NINETY EIGHT REGENCY

GM is up to something. The paperwork will be finalized in November. This is about politics. The Germans wanted the sale before the election and plus the German unions wanted guarantees. GM knows something we do not. Somehow, this is not over or finalized yet. I might owe PCS and apology about what I said. Now the other governments are getting involved in this as well. It is almost like GM knew this was going to happen.... It is like GM has some back up plan and has not played its hand yet. Like Ike told Tina in the film "What's Love Got To Do With It" to quote: This s*** ain't over with Anna Mae. I thought it was odd everyone kept saying after the announcement last week it was not finalized and the saga will continue. Magna is now taking the heat for the job losses and not GM. It appears that GM or someone making them see it was not bad as you thought it was under us.... If Opel crashes( the same thing that happened to GM NORTH AMERICA), then Opel would be in the same position as GM North America is in with restructuring.

Agreed. Then I followed up with this: Ownership Stake: Magna (27.5%) Sberbank (27.5%) GM (35% ) (10%)Opel Employees This is the part I do not understand if GM is selling that 55% stake: The agreement will keep Opel/Vauxhall a fully integrated part of GM’s global product development organization. Something does not seem right or finalized about this.... This is not finished....

I listened to these experts last night. This is what they had to say with an injection of my commentary: I really did not want Magna to get it. I am sorry, that is how I feel. Canada now has its first owned car company. Magna is going to get backlash because they build cars and parts for other car makers. They may pull their business. Volkswagen already threatened they would. Maybe GM knows something I do not. Apparently they do. I listen to experts and they said GM had no choice but to sell the way they did. They said GM did not have the money to keep Opel or turn Opel around. There was the issue of the German government and the German unions. I heard they are something else compared to the American unions. A lot of this was politics because of the German elections. GM had to decide between keeping the volume (sales) or keeping their intellectual property. GM chose intellectual property. Opel in Europe is like Volkswagen. There are too many carmakers in Europe selling cars. They said Opel is like Volkswagen without Audi. The thing is Volkswagens are cheaper cars. Audis and Volkswagens share parts. They can make money. Opel has no prestige brand in Europe. Magna needs GM and needs the volume. GM was backed into a corner.

Wow... that was interesting. I saw someone buried in a 1976 Eldorado. That man has a point. He loved his car and died with it.

Well it seems PCS missed the mark on this one. He said GM was going to keep Opel. I guess not. I really wanted GM to hold on to Opel/Vauxhall. I do not understand this part if GM is sellling a 55% stake: The agreement will keep Opel/Vauxhall a fully integrated part of GM’s global product development organization, allowing all parties to benefit from the exchange of technology and engineering resources.

Read this thread to understand why: http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=41487

Leave the milk out. You need the butter or margarine and eggs, and your toppings. Go to www.foodnetwork.com and you will see how they do things. I think it is great you tried and made an effort. There is nothing wrong with that.

Yes, that is true. I work at a university, and they do not like the fact we think and cannot be swayed. They hate the fact we think and are not easily swayed and have opinions. Plus I tell them I do not buy the whole shirt and tie act someone charged with a crime puts on. I also tell them too the justice system is not perfect and it is not totally fair. I guess that comes from working in education. I have severed many times, but I have not been selected yet.. That is they key phrase..yet..

I most cases it is a week. If you do not show up the first time, you will have problems. One of my professors here at my job kept postponing, they finally told her no, you must come and serve. They will find you. They take this stuff seriously now. Watch what happens on this site. The members here are going to start getting jury summons.

I get called quite often. This is no joke. I have done municipal, county and federal courts. I get called so much, it is a running joke at my job and with family and friends. I do not know why they keep calling me all the time. I was just at county courts this spring. I go down there every time, I have never postponed either. They will make you postpone for another date. If you have no legit excuses, they make you come and do that. It will be a postponement. You should call.

He is right like the others here. I did exactly that with my Toronado and Ninety Eight. It can be fun. I made a project out of it. I went back each month and had things done to the cars. I went from the most expensive to the least. It is more than changing belts and hoses and fluids too. The most expensive thing on my Toronado was like 500.00 plus dollars. It was the new rear struts. Check the motor mounts too. With older cars, it is good when parts are around. Also you have to know where to look online too.

I am sorry Camino for your experience. I really am. I know know why the yard crew at work wears safety goggles. I thought why do they need those. I now understand why. I know the pain is rough.

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day....

I totally agree. I sat in the CTS too. I like the looks of CTS, but I thought it was a nice car, but like all the other cars out there the bucket seats are a turn off, the consoles are too wide and take up too much space and there is not any interior room. I do not like all that stuff around me or coming at me. It is nice to stretch out. I wish GM and these other car companies realize not everyone wants to look or feel sporty. There are those of us who want a huge front seat, a huge back seat, and a 20 cubic foot trunk. The car can still handle well and be large and efficient on fuel.

Interesting it does not have all the features you would think it should have had...

I too thought about the Oldsmobile "rocket" connection myself.

That was a great ad! It shows how they are rebuilding the brand.

I am sorry to hear what happened, but I am happy it is starting to work out for you. I how does the 2010 Impala feel? I am glad you found a body shop that you feel comfortable with. I see more laws passed by states against texting while talking and talking on the cell phone.

You enjoy your vacation. It seems they are so hard to come by now. You make the best of it and stay safe.

Happy birthday.

Dear CSpec. I am sorry, but well... you get to go new car shopping. I hope you find something that appeals to you. I hope GM can get your business again.

I do not feel so bad about it knowing I was not the only one. I am thankful the insurance company was fair to me. That is how I bought the second Ninety Eight I own now. I got to drive the last generation Grand Prix for 12 days. I am so sorry CSpec. You will get past this.

I am sorry about your experience. I really am. I hope that you are okay and can put this incident behind you soon. Please let us know how things work out.

I hope that curse is not coming back. I was a victim of it. That is how I lost the first Oldsmobile Ninety Eight I owned.

I am so sorry C Spec. I know how you feel. I have been there more than once. They might total it because of front and rear damage. It depends on the repair estimate. Are you okay? That is important.