Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpjr  Sorry in advance, but I think this analysis is wrong. There is nothing special about the V2 or ZR1 in the grand scheme of things. They are great cars relative to their class but if GM went BK they would end up as low volume cars with high cost parts and zero aftermarket.
I live in a region where people despise the American automakers. I've spent a lot of time thinking about why people hate them so much. It almost always seems like perception. The press pulls peoples emotional strings and convinces them that their own soverign manufacturing companies and employees are the enemy.
This is gut check time people. The Japanese government supports their companies, it is time to stand up and be counted or start heading to the rice boards.
I support the Big 3. |
The V2 and ZR1 are really insignicant, yup. Sad, but true. If cuting production of both cars would speed up the production of the Chevy Cruze, Id be all for it. GM needs smaller successful cars, not niche market cars.
But yes, I agree that perception has alot to do with it. GM has been making good cars again for 5+ years, but the public hasnt given them the chance to succeed again by buying cars. I havent nothing against people buying foreign cars, Ive bought a few myself. The problem I have is when they justify the purchase by saying the amercian equivalent is crap, when its often not. Right now alot of GM's vehicles are as good as anything else in the class.