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sprsptr 12-01-2018 10:53 AM

Oh no!
 

Originally Posted by phragle (Post 4661559)
And it just gets worse... I just saw a Toyota commercial on TV... Chuck Norris has sold out !!! Instant Hero to Zero status !! Total douchebag move.

You didn't just dis Chuck Norris! I would be careful about insulting Mr. Norris, he could probably still kick your ass! LOL

Jupiter Sunsation 12-02-2018 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta (Post 4661680)
They are putting all their eggs in 2 baskets. Chevy is going to release the newly re-designed trucks and the new mid-engine Corvette and be back on top by 2021.

The new 1500's are ugly AND expensive. The beds look like they came off a Tundra and the front end with the wrap around "bat fenders" look terrible. The SILVERADO badges on the fenders looks like it came from JC Whitney! That "transformer" tailgate is ridiculous and the "automatic open/drop" feature will surely result in dents along the way.

The mid-engine Vette will be a trainwreck. Purists will hate it and GM will aim to have NSX quality and fail miserably.

ezstriper 12-02-2018 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by sprsptr (Post 4661398)
So GM is laying off about 14,000 workers and closing 5 plants in an effort to control losses. After around 60 billion in bailouts 10 years ago that cost taxpayers 11 billion, it seems like deja vu all over again! I get the propaganda about being accountable to share holders, but how about accountability to the rest of the country. It is astounding that GM is in financial difficulty so soon after all the mea culpa's expressed a decade ago. Unfortunately, lots of working class folks will be taking a beating in the mid west and Canada due to these pending actions. Coincidentally, no plant closings in Mexico or China were announced. So ask yourself before you throw 80k into a new tow rig - do these despots deserve your financial commitment? I for one voted with my wallet in 2008 when I bought a new F-350, and have bought 3 more Ford trucks since. I admired Fomoco for liquidating assets instead of taking a public bailout. I love my C7 ZO6, but really despise the prevailing attitude at GM. Regardless of what the GM spin was back in 2008, they continue to demonstrate the inability to deny short term profit, for long term stability. The president is understandably disappointed, as this will certainly affect the gains he made in those states where GM is a major employer. Gm should reconsider the long term ramifications of this action. You can only cry wolf 20 or 30 times before people get suspicious. Just my 2 cents.

Who you should be *****ing about are tens of thousands of people who continue to buy imported vehicles, yes I've heard all there B/S made in america, but the $$$$$ goes back to their country. Also the crap about "imported" vehicles built here, dont for a second think they setup plants here to help the american worker...its to beat tariffs and make them more $$$, also most if not all of their plants here are non-union, kinda puts US automakers behind the 8 ball. I do think the unions have a had a huge impact on bringing down the US automakers, they are a runaway train at this point. So whenever you are on the road, do a little car counting...see how many imports vs american made you see...and there lies the problem.

Tractionless 12-02-2018 09:49 AM

Ya but "we" get a rear engine 'Vette, so it's worth it no?

wannabe 12-02-2018 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by GRH (Post 4661470)
Should have let GM die 10 years ago rather then bail it out..... survival of the fittest apply's to poorly run companies too....

Sure Let the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans takeover..... What a STUPID PHUKKIN point of view.....

GM and Chrysler Bail outs were partially due to Laws that favored unions and Govt regulations that targeted the US car makers...

Donzi1979 12-05-2018 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4661919)
The new 1500's are ugly AND expensive. The beds look like they came off a Tundra and the front end with the wrap around "bat fenders" look terrible. The SILVERADO badges on the fenders looks like it came from JC Whitney! That "transformer" tailgate is ridiculous and the "automatic open/drop" feature will surely result in dents along the way.

The mid-engine Vette will be a trainwreck. Purists will hate it and GM will aim to have NSX quality and fail miserably.


I don't think the 2020 HD will help either, it's terrible because I have always owned GM trucks and this is pathetic.


https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/...60&u=t&o=f&l=f

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/...60&u=t&o=f&l=f

GRH 12-05-2018 09:30 AM


Originally Posted by wannabe (Post 4661941)
Sure Let the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans takeover..... What a STUPID PHUKKIN point of view.....

GM and Chrysler Bail outs were partially due to Laws that favored unions and Govt regulations that targeted the US car makers...

What is stupid is continuing to use taxpayer's dollars to pay form private industry failures.... You don't like Chinese, Japanese & Korean products? Buy a Tesla..... btw...nice mouth

SB 12-05-2018 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by Donzi1979 (Post 4662331)
I don't think the 2020 HD will help either, it's terrible because I have always owned GM trucks and this is pathetic.




Looks like they re-hired the Pontiac Aztec designer. :(

compedgemarine 12-05-2018 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4662337)
Looks like they re-hired the Pontiac Aztec designer. :(

if it comes with a pop up camper in the back then you are probably right

Knot 4 Me 12-05-2018 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by Donzi1979 (Post 4662331)
I don't think the 2020 HD will help either, it's terrible because I have always owned GM trucks and this is pathetic.


https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/...60&u=t&o=f&l=f

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/...60&u=t&o=f&l=f

Yikes!


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