Recalls, you're doing it 'rong!

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You've obviously never sat in a new GM car, or at least experienced it in the same way that I have. The new Corvette is a very refined car, and nothing in it looks or feels as cheap as you say it does. The new Impala is great, and don't get me started on the Cadillac CTS. The new Cadillac ELR is also a very good car,and although grossly overpriced, you cannot put it down in the way you are doing. I was really thinking that we were on the verge of America's resurgence in the automobile industry... until these recalls happened.

My truck has been strong since day one in 2004; I plan to keep it that way. The factory had a hub bearing issue: bad alignment that I knew would never be an issue with it's performance, capabilities, or safety. I did happen to hit something that fell out of the bed of a SuperDuty in front of me and caused damage that would have been expected.

The engineers are largely at fault for these recalls. The CEO fired 15 engineers that were believed to be responsible for missing these issues.

And no, doing it 'rong is GM's PR department's failure to provide an accurate recall, and a few of their engineers failing to understand that ignition switches detent plungers needed more torque, period. Only two motor companies I will ever buy from: Ford and GM. They're spectacular. Their engines are bullet proof. Not enough proof? Google Triton 4.6/5.4 or Vortec 4800/5300. They don't die. Trannys do go, but that's just what a tranny does; worse when the owner has terrible DD habbits. Save the gunning for emergencies OR the drag strip.

Does this put a kink in their name? Yes
Does it say that the cars are bad? No - A good portion of the issues (ignition issues aside) are fixable. Power steering? Pfft. Do you even lift bro? - Some didn't even have issues shutting off because of the ignition issue though; they had slight noises - in a truck - a recall for that? Take it to your local shop and get it fixed if it bothers you. Not a serious problem. I've got that in my truck - I kind of like it. After asking three professionals in the field for 20+ years, it's not a fatal flaw.

07CobaltGirl's a great example. She got a new Cobalt and made it her own. It's her opinion. There is NO right or wrong. Audi, Lexus, Porshe, Chevy (GM) and Ford are all personal favorites of mine. I will never touch a Jaguar, Mercedes, or Lotus for the reliability they have in my area. Leather? I've found leather to be an unnecessary feature in cars as it can be heavier and creates an unnecessary premium cost. What do I want? Cloth seats, Plastic interior, and a V8. - My opinion.