05-29-2019, 09:49 PM | #15 |
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I like it. Is this a 5 passenger vehicle?
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05-30-2019, 07:00 AM | #16 | |
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(FWIW....post #2000. yay me)
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05-30-2019, 07:14 AM | #17 |
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This is to be produced in Korea while GM shudders plants in the US. Mind-boggling, simply mind-boggling...
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05-30-2019, 07:23 AM | #18 |
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It's not. Just because it's done, it doesn't make it any better.
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05-30-2019, 07:44 AM | #19 | |
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At least that lineup is setup logically. Cherokee-> Grand Cherokee, etc. Where here Trailblazer-> Blazer when it should be Blazer->Trailblazer. I don't think Trailblazer is smaller than Blazer logically. But given the fact this is called Trailblazer, could the Wrangler/Bronco fighter be GMC only? If there was to be a Chevy version as well, what other nameplate is there for it? The logical ones are now crossovers. |
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05-30-2019, 07:44 AM | #20 |
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I read a while back hourly workers for GM in Mexico are paid $1.90/hr compared to the UAW contract of $17-$30 or so. I'm guessing producing basically anywhere else is cheaper. It's unfortunate.
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05-30-2019, 08:06 AM | #21 | |
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My wife and I frequently travel to the Caribbean and the last time we were in Montego Bay, some sidewalk repairs were being done at the resort. A handful of guys were doing backbreaking labor in the ~90 heat (100% humidity) for 10-12 hours per day. I asked one of the locals how much the construction guys made. He told me, ~$5 per day. And some people think they have it bad in the US. Those buffoons have never truly witnessed poor.
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05-30-2019, 08:23 AM | #22 |
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Well if its based as a mode of transportation then I guess its ok. Gone are the days of gutsy, full framed SUVs and full sized vehicles. I guess this might be ok if I run out of things to buy.
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05-30-2019, 08:36 AM | #23 | |
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Also can we really make any judgement on Ranger sales? At least by me they didn't start to arrive in dealer lots until end of January mid February. Friend of my dads ordered one in January and get his truck till middle of April |
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05-30-2019, 09:22 AM | #24 | |
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I want to see high American made content also assembled in the US (the Corvette is #1 in this regard). But I get why it's declining and GM isn't the only company doing this to survive.
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Sure, the Bronco might not sell. It could be a total flop but Ford must think there is a market for it. As for the Ranger, the reviews I’ve read are hit or miss. And isn’t there already a body on frame Trailblazer being sold? Why can’t they just bring it over, like they did the Colorado?
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05-30-2019, 10:51 AM | #27 |
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i don't think it will be blazing many trails.
personally i wish they came up with a new name.
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05-30-2019, 11:12 AM | #28 |
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So first off...the naming thing. I wasn't someone who had a real issue with the new Blazer being called Blazer. In my mind, it was OK, seeing as how the last Blazer was essentially the same thing with the same purpose.
I do however, have a bit of an issue with this being called the TrailBlazer. Yeah I'll get over it lol. But my issue is that the last Trail Blazer was actually a mid-size SUV...as large or larger than the last gen Blazer. Now suddenly the Trail Blazer is a compact small SUV. OK then. Next, I think it looks fine, and the interior looks good. But its pretty obvious to me that Chevy is going to milk the crap out of the look of the Blazer. They know they have a good looking vehicle (sorry to anyone that disagrees, but the Blazer gets mostly positive remarks for its looks. Even my wife thinks it looks fantastic). Now the Trail Blazer is here, and its a cheaper looking version of the Blazer. You KNOW that the MCE for the equinox is also going to get this look (OK my opinion) but pretty soon we are going to be seeing this look everywhere, which is going to really water down this look after another year or two. The Blazer is going to be cool and sorta unique to have....for now. I understand brand recognition and all of that, but I don't have to like it. Finally, speaking of the wages and made in America thing. There is no good answer. People generally want to make good money, but pay the cheapest price for their stuff. Unless Americans as a whole decide we want to really support American workers and pay more to do it (never gonna happen) this issue is not going to change.
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