[Spridgets] Hope for GM?

Billy Zoom billyzoom at billyzoom.com
Thu Oct 30 18:14:42 MST 2008


> Part of GM's (and the US auto industry) problem is the $1500+
> built into every car they sell to cover the health benefits of
> its employees [1]. All else being equal, the GM car will cost
> you $1500 more. Or they'll have to remove $1500 of content
> (cheaper materials, cheaper stereos, etc) to match the price
> of the comparable Japanese automobile. Or figure out some
> combination of cheaper content and higher price.
But almost all of our Hondas and Toyotas are made here, or in Mexico...just
like the American brands. I'll admit a Mexican Honda isn't as good as a
Japanese Honda, but they're still head and shoulders above anything GM
makes.


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