Nihil Obstat Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Papist' timestamp='1299687507' post='2219545'] Yep, but self-inflicted. It was inevitable when the Unions are ONLY looking out for what’s in the best interest of the employees regardless the cost to the employer. The bubble eventually will burst…and it did. [/quote] It always does. The market can be distorted, but there will always be growing pressure to correct and move back to natural levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Papist' timestamp='1299687507' post='2219545'] Yep, but self-inflicted. It was inevitable when the Unions are ONLY looking out for what’s in the best interest of the employees regardless the cost to the employer. The bubble eventually will burst…and it did. [/quote] ...yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='infinitelord1' timestamp='1299459973' post='2218664'] Get this asian croutons off my roads right now. If you don't I'm personally going to start running them off the road with my Chevy Cobalt. DETROOOOOOOOIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP BUYING ASIAN CARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] especially with [url="http://newsinabox.net/1306/mazda-recalls-over-65-000-cars.html"]Mazda having that spider problem[/url] and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='infinitelord1' timestamp='1299569171' post='2219097'] Our economy would be better if The Big Three took there places. [/quote] actually, our economy would be better if people knew how to use [url="http://www.wikihow.com/Use-There,-Their-and-They're"]there/their/they're[/url].[quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1299610353' post='2219244'] Right you are. The fact is that American car manufacturers are currently inferior to Asian car manufacturers, therefore, even in spite of American protectionist pressures, they are failing. I say let them fail entirely. To continue to support them is a drain on resources. It is poor investment with capital that could be directed to far more productive areas. Incidentally, that's why I also advocate defunding the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. [/quote] you mean, not bail them out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote]Also do you realized that roughly 50% of toyotas are being manufactured here in the US? assemblers only - still good , as long as i don't have to scrub toilets (the lonely janitor)[/quote] And what do you think the majority of jobs at GMC are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='jaime (the artist formerly known as hot stuff)' timestamp='1299690479' post='2219555'] And what do you think the majority of jobs at GMC are? [/quote] cleaning up poo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1299690239' post='2219554'] actually, our economy would be better if people knew how to use [url="http://www.wikihow.com/Use-There,-Their-and-They're"]there/their/they're[/url]. you mean, not bail them out??? [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/best-worst-cars-review/overview/best-and-worst-ov.htm CR's Best and Worst list: [quote][b]Tops in our tests[/b] Make & model Overall test score Lexus LS 460L... 99 BMW 135i... 97 Porsche 911 Carrera S... 96 Mazda5 Grand Touring... 95 Infiniti G37 Journey. 95 Infiniti M37... 93 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR... 93 Chevrolet Corvette Z06... 92 Hyundai Genesis 3.8... 92 Nissan Altima 2.5 S... 91[/quote] 9 out of ten are non-American (7 of those Asian)...now let's look at the other half of the list... [quote] [b]The lowest scorers [/b] Make & model Overall test score Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara... 17 Ford Ranger XLT... 25 Jeep Liberty Sport... 27 Smart ForTwo Passion... 28 Chevrolet Aveo5... 31 Dodge Nitro SLT... 33 Chevrolet Aveo LT... 36 Toyota FJ Cruiser... 36[/quote] 6/8 are American. The facts speak for themselves. Edited March 9, 2011 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1299690693' post='2219556'] cleaning up poo? [/quote] i did that this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Another list: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/best-worst-cars-review/best-and-worst-values/best-and-worst-values.htm Best and Worst [u]Values[/u]: [b]Best[/b] Honda Fit Mini Cooper Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla LE Toyota Prius IV Hyundai Sonata GLS Hyundai Elantra GLS Toyota Camry LE Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota RAV4 (A perfect 10/10 non-American) [b]Worst[/b] Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Cadillac Escalade BMW 750Li Jeep Liberty Sport Dodge Nitro SLT Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Ford Ranger XLT Mercedes-Benz GL450 Mercedes-Benz S550 Jaguar XF (7/10 American) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='rachael' timestamp='1299693539' post='2219569'] i did that this morning [/quote] lucky for me, i get to do it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='infinitelord1' timestamp='1299656269' post='2219461'] Your comparing hybrids to normal cars. I think Honda makes a hybrid that gets equivalent of 70 mpg (electric) on the Highway. The Chevy Volt, in comparison, gets equivalent of 97 MPG on electric (Highway). Its the best Hybrid out right now. Plus its sharp. 37 MPG is not Highway milage. Its overall milage. I would be willing to bet it gets more like 44 MPG (Gas only) on the Highway. Do the Research. Chevrolet gets the best fuel economy in the world right now. HMMMMM....perfect time to buy one since gas prices are nearing $4/gallon. [/quote] I'll let the jury decide that: CR Best City/Highway MPG http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/best-worst-cars-review/best-city-highway-mpg/best-city-highway-mpg.htm [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1299690693' post='2219556'] [quote name='jaime (the artist formerly known as hot stuff)' timestamp='1299690479' post='2219555'] And what do you think the majority of jobs at GMC are? [/quote] cleaning up poo? [/quote] No, producing it and shipping it out to dealerships. [i][b]ZING[/b][/i] Edited March 9, 2011 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1299693628' post='2219570'] Another list: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/best-worst-cars-review/best-and-worst-values/best-and-worst-values.htm Best and Worst [u]Values[/u]: [b]Best[/b] Honda Fit Mini Cooper Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla LE Toyota Prius IV Hyundai Sonata GLS Hyundai Elantra GLS Toyota Camry LE Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota RAV4 (A perfect 10/10 non-American) [b]Worst[/b] Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Cadillac Escalade BMW 750Li Jeep Liberty Sport Dodge Nitro SLT Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Ford Ranger XLT Mercedes-Benz GL450 Mercedes-Benz S550 Jaguar XF (7/10 American) [/quote] [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1299694008' post='2219572'] I'll let the jury decide that: CR Best City/Highway MPG http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/best-worst-cars-review/best-city-highway-mpg/best-city-highway-mpg.htm No, producing it and shipping it out to dealerships. [i][b]ZING[/b][/i] [/quote] You and all your inconvenient statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1299693794' post='2219571'] lucky for me, i get to do it a lot. [/quote] for union scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='apparently' timestamp='1299696392' post='2219581'] for union scale? [/quote] i wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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