[burtandnancy]

It will be a while before we know if the new re-organized GM will work, and I feel badly for all the layed off/retired employees, and its sad to see Pontiac go away (Saturn will be OK with Penske). But why do they need two (2) light duty truck companies. Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUV's are nearly identical, so why both brands? Has anyone seen the reason for this?

 

[fat rat]

I really never fully understood the concept, maybe they have a good following for both badges.

 

[Guest]

It will be a while before we know if the new re-organized GM will work, and I feel badly for all the layed off/retired employees, and its sad to see Pontiac go away (Saturn will be OK with Penske). But why do they need two (2) light duty truck companies. Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUV's are nearly identical, so why both brands? Has anyone seen the reason for this?

Only reason I can think of is one of marketing. I've heard that dealers will be Cad, Buick and GM trucks at one location and Chevy and Chevy trucks at other locations. It kinda makes sense

 

[Cdog]

GMC always had more cutting edge stuff on them first. Also GMC makes the big truck line, top kicks and bigger. Chevy was more the consumer meat and potatoes.

Doesn't matter much. They'll go tits up soon. I've been a GM guy and will NOT be buying another. F gubmit motors!

 

[Brendellajet]

I dont feel bad at all for the those laid off or retirees either. They did it to themselves via the unions. Bunch of sheep if you ask me. They deserve what they got now and in the future.

 

[burtandnancy]

cdog

I thot I read somewhere that the medium duty trucks such as the top kick (45, 55 and 6500 series) trucks were going away. Not sure where I read it...

 

[blown65]

I thot I read somewhere that the medium duty trucks such as the top kick (45, 55 and 6500 series) trucks were going away. Not sure where I read it...

Thats too bad. They were such great trucks. NOT. They are better off without those piles of crap.

 

[Cobra1]

Just look at it. One make is bare bones the other a bit more crap in it. They all do it, Toyota-lexus, nissan- infinty. Dodge and Plymoth shared a truck line back in the day, up to the 80's. Ford does it. It's just more bull shit to put out there to sell. Some dumb ass wants all the bells and whistles to brag about and some smart ass say's do you know how to use them.

 

[wolfie]

I thot I read somewhere that the medium duty trucks such as the top kick (45, 55 and 6500 series) trucks were going away. Not sure where I read it...

They'll be back as soon as Obama can figure out how to run them with solar panels on top!

 

[Cdog]

I thot I read somewhere that the medium duty trucks such as the top kick (45, 55 and 6500 series) trucks were going away. Not sure where I read it...

I thought that's why they were keeping it. Over seas sales are huge.

Either way I don't care anymore. I'll be buying Ford.

 

[Gravyboat]

GMC always had more cutting edge stuff on them first. Also GMC makes the big truck line, top kicks and bigger. Chevy was more the consumer meat and potatoes.

Doesn't matter much. They'll go tits up soon. I've been a GM guy and will NOT be buying another. F gubmit motors!

As I recall, it always seemed like GMC trucks have been priced a little cheaper than their more popular counterpart. I bought a GMC pick up for that reason back in 96. Why it is, I don't know. Whole different ballgame now though so who knows.

What we're seeing happen with govt. motors with the appointment of the new CEO by the govt. and having a controlling interest in the company etc., is the trend that other "big businesses" will suffer. WSJ reported that the justice dept. is looking at "big wireless" i.e., Verizon and AT&T. Apparently they feel antitrust laws are being broken, that these carriers control too much market share. That means the govt. will come in, chop up these co's into smaller co's like they did with MaBell. It obviously didn't work since AT&T is pretty much right back where it was in 1985.

I'm just saying, wait and see what the govt. does to big business. They want to cut it down to size AND install more Czar's to oversee operations to insure that they stay small so as to not get "too big" and remain a much less significant influence on their respective markets. This is exactly what Communism has been trying to accomplish for many decades, to diminish the scope, influence and power of American big business.

Cdog,
I see you've donned your war gear in your avatar.

Sorry bout the thread jack Mblasterhand Edit: I mean burtandnancy

 

[wsuwrhr]

It is the same thing we need to be doing with our own government, too big for it's own britches.

Brian

I'm just saying, wait and see what the govt. does to big business. They want to cut it down to size AND install more Czar's to oversee operations to insure that they stay small so as to not get "too big" and remain a much less significant influence on their respective markets. This is exactly what Communism has been trying to accomplish for many decades, to diminish the scope, influence and power of American big business.

Cdog,
I see you've donned your war gear in your avatar.

Sorry bout the thread jack Mblasterhand

 

[Cdog]

Cdog,
I see you've donned your war gear in your avatar.

From sheep dog to wolf.

 

[Cobra1]

Don't know why it even matters. Government Motors will be getting rid of trucks and big SUV's all together, you only option will be a ford.

 

[Gravyboat]

It is the same thing we need to be doing with our own government, too big for it's own britches.

Brian

Absolutely but not while this dude and this congress are in control. The goal is to diminish EVERYTHING powerful about America, to make us "equal" with each other as well as other nations.

From sheep dog to wolf.

devil

Don't know why it even matters. Government Motors will be getting rid of trucks and big SUV's all together, you only option will be a ford.

And then on to Ford to remake it.
Better be prepared to get rid that old, inefficient truck or SUV of yours or they'll get rid of it for you. It's all about green living now, unless you're wealthy enough to purchase (penance) carbon credits to continue your sinful lifestyle.

We've allowed these environmental ideologues (AKA hippies) to permeate far too deep into the governmental system and institutions. We're paying the price now.

 

[Cobra1]

So he goes to that town that builds RV's, and says we will put you back to work. Whatcha gona put in it for a motor and or what are you going to pull that 5th wheel with, a v6?? Dumb Ass democraps keep shooting them selves in the foot, I wish they would aim higher.

 

[Old Texan]

We've allowed these environmental ideologues (AKA hippies) to permeate far too deep into the governmental system and institutions. We're paying the price now.

Like a cancer they've been working since the 60's and have silently moved into the bloodstream of America.......:|err

 

[wsuwrhr]

So he goes to that town that builds RV's, and says we will put you back to work. Whatcha gona put in it for a motor and or what are you going to pull that 5th wheel with, a v6?? Dumb Ass democraps keep shooting them selves in the foot, I wish they would aim higher.

I already said cap and trade will kill the rest off, boats, big vehicles, trucks, motorhomes and related chassis are DONE.

You people that voted for this fool, are fools yourself.

Hypocrites flying around the country burning up 10K gallons of JP8 just to get off the damn ground.

More fuel than many of us use in TOTAL for the whole year. It is just insane what the lemmings don't understand.

Brian