Everything posted by Brougham-Holiday
-
2010 GMC Terrain revealed
I understand building a Chevrolet model for the general public. I understand building a Cadillac model for the luxury crowd. I don't understand what the GMC model brings to the table. Once again GM takes cover behind a badge job. Open question to GM: General Motors, What is "professional grade" about a Chevrolet Equinox with a fugly grille?
-
Miss Belvedere - One Year Later
I still don't get it. Maybe its me.
-
Miss Belvedere - One Year Later
Maybe its me but I dont get it, the car is in such bad shape that it is beyond repair, there are plenty of 58 Plymouths so this isn't the last one. Whats the big deal, they dug it up, the case leaked, the car is a loss, move on.
-
General Motors Chief Rick Wagoner Said to Step Down
I seem to remember PCS telling us about 6 months ago that things were about to get interesting. Looking back at the last 6 months leading up to today, I think we can say you called it Sir.
-
REPORT: Cadillac pulling out of half of Europe
I wonder what the hundreds of thousands of millions of BLS buyers will do without access to Cadillac's standard of the world! This might cost GM the 15 customers a year who pay full sticker price for one of these.
-
If you could DROP 5 GM models
G3 Aveo Outlook H2 H3
-
2010 Model Year Buick Changes and New Features
I hope your wrong, another model destined for the cooperate fleet/rental business is not something GM or Buick need. Plastic hubcaps on a Buick is as pathetic as the 4 cylinder Firebirds of the 80's.
-
FIAT Claims to Assume NONE of Chrysler's Debt
Sounds like things at Chrysler might be just as f'ed up as at GM. This whole thing reminds me of the various statements given about the future of Pontiac over the last few months.
-
REPORT: Chrysler 200C heading for production
I may have just found the Aurora replacement that I'll need in 2-3 years.
-
Spied! 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
X2!... pick up a few Camry Hybrids too.
-
GM to cut prices to lure customers
Its better to cut the price then to sell the car at the same price by adding thousand in incentives. A neighbor of mine recently went to check out a new Impala (to replace is Grand Prix) but was shocked to see the base models near $24,000. For such an old design, that is a lot of money for the base model. Knock a few grand off or add more standard equipment like what Chrysler did in the late 80's with the Omni and Aries.
-
The Oldsmobiles that mattered
The original 1897 model. Curved Dash, Limited, 1948 98 Holiday, 1949 -1985 Eighty Eight, Toronado, Aurora, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Supreme (including 1997), Starfire (not the 70's junk), 442 (including H/O), Intrigue.
-
GM Says can survive March without new Gov't money
Good news guys and gals, Ford said it can make it through March without more Federal money...oh wait, they never needed any. Someday, many years from now, people will look back at headlines like this and tell the story of how America's most powerful company threw it all away.
-
Motor Authority: An Opel Insignia Rebadge For Cadillac?
I second that. Almost every issue GM has (high cost, uncompetitive products, poor resale values, angry customers, bad image, and piss poor marketing) are their own doing. This is it, why is it that Ford is building their best products in years, and I have more faith in Chrysler then I do in GM? We are watching the slow death of an American giant.
-
GM brands you haven't owned
Chevrolet Cadillac Saturn Saab Hummer Geo GMC Opel Vauxhall LaSalle Oakland
-
Automotive News: GM taps Opel for future Buicks
Would be nice if they added a 2 door and a convertible since the G6 seems destined for the scrap heap.
-
Which car led to the death of Oldsmobile
In the most recent Tornoado Owners As. newsletter there was an interview with the Toronado/Aurora designer who said the Aurora's inspiration was the Toro and in fact said the rear lamps are inspired by the 1966 Toronado. As soon as I find it I can post the exact quote.
-
Which car led to the death of Oldsmobile
The cars that killed Oldsmobile: 1. Anything with a diesel. 2. The downsized 88/98 (I had one of the smaller 88's, a great car but too small and not classy looking) 3. The 1988 FWD Cutlass Supreme. 4. The 1989+ Cutlass Ciera (if there was ever a car in need of an update, this would have been it) 5. The Achieva. It never Achieved much.
-
If GM ceases to exist, what will your next vehicle be?
If I were in the market for a new car I would first go to Chrysler, then to Ford.
-
Docherty: Pontiac "Alive and Kicking"
Pontiac is Alive (G8 GXP) and kicking (itself in the balls with the G3).
-
So what did you learn today?
I learned this week that my neighbors on both sides like my car a lot more then I do.
-
Friend of Mine is Looking For A Car
I work with a girl who's parents own a 2000 Catera, and its a total nightmare. Right now the electrical system is a screwed up.
-
Great service department treatment or experiences
2001 Olds Aurora 3.5 Back in October I brought the car to a GM dealer that we had used for some time. After a $1544.00 repair for the transmission (input turbine sensor and shift solenoids) I was told that my highway vibration was caused by bad wheel bearings and that I needed a brake job ($543 for the front, $546 for the back) along with tons of other work (ball joints, shocks/struts, etc). Based on a neighbor's recommendation, I went to a different dealership (Maritime Motors, Fairfield Ct) to find out my highway shake was out of balance tires ($19.99+tax) and my brakes could be done for less then 1/2 the cost of the previous dealership. I asked about the car and was told "its fine". I also got same day service and a very polite staff. They have earned a new customer in me.
-
SAAB Files for Bankruptcy
This will move GM 1 step closer to getting rid of Saab, which is a good thing. Saab is a waste of GM's time, energy, and money. All the work that has gone into Saab since GM 1st got involved could have been used to help a stronger brand like Chevrolet or Buick keep/expand their customer base. I say better late then never.
-
Letter e-mailed to Saturn customers
Since 2000, I've listened to Saturn fans who said GM did the right thing, discontinuing Oldsmobile and moving Saturn into the Oldsmobile price range, even giving Saturn products such as Outlook and Aura that could have fit well in the Oldsmobile show room. I've talked to Saturn dealers, who said they new all along, some since the mid 1990s that GM was getting ready to shut the lights at Olds and give Saturn a shot at Olds' market. I have had my stones busted for driving Oldsmobile products by Saturn owners who thought GM did the right thing. Saturn owners, welcome to the club, please be seated. A GM adviser will be around shortly to try his/her darnedest to convince you that some other GM product is just as good, if not better, and that hanging onto the past is just silly isn't it.