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Hey, someone has to build cars for the majority of the population
Posted by tlrm (more from tlrm) on Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:46:23
In Reply to: How to not be high tech... with a touch of bad taste!, Coolknight, Fri, 9 Mar 2001 06:54:18
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Not everyone is a car guy/gal, not everyone is as sophisticated as a Saab. The majority of people want a car that starts everytime you turn the key and is affordable. Pickups and vehicles like the malibu and Impala fit that bill. That is GM's niche: people of moderate means who need transportation.
The issue of taste is subjective and is a function of local values. In rural America, a big car with lots of chrome is what people want, or a truck, etc. In New England people want Saabs. For this reason I would not fault GM for making cars which you (and I for that matter) find ugly.
My biggest complaint about GM is their pricing on any of their desirable products. I liked the Aurora. I rented one on business and liked its ride and the engine. I found it comfortable and thought it would be a great commuter car, until I saw that they wanted close to USD35,000 for it! I would be willing to pay USD22,000 to 25,000 for it. Oh well.
TM
Posts in this Thread:
- Article on GM & Saab in Business Week, Bill McD, Wed, 7 Mar 2001 14:40:13
- How to not be high tech... with a touch of bad taste!, Coolknight, Fri, 9 Mar 2001 06:54:18
- For another perspective, look here..., Bill H., Wed, 7 Mar 2001 15:46:45
- Or BMW and Rover, Mr. Ed, Wed, 7 Mar 2001 15:20:27
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