tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038491728148717534.post4090456019256714377..comments2023-05-13T00:37:54.017-07:00Comments on radar hill: brian's version of car talk - 1 of ?Brian Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166026405617338252noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038491728148717534.post-23796878576056377472008-07-27T21:54:00.000-07:002008-07-27T21:54:00.000-07:00my neighbor works for covert ford. he said the tru...my neighbor works for covert ford. he said the trucks are still selling, however, the SUVs & larger car models aren't doing so hot.Brian Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166026405617338252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038491728148717534.post-43514721295618703632008-07-27T16:19:00.000-07:002008-07-27T16:19:00.000-07:00No surprise, I think all gas guzzler manufacturers...No surprise, I think all gas guzzler manufacturers are starting to panic. Have you seen the local car ads? Trucks and SUVS that were selling for $35-45K are now selling for $25-35k. Wish I was in the market for a new truck now. On a similar note, I do wonder how they are doing in Texas given the fact that it is the number #1 selling truck market in the U.S. Interesting to see those numbers next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038491728148717534.post-81140464064825743522008-07-25T14:53:00.000-07:002008-07-25T14:53:00.000-07:00i wish you would ask alex if his mom's benefit...i wish you would ask alex if his mom's benefits package has changed or is nearing a change. i would suspect for sure that it is based off the story i listened too.<BR/><BR/>health & retirement costs are really eating up the budgets of older firms such as GM.Brian Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166026405617338252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038491728148717534.post-30465924522210046102008-07-25T14:42:00.000-07:002008-07-25T14:42:00.000-07:00alex's mom worked at GM for 20-30 years ( i just k...alex's mom worked at GM for 20-30 years ( i just know it was a really long time) and has since retired and received healthcare for the rest of her life.<BR/><BR/>they are generous motors.....however, i hope they don't cut that program (for his mom's sake).<BR/><BR/>alex said he grew up thinking that all prescription drugs cost $1.......i freakin' wish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com