If GM files chapter 11 all I see is a stronger GM with less gov't hoops to jump through, because now that the gov't has a hold of GM they will want to make GM build more and more and more hybrid and green cars. Before we know it cars like the CTS, G8, Camaro, Corvette, Solstice will all be a thing of the past. Next will come Sierra, Yukon, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban you just wait. They ain't even started yet. That is what I fear so enjoy these great cars like the ZR-1, Camaro SS, CTS-V and G8 GXP even Solstice GXP while we have them, if the economy didn't kill demand for products like this the government will. Along with all the "green people" of Al Gore ilk. Just what I want to have happen. The word eight or even six cylinder along with turbo or supercharger will not be in anyones vocabulary anymore. If you think the cars we have suck now, and we bitch and complain about the next DTS/STS being a DT7 and Ep. II based you just wait, because the worst part is not over yet. You wonder why my son or I will be getting a new Camaro SS before they are gone? **There won't be ANOTHER ONE!** 68 someone I thought to be crazy orginally just might be right who needs new cars? Honestly a day will come like it has for 68 for the most part that he won't even consider nor desire current cars out on dealers lots. That day could come for me sooner rather than later. Leave it to Uncle Sam to "fix" Detriot like they have so many over things.
My plan file chapter 11, fire all UAW, blue collar and white collar workers, then hire them all back with reasonable pay and no Union. Sales will suck for a while but then GM would actually have a fighting chance to beat Toyota, because all this bailout is about is saving the Union's ass. I don't think one politican in Washington save for a few really give a rat-ass about the Big Three, if you think they do then your easily fooled. They care about the UNION, and that is what is a large part of GM's problems. GM let the Union have to much and GM must make it right, or sadly they will die.
I am already collecting badges and parts for my SLE so it can be repainted and kept for a classic, I have no doubt I'll do the same for a Camaro. That is how bad I fear it is, my Bonneville will be considered a "gas hog" and harmful to the world. Get ready boys because sales will keep slipping in the industry and we will be in for a load of $h!, what better time for GM to file chapter 11 and loose a few more sales when sales already suck? This bad economic time gives GM a chance for that and not to piss away tons of sales. I promise a stronger and more well balanced GM if chapter 11 is filed, then slam the door on Uncle Sam, government has proved to me they can't run a buisness well and why would I want them to run or "help" GM. Might as well push them into the ground. Thats my view.