Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote: > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. Right you are, didn't have my facts together. |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote: > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. Right you are, didn't have my facts together. |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda
engine. Hugh "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: > > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. > > > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. > > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional > material or documentation...) > |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda
engine. Hugh "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: > > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. > > > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. > > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional > material or documentation...) > |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
In article <10h67s4o8akaa2f@corp.supernews.com>,
"Hugh Graham" <mattdalt@yahoo.com> wrote: > Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda > engine. > > Hugh > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... > > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, > > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. > > > > > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. > > > > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any > > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional > > material or documentation...) > > GM can't say anything. Dealers, however, are independent businessmen. They have no ties to GM corporate or Honda in that regard. They can say whatever they want. Smart dealer, frankly... |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
In article <10h67s4o8akaa2f@corp.supernews.com>,
"Hugh Graham" <mattdalt@yahoo.com> wrote: > Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda > engine. > > Hugh > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... > > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, > > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. > > > > > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? > > > > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. > > > > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any > > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional > > material or documentation...) > > GM can't say anything. Dealers, however, are independent businessmen. They have no ties to GM corporate or Honda in that regard. They can say whatever they want. Smart dealer, frankly... |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
In article <npAQc.165793$wH4.9932584@twister.southeast.rr.com >,
"Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote: > Honda put up the lowest bid when Saturn went looking for a motor. > > Money talks, ,and when someone can cut corners (ie not build thier own > motors) and profit from it, it was a better business decision. > > Eightupman Interesting post. What is the source of your information? The issue you raised was not mentioned in the article that appeared in "Motor Trend" magazine. It's hard to believe that Honda engines were cheaper to buy than engines made by GM divisions. Certainly, GM would have given Saturn a price cut since Saturn is actually owned by GM. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
In article <npAQc.165793$wH4.9932584@twister.southeast.rr.com >,
"Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote: > Honda put up the lowest bid when Saturn went looking for a motor. > > Money talks, ,and when someone can cut corners (ie not build thier own > motors) and profit from it, it was a better business decision. > > Eightupman Interesting post. What is the source of your information? The issue you raised was not mentioned in the article that appeared in "Motor Trend" magazine. It's hard to believe that Honda engines were cheaper to buy than engines made by GM divisions. Certainly, GM would have given Saturn a price cut since Saturn is actually owned by GM. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
I'm waiting to see a VUE with a "Powered by Honda" windshield banner.
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote: >In article <10h67s4o8akaa2f@corp.supernews.com>, > "Hugh Graham" <mattdalt@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda >> engine. >> >> Hugh >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message >> news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... >> > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, >> > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. >> > > >> > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? >> > >> > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. >> > >> > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any >> > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional >> > material or documentation...) >> > > >GM can't say anything. Dealers, however, are independent businessmen. >They have no ties to GM corporate or Honda in that regard. They can say >whatever they want. > >Smart dealer, frankly... |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
I'm waiting to see a VUE with a "Powered by Honda" windshield banner.
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote: >In article <10h67s4o8akaa2f@corp.supernews.com>, > "Hugh Graham" <mattdalt@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Saw billboards in town, (Madison, WI) referring to the Saturn with the Honda >> engine. >> >> Hugh >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message >> news:elmop-ECDB78.23120005082004@text.usenetserver.com... >> > In article <4112C543.46C5BC59@junkmail.com>, >> > Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > > > With the Honda engine, the Equinox would be a real winner. >> > > >> > > Perhaps Honda won't sell GM the 3.5? >> > >> > They already have. It's in the Saturn VUE. >> > >> > (Interestingly enough, due to contractual obligations you won't find any >> > references to Honda or its engine anywhere in Saturn's promotional >> > material or documentation...) >> > > >GM can't say anything. Dealers, however, are independent businessmen. >They have no ties to GM corporate or Honda in that regard. They can say >whatever they want. > >Smart dealer, frankly... |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
Pure speculation based on business dealings. Believe it or not (and as much
as I hate to admit) Honda is a growing force in the US jobmarket/economy. Based on the sheer numbers that Honda produces vehicles around the globe it was probably very easy for Honda to underbid GM for the contract for the engines. OR GM is just not willing to support Saturn in that capacity being that Saturn was making thier own motors...not GM. GM being a partial owner is struggling (ie demise of Oldsmobile) and probably is getting to the point of selling off Saturn to Honda. Then Honda will have a much stronger automotive force in the US. And then we can see Honda start to produce a V-8 vehicle so it to can compete in NASCAR just like Toyota But of course I am a conspriacy theorist and this is all pure speculation....but what if?? "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-0608041524500001@pm1-broad-118.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article <npAQc.165793$wH4.9932584@twister.southeast.rr.com >, > "Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote: > > > Honda put up the lowest bid when Saturn went looking for a motor. > > > > Money talks, ,and when someone can cut corners (ie not build thier own > > motors) and profit from it, it was a better business decision. > > > > Eightupman > > Interesting post. What is the source of your information? The issue you > raised was not mentioned in the article that appeared in "Motor Trend" > magazine. It's hard to believe that Honda engines were cheaper to buy than > engines made by GM divisions. Certainly, GM would have given Saturn a > price cut since Saturn is actually owned by GM. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
Pure speculation based on business dealings. Believe it or not (and as much
as I hate to admit) Honda is a growing force in the US jobmarket/economy. Based on the sheer numbers that Honda produces vehicles around the globe it was probably very easy for Honda to underbid GM for the contract for the engines. OR GM is just not willing to support Saturn in that capacity being that Saturn was making thier own motors...not GM. GM being a partial owner is struggling (ie demise of Oldsmobile) and probably is getting to the point of selling off Saturn to Honda. Then Honda will have a much stronger automotive force in the US. And then we can see Honda start to produce a V-8 vehicle so it to can compete in NASCAR just like Toyota But of course I am a conspriacy theorist and this is all pure speculation....but what if?? "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-0608041524500001@pm1-broad-118.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article <npAQc.165793$wH4.9932584@twister.southeast.rr.com >, > "Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote: > > > Honda put up the lowest bid when Saturn went looking for a motor. > > > > Money talks, ,and when someone can cut corners (ie not build thier own > > motors) and profit from it, it was a better business decision. > > > > Eightupman > > Interesting post. What is the source of your information? The issue you > raised was not mentioned in the article that appeared in "Motor Trend" > magazine. It's hard to believe that Honda engines were cheaper to buy than > engines made by GM divisions. Certainly, GM would have given Saturn a > price cut since Saturn is actually owned by GM. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
"Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote in message news:vQVQc.165965$wH4.10034766@twister.southeast.r r.com... > Pure speculation based on business dealings. Believe it or not (and as much > as I hate to admit) Honda is a growing force in the US jobmarket/economy. > Based on the sheer numbers that Honda produces vehicles around the globe it > was probably very easy for Honda to underbid GM for the contract for the > engines. OR GM is just not willing to support Saturn in that capacity being > that Saturn was making thier own motors...not GM. GM being a partial owner > is struggling (ie demise of Oldsmobile) Lol....struggling? Is *that* what you deduced from them finally getting rid of the Olds division? |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
"Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote in message news:vQVQc.165965$wH4.10034766@twister.southeast.r r.com... > Pure speculation based on business dealings. Believe it or not (and as much > as I hate to admit) Honda is a growing force in the US jobmarket/economy. > Based on the sheer numbers that Honda produces vehicles around the globe it > was probably very easy for Honda to underbid GM for the contract for the > engines. OR GM is just not willing to support Saturn in that capacity being > that Saturn was making thier own motors...not GM. GM being a partial owner > is struggling (ie demise of Oldsmobile) Lol....struggling? Is *that* what you deduced from them finally getting rid of the Olds division? |
Re: Honda Engine in a Saturn
Being an Olds fan from birth I was sorry to see it go. Would have preferred
them to sell Saturn to Honda, or kill Buick. But all of the Big three have thier issues, and us dumb Americans who are looking to pad our own wallets are ruining the true American economy buy selling land/businesses to other countries. The other countries are smart and use the US immigrant laws against us to our own demise. AND compared to where they come from, they would LOVE to pump your gas, wash your windshied or otherwise get dirty to provide us our creature comforts. Mexicans are taking over the skilled trade jobs, electricians, builders etc becaue they will work for pennies an hour and be happy to live in US squalor. You have Pakistanis taking over every 7-11 and gas station in New Jersey, then the Japanese are taking over industry. Do you realize that all a foriegn business owners have to do is sign the company over back and forth to any of his kin to avoid some US taxes?? (at least thats the way it is in NJ.) Tell me they are not playing it smart.....they got our number and taking advantage and I wish I had it figured out so I can take advantage of the American populous also. So yes, "struggling" was a gross understatement. "Steve Bigelow" <stevebigelowXXX@rogers.com> wrote in message news:wiYQc.88$NXg1.11@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com... > > "Eightupman" <eightupman@newemail.com> wrote in message > news:vQVQc.165965$wH4.10034766@twister.southeast.r r.com... > > Pure speculation based on business dealings. Believe it or not (and as > much > > as I hate to admit) Honda is a growing force in the US jobmarket/economy. > > Based on the sheer numbers that Honda produces vehicles around the globe > it > > was probably very easy for Honda to underbid GM for the contract for the > > engines. OR GM is just not willing to support Saturn in that capacity > being > > that Saturn was making thier own motors...not GM. GM being a partial > owner > > is struggling (ie demise of Oldsmobile) > > Lol....struggling? > Is *that* what you deduced from them finally getting rid of the Olds > division? > > |
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