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Old 10-22-2009, 12:59 PM   #53
rtcage
 
Drives: 2010 2SSRS RJT
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: CA
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Originally Posted by firstmate View Post
I have to agree with csadusky, what GM "makes" or will make on a Camaro is kind of an odd question. I guess I say that because I don't know "why" it is being asked... Is it because someone thinks they make (or will make) too much? Or too little?

Really, in the manufacturing business - really ALL business - companies are there to make a profit. So all I hope is that they are going to make the money they forecasted when they decided to make this car.

And in the dealerships, I just honestly wish all of them would honor the MSRP at least, like Scotty and Eric (and others that post here whom I don't know your names), versus going after the "fast buck" and kicking in the market adjustment. I am sure that dealers make more in the long run in their service department. Why would anyone want to just make 300, or 750 or whatever it is per car and that is it? Because they want you to be happy, love your car, and come back to their dealership for service/repair, and eventually your next car. The dealers that want the one time market adjustment are not likely to get that long term customer that will service their car and buy again.

I want the economy to be better, I am in the oilfield, and I want to pay more for gas!!! Sorry but I do ... If there is demand and drilling rigs can make money and get contracts, it seems like the whole economy rebounds. I want everyone to make money, GM, the dealerships, me... The circle of life...
I took the OP's question as pure curiosity as opposed to concerns that they (GM) are making too much. In watching the Ultimate Factories show, the same question occurred to me. Seems like a massive investment and I wonder how much each additional unit contributes to the payback.
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