Now that GM offers a 5 year/100000K mile warranty...?

Question

Does this change your opinion of GM cars and trucks or do you have the same opinion?

Answer 1

most people don't keep their cars that long anyways.
I've been selling cars for over 20 years, and the percentage of people that keep their cars till 100,000 miles is very small.
Most people trade under 70,000 miles.
Take a look at any used car lot, & you'll see what I mean.

So no, it doesn't change my opinion.
I still think that American Auto Manufacturers are what keeps American economy alive.
GM & Ford (Chrysler now foreign owned) do more for the U.S.economy than any other industry.

http://www.mlive.com/business/ambizdaily/bizjournals/index.ssf?/base/abd-2/116763720723260.xml

When they're down, so is the rest of our economy.

So I will always support GM & Ford, regardless of a somewhat moot warranty.

Answer 2

no and i will tell you why. I was looking at buying a colorado crew cab after comparing it to the competition. I came to the conclusion that it sucked. I has disc/drum brakes the comp. disc/disc a 4 speed auto the comp. 5 speed. the worlds cheapest tires general the comp bf goodrich a lousy 200 hp 220 ft lbs of torque inline 5 the comp 265 hp 285 ftlbs v6 w/better mileage. A cheapo interior the top of the dash is an inch and a half away from the front windshield with a piece of foam to fill the gap. Who's idea was that? A outdated plastic bed liner for an exta 300 dollars the comp spray in. And this was the final deal breaker after i was insulted with my 2000 dollar trade alowance it brought me 4600 at the other dealer. Even with my Gm discount it was still 3500 dollars more than the competition. At most dealers you can buy that same warranty for about a grand. So no it will not help them

Oh yeah I forgot to mention i get free oil and filter changes every 3000 miles

Answer 3

Warranty plays a HUGE role in my car buying decisions. It doesn't change my opinion about their cars though.

I plan on keeping my cars for 10 years and not crashing, so resale doesn't play a big role. Reliability usually is afiliated with routine maintenance, but if a car is always in the shop, it can become a hastle.

That Saturn Sky redline is looking pretty good. I'd buy it over a BMW or Miata if the warranty was better than either of them.

Answer 4

If they've improved the quality of their products so they can go the distance of the warranty without too much hassles then I'd give them a higher opinion. However if they only did this to compete with the Japaneses or Korean cars that have been offering this as well as a high quality product, an they haven't really changed the quality of the products; meaning it will be in the shop as much as they were before my opinion won't have changed. I will wait and see.

Answer 5

I generally feel the same. I'm quite happy with GM for the most part, adding an extended warranty is like putting double frosting on the cake.

Answer 6

Why buy a GM vehicle, or any other US brand when I can buy a Toyota or Honda which are much more reliable, better gas mileage and retain higher resale value.

US automakers are unable to successfully master the business issues critical to their performance, and develop the most precise understanding of definitions of value and creation of value.

They need to effectively define their mission, strategic intentions, objectives and strategic choices.

They need to develop and to select strategies which are not only successful, but sustainable.

There are many problems that plague the US auto industry. The industry needs to be completely overhauled.

While US auto makers are cutting jobs and full of red ink, auto dealers are allowed to maintain a relatively high profit margin per vehicle plus whatever they can squeeze from buyers. If factories are suffering, then the brunt should be equally shared by the dealers. Dealers should be forced to show true invoice, including hold back and finance kickbacks. All factory incentives should be applied from dealer invoice, then ad whatever profit consumers may be willing to pay. The car buying experience is a nightmare because there is no transparency.

These can all be avoided if car makers sell directly to buyers via online websites, deliver cars through dealers and pay dealers a fee for each vehicle. Markerting/advertising costs should be through national and international campain programs where each territory is assigned a budget based on demographics and targets. Financing should be all done online and let the automakers retain financing gains. Cut out the middle man and take full control of the supply side which untill now has only created a barrier between manufacturers and consumers.

Car makers should pay dealers for warranty work and set up agreements with large repair shop networks. But of course, car makers also need to stop dragging their feet and start implementing alternative energy vehicles. They know they have technology, but something is holding them back. WhileTeslar makes a trully efficent electrc car and Honda has the FCX and a power plant that can power your home and supply hydrogen for your car. GM, Ford and Chrysler continue to toy around current inefficient energy sources.

Automakers, wake up and react appropriately or keep swimming in read.

Answer 7

It dosent change my opinion and the experience I have had for the last 25 years with chevys...... offering a good warranty is like saying our stuff will break, but were backing it up pretty good.

Answer 8

No, if they wanted to make a statement it would be 10 year 100,000 miles, the way I drive those five years will come first; I am actually insulted that they think people a dum enough to believe that's a great deal.