Comments on: GM best of Big 3 for suppliers http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: fan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321829 fan Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:50:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321829 the suppliers rate gm best, because gm buys all the crap... and this is what shows in gms products... their crap² ... Id really like to say a GM is a good buy, but it isnt... never was for the past 20 years, and wont be for quite a time if they dont change their mind about building overpriced crap... the suppliers rate gm best, because gm buys all the crap… and this is what shows in gms products… their crap² …
Id really like to say a GM is a good buy, but it isnt… never was for the past 20 years, and wont be for quite a time if they dont change their mind about building overpriced crap…

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321821 1487_GM_SALES Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:22:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321821 Stick with GM if you are American. Otherwise get the frick out of this country. Stick with GM if you are American. Otherwise get the frick out of this country.

]]> By: Scarface03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321814 Scarface03 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:59:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321814 I agree mostly with Kenny W, with a little Deanster mixed in. I've said it before, but GM is hitting the mark with Lambda cross-overs, Opel-badged Saturns, etc. But I don't think things are as peachy at Ford with the Fusion, Edge, and Flex. The Edge (and Lincoln's MKX) have been universally panned as just not measuring up. I'm not sure that the Fusion was a sales success, but now the Taurus is on the scene, with its brand recognition, but I'm not sure consumers will flock back to a brand that has largely been associated over the past few years as your stuck-with-it rental choice. And, Jeep may falter a bit as it remaps its line-up to match the ridiculous new Dodge offerings, thereby watering down its trail-rated image. Stick with GM, if you want American. I agree mostly with Kenny W, with a little Deanster mixed in. I’ve said it before, but GM is hitting the mark with Lambda cross-overs, Opel-badged Saturns, etc. But I don’t think things are as peachy at Ford with the Fusion, Edge, and Flex. The Edge (and Lincoln’s MKX) have been universally panned as just not measuring up. I’m not sure that the Fusion was a sales success, but now the Taurus is on the scene, with its brand recognition, but I’m not sure consumers will flock back to a brand that has largely been associated over the past few years as your stuck-with-it rental choice. And, Jeep may falter a bit as it remaps its line-up to match the ridiculous new Dodge offerings, thereby watering down its trail-rated image.
Stick with GM, if you want American.

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321805 nitinsharma1000 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:28:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321805 the only GM i would buy if i didnt have more than abt 70 grand to spend on a car would be the ZO6 the only GM i would buy if i didnt have more than abt 70 grand to spend on a car would be the ZO6

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321778 nitinsharma1000 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:47:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321778 Gee it takes great effort to beat the other big two. Freakin panoz could have beat ford. Gee it takes great effort to beat the other big two. Freakin panoz could have beat ford.

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321774 Deanster Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:45:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321774 ^ The Flex, eh? DISGUSTING piece of shit, forgettable name and I think few people know or care about what it is. Without the Mustang and their one successful pickup, Ford would have been way past DNR a long time ago. Every fucking product otherwise has been a spectacular failure. The 500, the rebadged 500 (is it the Taurus? No one knows), the shitty 10-year old Focus, etc etc.. The only redeeming vehicle they have produced recently is the new Escape, which I must admit is great. The rest, crap. Don't forget Chrylser own Jeep, which is hitting record sales numbers and is essentially a bulletproof brand. Between the GC and the Wrangler, that's all Chrylser needs to stay alive. The rest is gravy. ^ The Flex, eh?

DISGUSTING piece of shit, forgettable name and I think few people know or care about what it is.

Without the Mustang and their one successful pickup, Ford would have been way past DNR a long time ago. Every fucking product otherwise has been a spectacular failure. The 500, the rebadged 500 (is it the Taurus? No one knows), the shitty 10-year old Focus, etc etc..

The only redeeming vehicle they have produced recently is the new Escape, which I must admit is great. The rest, crap. Don’t forget Chrylser own Jeep, which is hitting record sales numbers and is essentially a bulletproof brand. Between the GC and the Wrangler, that’s all Chrylser needs to stay alive. The rest is gravy.

]]> By: Kenny W http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321757 Kenny W Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:58:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321757 Perhaps it's the Ford bias in me, but if this is based purely on current/future announced products then it would be 1) GM 2) Ford 3) Chrysler. Chrysler's latest products are severe duds, the Ram is the worst of the domestic P/U's and can be seen loosing sales to the Tundra & Titan, the Caliber is a sales success only according to fleet records, the new Sebring was still born, the Nitro was bashed by consumer reports so badly that I actually felt bad for Dodge and the Charger/300 is old news. The only thing they have coming out in the future that anyone is talking about is the Challenger and that's a niche product that will create buzz, but little else. Ford at least has the Mustang, Fusion, F-150, Edge, upcoming Flex, and a new leader that actually has the ability and desire to turn the company around. The new Focus is unfortunate, but with the sale of Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin Ford will be able to get back to their core business model much more so than Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge ever could in the next 3-5 years. Perhaps it’s the Ford bias in me, but if this is based purely on current/future announced products then it would be 1) GM 2) Ford 3) Chrysler. Chrysler’s latest products are severe duds, the Ram is the worst of the domestic P/U’s and can be seen loosing sales to the Tundra & Titan, the Caliber is a sales success only according to fleet records, the new Sebring was still born, the Nitro was bashed by consumer reports so badly that I actually felt bad for Dodge and the Charger/300 is old news. The only thing they have coming out in the future that anyone is talking about is the Challenger and that’s a niche product that will create buzz, but little else.

Ford at least has the Mustang, Fusion, F-150, Edge, upcoming Flex, and a new leader that actually has the ability and desire to turn the company around. The new Focus is unfortunate, but with the sale of Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin Ford will be able to get back to their core business model much more so than Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge ever could in the next 3-5 years.

]]> By: terminator http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321742 terminator Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:59:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321742 This is understandable because GM is very open about their upcoming plans. Ford has a ton of potential but they aren't conveying a good image right now, they just seem like they are fighting to get back on their feet. If Ford would officially unveil some big future plans like bringing the Falcon over and such, there would be a lot more optimism for them. This is understandable because GM is very open about their upcoming plans. Ford has a ton of potential but they aren’t conveying a good image right now, they just seem like they are fighting to get back on their feet. If Ford would officially unveil some big future plans like bringing the Falcon over and such, there would be a lot more optimism for them.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321687 jackjimturkey Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321687 Jazz: you're right. This belongs in an industry newsletter Jazz: you’re right. This belongs in an industry newsletter

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321686 Commodore Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:58:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321686 I see why they'd think that. Ford is kinda confused right now - I don't think they know what they're doing so they are kinda copying GM (bringing RWD cars from Australia, hatchbacks from Europe, ect) and Chrysler..well no wonder Magna wanted to buy them and try to fix them before Magna themselves went out of business I see why they’d think that. Ford is kinda confused right now – I don’t think they know what they’re doing so they are kinda copying GM (bringing RWD cars from Australia, hatchbacks from Europe, ect) and Chrysler..well no wonder Magna wanted to buy them and try to fix them before Magna themselves went out of business

]]> By: Jazz http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321670 Jazz Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:58:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321670 pffft- propaganda & marketing- not news pffft- propaganda & marketing- not news

]]> By: 400horseSS http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321661 400horseSS Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:24:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321661 no xxxx sherlock no xxxx sherlock

]]> By: odie http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321651 odie Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:05:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321651 Dude! That's when I'll be living next to work and riding my bicycle. LOL Dude! That’s when I’ll be living next to work and riding my bicycle. LOL

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321645 1487_GM_SALES Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:58:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321645 GM is the best at everything. This is not a surprise. That is why in the end of it all, once the dust settles in the market place, GM will be the only one left surviving. GM is the best at everything. This is not a surprise.

That is why in the end of it all, once the dust settles in the market place, GM will be the only one left surviving.

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321644 Me Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:57:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-best-of-big-3-for-suppliers.html#comment-321644 Does this include Li-ion battery suppliers???? This should not be a surprise to anyone -among the "big 3". Does this include Li-ion battery suppliers???? This should not be a surprise to anyone -among the “big 3″.

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