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Originally Posted by 1bad65
I don't need a business degree, I have GM to back up many of my assertions.  I said they will sell the Volt at a loss, GM said this before I did. I said GM just got a bailout , I'm correct on that one too. I said Americans have never demanded electric/plug-in cars in big enough numbers to make selling them profitable, and I'm correct on that assertion as well.
I've already said that. I've also said companies who just got a taxpayer bailout shouldn't be touting a car they admit they are going to lose money on. I've said they need to make sound business decisions. For example, they need to focus on vehicles that make them money, like the Camaro.
And are you suggesting I've been disrespectful? |
No, Now I'm
saying you are bein' a smart ass. I'll gladly show you the door if you'd like.
I'd rather not, so here's my reply,
Why don't you show us, proven with a link to an article or some press release, where GM said they'd sell it at a loss, why should I take your word for it.....
Pretty immature of me wasn't it. Not really the way to have a respectful conversation is it...
So let me try again.
I respect that GM has said that the Volt will not make money initially. But it is clear that there is a long term goal with cars like this.
There is a blitz on to be among the first to bring a viable electric car that the masses can drive daily. IMO, there is more than a monetary pay off to be gained.... There is a public opinion front, there is a conservation front, certainly the Green front. And long term the Volt will in fact make GM money.
No car that is ever produced is profitable on release day. The camaro is just now at the break even point of being truly profitable.
Sure, there is a cost per unit. But it takes time for that cost per unit to make up for the millions and sometimes billions of dollars paid up front to bring the car to market...
The volt is certainly no exception considering all the risk GM took and the cost to build it...
Either way I hope that communicates my thoughts on the topic.