GM sues replica Corvette maker

[Mark Dalton]

This may be a poor analogy, but how is that different from the companies that build and sell Shelby Cobra replicas? Does Carroll Shelby or Ford get a piece of that action? I can think of waaaay better uses for GM to put the bailout money to.

[Rich Z]

Originally Posted by 85vette

Really now! Can you imagine the public response if GM announced they were offering a 1963 split window coupe for 2012 with the choice of LS-2 or LS-9 engines? (full factory warranty) Do you think they might sell a few?

Maybe this will light a fire under GM. Pretty much tell them that if they don't, someone else WILL.

[Melsy]

All excellent points--especially for those of us who have been involved with Vettes over the years. Until the C5 came along--what quality. I promised myself in the mid 70's never to darken the doorstep of another GM dealer, except for Corvette, due to the way they treated me on warranties and service--and I still stick to that promise. Most GM dealers are worse than Toyota Dealers--but at least Toyota builds a quality product. Just my two cents.

[LS2POWA]

Originally Posted by Melsy

but at least Toyota builds a quality product. Just my two cents.

Not lately...

[Curacao]

Originally Posted by Melsy

but at least Toyota builds a quality product. Just my two cents.

.......here's your back.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Curacao

.......here's your back.

You might want to hang on to that

Along with GM, We've had numerous Toyotas and Toyota products over the years.

Can't say I've had any real issues with any of them to speak of

The one or 2 little minor issues I've had, they've corrected in a matter of minutes or hours and without a peep. As a matter of fact, they've gone above and beyond by replacing the entire radio/CD system instead of trying to repair it as the warranty suggests.
It was "we're not gonna fix it, we're gonna replace it! Have it in here for you on Monday" and we were done

You can beat these thinngs to death, run them into the ground, and still find a decent trade or buyer for them

My present DD is a ScionXD, a bastard stepchild of the Toyota brand.

That thing is a workhorse!

Great economy, comfortable for what it is, and quick, again for what it is. And dependable?

It's no vette, but no inherrent squeaks and rattles either.

All my 4x4's, 83 LB P/U, 74 FJ40 LANDCRUISER, and my 89 FK62 LANDCRUISER WAGON are all workhorses.

I'm hoping that, GM, since we paid for them to "get it together", will actually start doing so with the GS and future editions, and get back to making "Quality" "dependable" cars and trucks and stand behind thier warranties

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Melsy

All excellent points--especially for those of us who have been involved with Vettes over the years. Until the C5 came along--what quality. I promised myself in the mid 70's never to darken the doorstep of another GM dealer, except for Corvette, due to the way they treated me on warranties and service--and I still stick to that promise. Most GM dealers are worse than Toyota Dealers--but at least Toyota builds a quality product. Just my two cents.

Originally Posted by LS2POWA

Not lately...

I agree with you Melsy (see my previous post).

I sort of liken the present Toyota brand to having (God don't let me step on anyones toes here) an Oriental bride.

When you first meet them, most are very patient, almost subservient, and willing to please.

Give them 20 years in the states and it's "who do I look like fool? Betty Freakin' Crocker?"
Get the f**k up and fix your own damned dinner...

Toyota has somehow "adopted" the Western civilizations "work ethic"and level of "honor, trust and loyalty", which, if they don't change, is very likely to send them down the tubes.

Man up to your defects and QC issues, fix them, recall them and make sure they don't get repeated!

[Curacao]

Originally Posted by Shadow

You might want to hang on to that

No, thanks.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Curacao

No, thanks.

ok...your loss

[road pilot]

Patent's and copy right laws have been broken. They Moongoose
deserve a law suit and to lose. Do the right thing--it is always
the easiest way. They should of contacted GM and asked permission
to copy.