Goverment Motors and the Chinese

SteamWake · 05-14-09, 11:48 AM

Hey lets give the Chinese even more leverage shall we

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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.

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-14-09, 12:15 PM

Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES

"

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.

August · 05-14-09, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES

"

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

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

Typical.

"I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES

"

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

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-14-09, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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

LOL if I could afford to buy one of those to export to you, I'd be living a great life

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Originally Posted by August

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

They are a nice car. I love Rolls also. Man, they are some beauties

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

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

They are a nice car. I love Rolls also. Man, they are some beauties

Just a good all around luxury tank of a car.

Nah, go for a Jaguar. More reliable

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.

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-14-09, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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.

If you send me a 1959 Caddy, its a deal

AVGWarhawk · 05-14-09, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

If you send me a 1959 Caddy, its a deal

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.

05-14-09, 12:12 PM	#2
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I think this is called capitalism. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

05-14-09, 12:15 PM	#3
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Typical. "I DUN WANT ANY CARS BUT WHAT THE US MAKES " Yawn. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

05-14-09, 01:29 PM	#7
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-14-09, 03:02 PM	#11
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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 They are a nice car. I love Rolls also. Man, they are some beauties Just a good all around luxury tank of a car. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-14-09, 03:37 PM	#13
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-14-09, 01:23 PM	#6
VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A moderator can as well post his personal opinion as anyone else on this forum.