Subaru does build cars I want (and even bought) ... it's the image and segmentation I could do without. I am not a lefty, lesbian, tree hugger or whirled peaser by any stretch. I just want a reasonably reliable, fast, AWD wagon.
Good Deal #6 What: Keeping my '92 Town Car Where: My driveway Regular Price: Gift from my elderly mother-in-law. Black Friday Price: The cost of fixing the electric windows and recharging the A/C whenever I have the cash and get around to it—probably next spring with my tax refund. Why It's A Good Deal: Zero down, zero interest, zero monthly payments, zero for comprehensive insurance, forever.
Let's review the GM asset sales so far. - Saturn was going to be absorbed by The Penske Group. Didn't happen.
- Opel (Vauxhall) was going to be purchased by Magna, or was it someone else? Anyway, didn't happen.
- Hummer is suppose to be purchased by a Chinese Company. The Jury is still out on this transaction.
- Now SAAB with Kienigsegg....
So far, it looks like GM is batting 1000 when it comes to offing their defunct divisions. Are they asking too much, or are the buyers just becoming aware that there is no value left in these divisions?
@UDMan: Good question. Frankly, I am really glad I am not a big-wig business mogul. I see the weighty, perilous decisions that the heads of my current employer have to make, and I am glad I'm a Beta.
I guess GM realized they have to steal their design cues from someone. Too bad a nice wrapper on an old Opel or Trailblazer doesn't set the world on fire.
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What: Keeping my '92 Town Car
Where: My driveway
Regular Price: Gift from my elderly mother-in-law.
Black Friday Price: The cost of fixing the electric windows and recharging the A/C whenever I have the cash and get around to it—probably next spring with my tax refund.
Why It's A Good Deal: Zero down, zero interest, zero monthly payments, zero for comprehensive insurance, forever.
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What kind of a crazy business model is that?
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I need convincing that I should spend $40,000+ in a recession on anything.
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Never mind. #8 fills that slot, nicely.
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Still, I've got £3.80 actual cash on me, right now. Put your hands in your pockets, guys.
Do they have a "Buy it now" button?
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An
Acrimonious
Breakup
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- Opel (Vauxhall) was going to be purchased by Magna, or was it someone else? Anyway, didn't happen.
- Hummer is suppose to be purchased by a Chinese Company. The Jury is still out on this transaction.
- Now SAAB with Kienigsegg....
So far, it looks like GM is batting 1000 when it comes to offing their defunct divisions. Are they asking too much, or are the buyers just becoming aware that there is no value left in these divisions?
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#saab
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I guess a COTD nomination, a golf clap and a promise to buy you a beer if we ever meet in person will have to do...
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I guess GM realized they have to steal their design cues from someone. Too bad a nice wrapper on an old Opel or Trailblazer doesn't set the world on fire.
Maybe Peugot or FIAT are still hungry?
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