Comments on: Hummer's Heyday Could Be Out Of Gas

GM Announces It Is Closing Four U.S. Truck And SUV Plants; May Discontinue Hummer

[feelfree4u]

Anyone that has ever met a GM executive knows that these are some of the most ignorant, backwards business fools that you will ever meet.

Toyota was LOSING $30,000 per car when they first started selling hybrids, because they wanted to capture market share.

Meanwhile, GM was ramping up production of these Hummer wannabe strap-ons.

Whose strategy prevailed?

GM deserves to fail, and they seem to excel at it, judging from their products.

[scottyusa]

It is patriotic and I do buy local when I can. But I work hard for my money so when it comes to a major purchase such as a vehicle, I''''m not going to throw it away on junk. When American car company''''s meet my needs, then I''''ll buy from them. I don''''t ask for much...good quality, low gas mileage, and practical.

I have 2 older dodge neons and a PT Cruiser I bought when they first came out. They all meet all three of your criteria. All 3 were under $15,000 when new. All I do is change the oil/filters/brakes and tires. None have ever been in a garage for repair.

[norcalruss]

The writing has been on the wall for years for these big gas sucking SUVs and trucks.
But, just like when gasoline prices rose during the seventies, the big three behaves like they were blind-sided by this again. No innovation, no pro-action, no leading the way, just wait until it almost too late, close more plants and layoff more people. At this rate they are going to down-size themselves out of existence on another decade or two. While foreign manufacturers are innovative, Detroit keeps looking in the rear-view mirror to an era and economy that no longer exists.

[meinnv]

I mean that I usually get below no more than 1/4 of a tank at the time pay day rolls around. I have never had to push a car anywhere for gas. The only time I had to push a car was when my Honda''s engine died after just buying it, and I was pushing it back to the dealership to tell them where to "stick it". Of course, I shouldn''t have bought a used Honda for the 2nd time, so it was my bad. That is the only time I had to "push" a car.

[lambor59]

Good news for big trucks and big SUV drivers, gas price will only be around $20 for a gallon in the very near furure....

[meinnv]

MEINNV guess you push from light to light

Posted by aheadace

Nope, in fact if I budget with the high gas prices, I don''t get below 1/4. 26mpg is a good gas mileage for the vehicle''s age. That is 80% highway 20% city. When the vehicle came out was only supposed to "average" 21-25. I''d say ten years later, getting better than new. The only thing I am pushing.....is Quality :)

[displeased]

It is still more patriotic to buy an American car than a foriegn one... no matter where they are physically made. Posted by djberson

It is patriotic and I do buy local when I can. But I work hard for my money so when it comes to a major purchase such as a vehicle, I''m not going to throw it away on junk. When American car company''s meet my needs, then I''ll buy from them. I don''t ask for much...good quality, low gas mileage, and practical.

[credibility2]

The Hummer was on its way out as soon as it was introduced. The funniest thing I ever saw was one of these broken down, pulled off the side of road I was traveling. I also was never a fan of the SUV because these vehicles blocked the view whether they were on the road or parked near an intersection. I''m glad the big ones are finally on their way out.

[leftyintexas]

, the question is , will we have the patience to enjoy the fruits ....

Posted by alohaone1 at 04:50 PM : Jun 03, 2008

Are you referring to apples and oranges?

[incog-nito]

djberson: I would agree with you about buying American, except that what you think are "American" companies actually base their headquarters in the Bermudas or some other tax haven countries, in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes. They are no more "American" than any other multinationals.