GM Volt is D.O.A. at $41,000 – GM Rewrites Stats

Fire Sale On Chevy Volts

In August of last year GM touted the car that would salvage the company, the Chevy Volt. We could not believe the claims then.  Now that the vehicle will be release soon, they are leaving out the original claims of driving coast-to-coast on one tank of gas, a 3,000 mile range.  Our CarGeek response is [...]

The CarGeek Buys Mrs. CarGeek a New Toyota Highlander

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There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to buy “The Misses” a new car.  Even if you are the CarGeek, and you talk car stuff every day, it can be painful to go through the process of buying a new car. The vehicle of her choice was a Toyota Highlander.  We [...]

GM Chevy Volt – Hope, Hype or Hot Potato?

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More news was issued today on the Chevy Volt. More mis-information coming out of the government propaganda machine. The headlines announced on CNBC earlier this morning: 230 MPG in City Driving! 300 Mile Range Electric Car Operations cost = Three (3) cents per mile Drive Coast to Coast on one tank of gas. 230 MPG? [...]

GM and Chrysler, Suffering – Ford is Going to Be OK

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Ford has an outside shot of being a first-class car company again.  Under the direction of Alan Mulally Ford may emerge as the winner in the “Battle oof the Big Three.”  Sentiment for GM and Chrysler, frankly stinks.  US citizens are realizing that they are each paying hundreds of dollars, each, for the poor management [...]

Economic Indicator For Chrysler

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The CarGeek visited a Chrysler dealership in his local market.  This dealer is an established company like many dealerships in the market.   CarGeek took a stroll to do a little sticker shopping to see what was available. You know the drill.  Usually the salespeople are lined in the cubical lined showroom.  They usually see [...]

GM Will Write Checks on Your Checking Account for 5 More Yrs.

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Is it arrogant to pledge things you do not have? If your are being forced into bankruptcy because you operated on credit all of your career, how prudent is it to pledge the good will of the American people?

Should You Buy a Vehicle From a Bankrupt US Auto Company?

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Should you consider the financial health of General Motors, Ford or Chrysler before considering buying a new car or truck? Recently all three auto manufacturers appeared before congress to appeal to them for financial assistance ….loans.  Will this affect their ability to service your warranty? Is it possible you will get such a great deal [...]

The CarGeek Will Save You Money

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Let the CarGeek help you find your next car.  With gas prices at record highs, let the CarGeek save you thousands of dollars, when you need it the most.

Is Now The Time to Buy? – Things Seem Pretty Crazy

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Financing is becoming increasingly diffuclut in the US.  Sub-prime mortgages have caused ALL financial institutions to conserve capital.  Banks and financial institutions know that as capitalization of other financial firms drops, the easier it will be to acquire a smaller bank or financial institution.  This has presented a problem to car buyers. Other common problems [...]

SmartBuy or SmartLease – Is There a Difference?

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General Motors introduced the SmartBuy Plan several years ago. There were only two incorrect syllables in the name.   1. The plan was not smart. 2. The plan was a lease plan. Nevertheless, GM convinced thousands of buyers to “trade-in” their existing vehicles to “SmartBuy” themselves into a new vehicle.