GM cutting jobs change your perspective?
11-27-2018, 10:24 AM
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GM cutting jobs change your perspective?
I love my C7. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned.
I have an affinity for GM vehicles. From the Buick Reatta to the CTS-V and everything in between.
But the recent news about GM slashing over 14,000 jobs is a little unsettling. People used to tell me “oh, just imagine what good that money you spent on your Corvette could do for others.” I would politely tell them yes, that $60,000 did pay for the engineers and designers and manufacturers at Chevrolet. That’s how our economy works.
It’s a major downer. I still want a C8, curious to hear perspective from others.
Jalopnik article for context: https://jalopnik.com/politicians-are...ter-1830676886
I have an affinity for GM vehicles. From the Buick Reatta to the CTS-V and everything in between.
But the recent news about GM slashing over 14,000 jobs is a little unsettling. People used to tell me “oh, just imagine what good that money you spent on your Corvette could do for others.” I would politely tell them yes, that $60,000 did pay for the engineers and designers and manufacturers at Chevrolet. That’s how our economy works.
It’s a major downer. I still want a C8, curious to hear perspective from others.
Jalopnik article for context: https://jalopnik.com/politicians-are...ter-1830676886
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11-27-2018, 10:33 AM
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They are adjusting their lineups to what is, and what is not selling. GM does not want to go through another bankruptcy, and I don't want them to.
I'm a bit distressed they are eliminating the Impala, since I own one and really like it. We replaced a Cadillac Seville with the Impala, and the Impala is a much better car, more comfortable, quieter, and no oil leaks like the Northstar engine. I do find it interesting that both Ford and GM are eliminating the sedans. Tesla sells mostly sedans, and Toyota still produces a lot of Corollas and Camrays.
I'm a bit distressed they are eliminating the Impala, since I own one and really like it. We replaced a Cadillac Seville with the Impala, and the Impala is a much better car, more comfortable, quieter, and no oil leaks like the Northstar engine. I do find it interesting that both Ford and GM are eliminating the sedans. Tesla sells mostly sedans, and Toyota still produces a lot of Corollas and Camrays.
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11-27-2018, 10:38 AM
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Why should it?
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11-27-2018, 10:45 AM
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Cars are not selling people are buying SUVs and trucks. So good business sense you close down cars hopefully some of these folks can get work in truck and suv plants. Chrysler has already cut a lot of their car lines too. The problem is people think foreign cars are better even when not true. Remember when people were asked to rate a geo and toyota. almost all said the toyota was better even though they were the same car. 
11-27-2018, 10:49 AM
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Doing what they feel is best for their business moving forward. Does not change my perspective on them or their cars.
11-27-2018, 11:14 AM
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I'm glad there at least doing something.
just hope Corvette with its low number sold is not in the bullseye. Hard to ignore there long term strategy.
The market they sell Corvettes to is getting older and older.
just hope Corvette with its low number sold is not in the bullseye. Hard to ignore there long term strategy.
The market they sell Corvettes to is getting older and older.
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11-27-2018, 11:37 AM
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It's a good move by GM.
70% of new vehicle sales are SUV/CUV/trucks. Think about that. 70% SUV/CUV/Truck.
GM would be a fool to keep pumping out cars against what the public is obviously buying.
Like Ford has already decided, there is a market for sports cars, and SUV/CUV/Trucks.
Good riddance to the useless plain sedan.
70% of new vehicle sales are SUV/CUV/trucks. Think about that. 70% SUV/CUV/Truck.
GM would be a fool to keep pumping out cars against what the public is obviously buying.
Like Ford has already decided, there is a market for sports cars, and SUV/CUV/Trucks.
Good riddance to the useless plain sedan.
11-27-2018, 11:42 AM
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I am quite annoyed at the SUV and Truck popularity trend; I absolutely HATE being behind these big-arsed rolling billboards - I can't see the road ahead,
so I'm a d1ck and zoom past 'em at first opportunity
I was reading that these changes have something to do with Trumpian MAGAnomics, beside trimming unpopular products it could/should lead to manufacturing returning to the U.S. .
so I'm a d1ck and zoom past 'em at first opportunity
I was reading that these changes have something to do with Trumpian MAGAnomics, beside trimming unpopular products it could/should lead to manufacturing returning to the U.S. .
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11-27-2018, 11:55 AM
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It's a real shame for those workers who lose their jobs, as well as the communities they live in. But making cars people don't want to buy isn't going to help in the long run.
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11-27-2018, 12:11 PM
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I am quite annoyed at the SUV and Truck popularity trend; I absolutely HATE being behind these big-arsed rolling billboards - I can't see the road ahead, so I'm a d1ck and zoom past 'em at first opportunity
I was reading that these changes have something to do with Trumpian MAGAnomics, beside trimming unpopular products it could/should lead to manufacturing returning to the U.S. .
I was reading that these changes have something to do with Trumpian MAGAnomics, beside trimming unpopular products it could/should lead to manufacturing returning to the U.S. .
So don't be surprised to see an SUV wave at you or give you a thumbs-up as you go past.
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11-27-2018, 12:22 PM
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In other news, if you like the sedan you can get a great deal on a brand new one now! And if gas ever goes back to $3-4 per gallon those of us in sedans will be laughing at everyone who bought an SUV/truck for their long daily commutes 
11-27-2018, 12:30 PM
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I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs on the topic of gas mileage.
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11-27-2018, 12:35 PM
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True about little cars getting significantly better mileage than many SUV's. However, for myself, any SUV I'm looking at gets at least the same mileage or better as my C7.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
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11-27-2018, 12:38 PM
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True about little cars getting significantly better mileage than many SUV's. However, for myself, any SUV I'm looking at gets at least the same mileage or better as my C7.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
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11-27-2018, 12:43 PM
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True about little cars getting significantly better mileage than many SUV's. However, for myself, any SUV I'm looking at gets at least the same mileage or better as my C7.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
I don't think us Vette drivers can claim the moral high ground enough to wag our fingers at SUVs in the topic of gas mileage.
11-27-2018, 12:47 PM
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I wish my C7 got 30+ MPG on the highway. Best I've ever done was about 26-27. (That's a multi-hour 'average' number, not just a snapshot for a 20 mile flat stretch of road) My typical highway-only trip MPG is about 24-25.
The so-called "SUV" category these days includes a LOT of vehicles that easily beat 30 MPG highway -- there are a lot more "SUV" vehicles than just full-size Tahoes and Expeditions.
The so-called "SUV" category these days includes a LOT of vehicles that easily beat 30 MPG highway -- there are a lot more "SUV" vehicles than just full-size Tahoes and Expeditions.
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11-27-2018, 12:55 PM
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I wish my C7 got 30+ MPG on the highway. Best I've ever done was about 26-27. (That's a multi-hour 'average' number, not just a snapshot for a 20 mile flat stretch of highway) My typical highway-only MPG is about 24-25.
SUV category these days include a LOT of vehicles that easily beat 30 MPG -- there are a lot more "SUV" vehicles than just full-size Tahoes and Expeditions.
SUV category these days include a LOT of vehicles that easily beat 30 MPG -- there are a lot more "SUV" vehicles than just full-size Tahoes and Expeditions.
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