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Biden is destroying the auto industry: Ex-Chrysler, Home Depot CEO
YouTube ^ | 9/18/2023 | Fox Business

Posted on 09/18/2023 11:32:02 AM PDT by Paul R.

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To: faithhopecharity
About two years ago, the Wife and I went looking for a new vehicle for her, at the Ford dealer, every single vehicle on their lot had an extra unadvertised mark up of over $20,000, no matter what model. Didint look at the special models inside to see what that mark up was. Gave them a piece of our mind and got out of there quick.
21 posted on 09/18/2023 12:02:19 PM PDT by jpp113
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To: jpp113

the car dealerships (or at least a lot of them) are on their way to bankruptcy

many people now prefer ordering their new cars Exactly Like They Want Them, without any “required” extras or extortion or add-on charges for nothing anyone wants

ordering online

the last one we bought was delivered directly to our home with no fuss and no bother........and the trucker even offered to back it into our garage as we planned to do ourselves

why go to a dealership only to get over-charged, ripped off, conned, and stuck with a vehicle or features you didn’t want....and without some of the features or accessories we did want? it is like reporting to a criminal S and M parlor (or so we’ve been told, smiles smiles smiles)

many dealerships are on their way out. And the car manufacturers couldn’t be happier to get rid of these troublesome (and often corrupt) middlemen


22 posted on 09/18/2023 12:07:10 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: wally_bert

my 2023 Chevy Spark has held up well


23 posted on 09/18/2023 12:11:27 PM PDT by RBStealth (-- raised by wolves, educated by nuns)
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To: Paul R.

Biden and party are destroying everything America is based on socialism breeds Marxism that breeds Communism and they are working 24/7 to complete it by 2024.

It’s their last chance and it’s going to get nasty.

It’s going to be bad for a long time.
Hillary Clinton


24 posted on 09/18/2023 12:16:57 PM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: Paul R.

What does he think Global Warming was about?


25 posted on 09/18/2023 12:17:46 PM PDT by bray (You can tell who the Commies fear.)
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To: wally_bert

Jeep knockoff made in India.

26 posted on 09/18/2023 12:18:34 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politicians like Desantis build wealth. Trumpcrificed his wealth to serve people. GO TRUMP)
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To: entropy12

Not the one I am thinking of.

One I’ve seen looks more like a Willys style.


27 posted on 09/18/2023 12:19:49 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: RBStealth

My 2017 Spark had zero issues for 5-1/2 years. But I got tired of being cut-off so often. Traded in for a 2022 Trax SUV wannabe, and lo and behold, no one cutting me off any more. It was $11K brand new off the new car lot, with trade in and credit card rewards.


28 posted on 09/18/2023 12:22:08 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politicians like Desantis build wealth. Trumpcrificed his wealth to serve people. GO TRUMP)
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To: wally_bert

Did you mean this?

29 posted on 09/18/2023 12:24:38 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politicians like Desantis build wealth. Trumpcrificed his wealth to serve people. GO TRUMP)
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To: entropy12; wally_bert

my 2022 Fiat 500 has held up well also, best car I ever owned


30 posted on 09/18/2023 12:25:06 PM PDT by RBStealth (-- raised by wolves, educated by nuns)
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To: entropy12

I like this one. Next time I visit India, I will go kick tires.

31 posted on 09/18/2023 12:26:56 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politicians like Desantis build wealth. Trumpcrificed his wealth to serve people. GO TRUMP)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Auto execs seems to be all too happy to lose BILLIONS of dollars in building EV cars that people don’t want.

Will their shareholders be happy? Sounds like the CEO of a widget factory when told he was losing $10 a widget. His response, "Don't worry, we'll make it up on volume."

US automakers will soon be asking for a bailout. In the meantime, their foreign competitors will fill the vacuum. I found it interesting that Nardelli said the average person held on to their cars 12.6 years. US automakers will lose a substantial share of the market for a long time.

32 posted on 09/18/2023 12:28:26 PM PDT by kabar
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To: kabar

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/chinese-electric-vehicles-are-coming-and-they-may-be-cheap/


33 posted on 09/18/2023 12:30:12 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: Roklok

“ Why do these auto CEOs go along with this crap. Tell the government to fuck off and make what sells.”

They would except they live in a fascist country. Do that, and they’re gone tomorrow, never to work in the industry again. You don’t tell a Fuehrer “no”.


34 posted on 09/18/2023 12:30:31 PM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast (“We should not assume civilization is robust”)
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To: Vaduz

From Freeper Alas Babylon

Non-union shops prevail with these foreign automakers who have invested in American workers and productivity.

Toyota (Japanese)
Georgetown, KY - Camry, Avalon, Lexus ES350
San Antonio, TX - Tacoma, Tundra
Blue Springs, MS - Corolla
Princeton, IN - Sienna, Highlander, Sequoia

Nissan (Japanese)
Canton, MS - Altima, Titan, Frontier, Murano, NV
Smyrna, TN - Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Leaf, Pathfinder, Infiniti QX60

Honda (Japanese)
Greensburg, IN - CR-V, Civic
East Liberty, OH - CR-V, Acura MDX, Acura RDX
Marysville, OH - Accord, Acura TLX, Acura NSX, Acura ILX
Lincoln, AL - Pilot, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura MDX

Subaru (Japanese)
Lafayette, IN - Legacy, Outback, Impreza

Volkswagen (German)
Chattanooga, TN - Passat, Atlas

BMW (German)
Greer, SC - X3, X4, X5, X6

Daimler (German)
Vance, AL - Mercedes-Benz M/GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz C
Ladson, SC - Mercedes-Benz Metris, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Hyundai (South Korean)
Montgomery, AL - Sonata, Santa Fe, Elantra

Kia (South Korean)
West Point, GA - Optima, Sorento


35 posted on 09/18/2023 12:31:21 PM PDT by kabar
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To: wally_bert

“ I’ll stick with Toyota.”

It’s the only car I’ll buy. Problem is, everyone’s coming to that conclusion…and they know it.


36 posted on 09/18/2023 12:34:16 PM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast (“We should not assume civilization is robust”)
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To: kabar

And the headquarters are located where.


37 posted on 09/18/2023 12:59:05 PM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: Roklok

Well said mate!👍


38 posted on 09/18/2023 1:12:54 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Paul R.

Idiot union workers. They’ll lose more money on strike than any increase they get in the next four years.

And in the long term, their jobs will be moved overseas again.


39 posted on 09/18/2023 1:18:21 PM PDT by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: Paul R.

Slow Joe is under the fee simple ownership of the labor unions. He says exactly what they tell him to.


40 posted on 09/18/2023 1:26:56 PM PDT by VideoPaul
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