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Satellite Radio Is Not Immune to Big Three Troubles

No it is not.


On Dec 11 03:10 PM tostrhed wrote:

> Cant all the other car companies around the world install Sirius
> too? It is a global radio isnt it?
>

The Autos and Mentality That Ruined Detroit

Get rid of the lousy management that created the mess. My decision to buy a Honda (terrific machine) had nothing to do with union workers and everything to do with product quality.


On Nov 16 10:27 PM ptr44 wrote:

> Get rid of the union clowns before it's too late.

The Autos and Mentality That Ruined Detroit

Here, here! My personal nightmare involved a 1992 Dodge Dakota. I pretty much lived in the service waiting room, while owning that piece of junk. I distinctly remember reading an article, about 1994, where Kirk Kerkorian suggested to the CEO, at the time, to improve the quality of Chrysler's products. His response was that it would be too expensive to do so, and that Chrysler would remain on the charted course. Lousy, shortsighted, greedy management is to blame and should not be rewarded, with a bailout.


On Nov 16 06:16 PM wyosteven wrote:

> Good. Let Detroit rot.
>
> Speaking from personal experience, American auto's have been a shame.
> After owning a Ford F250, and Taurus, I will never buy another Ford
> again.
>
> Credit, price, etc, mean absolutely nothing to the consumer that
> values quality -- Detroit was utterly doomed when they couldn't offer
> anything above a 36k mile warranty.
>
> They won't recover.
>
> NO BAILOUT FOR THE RICH AUTOMAKERS AND THEIR FAT CAT UNIONS THAT
> MADE HORSE-$HIT DECISIONS AND WORSE CARS/TRUCKS!

General Motors: Beginning the Endgame?

Excellent comment. But, I'd like to add ,a serious commitment to product quality is also in order.


On Nov 08 03:07 PM Fred in Michigan wrote:

> Allowing the auto companies to fail would be a mistake, yet the prospect
> of giving them our money to continue their disastrously bad ways
> is also unacceptable.
>
> Until there are big changes (radical downsizing, brand consolidation,
> serious small car production, union giveups, ...), they shouldn't
> be given taxpayer money.
>
> Why haven't we heard more about replacing management? Why aren't
> the stockholders more active?

How Is GM Still Alive?

I work for a utility company, which bought a large fleet of Ford trucks. Every single one has been in the shop numerous times, almost since day one. I bought a Dodge Dakota that gave me nightmares, also, from day one. I've owned GM vehicles, and although they're not of the quality of a Honda or Toyota, they're not as bad as a Chrysler or Ford.

Ford Shareholders Face High Potential for Pain

Kunst: Point well taken. I feel you're accurate in your assertion, especially considering the fact it was'nt until just recently the U.A.W. accepted contract concessions. However, if pressed, I'd apportion blame this way: Management-70% ; Labor- 30%. Afterall, management, always, has the final say.

Ford Shareholders Face High Potential for Pain

Once again, another corporate elbow rubber,posing as an independant columnist, blames the common man ( and his extravagent compensation),for the demise of a " once great" compay. Truth of the matter is Ford and Chrysler's downfall is directly attributable to management's conscious decision to shortchage the consumer on product quality, in order to maximise profits. This shortview management style has been prevalent, with American CEOs for decades. Only problem is, the consumer eventually wakes up and realizes how he's being taken and moves on to a better product. (Toyota and Honda) I was longtime holdout, with the "Buy American" mantra burned in my brain. I eventually broke down and bought a Honda, in 2003. My biggest regret is not buying one years sooner. The difference, in reliability and quality, was extremely noticeable. I'll never go back to the greedy unscrupulous American car makers. Besides, with the numerous Honda and Toyota factories, now in the U.S.A., I am still "buying American".