigarette smokers...

[AMERICA 123]

Originally Posted by LAMRONH

Your exalted public service will soon be recognized. --fortune cookie

Speaking of things that won't be recognized soon - and people with a fire problem whom we could help - you ought to see how this ones been rewritten.

www.allafrica.com

The Inquirer (Monrovia)

Toyota Denies 'Fire' story.

NEWS
4 February 2008
Posted to the web 4 February 2008

The management of Reelin Toyota Liberia has denied reports placed on the internet that its facilities on Bushrod Island have burnt to ashes.
It was gathered over the weekend that there was a report on the internet which claimed that Toyota Liberia has been burned down.

But the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mr. Seymour Grann categorically refuted the report, saying, 'it is not true; we are still operating.'
He said he was shocked over the report and wondered why someone would or group gave such false information.
Meanwhile, our reporters who visited the company's facilities yesterday afternoon said there was an indication of a fire incident. They however said the company's facilities are still intact.
At the same time, neighbors interviewed said the report was "news' to them because such an incident never occurred there. "Had there been a fire incident, this would have been known," one said.

And there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that a Prius or a Camry hybrid was there.

[BusyBody]

This was all over 680 news in the Toronto area, not great PR for GM.

[tholland]

Originally Posted by casket_demon

Was the Tundra rushed 2 market?

I think it was actually delayed, to re-do the interior was the rumor... and it has had more than it's share of problems.

[dratnol]

Originally Posted by tholland

I think it was actually delayed, to re-do the interior was the rumor... and it has had more than it's share of problems.

If that is true, I don't even what to know how bad the original interior was.

[Z16monte]

Originally Posted by VCDJ

Why does anybody buy any vehicle in their first year. You know you are going to have some kind of problem with it. If you do not have anything to tow i do not see why would anybody buy tahoe over acadia.

Uhh the Acadia is a first year vehicle isn't it? Who'd buy one of those?

[GXP Lover]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Tahoes are for sissy yanks. If you want real towing power and a man-sized truck, and don't care about a couple of MPG, get a real truck.


Seriously, when was the last time you towed more than 4,500 pounds (Acadia's capacity) but less than 6,500 pounds (the capacity of half of the Tahoe models)? And when was the last time you had 7 people plus luggage in your Tahoe?

Now how often do you put $75 worth of Venezuelan gasoline in your Tahoe? Yes, that is why people buy Acadias.

Last fall for me. It's hard to race with snow and ice.

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by SDRacing

ONE of the most idiotic, thoughtless posts Ive ever read.

Are you not a fan of VCDJ's work? He's got a million other posts just like that one, makes for blood pressure increasing reading with a side of throbbing migraine and burning ulcer! You should check them out.

[RTTAVO]

I own nothing but GM vehicles. Currently have a 2007 Tahoe LT3 and 2008 Corvette and several classic/muscle cars and work trucks. All are givning and have given excellent service and will continue to do so, I am sure.

I owned 2 rice burners in the past (have to admit it) but never again. I routinely get way into the 200 K mileage on GM vehicles and keep them 10 years or more.

Two vehicles in the entire country that happened to burn for some unknown reason doesn't bother me and I still park mine in the garage attached to the house.

As to why own a Tahoe or any SUV? The same reason I own anything, I want it, I pay for it, and it is my business. Nobody's else's concern. It is comfortable and yes, I did buy it for family vacation trips.

RTT