gdp's Comments

Hooniverse : Last Call- Leave a Good Impression Edition

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:07:02 +0000

<img src="http://webnv.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/futurama-morbo.jpg"> Snakes do not work that way!

Hooniverse : The Tata Nano Debacle

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:57:50 +0000

And I doff my chapeau to you for calling out the VW Beetle as a very solid contender for marketing overcoming potential stigma. Solid argument.

Hooniverse : Last Call- Orange You Glad Edition

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:36:04 +0000

Yep, welcome to the world of p-redistribution you (p) One-percenter.

Hooniverse : Last Call- Orange You Glad Edition

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:12:59 +0000

Thanks. Ironically I actually lost p for posting it. I think it has to do with volume and average, of course I don't know what goes into making the p sausage and frankly i probably wouldn't want to know. Haha.

Hooniverse : The Tata Nano Debacle

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:37:15 +0000

Sure, we're drinking Founders All-Day IPA on my deck tonight. It's going to be 2 degrees, dress warmly. I'll attempt at keeping the grill hot enough for the steaks.

Hooniverse : The Tata Nano Debacle

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:28:53 +0000

Alan, I would argue that this is an arena where there are a few universals transcendent of nationality. I have worked on marketing initiatives in over 20 countries and in categories that have image-based appeal (personal experience = Beer, Electronics and Clothing) people are proud to be able to show their stuff isn't the cheapest. I'm not going to argue the business case because I don't have the numbers, but let's keep something in mind here, even if you are making money and revenue this does not mean you are as successful as your investment could be. Tata, and a few business journals, have noticed that the Nano is not selling as it should. Tata is a major player and this is a gigantic segment of population, so they need to get it right regardless of how profitable the current vehicle is. A closer to home example would be if you're going to try to be a major player in the American mainstream car market you have to have a strong offering in the midsize segment. So whether your last midsize model made money or not, you still have to redesign it for a new generation and get back into the fray. Otherwise you will be missing out on one of the highest volume and most competitive landscape in automobiles. So to answer your comment, yes companies do, especially if it's a market they can't afford to lose. WSJ has an interesting article 2 years ago on the subject. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1000142405270230452...

Hooniverse : The Tata Nano Debacle

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:49:41 +0000

If everyone bought cars using logic, there would be no new car sales. In order to be a logical buyer, you need others to be illogical first.

Hooniverse : Last Call- Orange You Glad Edition

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 02:22:51 +0000

I went from 2000 something comments to 12. Slight change. Haha. I actually lost 1p making that comment. Weird.

Hooniverse : Thursday Trivia

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:50:19 +0000

N/A** **Base Size too small to show (n=1) Sorry, my marketing analyst side just came out.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:59:41 +0000

To quote The Lonely Island quoting Kevin Garnett, "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!"

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:28:05 +0000

Mazda gets a RWD premium platform if they want a Mazda 9. BMW gets a platform for Mini on the 3/2. Would an N55 fit in a Miata?

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:38:53 +0000

Saab, Lotus, Hummer and Saturn should form under Penske's guidance and be given an opportunity to make their own products in ways that GM never let them.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:36:16 +0000

I think it just shows how much people appreciate its philosophy and despise its management. Both are well-earned.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:25:28 +0000

I'd love to see Honda buy up Lotus. Lotus has been using Toyota/Yamaha motors to great success, but if they were together, both could see benefits. Maybe we'd get a proper CRX successor, more fun Si/Type-R models and Lotus could have access to a few solid platforms and stout parts bin. In all honesty though, with the major brands conglomerates like VAG and Fiat, most of the fun brands are in-house at a major group already. Some suffering a loss of vision... **cough** Lancia **cough**....

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:20:23 +0000

Maybe just a "limited partnership" of the DSM variety...

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:21:40 +0000

Can you come up $6000? <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/YksAAOSwPYZU2gub/$_12.JPG"> 1988 Lotus Esprit 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE 2.2L, Black 25K Miles Project http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Esprit-Turbo-Coupe-... BIN: $10,900

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:51:41 +0000

96 s14 240sx 5spd ka-t - $3500 (barnegat) <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00I0I_6bTFtNuq9us_600x450.jpg"> http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/4873930757.html Ok well it has come to a point where I don't have a place to keep this car and I need it gone. I moved to CT and the car has been in NJ in a garage for the past 6 months. I just had to move it down to a friend's house now. The good: 550cc injectors Fuel lab fpr Tial wastegate Adjustable rear control arms 18" rims Aftermarket clutch (not sure which) SafcII Jwt Ecu Aem wideband Garrett 50 trim turbo Godspeed Fmic Kouki tails Etc... The bad: There's a rust spot on each side under the passenger and drivers seat and some cancer on the drivers rear quarter from water getting in through the antenna. Rails are all good Car runs and drives. Could use a dyno tune but is fine for getting around on the safc tune for now. First $3500 takes it. Don't ask if I'll go lower. I would like it gone this weekend. Email me if you're serious (that means you have cash in hand) NOTE: I was unable to show the car upon my first posting and haven't responded to many emails due to the fact I couldn't find the title. I have the title now. Also, the current asking price is 3300 since the passenger side window is damaged and will be the asking price until I get it fixed. txt the number in this ad or reply via email. Sounds like some issues to get sorted, but it's a 240SX. PS. If you want a clean one for over our price limit there is one for $6500... http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/4896743961.html

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:16:07 +0000

Noted.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:59:23 +0000

Yeah, these were for the brakes specifically. So heat is an issue.

Hooniverse : CraigsList: The nicest 1988 Mercury Tracer wagon in the world

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:24:32 +0000

I always had a soft spot for these little cars. I like the 5-Door hatch the best, but the wagon's utility is hard to deny. They rust like crazy in places that use gravel and salt. A HS buddy of mine in MI saw his used one turned to dust in only a few years after buying it. I think the US ones were built in Mexico, but the Canadian ones were built in Japan or Taiwan.