01-28-2019, 12:28 AM | #85 |
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The pricing is interesting. The traverse is the larger SUV but is priced nearly the same or slightly less depending on the options. What is GMs strategy? Is the blazer supposed to be the sports SUV and the traverse a family hauler?
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01-28-2019, 09:23 AM | #86 |
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I still don't understand the saying behind, "I don't want a car built in 'x' country."
In the end, even a car made in the USA, is comprised of parts made from China, Mexico, Korea, etc. (not the US). I see where the car is made as simply assembly. How the car is put together and the fit and finish is dependent on the engineering and in the end, it's sort of like legos where one piece fits into another. |
01-28-2019, 10:08 AM | #87 | |
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01-28-2019, 10:35 AM | #89 | |
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01-28-2019, 10:35 AM | #90 | |
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No entirely true. The hood, trunk and doors all need to be aligned by the installers so who (what country) is installing makes a difference. For instance, the Chinese are notorious for not being diligent when it comes to assembly. |
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01-28-2019, 11:41 AM | #91 | |
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01-28-2019, 04:34 PM | #92 | |
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GM is a business. Mexico wisely opened its trade regulations so that manufacturers could export from the country to the rest of the world without much penalty. The Mexican government knows they need manufacturing jobs and that was an easy way to get them. Next, Mexicans are hard working, generally healthy, and labor costs are extremely low. Mexicans may only make $500 per month at the GM plant, but for them that's equivalent to or better than anything else they could do, and at their cost of living, it's' pretty good. Outside of Mexico City, the cost of living in Mexico is extremely low. You can rent an entire house for around 100-150 a month. The workers at GM mexico plants are doing just fine. Labor is cheaper for GM in Mexico, for now. Maybe in 20 years, that won't be the case, but for right now its a smart business decision that enables them to export more cars to more places around the globe. But those decisions are based on political factors, and can change. |
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01-28-2019, 06:28 PM | #93 | |
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01-28-2019, 07:48 PM | #94 |
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Well this thread went down hill fast. OP buys a nice ride and all we get is BS about price and point of assembly. Anyone here know how to say nice ride, enjoy? Camaro owners esp. Worried about the price going in but they take a major hit in value in one year.
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01-29-2019, 01:16 PM | #95 |
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Tariffs have played a role in the uptick of cost per vehicle. I work for a US based Automotive Supplier and the Tarrifs have hit us pretty hard. That difference in materials cost has to be paid for somehow. So it shows up on the sticker in the window. They should have line item that’s says Tarrif Upcharge!
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01-29-2019, 04:34 PM | #96 |
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We still like his nice ride. I as many here stated they are interested in purchasing one as well. I have been at the dealer 3 times looking at it, But I do have sticker shock at $48,434 for the RS! But I’ll have to wait. Even the dealer stated to look in the Spring due to the price. I agree. I may wait until the fall or even next Spring. That price is hefty for me. But I do love the ride! I smiled the whole time I was in it because of how much it looked like the Camaro inside and out. Exactly what 8 was looking for when I bought the 2016 Camaro. Equinox was too small and unappealing and the Traverse was an absolute School Bus.
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01-30-2019, 09:08 AM | #97 | |
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I wasn't quite as shocked at the sticker price knowing my Blazer has every option you can get short of accessories. My wife and I are coming from 10 yrs of GMC Acadias (2009 and 2014). We no longer felt the need for a 7 passenger vehicle. Like you, the Equinox was too small and cheap looking, and the Traverse was essentially exchanging the same vehicle for the Acadia. And before you ask about the Tahoe and Yukon, my wife refused to even consider those models because of size. In our mind, the Blazer RS offered a sporty appearance, decent gas mileage, and had all the high end features you'd expect on the top-line models. I didn't think a $50K sticker was unreasonable for what we drove home in.
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