Comments on: GM expands cash incentives for large trucks and SUVs http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: injunraiv http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-388163 injunraiv Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:50:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-388163 Don't confuse 'em with the facts... ;) Don’t confuse ‘em with the facts… ;)

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-387573 NoNameDenton1 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:38:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-387573 injunraiv, the sad thing is I see alot of new Tundras driving around, and when I ask people why they buy them they said reliabilty and fuel economy, then I have to remind them of all the problems the Tundra had and the fact that the Silverado with the 5.3 liter is more fuel efficient, and the 2009s are finally getting 6 speeds in the crew cab. injunraiv, the sad thing is I see alot of new Tundras driving around, and when I ask people why they buy them they said reliabilty and fuel economy, then I have to remind them of all the problems the Tundra had and the fact that the Silverado with the 5.3 liter is more fuel efficient, and the 2009s are finally getting 6 speeds in the crew cab.

]]> By: injunraiv http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-387221 injunraiv Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:04:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-387221 Hmmm, toyota is offering $3,000 off the Tundra right now, and $4,000 / 0% on the Sequoia. Neither of these get the fuel mileage of the Silverado/Tahoe, and neither offers the warranty. Who is in the scamming biz again? Hmmm, toyota is offering $3,000 off the Tundra right now, and $4,000 / 0% on the Sequoia. Neither of these get the fuel mileage of the Silverado/Tahoe, and neither offers the warranty. Who is in the scamming biz again?

]]> By: moto-racer13 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-387014 moto-racer13 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:03:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-387014 What a worthless scheme to get people to buy these pointless overweight trucks. $6000 is nothing when the average owner will be spending half that much a month on gas, and will depreciate in value by another $3000 every month. Sounds like GM is in the scamming business. What a worthless scheme to get people to buy these pointless overweight trucks. $6000 is nothing when the average owner will be spending half that much a month on gas, and will depreciate in value by another $3000 every month. Sounds like GM is in the scamming business.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386983 global_lightning Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386983 I got you all beat. My kayak takes two granola bars to get me around the Potomac river basin. It fits perfectly in my Civic with the seats down and the bow just out the trunk :o I got you all beat. My kayak takes two granola bars to get me around the Potomac river basin. It fits perfectly in my Civic with the seats down and the bow just out the trunk :o

]]> By: brassmonkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386974 brassmonkey Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:20:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386974 I see the need for large SUVs for some people; lots of kids, boat, etc. I hate seeing these soccer moms yakking on the cell phone, holding their $4 latte, and reaching to the backseat to slap their kids, all while driving a 6000lb vehicle that handles and responds nothing like their Honda Accord they grew up on. They are dangerous on the road, and have poor skills at driving these hulks. Maybe the cash incentives could be used for driving instruction for these women. And I haven't seen noname post in a while. Hmmmmmm. Naptime? I see the need for large SUVs for some people; lots of kids, boat, etc. I hate seeing these soccer moms yakking on the cell phone, holding their $4 latte, and reaching to the backseat to slap their kids, all while driving a 6000lb vehicle that handles and responds nothing like their Honda Accord they grew up on. They are dangerous on the road, and have poor skills at driving these hulks. Maybe the cash incentives could be used for driving instruction for these women.

And I haven’t seen noname post in a while. Hmmmmmm. Naptime?

]]> By: livelyjay http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386916 livelyjay Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:44:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386916 I will say construction, landscaping, etc companies should be cheering at this news. General public however, probably couldn't care less because of the cost of fuel. I will say construction, landscaping, etc companies should be cheering at this news. General public however, probably couldn’t care less because of the cost of fuel.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386907 xyunya Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:18:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386907 frylock350, I am talking blue water boats. They are between 25 and 70 feet and start with at least one big V8 and motor is not substitute for a rudder. Twin CATS will burn 10 gallons just to get out of no wake zone. You can have fishing boat propelled by electric motor, but that was not subject of my post. BTW, even smallish 15 HP Mercury I/O (I looked at one when my Yanmar was coughing) burns about 2-3 gallong/hr. If it is hooked to my boat it will do 4-5 gph at best: weight and waves take its toll. frylock350, I am talking blue water boats. They are between 25 and 70 feet and start with at least one big V8 and motor is not substitute for a rudder. Twin CATS will burn 10 gallons just to get out of no wake zone.
You can have fishing boat propelled by electric motor, but that was not subject of my post. BTW, even smallish 15 HP Mercury I/O (I looked at one when my Yanmar was coughing) burns about 2-3 gallong/hr. If it is hooked to my boat it will do 4-5 gph at best: weight and waves take its toll.

]]> By: frylock350 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386896 frylock350 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:57:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386896 @xyunya, My fishing boat gets much better fuel efficiency than my Suburban does. Mercury outboards aren't very thirsty. 10 gallons will last me over a month and that's going fishing every weekend. @xyunya,
My fishing boat gets much better fuel efficiency than my Suburban does. Mercury outboards aren’t very thirsty. 10 gallons will last me over a month and that’s going fishing every weekend.

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386897 howsmydriving Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:55:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386897 I hated SUV's from day one. I'm glad to see them get their come uppance. I hated SUV’s from day one. I’m glad to see them get their come uppance.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386887 xyunya Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:27:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386887 Global, I would not worry about towing boats - boat sucks significantly more fuel (gas or diesel) then truck engine. I own sail boat and ALL motor boats in my marina have not seen water yet. Those guys were making fun of my speed 4-5 years ago when I first parked it there (it takes a day or two to get in sail boat where you can get in couple hours on twin screws) now they are forming lines who gonna go see the blue water with me when I am heading out. Smaller one (towable ) a bit better and you can get gas on a gas station 15-20% less then on marina, but they are not gift from God: 5-8 gallons per hour (4-2 mpg). Towing boats is out of question at this point. Global, I would not worry about towing boats – boat sucks significantly more fuel (gas or diesel) then truck engine. I own sail boat and ALL motor boats in my marina have not seen water yet. Those guys were making fun of my speed 4-5 years ago when I first parked it there (it takes a day or two to get in sail boat where you can get in couple hours on twin screws) now they are forming lines who gonna go see the blue water with me when I am heading out.
Smaller one (towable ) a bit better and you can get gas on a gas station 15-20% less then on marina, but they are not gift from God: 5-8 gallons per hour (4-2 mpg).

Towing boats is out of question at this point.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386873 global_lightning Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:42:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386873 I can understand people buying these if they need to do some heavy duty jobs like regularly towing boats. But the days of people buying a full SUV as the primary family car are over. Demand goes down, price goes down. I can understand people buying these if they need to do some heavy duty jobs like regularly towing boats. But the days of people buying a full SUV as the primary family car are over. Demand goes down, price goes down.

]]> By: Fletch http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386865 Fletch Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:19:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386865 I think the latest GM full size SUV's are the best on the market right now. Great deals to be had for those who need them. I think the latest GM full size SUV’s are the best on the market right now. Great deals to be had for those who need them.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386842 NoNameDenton1 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:51:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386842 400horseSS, I have no issues with trucks, in fact I own a truck, but I am not a fan of SUVs. 400horseSS, I have no issues with trucks, in fact I own a truck, but I am not a fan of SUVs.

]]> By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386798 Impulsive Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:25:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386798 Tonto can bet all his net worth that this ain't near over ... guaranteed $170/barrel this year and $250 within three years. Gold breaks $1200 this year and $1700 with two and a half years. The U.S dollar hits at least .52 USDX within the same time frame. See 'NoNameDufus', this is worthy, quality posting that you can take to the bank ... not your worthless opinion which is monkey chatter ... it doesn't take a genius to figure out posers won't buy but those in need of work trucks or towing will scoop these up with such savings. But tell me again, "Dufus' ... you think the U.S economy is doing just fine? Fucking oaf. 'brassmonkey', be careful ... you're hurting the pussy's feelings when you provide comedy at his expense. Tonto can bet all his net worth that this ain’t near over … guaranteed $170/barrel this year and $250 within three years. Gold breaks $1200 this year and $1700 with two and a half years. The U.S dollar hits at least .52 USDX within the same time frame. See ‘NoNameDufus’, this is worthy, quality posting that you can take to the bank … not your worthless opinion which is monkey chatter … it doesn’t take a genius to figure out posers won’t buy but those in need of work trucks or towing will scoop these up with such savings. But tell me again, “Dufus’ … you think the U.S economy is doing just fine? Fucking oaf.

‘brassmonkey’, be careful … you’re hurting the pussy’s feelings when you provide comedy at his expense.

]]> By: kitko http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386797 kitko Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:19:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386797 What about - buy one (for half price), get one free? Until they start to give them away for free with 5K cash bonus on top of that, they will rot away wherever they're parked. What about – buy one (for half price), get one free? Until they start to give them away for free with 5K cash bonus on top of that, they will rot away wherever they’re parked.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386794 johnnycanuck Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:07:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386794 Patience kemosabe. Tonto pretty sure we ain't seen nothin' yet. Patience kemosabe. Tonto pretty sure we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386784 autonut Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:27:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386784 Hybrids are reasonably frugal. After all, they deliver 20/20 mpg in 4 wheel drive and you can pack 8 people and all their belongings. With incentive they do make sense, if you are willing to shell 40-45K. Then again you can buy Odyssey for 30K and spend 10K for 2000-2500 gallons of gas (40-50K miles). Hybrids are reasonably frugal. After all, they deliver 20/20 mpg in 4 wheel drive and you can pack 8 people and all their belongings. With incentive they do make sense, if you are willing to shell 40-45K. Then again you can buy Odyssey for 30K and spend 10K for 2000-2500 gallons of gas (40-50K miles).

]]> By: 400horseSS http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386777 400horseSS Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:06:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386777 ^ I will especially with 15k off a Sierra or a Silverado, and please people lose the "Gas guzzler" bullshit. ^ I will especially with 15k off a Sierra or a Silverado, and please people lose the “Gas guzzler” bullshit.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386766 NoNameDenton1 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:46:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386766 Even with the incentives, I do not think people will shell out money for the gas guzzlers. Even with the incentives, I do not think people will shell out money for the gas guzzlers.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386764 F451 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386764 There are going to be, and remain, a lot of these asphalt-sitters' gathering dust, and wasting the water to eventually clean them. There are going to be, and remain, a lot of these asphalt-sitters’ gathering dust, and wasting the water to eventually clean them.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386749 NoNameDenton1 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:05:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386749 brassmonkey, that is stupid, try being mature and grow up. Anyways GM needs to move these off the lots so they can fill the lots with more cars, smart move, but doubt it will move many vehicles. brassmonkey, that is stupid, try being mature and grow up. Anyways GM needs to move these off the lots so they can fill the lots with more cars, smart move, but doubt it will move many vehicles.

]]> By: brassmonkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-expands-cash-incentives-for-large-trucks-and-suvs.html#comment-386744 brassmonkey Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:39:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7650#comment-386744 Just got off of noname's mom, thought I'd post. I was first here, but not with his mom..... Just got off of noname’s mom, thought I’d post. I was first here, but not with his mom…..

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