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Originally Posted by samurai
GM is in a really bad place right now. Take a look at the Q3 sales of some of the canned cars compared to 2017:
Chevrolet Cruze sales decreased 27.41 percent to 31,971 units
Chevrolet Impala sales decreased 16.16 percent to 16,290 units
Buick LaCrosse sales decreased 31.15 percent to 2,290 units
Cadillac CT6 sales decreased 13 percent to 2,376 units
Some cars are even worse:
Chevrolet Bolt EV sales decreased 41.15 percent to 3,949 units
Chevrolet Malibu sales decreased 45.79 percent to 31,041 units
Cadillac XT5 sales decreased 24.69 percent to 15,093 units
GMC Acadia sales decreased 49.65 percent to 13,485 units
For comparison:
Chevrolet Camaro sales decreased 15.8 percent to 14,448 units
Chevrolet Corvette sales decreased 10.51 percent to 4,639 units
They really have to fix their whole company. From really bad receiving designs (new Camaro and Silverado, the Curze and Malibu refreshs are not an improvement either) to really bad marketing, it's clear why people are more interested in other cars. To this date there's no good stockfootage for journalists about the new Camaro, not even a single driving footage clip. It's like they don't want to get people exited for their cars.
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Add to this a I was at the auto show over Thanksgiving and I finally saw the new Silverado. Loved the new design outside the inside was nothing new, the price tag for the High Country was crazy. Dodge was next to the Chevrolet Display and I will say this the 1500 Ram blew the new Silverado out of the water the Ram was $2k more but that was the cost of the power assist steps but the Ram had far more cargo capacity, interior storage and the tech alone blew the Silverado out of the water.
Next I looked at the new Ford Excursion it blew the Suburban out of the water as well with the tech and the interior finish.
I am not in the market for a pickup truck but if I was I would jump ship to the Ram 1500.
Now I will be in the market for a new replacement for my wifes 07 Suburban and the Excursion is a very strong contender.
I have never owned anything but GM and this could be the 1st time I have ever jumped ship to another brand. GM is really lacking on the tech and comfort level in the new vehicles.
My 17 SS convertible I love the tech and comfort well above my 5th Gen and much nicer than the Mustang.
GM's biggest problem is price they no longer offer the good discounts and people took notice and go with the deals that are available from other manufactures.