ATLBobby
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Sat Jun-06-09 04:28 PM
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| 5. ZipCar is responding to it's client base... |
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Why the derogatory comment about city people, Jim? GM hasn't focused on this market, so why is it a surprise that city dwellers don't desire GM cars? ZipCar is for people who only occasionally need a car and have limited or no parking. A Yukon or Silverado isn't appropriate here.
As well as fuel efficiency considerations, ZipCar also looks at reliability. While they have improved, GM and Chrysler do not match Toyota. Consumer Reports did not recommend a single Chrysler vehicle this year.
I moved to Boston from Atlanta. In Atlanta, I drove 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year. I brought my car with me to Boston. In the three years I've been here, I've driven less than 1,500 miles a year, because I walk, ride my bike or take public transit most of the time. It costs me a HUGE amount of money to park and insure my car. And if I were to buy a new car, very few of the GM models appeal to me or meet my needs.
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| -Zipcar CEO Reveals There's a REason GM Went Bankrupt |
LongTomH |
Jun-06-09 02:35 PM |
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Interesting. n/t |
bbinacan |
Jun-06-09 02:54 PM |
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So a small group of urban people... |
Unca Jim |
Jun-06-09 03:45 PM |
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I try to buy American myself - when I can! |
LongTomH |
Jun-06-09 04:12 PM |
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I understand all that, really, I do. |
Unca Jim |
Jun-06-09 04:32 PM |
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Strange thing is.... |
pauldg0 |
Jun-06-09 11:34 PM |
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I don't believe that number..... |
pauldg0 |
Jun-06-09 11:28 PM |
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When you are able to buy a used car... |
Celtic Merlin |
Jun-07-09 11:54 AM |
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ZipCar is responding to it's client base... |
ATLBobby |
Jun-06-09 04:28 PM |
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I'm a city person... |
Unca Jim |
Jun-06-09 04:47 PM |
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Busines 101 |
liberation |
Jun-06-09 07:17 PM |
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"GM is bankrupt because their cars were not popular." Quote |
DainBramaged |
Jun-07-09 12:24 AM |
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Jun-07-09 01:31 AM |
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Your solution is simple, click the ignore X and take a shower |
DainBramaged |
Jun-07-09 06:20 AM |
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'your utter lack of knowledge of the forces at work.' |
elleng |
Jun-07-09 03:09 AM |
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I don't try to persuade anyone, just correct utter the ignorance here about GM |
DainBramaged |
Jun-07-09 06:17 AM |
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I buy several thousand cars a year |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 08:22 AM |
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"GM makes many small, fuel efficient.... |
crazy homeless guy |
Jun-07-09 07:57 PM |
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My wife recently bought a new car... |
Unca Jim |
Jun-08-09 05:53 AM |
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In my area all the zipcars are Prius... |
Blue Meany |
Jun-06-09 04:46 PM |
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things they are a changin' |
tomm2thumbs |
Jun-06-09 03:45 PM |
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The way I see it |
guidoo |
Jun-06-09 06:10 PM |
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Toyota is considering dropping the Scion line because it's sales have declined so rapidly |
DainBramaged |
Jun-07-09 12:33 AM |
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And let us not forget |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 12:38 AM |
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Too much information and the Toyota lover's heads will explode |
DainBramaged |
Jun-07-09 12:47 AM |
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I've siad it before, I'll say it again, and I keep saying it |
Confusious |
Jun-06-09 08:11 PM |
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100% agreement |
Fovea |
Jun-07-09 04:07 AM |
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I agree partly! |
LongTomH |
Jun-07-09 01:08 PM |
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While it may never die, it is going to become the red headed step child |
Fovea |
Jun-07-09 04:14 PM |
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9,000,000 cars a year ought to be plenty |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 08:24 AM |
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This is far out............. |
pauldg0 |
Jun-06-09 11:25 PM |
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Probably because Detroit wouldn't underwrite his flight of fancy |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 12:35 AM |
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Complete, unadulterated bullshit |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 12:32 AM |
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For those 'skeptics' and others who might want to LEARN something: |
elleng |
Jun-07-09 03:01 AM |
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Great thread-- |
trumad |
Jun-07-09 06:27 AM |
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Then wouldn't you expect it to actually make a profit at some point? |
MindMatter |
Jun-07-09 08:14 AM |
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Okay Scott, let me ask you this... |
jmowreader |
Jun-07-09 10:59 AM |
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Here in Ohio (the heartland) we have no public transportation. I currently drive |
madmom |
Jun-07-09 11:29 AM |
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Amen Sister...... |
pauldg0 |
Jun-08-09 01:15 AM |
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