Re: GM: Not Making Hybrid a 'Mistake'
Originally Posted by habu968
(Post 169837)
The REAL bottom line is, GM never thought that gas prices would get as high as they did, and quite simply misjudged the market for small cars and hybrids. 70's all over again with Detroit? Seems like it to me.
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Re: GM: Not Making Hybrid a 'Mistake'
Funny GM quote, I've read in several places where Japan's research and production of hybrids were a direct result of GM's electric car project.
I bought my HCH when gas was $1.24/g. I was in the market for the most fuel efficient 5 passenger car I could find. I was concerned gas might reach $2/g. Being a Dodge patron, and especially loyal to American cars found nothing in any of the big 3 lineup which came close. So I abandoned my 1st choice, and any American car. |
Re: GM: Not Making Hybrid a 'Mistake'
Originally Posted by Frodo
(Post 169823)
Of course, given GM's track record of getting new tech 'right', it's likely just as well. Going back to the 50's (60 'vair, the Tempest rope driveshaft, the Buick AL V8, first couple of years of the FWD Toronado/Eldorado), the 70's (70 Vega), the 80's (X cars, THM 7004R and even the 200 trannies, the Olds Diesel), the 90's (the early Northstar engines and FWD trannies) and even in this decade (the SSR, first couple of years of Trailblazer DOHC 6). Folks that buy a GM model with significant 'brand spankin new' tech must like to have the dealer's service adviser as their best bud. :omg:
You got that right. And hey! Let's not ever forget the Cadillac "Four, Six, Eight". The flagship of the GM lineup; and EVERY unit had to be recalled for a complete engine swap out. |
Re: GM: Not Making Hybrid a 'Mistake'
Originally Posted by Whiterook
(Post 170168)
You got that right.
And hey! Let's not ever forget the Cadillac "Four, Six, Eight". The flagship of the GM lineup; and EVERY unit had to be recalled for a complete engine swap out. |
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