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diddiyo · 02-03-2009, 10:48 PM

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If GM's sales estimates are accurate, China knocked the United States out of the top spot in auto industry market sales for January — the first time the U.S. market has ever been beaten.

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(this is not only GM cars, it's all manufacturers)

FxsX24 · 02-04-2009, 08:47 AM

i wonder if this is because the baby boomers have settled down and stopped buying cars, hence less sales

PQ · 02-04-2009, 10:26 AM

Maybe part of it but I suspect a small part. They have a hell of a lot of people. And a growing industry. Here's the scary part. They may be selling cars HERE soon. Sure they have some ugly cars but a lot of people mistake 'Green' for 'Ugly'. Usually one in the same for me.

UCF w00t · 02-04-2009, 10:36 AM

They are also known for unsafe cars (and other products in general). I wouldn't be too worried about them doing much in the forseeable future.

PQ · 02-04-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

They are also known for unsafe cars (and other products in general). I wouldn't be too worried about them doing much in the forseeable future.

Sizzox · 02-04-2009, 03:42 PM

Well they have like 1000 times more people then use of course they are going to need more cars.

*DGthe3* · 02-04-2009, 09:24 PM

So GM should have sold ~2x as many in the US as China but the auto market is down to levels not seen in decades. But as the market recovers, it may only keep pace with China.

As for Chinese cars being unsafe, well when people can buy a new Chinese car for $4000 they won't care that it only has a 2 star safety rating.

Zabo · 02-05-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

As for Chinese cars being unsafe, well when people can buy a new Chinese car for $4000 they won't care that it only has a 2 star safety rating.

And thus survival of the fittest driver states that Intelligence > All. Also, free* Darwin Award application with each car!

*Supplies limited..unfortunately.

*DGthe3* · 02-05-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

And thus survival of the fittest driver states that Intelligence > All. Also, free* Darwin Award application with each car!

*Supplies limited..unfortunately.

Darwin Awards: Honoring those who chlorinate the Gene Pool

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-05-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Darwin Awards: Honoring those who chlorinate the Gene Pool

Can I use bleach? More effective, no?

MrIcky · 02-06-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

They are also known for unsafe cars (and other products in general). I wouldn't be too worried about them doing much in the forseeable future.

I remember hearing comments like this about 15 years ago about Korean cars. It took about 10 years for them to shake most of the negative image.

*DGthe3* · 02-06-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Can I use bleach? More effective, no?

Bleach is very effective at chlorinating the gene pool, just drink a half litre and find out for yourself.

02-04-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Maybe part of it but I suspect a small part. They have a hell of a lot of people. And a growing industry. Here's the scary part. They may be selling cars HERE soon. Sure they have some ugly cars but a lot of people mistake 'Green' for 'Ugly'. Usually one in the same for me. __________________

02-04-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	So GM should have sold ~2x as many in the US as China but the auto market is down to levels not seen in decades. But as the market recovers, it may only keep pace with China. As for Chinese cars being unsafe, well when people can buy a new Chinese car for $4000 they won't care that it only has a 2 star safety rating. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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02-04-2009, 08:47 AM	#2
FxsX24 Drives: S10 283 V8,Jimmy 4wd 4dr bk/bk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Verona NY Posts: 307	i wonder if this is because the baby boomers have settled down and stopped buying cars, hence less sales

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UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	They are also known for unsafe cars (and other products in general). I wouldn't be too worried about them doing much in the forseeable future.