Cobalt SS: Are you sick of waiting?
03-04-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeSS
I doubt that would happen, thats like Firefox buying Microsoft one day. Now Toyota buying out GM one day.....that isn't so far fetched. Toyota is on fire and gaining market share everyday.
But REALLY, it seems like the American manufacturers (specifically GM) are like [fill in the pathetic box] hopelessly behind and scrambling to catch up…but it’s too late. They’ve been asleep at the SUV wheel for over a decade while Toyota, Honda etc. have refined their cars to a razor edge and at the same time invaded the truck/suv market --- undermining the last refuge for the domestics.
So what’s the answer? Well of course some are going “backward” vis-à-vis “retro” but that’s a joke. Last night on the way home I saw one of the new Mustangs --- god-awful ugly, followed by a Dodge Magnum “station wagon” looking thing…WTF???
Anyway, it just seems GM should put out a press release (or similar) and clear up the entire question of Cobalt production/deliveries, but that seems way too obvious and simple!
03-04-2005, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Feet Deep
Maybe if every one that worked for Toyota won a billion dollars in the lottery then maybe Toyota could buy out GM...don't count on it.
GM isn't just the largest car companies but also one of the most lucrative businesses across the world.
Please, honda and toyota gain some quick ground in America and people assume GM has lost touch. Go on GM's website and look at all their companies across Europe and the rest of the world, they sell well everywhere. Not to mention all of the other industries they operate in; for example: GMAC, their banking division that handles car financing and loans makes a whole hell of a lot of their annual profits.
<--Can't wait till Mitsubishi goes bankrupt and DCX buys out the rest of the shares they don't own.
GM isn't just the largest car companies but also one of the most lucrative businesses across the world.
Please, honda and toyota gain some quick ground in America and people assume GM has lost touch. Go on GM's website and look at all their companies across Europe and the rest of the world, they sell well everywhere. Not to mention all of the other industries they operate in; for example: GMAC, their banking division that handles car financing and loans makes a whole hell of a lot of their annual profits.
<--Can't wait till Mitsubishi goes bankrupt and DCX buys out the rest of the shares they don't own.
The #1 selling car in the world is the Toyota Corolla (in all its forms). It is and has been for years because it is sold in almost every market Toyota exists in.
03-04-2005, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Archplsm
So, maybe we showed get a list to see who's gunna stick it out for the long haul waiting onthe cobalt SS/SC
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03-04-2005, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
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3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
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03-04-2005, 12:44 PM
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Good point MikeSS...and I hope Toyota continues to grow...that way it will give all of the American companies a shot in the arm to not sit with their thumbs up their asses while European and Japanese automakers destroy their comfortable spots at the top.
Look at DC, they were the lowest of the American car companies in the 90's and after Toyota surpassed them in auto sales they have since taken advantage of their alliance with Mercedes in terms of engineering and turned their styling into distinctive marketable attractive automobiles. They still aren't anywhere near number one but with cars like the 300C and Dodge variations, sales have increased dramatically and brought a renewed sense of prestige to the brand.
Maybe Bob Lutz is starting to get the picture by looking at Euro variations of GM's cars...bring over more Holdens (so far the GTO is here and word is the Holden Commadore SS will soon follow
), Vauxhauls and Opels, and people will be excited again. Look at the Saturn Sky Roadster...it's a direct take off of the Vauxhaul VXR Speedster, it's beautiful and breaks new ground for the Saturn brand.
Competition means one thing for us car buyers/enthusiasts: better cars.
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Look at DC, they were the lowest of the American car companies in the 90's and after Toyota surpassed them in auto sales they have since taken advantage of their alliance with Mercedes in terms of engineering and turned their styling into distinctive marketable attractive automobiles. They still aren't anywhere near number one but with cars like the 300C and Dodge variations, sales have increased dramatically and brought a renewed sense of prestige to the brand.
Maybe Bob Lutz is starting to get the picture by looking at Euro variations of GM's cars...bring over more Holdens (so far the GTO is here and word is the Holden Commadore SS will soon follow
), Vauxhauls and Opels, and people will be excited again. Look at the Saturn Sky Roadster...it's a direct take off of the Vauxhaul VXR Speedster, it's beautiful and breaks new ground for the Saturn brand.Competition means one thing for us car buyers/enthusiasts: better cars.
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03-04-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by THE_SLEEPER
the cobalt is being used on same assembly line or i could be wrong, why is that the usa have no problems and canada they have delays
im not upset, just g.m canada is telling me one thing the dealer has a different story,im also trading in my car,but before i made the deal i asked my salesmen when ill get the car he told me 2-4 weeks as he had several coming in, so i found out about this forum and hear what u all ready heard about the delays so i called my gm dealer to get the order# so i called gm canada they told i had a build date of march 28,and it got pushed back untill sept thats a huge wait for me,my dealer is telling me thats bullshit and also i was at the toronto car show, two reps from gm had two different storys on build date one said may and other said october as cobalt is only a concept car, there project it will be available for a 2006
im not upset, just g.m canada is telling me one thing the dealer has a different story,im also trading in my car,but before i made the deal i asked my salesmen when ill get the car he told me 2-4 weeks as he had several coming in, so i found out about this forum and hear what u all ready heard about the delays so i called my gm dealer to get the order# so i called gm canada they told i had a build date of march 28,and it got pushed back untill sept thats a huge wait for me,my dealer is telling me thats bullshit and also i was at the toronto car show, two reps from gm had two different storys on build date one said may and other said october as cobalt is only a concept car, there project it will be available for a 2006
I mean you don't here us US people whining cause we don't get the Pursuits
03-04-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
1 MikeSS
2 Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
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3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
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03-04-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by zinner
Ok Here is my very wild conspiracy theory. So we all know the Pontiac Pursuit is going to be a canadain vehicle only and it's targeted at a simular market. I am thinking that GM is going to limit the number of Cobalts that make it to the Canada so it doesn't hurt Pursuit sales when they go on sale. GM doesn't want to flood the market with two cars targeted at a simular market segment.
I mean you don't here us US people whining cause we don't get the Pursuits
I mean you don't here us US people whining cause we don't get the Pursuits
Those canuks are just cranky because of the NHL season.
(Don't yell at me northerns, I'm cranky because of it too
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03-04-2005, 01:15 PM
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03-04-2005, 04:59 PM
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Im Still Pissed So Many Promised From Dealer And Gm Canada
I have just receive your e-mail about your concern regarding the Cobalt
SS-SC in Canada.
Chevrolet is bringing the complete line-up of Cobalt in Canada. The SS
Supercharged model has just start been built in our Lordstown plant and
will soon start arriving at our Canadian dealership.
Please contact your local dealership for more information. Depending on
which area of Canada you live in, maybe your dealership will need to
contact is GMCL(General Motors of Canada Limited) representative to verify
on is local availability of Cobalt SS-SC since it is already a very popular
model which has a lot of demand for.
Hope that is clarifying your concern,
Please contact your local dealership asap to place your order for this
incredible new Cobalt SS-SC,
Take care,
Alain Dionne
GMCL
SS-SC in Canada.
Chevrolet is bringing the complete line-up of Cobalt in Canada. The SS
Supercharged model has just start been built in our Lordstown plant and
will soon start arriving at our Canadian dealership.
Please contact your local dealership for more information. Depending on
which area of Canada you live in, maybe your dealership will need to
contact is GMCL(General Motors of Canada Limited) representative to verify
on is local availability of Cobalt SS-SC since it is already a very popular
model which has a lot of demand for.
Hope that is clarifying your concern,
Please contact your local dealership asap to place your order for this
incredible new Cobalt SS-SC,
Take care,
Alain Dionne
GMCL
03-04-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by THE_SLEEPER
I have just receive your e-mail about your concern regarding the Cobalt
SS-SC in Canada.
Chevrolet is bringing the complete line-up of Cobalt in Canada. The SS
Supercharged model has just start been built in our Lordstown plant and
will soon start arriving at our Canadian dealership.
Please contact your local dealership for more information. Depending on
which area of Canada you live in, maybe your dealership will need to
contact is GMCL(General Motors of Canada Limited) representative to verify
on is local availability of Cobalt SS-SC since it is already a very popular
model which has a lot of demand for.
Hope that is clarifying your concern,
Please contact your local dealership asap to place your order for this
incredible new Cobalt SS-SC,
Take care,
Alain Dionne
GMCL
SS-SC in Canada.
Chevrolet is bringing the complete line-up of Cobalt in Canada. The SS
Supercharged model has just start been built in our Lordstown plant and
will soon start arriving at our Canadian dealership.
Please contact your local dealership for more information. Depending on
which area of Canada you live in, maybe your dealership will need to
contact is GMCL(General Motors of Canada Limited) representative to verify
on is local availability of Cobalt SS-SC since it is already a very popular
model which has a lot of demand for.
Hope that is clarifying your concern,
Please contact your local dealership asap to place your order for this
incredible new Cobalt SS-SC,
Take care,
Alain Dionne
GMCL
03-04-2005, 05:27 PM
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# MikeSS
# Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
# ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
# CoolCobalt_NY
# Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
#6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
# Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
# ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
# CoolCobalt_NY
# Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
#6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
03-04-2005, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JonelZ
I am really sick of all the GM bashing !!!
They know what they are doing and if you just can’t wait for the SS, sucks to be you!
Go get a different car.
Honesty, if you need a car now, bitching about a new model not being out yet won't help.
This post is not directed at anyone in particular. I just can’t take it anymore
They know what they are doing and if you just can’t wait for the SS, sucks to be you!
Go get a different car.
Honesty, if you need a car now, bitching about a new model not being out yet won't help.
This post is not directed at anyone in particular. I just can’t take it anymore
Im SO sick of people starting useless threads with
1)a transcript of the email they sent GM
2) I got a VIN number!!! (WOW, LUCKY)
3) Estimated delivery date (cause if they give you an answer maybe youll quit buggin them)
Seriously its making this site a shitty place to visit - just wait till the ****** arrives, test drive it, then buy it if you want.
03-04-2005, 07:45 PM
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You guys missed some ppl that posted:
1 MikeSS
2 Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
4 XtremeGM
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5 Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
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2 Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
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4 XtremeGM
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5 Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
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03-04-2005, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Drenz
Seriously its making this site a shitty place to visit - just wait till the ****** arrives, test drive it, then buy it if you want.
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all u guys complaining about the ss/sc's not being released fast enuf....look on the bright side, the longer you wait, the more you will love it. for all those who have decided or are deciding not to get it...well good then. another ss/sc that might go to me! bah
03-05-2005, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by inhale
all u guys complaining about the ss/sc's not being released fast enuf....look on the bright side, the longer you wait, the more you will love it. for all those who have decided or are deciding not to get it...well good then. another ss/sc that might go to me! bah
thats not necessarily true.. if you wait too long and get too hyped up, you may be dissapointed in the car and not feel it was worth the wait
Im going to the autoshow here on mar 9-13 and take a look at it.
Then i'll decide if im going to wait or not
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Most things worthwhile in life are worth the wait:
After all, You waited for your graduation, Your mate, the snow to melt, your 401K to mature, that seedling to become a tree, those Chia pets, your hair to grow back after a bad haircut, your team winning the pennant or Super Bowl...
I am seeing production has SOARED and many of you who have emailed me with your order number - YOUR CARS HAVE BEEN BUILT AND THEY'RE GOING OUT REALLY SOON!
After all, You waited for your graduation, Your mate, the snow to melt, your 401K to mature, that seedling to become a tree, those Chia pets, your hair to grow back after a bad haircut, your team winning the pennant or Super Bowl...
I am seeing production has SOARED and many of you who have emailed me with your order number - YOUR CARS HAVE BEEN BUILT AND THEY'RE GOING OUT REALLY SOON!
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1 MikeSS
2 Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
4 XtremeGM
5.CoolCobalt_NY
5 Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
7 JonelZ
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For all my bitching remarks, I'm still going to wait this one out. I have to at least test drive one to know for sure. From all the pictures floating around...I just can't believe how beautiful the car is, inside and out, for GM. That in itself makes me want it. Then there's the whole engine aspect. The potential and such. All for 21k or so. I'd be a fool not to wait. Even if I get frustrated at times with all the contradicting information...and the seemingly endless delays...I (we) have to realize, GM didn't go through the entire process of designing, testing and showing a car without the intent to sell it. That's beyond pointless.
So, with that said...I'm looking at the delays and such as a GOOD thing now. Why? Because if GM is making sure to get this one right, in all regards...I can have more confidence in the car when it does finally come out. I'll know it wasn't simply launched prematurely with the hopes of success.
2 Archplsm (order in Oct, might as well wait some more)
3 ToxicPoison (Ordered on 2/28..i'll stick it out!)
4 XtremeGM
5.CoolCobalt_NY
5 Zinner (ordered 9/11/04 and has an end in site with a build date)
6 inhale (didnt pre-order, hoping to have one buy summer ::crosses fingers:
7 JonelZ
8 SilverCSS
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For all my bitching remarks, I'm still going to wait this one out. I have to at least test drive one to know for sure. From all the pictures floating around...I just can't believe how beautiful the car is, inside and out, for GM. That in itself makes me want it. Then there's the whole engine aspect. The potential and such. All for 21k or so. I'd be a fool not to wait. Even if I get frustrated at times with all the contradicting information...and the seemingly endless delays...I (we) have to realize, GM didn't go through the entire process of designing, testing and showing a car without the intent to sell it. That's beyond pointless.
So, with that said...I'm looking at the delays and such as a GOOD thing now. Why? Because if GM is making sure to get this one right, in all regards...I can have more confidence in the car when it does finally come out. I'll know it wasn't simply launched prematurely with the hopes of success.
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