Is this why 2017 C7 production stops 4/13?
02-18-2017, 02:40 PM
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I'm curious. What exactly is "geriatric" about someone who is 61 years old?
02-18-2017, 03:49 PM
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Sure does.
Truth.
YEAH, as a 61 year old I would like to fncking know!!!
02-18-2017, 05:56 PM
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I have been complaining the new cars are to big. I just purchased a new Colorado truck trading a 2004 model. The new truck handles like the smaller 2004, makes better gas mileage but is about 18 inches longer, slightly higher and feels wider. I liked the size of the 2004 better. Seems all the so-called small new trucks have grown.
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02-18-2017, 09:57 PM
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With BG being sidelined for awhile, it makes sense for GM not to be caught short of inventory when folks show up at the dealers with their checkbooks.
02-19-2017, 12:23 AM
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Last Buick I owned had a massive 455CID with THM400 and 12 bolt posi which was actually good fun. Since none of those cherished options are offered anymore, I'll stick with the Corvette. They are much more fun anyway. Buicks are for old people. I mean really old people. People too old to climb into a Corvette anyway which is who I bought mine from after they died. $250 bucks for 370hp? Totalled it, not my fault but that 455 did a good number on a Mercury Montego.
Buicks are great cars for golfing, church, shopping, dinner with friends and stuff like that. You know, boring stuff. Although you can fit two people in a Corvette, they are really best for one person as you'll so get tired of hearing people whimper while you worry about them soiling your upholstery. There is no "oh Jesus" handle in a Corvette so best to leave them on the curb prior to having fun.
Buicks are great cars for golfing, church, shopping, dinner with friends and stuff like that. You know, boring stuff. Although you can fit two people in a Corvette, they are really best for one person as you'll so get tired of hearing people whimper while you worry about them soiling your upholstery. There is no "oh Jesus" handle in a Corvette so best to leave them on the curb prior to having fun.
Buick makes some fine cars - we just bought one last October and the car is very comfortable, handles well and while not a sports car, is fun to drive. Oh and BTW, I have absolutely no problem getting into/out of my Corvette.
02-19-2017, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CRABBYJ
Is this why 2017 C7 production stops 4/13?
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02-19-2017, 01:40 AM
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02-19-2017, 07:21 PM
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Read this AP report on Yahoo. Interesting. Probably in addition to the new plant expansion coming on line.
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireS...=yahoo&ref=yfp
"It's no secret that U.S. consumers prefer SUVs and trucks nowadays, and that means car sales are sliding. That's forcing automakers to offer big discounts to sell them. Car sales fell to just 36 percent of U.S. auto sales last month, a record low for a January. Generally, discounts are bigger on cars with the highest inventory. Here are the top 10 cars with the biggest stockpiles, measured by the number of days the inventory could meet demand at the current sales rate:
Brand Vehicle Days' supply
Buick Lacrosse 330
Buick Cascada 298
Chevrolet Corvette 267
Volkswagen CC 259
Chevrolet Camaro 236
Buick Verano 234
Mitsubishi Mirage 231
Acura ILX 227
Chrysler 200 225
Buick Regal 222
Source: WardsAuto"
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireS...=yahoo&ref=yfp
"It's no secret that U.S. consumers prefer SUVs and trucks nowadays, and that means car sales are sliding. That's forcing automakers to offer big discounts to sell them. Car sales fell to just 36 percent of U.S. auto sales last month, a record low for a January. Generally, discounts are bigger on cars with the highest inventory. Here are the top 10 cars with the biggest stockpiles, measured by the number of days the inventory could meet demand at the current sales rate:
Brand Vehicle Days' supply
Buick Lacrosse 330
Buick Cascada 298
Chevrolet Corvette 267
Volkswagen CC 259
Chevrolet Camaro 236
Buick Verano 234
Mitsubishi Mirage 231
Acura ILX 227
Chrysler 200 225
Buick Regal 222
Source: WardsAuto"
02-19-2017, 07:44 PM
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Wouldn't You Really Rather Have a Buick?
The last one I drove had a GS on it. It was a lot better car than the dork deserved, who was dating my big sister, back in 76.
The last one I drove had a GS on it. It was a lot better car than the dork deserved, who was dating my big sister, back in 76.