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Ford, Cash for Clunkers
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CyberSurvey: The restructuring plan
I've owned a Chrysler product for the past 25 years but no more. The disgusting way they treated their dealers and refusing to be held accountable for injuries caused by "old Chrysler" vehicles speaks volumes about Chrysler's lack of respect for everyone and everything. I'll shed no tears when Chrysler folds.
H.Arnold sez:
"like I said before,GM's idea of the perfect car is not one that runs a long time,but one that falls apart at 36,001miles."
H.Arnold, Clinton Tp, Mi
Well H. Arnold, all I can say is there are one hellova lot of "imperfect" GM vehicles on the road and I've had many! The '95 Pontiac Grand Prix I sold when the lease was up with approximately 90,000 miles, went to 288,000 when there was some sort of valve problem (still ran though). The owner figured "it done good" and gave it to a charity organization. Until then, nothing but routine maintenance and one heater core.
At least we're talkin' cars!
I'm happy that Ford is up
69rr....we said the same thing,didn't we?I was there when the crappy parts came and are still there.Statements like his are pure idiocy....it's called "planned obsolescense",like I said before,GM's idea of the perfect car is not one that runs a long time,but one that falls apart at 36,001miles.
Depression Detroit
former engineer says,"In the last fiscal year, Toyota only lost 1.6 Billion." .......... former engineer..you are WRONG once again!! .. TOKYO - Friday, May 08, 2009 â€" Toyota (TM) lost 765.8 billion yen ($7.7 billion) in the January-March quarter, resulting in its first annual loss in six decades and making the fiscal year its worst since its founding in 1937.
Toyota, whose quarterly loss was bigger than General Motors', also warned Friday that because of the global auto slump its net loss would deepen in the year through March 2010 to 550 billion yen ($5.55 billion) from 436.94 billion yen ($4.4 billion) in the just-ended fiscal year.
President Katsuaki Watanabe said the devastating results were caused by "the significant deterioration in vehicle sales particularly in the U.S. and Europe," the strong yen and the rising cost of raw materials. ..... former engineer..You are just soooooo Easy to prove Wrong again and again and again! Thats why you are a former! .. LMAO! .. SOURCE: http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=47866
Depression Detroit
former engineer states that GM, Ford,and Chrysler vehicles can barely go 140,000 miles. Well I got news for you - there are thousands of these vehicles that exceed 300,000 miles. People are bragging about them in the HIGH MILEAGE columns. Even taxis.
As for your impressions of Toyota going, and going, and going - you are correct - they go until the engine sludges up!
I usually don't comment on an individual becuase they are priveledged to have an opinion. But, former engineer, your statements are BS!
Slumping Sales-Overpriced Vehicles-Market Share
Buy pre-owned and you'll get it for true market value. Example: When I bought my '06 Mustang (September of 2006), it had 6000 miles on it, still had the factory warranty, MSRP was over $23,000.00. I paid $13,700.00 and basically got a new car. Sold it with 80,000 miles on it for $10,000.00 a couple of months ago. Not bad I'd say!
Can you tell the difference between an '06 and '07 Mustang? I couldn't then and still can't - I don't think there is any. In fact, I can't tell the difference between an '05 to an '09 save for the minor difference in some of the rear spoilers.
I'm Talkin' Cars! Let's keep it going!
Depression Detroit
I saw a post that indicated they were happy that Ford was up. What are you talking about? Ford is not up. They are losing billions of dollars a year. Their Fusion is nothing more than a reskinned seven year old Mazda 6 chassis. The new Taurus is a reskinned old Taurus. The mustang has a chassis design which is so 1980s.
Toyota is the new GM and Honda is the new Ford. Toyota is the largest selling car in the world. In the last fiscal year, Toyota only lost 1.6 Billion. Ford lost 14 Billion. It is clear America should give up the car business. It does nothing for this country except suck tax dollars. Ford is also headed for bankruptcy. Only a fool would buy Ford stock.
As far as Toyota owners, they replace their cars when they get tired of the old one. With the economy a little weak, they continue to drive their vehicles which should easily hit 250,000 miles. On the other hand, Ford owners find their cars are usually unable to break 140,000 miles without major repairs. Ditto for GM and Chrysler cars. Ford is praying current Detroit 3 owners are so stupid they will purchase a Ford product that will only last half as long as a Toyota or Honda.
chrysler
When is chrysler going to stop pushing overpriced unwanted vehicles? For years they were building economy cars like the the k car and so on... Now they come back with these retro throw back 70's cars, their nice but overpriced and not practical for today's market. Ford owns the pony car market with the mustang and cant be beat. Personally I dont see how ford is doing better quality wise. Wake up already chrysler....
Proper Maintenance
Yes indeed - those who posted their endorsement of proper maintenance must've had plenty of experience in doing so 'cuz they apparently had few, if any, probelms.
My two PT Cuisers, Ford Mustang, and now my Dodge Dakota have logged over 360,000 miles and needed very little outside of routine maintenance. One PT Cruiser had to have the shift cables replaced (manual trans) at 130,000 miles and the Dakota needed front brake rotors at 38,000 miles. This last one I can't understand but did what I was told and replaced them.
My Mustang had no problems in the 80,000 miles I had it. I did not like the transmission 5th gear whine at 40 to 60 mph only under light acceleration but it caused no problem. Every other '06 and '07 Mustang I drove like mine had the same noise. My opinion is that it is a design flaw in the trans used for the 6 cylinder models.
Let's Keep Talkin' Cars!
I'm happy that Ford is up
GMSR
HAVE TWO AUTOMOBILES. One is a new Ford that I just bought. I can't tell you anything about that one yet. The one that had the accident and was totaled had 160000 miles and the motor was still in great shape. My second car has 135000 miles and same for it. The point I am making is that the service book says change oil and filter every 3000 miles. I find this to be a waste. I do change oil and filter every 5000 miles and have had great results.
Slumping Sales-Overpriced Vehicles-Market Share
Amen
Lets not forget: the cost of car insurance,registration fees and taxes.
With the messiah health care legislation (mandating) company paid days off for personal time,companies will shed/payroll and or continue to move offshore.
Go to campaign contribution websites and see who the contributors are. Therein lies the problem.
Chryslers Can't Compete in Showroom
I'm glad that Chrysler is content with their June '09 results. I can not beleive for the life of me how Mr Press is going to get more with less. Press and Nardelli did people wrong and they will one day see Chrysler's demise based on their intelligence. I drive by 2 Chrysler stores daily that were terminated on June 9, 2009 and they still have inventory on their lots. Mr Press said during his testimony to Congress that all the vehicles that were left over with the terminated dealers had been dealer transferred or had new homes. (What a Crock!) I hope Ford becomes the Number 1 car company for America because they know how to treat their dealers. Press should have stayed at Toyota, because these dealers have a long memory themselves!
Slumping Sales-Overpriced Vehicles-Market Share
I will say this to all the auto manufacturers of the world: Until you start making vehicles that everyday people can afford, you will never hit the sales marks you are trying to reach. Cars today simply oost more than they are worth. More and more, the intelligient consumer is looking at depreciation rates on new vehicles and opting to buy in the used market. The cars are not worth their initial prices. The Big 3 should be smart and lower their prices in order to regain market share. They've managed to become competitive on quality. Now that they've shed their huge labor costs, this would be a smart strategy. Let's see if they are listening.
I'm happy that Ford is up
I just bought a new ford. Never another GM. GM attorneys are waiting for the Judge to tell them the sale will go thru.
U.S. Judge Robert Gerber is waiting for Dictator Obama to tell Him the best way to let it go thru while screwing the Bondholders.
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