« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Party time at Ford?  (Read 738 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Questor

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7075
Party time at Ford?
« on: May 01, 2009, 02:03:48 AM »
Do you think the people at Ford are happy about the GM and Chrysler "bankruptcies"?
Logged
Safety first

Offline bubba

  • Trade Count: (62)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1898
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2009, 02:06:04 AM »
I think they are glad they didnt get into the whole govt money thing so they could run their own business. 
Logged
”A gun is like a parachute. If you need one, and don’t have one, you’ll probably never need one again.”

Molon Labe

Remember... Four boxes keep us free: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.

Offline magooch

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6644
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2009, 02:16:47 AM »
I can't imagine anyone could find the difficulties at GM and Chrysler a reason to celebrate their own situation.  The weakness in the auto market has got to concern everyone in the industry.  Ford and all of its employees should hope that they can avoid a ni**ger rigging like what is going on with Chrysler and GM--at all cost.
Logged
Swingem

Offline no guns here

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1671
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2009, 03:23:20 AM »
Too bad the unions are involved in FORD too... there could be some unemployed auto-workers soon that would be happy to work for whatever Ford would pay them.

The durn unions are one of the primary causes of this whole mess.

Of course then there is the gross mis-management, ugly cars, old-designs and bad mileage.  Chrysler actually had some decent looking cars at least they weren't all the same GM bland cookie cutter styles...

NGH
Logged
"I feared for my life!"

Offline hunt-m-up

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (27)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1122
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2009, 05:48:14 AM »
They were all bloated, probably GM the most. Duplication in product lines, marketing to mostly the same end-users. If Ford were completely stable they would have reason to celebrate, they're not. They have some of the same production cost issues. There are a lot of ways they could be "going for the throat" from a marketing perspective, especially if GM drops all the dealers they are talking about eliminating.
Logged
Crosman Slingshot, Daisy Red Ryder, dull butter knife

Offline Oldshooter

  • GBO subscriber and supporter
  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6426
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2009, 08:47:57 AM »
All they have to say for a marketing plan is "WE didn't take the Bait" Everyone that matters will know what is up with that!
Logged
“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

Offline hunt-m-up

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (27)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1122
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2009, 09:12:55 AM »
Ford will be the only ones not building vehicles with solar panels on top, manual crank windows, and your choice of 2 body styles, in matte finish grey, dark grey, or black...
You need one of these Komrade...
Logged
Crosman Slingshot, Daisy Red Ryder, dull butter knife

Offline stubshaft

  • Trade Count: (8)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 489
  • ROA's Rule
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2009, 10:55:01 AM »
VOLKSWAGEN, MEIN SHOTZY
Logged
If I agreed with you then we would both be wrong.

Offline dw06

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (6)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1074
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2009, 11:10:50 AM »
Ford is not in great enough shape to party either. Last I saw they will not turn a profit till at least 2011, and thats if things pick up, and who knows what the next year or so will bring?
Logged
If you find yourself in a hole,the first thing to do is stop digging-Will Rogers

Offline mauser98us

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (40)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1565
  • Gender: Male
  • 10 mm junkie and Whelan wacko
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2009, 12:41:46 PM »
not only the unions guys, management has made some boneheaded decisions as well. Plenty of blame all around
Logged

Offline thumbcocker

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2009, 04:38:51 PM »
I have'nt seen the unions making any concessions.
Logged

Offline DalesCarpentry

  • Trade Count: (32)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6111
  • Gender: Male
  • I would rather be shooting!!
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2009, 05:37:10 PM »
I must not understand things just right. I always though that Chrysler was part of Ford. Just like GM is Chevy and Pontiac. I am missing something, I am sure. Could someone please explain to me the difference between GM, Chevy and Pontiac witch is one company. Oh yea I think you can throw in Caddy. Maybe even the Hummers. Is that the same kind of relationship that Ford and Chrysler have?  ::) ??? Dale
Logged
The quality of a mans life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence.

A bad day at the range is better than a good day at work!!

Offline Swampman

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (44)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16518
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2009, 05:39:50 PM »
GM admitted they let the customers down and sold defective products.  No news there.  Chryslers are and were junk.
Logged
"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?" Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket" - Senaca

1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983
919th Special Operations Wing  1983-1985 1993-1994

"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~

Offline mauser98us

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (40)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1565
  • Gender: Male
  • 10 mm junkie and Whelan wacko
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2009, 06:05:33 PM »
Quote from: thumbcocker on May 01, 2009, 04:38:51 PM
I have'nt seen the unions making any concessions.
[/quo
Is management making any concessions?
]
Logged

Offline Oldshooter

  • GBO subscriber and supporter
  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6426
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2009, 07:30:15 PM »
Quote from: DALESCARPENTRY on May 01, 2009, 05:37:10 PM
I must not understand things just right. I always though that Chrysler was part of Ford. Just like GM is Chevy and Pontiac. I am missing something, I am sure. Could someone please explain to me the difference between GM, Chevy and Pontiac witch is one company. Oh yea I think you can throw in Caddy. Maybe even the Hummers. Is that the same kind of relationship that Ford and Chrysler have?  ::) ??? Dale

General Motors=GM=Chevrolet=Pontiac=Cadilac=Hummers, used to =oldsmobile=used to be Pontiac

Chrysler=Dodge=Jeep

Ford=Mercury=Lincoln

Hence the Name "BIG THREE"   Hope that helps!
Logged
“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

Offline Sourdough

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8150
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2009, 07:59:20 PM »
Don't forget Plymouth, they were part of Chrysler.

Ford is the only American brand I will buy from this point forward.  I'll never own another GM, too many problems.  Chrysler is 51% owned by UAW so they are out as well.  (I'm a non-union guy, watched my Dad get messed over by the Teamsters).  That leaves Ford, and the Imports, for me.
Logged
Where is old Joe when we really need him?  Alaska Independence    Calling Illegal Immigrants "Undocumented Aliens" is like calling Drug Dealers "Unlicensed Pharmacists"
What Is A Veteran?
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.' That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand that fact.

Offline Swampman

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (44)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16518
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2009, 01:47:21 AM »
Amen, I like the new Fiesta but I don't think it's made in the US.

Logged
"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?" Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket" - Senaca

1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983
919th Special Operations Wing  1983-1985 1993-1994

"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~

Offline mauser98us

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (40)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1565
  • Gender: Male
  • 10 mm junkie and Whelan wacko
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2009, 06:18:53 AM »
Well to add to Dales confusion Chrysler builds alot of axles and transmissions for Ford. Dana Spicer and New Process are all Chysler subsidaries
Logged

Offline Oldshooter

  • GBO subscriber and supporter
  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6426
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2009, 10:16:08 AM »
Swampy, that aint a bad looking little car. Where do you put the key in to wind it up?   ;D
Logged
“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

Offline wareagleguy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1018
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2009, 11:17:29 AM »
Swamp,
You forgot Ford.  Just as bad as GM and Crysuck.

That is why I gave up on the big three and bought Toyota.  Will never buy anything else unless Toyota starts down the road as the big three.
Logged
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

Offline CannonKrazy

  • Trade Count: (5)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 779
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2009, 04:45:25 PM »
Well that little car needs some fixing up to make it look better (more manly). I think a bundle of fishing poles a few boxes of worms , maybe a bucket of minnows and a bucket of crickets would help.
May as well throw a portable deer stand on top and about six bags of corn in the back also. That looks better already. ;D
Logged

Offline Swampman

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (44)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16518
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2009, 05:25:59 PM »
I own 2 Toyotas both get at least 39mpg.
Logged
"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?" Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket" - Senaca

1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983
919th Special Operations Wing  1983-1985 1993-1994

"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~

Offline BlkHawk73

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1501
  • Gender: Male
Re: Party time at Ford?
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2009, 02:51:21 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on May 02, 2009, 01:47:21 AM
Amen, I like the new Fiesta but I don't think it's made in the US.



  Like the rest of thier line up is?  ::)

  I'll take quality over build location anytime.  Not willing to toss the cash for a vehicle that'll need repairs and replacement when I can spend it once and get one that'll last.
Logged
"Never Surrender, Just Carry On."  - G.S.
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »