Comments on: GM’s new warranty: a gamble or a sign of confidence? http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BrokenCadillac... http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267443 BrokenCadillac... Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:10:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267443 It didn't work for Suzuki yet, it certainly didn't work for Isuzu, it hasn't worked for Mitsubushi. Hyundai is still clinging on to theirs and their reputation still need to improve. GM is going to need to hang on to this for decades before consumer confidence in their product is positive. 3 decades is a long time to forget about. It didn’t work for Suzuki yet, it certainly didn’t work for Isuzu, it hasn’t worked for Mitsubushi. Hyundai is still clinging on to theirs and their reputation still need to improve.

GM is going to need to hang on to this for decades before consumer confidence in their product is positive. 3 decades is a long time to forget about.

]]> By: RC5695 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267433 RC5695 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:57:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267433 I agree that it is a good thing, showing that they'll stand behind their product. I agree that it is a good thing, showing that they’ll stand behind their product.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267425 1c3d0g Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:03:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267425 Joey D: so true. That's the magic barrier, once you're past that barrier, it's time to sell. Joey D: so true. That’s the magic barrier, once you’re past that barrier, it’s time to sell.

]]> By: BrokenCadillac... http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267409 BrokenCadillac... Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:49:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267409 Hey John Landers, tell Kelly I think she has a hot voice on Mix98.5. Hey John Landers, tell Kelly I think she has a hot voice on Mix98.5.

]]> By: wetstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267389 wetstuff Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:26:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267389 Re-read Impulsive and Kenny W. Run Elvisosio thru a translator.. Mix Renton in and: You have the whole answer. They could pull it off if they stop thinking they're back in the 60's. j i m Re-read Impulsive and Kenny W. Run Elvisosio thru a translator.. Mix Renton in and: You have the whole answer. They could pull it off if they stop thinking they’re back in the 60′s.

j i m

]]> By: John Landers http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267353 John Landers Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:42:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267353 Wall Street this, Wall Street that. Rick Newman is a person, he does not speak for the mass of people. GM will make more money because of this warranty. Rick Newman is an idiot. Wall Street this, Wall Street that. Rick Newman is a person, he does not speak for the mass of people.
GM will make more money because of this warranty.
Rick Newman is an idiot.

]]> By: Joey D http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267310 Joey D Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:58:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267310 Big warrenties are good, I would like to have a bigger warrenty then 3/36,000 because stuff starts to break around 60,000 on a lot of cars. Big warrenties are good, I would like to have a bigger warrenty then 3/36,000 because stuff starts to break around 60,000 on a lot of cars.

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267304 chevy490 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:25:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267304 i so agree with(impulisive)!! i see gm getting smarter!! i so agree with(impulisive)!! i see gm getting smarter!!

]]> By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267297 Impulsive Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:50:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267297 Wall Street can suck it. In this day and age, if a company cannot stand behind their product, first, and compete with others, second, they shouldn't be in business. Build something people want and the rest will take care of itself. Unfortunately, GM won't turn itself around on a dime ... this will take time ... pay your dues for the crap you've built for a couple of decades. Wall Street can suck it.

In this day and age, if a company cannot stand behind their product, first, and compete with others, second, they shouldn’t be in business.

Build something people want and the rest will take care of itself. Unfortunately, GM won’t turn itself around on a dime … this will take time … pay your dues for the crap you’ve built for a couple of decades.

]]> By: elviososa http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267289 elviososa Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:06:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267289 I think it may not work because the GM's cars are more reliable than the "THEN" Hyundai and Kia. Offer more warranty is just a plus for GM autos, but for Hyundai and Kia is "A MUST" since their "THEN" reliablity and quality were real bad. So it's more effective to use the long warrant to attract people to the un-reliable car. For GM, I think they need to come up a better design and of course if the warranty is competitive to its competitors such as Toyota, I am sure GM will hit the bell. So....I think the whole package is needed for GM. I think it may not work because the GM’s cars are more reliable than the “THEN” Hyundai and Kia. Offer more warranty is just a plus for GM autos, but for Hyundai and Kia is “A MUST” since their “THEN” reliablity and quality were real bad. So it’s more effective to use the long warrant to attract people to the un-reliable car. For GM, I think they need to come up a better design and of course if the warranty is competitive to its competitors such as Toyota, I am sure GM will hit the bell.

So….I think the whole package is needed for GM.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267288 Renton Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:04:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267288 I'm not worried about GM powertrain. Its all the electonic doo dads that nag you to death. If it is a simple matter of driving up and dropping it off, get it fixed, no charge. Then no problem. I'll be ready to give the new rear wheel drive cars a chance when they arrive. I want a loaner as well BTW. I’m not worried about GM powertrain. Its all the electonic doo dads that nag you to death. If it is a simple matter of driving up and dropping it off, get it fixed, no charge. Then no problem.

I’ll be ready to give the new rear wheel drive cars a chance when they arrive. I want a loaner as well BTW.

]]> By: Kenny W http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267283 Kenny W Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:35:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267283 TimG The whole package includes the concern or lack thereof of quality. Toyota could raise their warranty to the same levels as Kia but would probably gain little from it. People already trust Toyota, but they don't trust GM. This extended warranty is a clear sign that GM stands behind the product. This new warranty, when paired with GM's ever improving exterior/interior design, fit & finish, and power train advances is just the whole package you're talking about. TimG
The whole package includes the concern or lack thereof of quality. Toyota could raise their warranty to the same levels as Kia but would probably gain little from it. People already trust Toyota, but they don’t trust GM. This extended warranty is a clear sign that GM stands behind the product. This new warranty, when paired with GM’s ever improving exterior/interior design, fit & finish, and power train advances is just the whole package you’re talking about.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267275 1c3d0g Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:52:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267275 Let's hope it's a sign of confidence. This is a huge bet, and if it works, it can definitely bring GM back. :-) Let’s hope it’s a sign of confidence. This is a huge bet, and if it works, it can definitely bring GM back. :-)

]]> By: TimG http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence.html#comment-267267 TimG Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:30:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gms-new-warranty-a-gamble-or-a-sign-of-confidence/#comment-267267 I once read where DCX discontinued the 7/70,000 because it was not an incentive to the buyer. Clearly, it was a cost-saving measure, because I think there is a huge benefit to the 10/100,000 that Kia/Hundai offers. Whether powerhouses such as GM, DCX and Ford get much out of extended warranties(because of their intrinsic value) is the question. Does the customer NOT buy a GM car because of quality concerns, or is it the whole package? I once read where DCX discontinued the 7/70,000 because it was not an incentive to the buyer. Clearly, it was a cost-saving measure, because I think there is a huge benefit to the 10/100,000 that Kia/Hundai offers. Whether powerhouses such as GM, DCX and Ford get much out of extended warranties(because of their intrinsic value) is the question. Does the customer NOT buy a GM car because of quality concerns, or is it the whole package?

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