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SteamWake 05-14-09 11:48 AM
Goverment Motors and the Chinese
 
Hey lets give the Chinese even more leverage shall we ;)

Quote:
DETROIT (AP) - As thousands of General Motors workers await word on more U.S. plant closures, reports that the company plans to import Chinese-made vehicles to the U.S. have created a political problem for the automaker and the White House.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090514/D985PEDO0.html

Schroeder 05-14-09 12:12 PM
I think this is called capitalism. :hmm2:

Kapitan_Phillips 05-14-09 12:15 PM
Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES :salute:"

Yawn.

SteamWake 05-14-09 12:24 PM
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GM would be the first company to import cars from China although automakers have brought in components in the past to save on labor costs. Most Chinese automakers have been daunted by meeting U.S. safety standards. They also face the uphill battle of winning consumer confidence for unfamiliar brands.
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August 05-14-09 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips (Post 1101185)
Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES :salute:"

Yawn.
Now I didn't see where he said that at all. Why are you goading him? I thought a moderator was supposed to be fair and impartial?

VipertheSniper 05-14-09 01:23 PM
A moderator can as well post his personal opinion as anyone else on this forum.

AVGWarhawk 05-14-09 01:29 PM
The point of the article is not that the US should by only American made cars and moderators should be impartial, etc. The article is stating that a company is bailed out with US tax dollars yet the company is looking overseas to purchase and sell cars in the US. In reality, GM should be looking at strenghting what they have and work on efficient vehicles with these tax dollars. Not send the money overseas. I did not read much more into the article than that.

VipertheSniper 05-14-09 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1101247)
The point of the article is not that the US should by only American made cars and moderators should be impartial, etc. The article is stating that a company is bailed out with US tax dollars yet the company is looking overseas to purchase and sell cars in the US. In reality, GM should be looking at strenghting what they have and work on efficient vehicles with these tax dollars. Not send the money overseas. I did not read much more into the article than that.
what he said...

AVGWarhawk 05-14-09 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips (Post 1101185)
Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES :salute:"

Yawn.
Oh forgot...Kapt can you send me one of the three:

Rolls Royce
Bentley
Mini Cooper

I would like any one of these British made cars. If I had to pick one I want the Bentley :D

Kapitan_Phillips 05-14-09 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1101255)
Oh forgot...Kapt can you send me one of the three:

Rolls Royce
Bentley
Mini Cooper

I would like any one of these British made cars. If I had to pick one I want the Bentley :D
LOL if I could afford to buy one of those to export to you, I'd be living a great life :up:

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Originally Posted by August (Post 1101239)
I thought a moderator was supposed to be fair and impartial?
Yep, when moderating, sure. However, just because I'm a moderator doesnt mean it automatically negates me from commenting on things from my own standpoint.

AVGWarhawk 05-14-09 03:02 PM
Come on Kapt. I watch Wheeler Dealer and they got a Bentley for 3200 quid(I guess that is the spelling). Some paint and a few new parts she was good as new. So, I do not really need a 2009 model Bentley :D

They are a nice car. I love Rolls also. Man, they are some beauties:up: Just a good all around luxury tank of a car.

Kapitan_Phillips 05-14-09 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1101313)
Come on Kapt. I watch Wheeler Dealer and they got a Bentley for 3200 quid(I guess that is the spelling). Some paint and a few new parts she was good as new. So, I do not really need a 2009 model Bentley :D

They are a nice car. I love Rolls also. Man, they are some beauties:up: Just a good all around luxury tank of a car.
Nah, go for a Jaguar. More reliable :cool:

AVGWarhawk 05-14-09 03:37 PM
Yes, some of the Jags are sweet. Years ago though the Jag was voted the worst for staying on the road and not in the shop. That was years ago so perhaps the quality is good now. Oh, while you are at it, be me a Range Rover....new or old...does not matter. I like them also. :D

Kapitan_Phillips 05-14-09 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1101331)
Yes, some of the Jags are sweet. Years ago though the Jag was voted the worst for staying on the road and not in the shop. That was years ago so perhaps the quality is good now. Oh, while you are at it, be me a Range Rover....new or old...does not matter. I like them also. :D
If you send me a 1959 Caddy, its a deal :salute:

AVGWarhawk 05-14-09 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips (Post 1101333)
If you send me a 1959 Caddy, its a deal :salute:
Yes, the 59. It will be the two door convertible! Personally, 1958 Plymouth Fury is my all time wish. As long as we are dreaming it might as well dream big.


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