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From: prophet@umcp-cs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: The desireability of GM cars
Message-ID: <5027@umcp-cs.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 8-Feb-84 16:08:13 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  8 16:08:13 1984
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Organization: Univ. of Maryland, Computer Science Dept.
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I also would never buy a GM product.  I refuse to patronize a company that
makes products and then refuses to stand behind them reasonably. (the Olds
diesels, as an example.)

I also refuse to patronize a company that makes products that kill people
unnecessarily because the manufacturer choose to maximize profits instead
of having the wisdom to make the car safe.  (the X-car brakes, as an example)

I also refuse to patronize a company that has a complete history of doing
similar things in their product line.  (Remember the Vega, the Corvair???)

I admit that a few people have excellent experience with GM products. More
and More, though, these are the exceptions to the reality of the situation.

I also admit that other car companies, including foreign cars, have had
problems, but I feel that GM is by far the worst.

For any of you wondering, yes, I have owned several cars made by GM, and
also Chrysler.  I also own a Japanese car.  I intend to continue to but
Japanese, even though they are charging above list price for them.

Finally,  I don't mean to criticize anyone's choice of a car, I am just
trying to express my opinion and experiences.

                            Dennis

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