GM in Canada
 

If GM goes belly up, I wonder how that will affect Canada. Haven't
seen anything about this.
Seem like some - maybe all - of the best-selling GM vehicles are made
in Canada.
Here's some:
Buick Allure and Buick LaCrosse
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Montana SV6
Pontiac Torrent
General Motors of Canada Ltd is owned by GM of Detroit.
If that is sold to Canadians, there may not be a serious interruption
of much of GM vehicle production.
I think the Impala is a top-seller after the pickups.
Was laughing with the wife a couple days ago at all the Impalas that
were passing us on I-55. It was by far the most common car we saw
on a 5600 mile trip.
As I said once before, I consider Canadian-built cars "Foreign."
Believe my Lumina is Canada-built. Bought it used, but I still don't
like that. Just don't care for Caddies. If I were to buy new, it
would have to be U.S-built.
BTW, I know the difficulty of finding out what is U.S. sourced, as I
watched Wall Street interests lobby and succeed at removing country of
origin labeling during the pat two decades or so.
You guys know some of your foodstuffs are coming from China, right?
Wonder how the CAW wages are, and if General Motors of Canada Ltd
has an advantage due to the national health care up there.
Lots of interesting twists and turns not apparent in most discussions
going on here.
What I think, and I still don't see anybody seriously addressing it,
is that a country can't consume more than it produces without sliding
downhill. It was interesting that while the article Eisboch recently
posted rightly pointed out the recent economic meltdown can easily
be traced to Clinton policies, and likewise mentioned trade deficit
increases as a contributing factor, they were too busy pointing
fingers at Clinton to the heart of the matter, which are the trade
deficits. That's what led to excessive borrowing.
"You can't consume more than you produce."
They just don't get it, and still believe the Reagan-era bull****
about Wall Street "creating" wealth.
Workers create wealth. Wall street just moves it around.
Chinese workers are creating wealth, and they will soon call in the
American IOU's. The free ride is over.
Socialism won't be fun. But until we get our factories going again,
that's what we'll have. A damn welfare state.
Thank you Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, GW Bush, Wall Street,
and consumers who didn't think buying American mattered.

--Vic

Disclaimer: Musings only. Might be wrong. Got a C in Eco 101.
Mostly because I was working full time. Making goods.

GM in Canada
 

Vic Smith wrote:
If GM goes belly up, I wonder how that will affect Canada. Haven't
seen anything about this.
Seem like some - maybe all - of the best-selling GM vehicles are made
in Canada.
Here's some:
Buick Allure and Buick LaCrosse
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Montana SV6
Pontiac Torrent
General Motors of Canada Ltd is owned by GM of Detroit.
If that is sold to Canadians, there may not be a serious interruption
of much of GM vehicle production.
I think the Impala is a top-seller after the pickups.
Was laughing with the wife a couple days ago at all the Impalas that
were passing us on I-55. It was by far the most common car we saw
on a 5600 mile trip.
As I said once before, I consider Canadian-built cars "Foreign."
Believe my Lumina is Canada-built. Bought it used, but I still don't
like that. Just don't care for Caddies. If I were to buy new, it
would have to be U.S-built.
BTW, I know the difficulty of finding out what is U.S. sourced, as I
watched Wall Street interests lobby and succeed at removing country of
origin labeling during the pat two decades or so.
You guys know some of your foodstuffs are coming from China, right?
Wonder how the CAW wages are, and if General Motors of Canada Ltd
has an advantage due to the national health care up there.
Lots of interesting twists and turns not apparent in most discussions
going on here.
What I think, and I still don't see anybody seriously addressing it,
is that a country can't consume more than it produces without sliding
downhill. It was interesting that while the article Eisboch recently
posted rightly pointed out the recent economic meltdown can easily
be traced to Clinton policies, and likewise mentioned trade deficit
increases as a contributing factor, they were too busy pointing
fingers at Clinton to the heart of the matter, which are the trade
deficits. That's what led to excessive borrowing.
"You can't consume more than you produce."
They just don't get it, and still believe the Reagan-era bull****
about Wall Street "creating" wealth.
Workers create wealth. Wall street just moves it around.
Chinese workers are creating wealth, and they will soon call in the
American IOU's. The free ride is over.
Socialism won't be fun. But until we get our factories going again,
that's what we'll have. A damn welfare state.
Thank you Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, GW Bush, Wall Street,
and consumers who didn't think buying American mattered.

--Vic

Disclaimer: Musings only. Might be wrong. Got a C in Eco 101.
Mostly because I was working full time. Making goods.


I wouldn't mind seeing strict country of origin labels on all imports,
and an end to unfettered "free" trade.

GM in Canada
 

On Nov 16, 12:54*pm, Vic Smith
wrote:

If GM goes belly up, I wonder how that will affect Canada. *Haven't
seen anything about this.

It will save Canadian tax payers billions of dollars per year. We are
only a small country population wise and have already wasted $756
million or so. We will ultimately benefit if GM dies as then there
will be more of a market for Chrysler and Ford. And there is no way
Canada can afford to put the
whole auto industry on the government welfare programs.Ontario, can't
count on them much. The province is running on debt as I write this.
They floated billions of dollars in loans already this year and like
GM, heading for debtors alley. And it really isn't fair for a worker
in 80% of this country to pay for an auto industry that does not exist
at all in their province.

Jobs will be lost, in fact are already lost. GM can't afford the
severance. Even if bailed out, their excessive production and
government subsidization will hurt others. People are not going to
buy GM cars, I can get better Chrysler or Ford choices even if I am in
love with Detroit.

Did you know there is more north American domestic content in a Honda
Ridgeline than a Ford F150? This is really about CAW/UAW running the
companies into the ground and other companies with more savvy
management keeping their companies profitable. Now CAW/UAW wants what
amounts to a north America Government Motors Tax for the select 1 or 3
CAW/UAW. Unions want government handouts.

Smacks of corrupt socialism.

----
Canuck57 - Using a different posting method as my messages on this
subject are being filtered via my usual posting methods. Hazards of
living in a country where interference of free speach is a right.

GM in Canada
 

On Nov 16, 1:06*pm, Boater wrote:
Vic Smith wrote:
If GM goes belly up, I wonder how that will affect Canada. *Haven't
seen anything about this.
Seem like some - maybe all - of the best-selling GM vehicles are made
in Canada.
Here's some:
Buick Allure and Buick LaCrosse
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Montana SV6
Pontiac Torrent
General Motors of Canada Ltd is owned by GM of Detroit.
If that is sold to Canadians, there may not be a serious interruption
of much of GM vehicle production.
I think the Impala is a top-seller after the pickups.
Was laughing with the wife a couple days ago at all the Impalas that
were passing us on I-55. *It was by far the most common car we saw
on a 5600 mile trip.
As I said once before, I consider Canadian-built cars "Foreign."
Believe my Lumina is Canada-built. *Bought it used, but I still don't
like that. *Just don't care for Caddies. If I were to buy new, it
would have to be U.S-built.
BTW, I know the difficulty of finding out what is U.S. sourced, as I
watched Wall Street interests lobby and succeed at removing country of
origin labeling during the pat two decades or so.
You guys know some of your foodstuffs are coming from China, right?
Wonder how the CAW wages are, and if General Motors of Canada Ltd
has an advantage due to the national health care up there.
Lots of interesting twists and turns not apparent in most discussions
going on here.
What I think, and I still don't see anybody seriously addressing it,
is that a country can't consume more than it produces without sliding
downhill. *It was interesting that while the article Eisboch recently
posted rightly pointed out the recent economic meltdown can easily
be traced to Clinton policies, and likewise mentioned trade deficit
increases as a contributing factor, they were too busy pointing
fingers at Clinton to the heart of the matter, which are the trade
deficits. *That's what led to excessive borrowing.
*"You can't consume more than you produce."
They just don't get it, and still believe the Reagan-era bull****
about Wall Street "creating" wealth.
Workers create wealth. * Wall street just moves it around.
Chinese workers are creating wealth, and they will soon call in the
American IOU's. *The free ride is over.
Socialism won't be fun. *But until we get our factories going again,
that's what we'll have. *A damn welfare state.
Thank you Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, GW Bush, Wall Street,
and consumers who didn't think buying American mattered.

--Vic

Disclaimer: Musings only. *Might be wrong. *Got a C in Eco 101.
Mostly because I was working full time. * Making goods.

I wouldn't mind seeing strict country of origin labels on all imports,
and an end to unfettered "free" trade.

If you look closely, and all auto manufacturers do this even through
"repackaging" warehouses, they might be assembled in north America but
the parts are 50% from elsewhere. In fact many companies like Honda
have more NAFTA content than do the Detroit vehicles in the same
class. In fact, buying a Honda, Nissan or Toyota imported car these
days is hard to do. Tundra I think is Texas, Nissan in Tennessee,
Honda Ridgeline in Ontario. Detroit 3 combined is NOT the major
emplyment powerhouse they once were. By GM flooding the market with
government subsidized vehicles, not only do tax payers not involved in
the auto industry hurt, so do other Americans and Canadians that are
making their companies PROFITABLE!. Dirty word I know, profit.

I learned this with some very detailed research on my last purchase.
I bought a F150 because of it's high foreign content.

This is CAW/UAW noise to get into the taxpayers pocket. They have
zero, and I mean zero intention of being part of the solution. $50
billion isn't going to keep the 3 losers in business for more than a
year. You can count on them making this GMT, Government Motors Tax on
Canadians and Americans alike for many years to come if they get
bailed out.

This is corruption and greed gone wild and someone should tell GM
(management and union alike), to bad so bad, get out of my face
leaches.

BTW, leftists in Canada are filtering many of my posts on this, I love
Google.

GM in Canada
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
If GM goes belly up, I wonder how that will affect Canada. Haven't
seen anything about this.
Seem like some - maybe all - of the best-selling GM vehicles are made
in Canada.
Here's some:
Buick Allure and Buick LaCrosse
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Montana SV6
Pontiac Torrent
General Motors of Canada Ltd is owned by GM of Detroit.
If that is sold to Canadians, there may not be a serious interruption
of much of GM vehicle production.
I think the Impala is a top-seller after the pickups.
Was laughing with the wife a couple days ago at all the Impalas that
were passing us on I-55. It was by far the most common car we saw
on a 5600 mile trip.
As I said once before, I consider Canadian-built cars "Foreign."
Believe my Lumina is Canada-built. Bought it used, but I still don't
like that. Just don't care for Caddies. If I were to buy new, it
would have to be U.S-built.
BTW, I know the difficulty of finding out what is U.S. sourced, as I
watched Wall Street interests lobby and succeed at removing country of
origin labeling during the pat two decades or so.
You guys know some of your foodstuffs are coming from China, right?
Wonder how the CAW wages are, and if General Motors of Canada Ltd
has an advantage due to the national health care up there.
Lots of interesting twists and turns not apparent in most discussions
going on here.
What I think, and I still don't see anybody seriously addressing it,
is that a country can't consume more than it produces without sliding
downhill. It was interesting that while the article Eisboch recently
posted rightly pointed out the recent economic meltdown can easily
be traced to Clinton policies, and likewise mentioned trade deficit
increases as a contributing factor, they were too busy pointing
fingers at Clinton to the heart of the matter, which are the trade
deficits. That's what led to excessive borrowing.
"You can't consume more than you produce."
They just don't get it, and still believe the Reagan-era bull****
about Wall Street "creating" wealth.
Workers create wealth. Wall street just moves it around.
Chinese workers are creating wealth, and they will soon call in the
American IOU's. The free ride is over.
Socialism won't be fun. But until we get our factories going again,
that's what we'll have. A damn welfare state.
Thank you Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, GW Bush, Wall Street,
and consumers who didn't think buying American mattered.

--Vic


We're hearing a lot of the same scare rumours that you do.
Our auto industry is centralized in Ontario and Quebec...where about half
the country and votes reside.
GM/Ford/Chrysler will get soething no doubt.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...116?hub=Canada

BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop the
price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....

GM in Canada
 

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:



BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop the
price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....

I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic

GM in Canada
 

Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:


BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop the
price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....

I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic


If you needed a new car right now, would you buy one from a company
teetering on the brink?

GM in Canada
 

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:33:11 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:


BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop the
price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....

I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic


If you needed a new car right now, would you buy one from a company
teetering on the brink?

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic

GM in Canada
 

Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:33:11 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop the
price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....
I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic

If you needed a new car right now, would you buy one from a company
teetering on the brink?

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic

You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the name
after the company has gone teats up?

GM in Canada
 

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:


Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic

You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the name
after the company has gone teats up?

All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

GM in Canada
 

"Boater" wrote in message
...
Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:


BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop
the price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....

I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic


If you needed a new car right now, would you buy one from a company
teetering on the brink?

Depends on model and price. How much off of invoice? If less than 30% of
invoice on a desired model, wouldn't consider it. Also needs to be a high
volume model so after market parts are easy.

If they don't want to sell it for that, wait until chapter 11 becomes
chapter 7 and I will get it for 1/2 price or less.

And another 15% off because I will pay in full on delivery, Amex, Visa or
cheque.

GM in Canada
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:


Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic

You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the name
after the company has gone teats up?

All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

GM in Canada
 

Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.


Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

GM in Canada
 

Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.


Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the
highways, picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

GM in Canada
 

Boater wrote:
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.


Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the
highways, picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

You are still stalking me? You are scaring me and my family. Go write a
jingle or whatever it is you do.

GM in Canada
 

"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.


Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the highways,
picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Here's Flatulent Jims' cousin. He specializes in shopping carts also.
http://www.paramountcomedy.com/trail...t_bubbles.aspx

GM in Canada
 

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.
Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

For a $1 I would buy it.

GM in Canada
 

Don White wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the highways,
picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Here's Flatulent Jims' cousin. He specializes in shopping carts also.
http://www.paramountcomedy.com/trail...t_bubbles.aspx


Aha! I see where your witticisms originate. Does that show have prime
time slot in Halifax?

GM in Canada
 

Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.
Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

For a $1 I would buy it.


I'll split it with you. It's always good to have a partner when you are
going into a risky venture. ;-)

GM in Canada
 

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.
Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

For a $1 I would buy it.
I'll split it with you. It's always good to have a partner when you are
going into a risky venture. ;-)

As long as I get to fire the board and the senior executives. We can
discuss the unions an hour later. But GM becomes non-union. Don't need
them in the way of making profit and a more job secure work place for those
that remain.

Lots of people want a good job. CAW can be replaced.

GM in Canada
 

Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.
Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.
For a $1 I would buy it.
I'll split it with you. It's always good to have a partner when you are
going into a risky venture. ;-)

As long as I get to fire the board and the senior executives. We can
discuss the unions an hour later. But GM becomes non-union. Don't need
them in the way of making profit and a more job secure work place for those
that remain.

Lots of people want a good job. CAW can be replaced.


I'll be a silent partner. You have a pretty good handle on what needs to
be done.

GM in Canada
 

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Don White wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the
highways, picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Here's Flatulent Jims' cousin. He specializes in shopping carts also.
http://www.paramountcomedy.com/trail...t_bubbles.aspx
Aha! I see where your witticisms originate. Does that show have prime time
slot in Halifax?

Re-runs on cable every night.

GM in Canada
 

"Jim" wrote in message
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Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
...
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.
Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.
For a $1 I would buy it.
I'll split it with you. It's always good to have a partner when you are
going into a risky venture. ;-)

As long as I get to fire the board and the senior executives. We can
discuss the unions an hour later. But GM becomes non-union. Don't need
them in the way of making profit and a more job secure work place for
those that remain.

Lots of people want a good job. CAW can be replaced.
I'll be a silent partner. You have a pretty good handle on what needs to
be done.


"Silent partner"? ... how about trying that out here.

GM in Canada
 

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:29:50 -0700, "Canuck57"
wrote:



Lots of people want a good job. CAW can be replaced.

Saw an article where Toyota is saying Canadian labor is too expensive.
That's not CAW.
Might see them start shifting Canadian work to Alabama.
Or Maylasia - whichever is cheaper.

--Vic

GM in Canada
 

**** you, you rumour mongering asswipe.

GM in Canada
 

On Nov 17, 11:02*am, wrote:
**** you, you rumour mongering asswipe.

Wow, you sure do like showing everyone here what a low life you
are.....even lower than Harry!

GM in Canada
 

GM in Canada
 

"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic

I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.


Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the highways,
picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Maybe GM should of had the "Job Bank" people doing this.

GM in Canada
 

Calif Bill wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the highways,
picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Maybe GM should of had the "Job Bank" people doing this.



Why? You and FloridaJim have all the necessary training.

GM in Canada
 

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:26:39 -0500, Jim wrote:

wrote:
On Nov 17, 11:02 am, wrote:
**** you, you rumour mongering asswipe.

Wow, you sure do like showing everyone here what a low life you
are.....even lower than Harry!
Harry sure knows how to pick his buds, eh?

Hell, I thought he was talking to Harry!
--
A Harry Krause truism:

"It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!"

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"Boater" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the
highways, picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Maybe GM should of had the "Job Bank" people doing this.

Why? You and FloridaJim have all the necessary training.

We don't need the money.

GM in Canada
 

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
m...

"Boater" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:
Canuck57 wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:41:46 -0500, Boater
wrote:

Since I never buy new cars, I can't really say. Probably not.
But I have a very strong feeling GM will be around a long time, in
some form. Too big to die.

--Vic
You mean, like a boat company that has gone under? Someone buys the
name
after the company has gone teats up?
All kinds of possibilities. Might keep the name GM after reorg, or
change it ala IH becoming Navistar or some such.
Bottom line is there will always be a Chevy.

--Vic
I figure Chrysler or Ford will pick up the brand cheap.

Cheap isn't cheap enough if they don't have any money to spend.

Perhaps they'll do as you do, pushing a shopping cart along the
highways, picking up bottles and cans for the scrap value.

Maybe GM should of had the "Job Bank" people doing this.

Why? You and FloridaJim have all the necessary training.

We don't need the money.

Boater will never get it. He needs the money.

GM in Canada
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:29:50 -0700, "Canuck57"
wrote:



Lots of people want a good job. CAW can be replaced.

Saw an article where Toyota is saying Canadian labor is too expensive.
That's not CAW.
Might see them start shifting Canadian work to Alabama.
Or Maylasia - whichever is cheaper.

--Vic

That is a flip of a coin. Both are too expensive for auto workers. It
washes. But Canada might actually have a small advantage. Some
differences.

Health care is a provincial concern, but pay (average 5 year rate) is about
the same. Canadians get ripped in the taxes. In Ontario for example add
15% sales tax and excise fees on a new auto. Higher provincial, federal
income and hidden taxes. So US companies are not on the hook for it,
including retirees.

But Canadian Ontario/Quebec unions are also more despondent, more militant
and often set the pace. Not business friendly because of it. Everything
from property taxes to hydro is more expensive.

If you go west to Alberta it changes dramatically, Alberta is very
republican right, even by American standards. This is a Ontario/Quebec and
east coast curse, very lunch bucket socialistic and often myopic.

But for an American company I worked for 8 years, 4 on the US side and 4 on
the Canadian side, the US employees were more expensive in total cost and
definitively got paid more with better over all benefits. I estimate by
30%.

GM in Canada
 

wrote in message
...


**** you, you rumour mongering asswipe.

You sound like a typical CAW auto slacker.

GM in Canada
 

Canuck57 wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:08:51 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

BTW total auto sales in canada rose slightly in September due to a big
increase for Toyota.
This is odd because you can't get a deal from them. Even in this unsure
financial climate, a local salesman said Toyota Canada wasn't offering
incentives to clear the left over '08 stock... but the dealer would drop
the price by $500.00. I almost laughed in his face....
I posted to rec.autos.gm about this, and a Cannuck who works at the
Oshawa plant said Impala sales were actually up. I saw a slew of them
on a recent road trip.
Much is up in the air, and nobody has a clue what will happen.
Maybe that's a good thing.

--Vic

If you needed a new car right now, would you buy one from a company
teetering on the brink?

Depends on model and price. How much off of invoice? If less than 30% of
invoice on a desired model, wouldn't consider it. Also needs to be a high
volume model so after market parts are easy.

If they don't want to sell it for that, wait until chapter 11 becomes
chapter 7 and I will get it for 1/2 price or less.

And another 15% off because I will pay in full on delivery, Amex, Visa or
cheque.



I could only put $6000 down on my credit card. They might me more
inclined to take more now.

GM in Canada
 

"DK" wrote in message
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I could only put $6000 down on my credit card. *They might me more*
inclined to take more now.

"They might me more"???
You gotta quit raiding LoogyTunes private stash.

GM in Canada
 

Don White wrote:
"DK" wrote in message
...
I could only put $6000 down on my credit card. *They might me more*
inclined to take more now.

"They might me more"???
You gotta quit raiding LoogyTunes private stash.



Nice job, dummy! You picked up a typo! Good for you! Now go sniff
your master's ass, puppy.