Topic: Feature: GM's new fuel-efficient models

[CatsEye68]

Lame marketing stunts in the print and other media is one thing.  Lame marketing stunts on vehicle control systems is another.  And for the record, I don't think GM's customer are anywhere near as stupid as GM thinks they are (with one or two notable exceptions).  Thankfully, someone talked them out of the LEFT and RIGHT directional arrows on the steering wheel.

Wow, that's a stretch, even considering the source. Lame? Indeed, but not in the manner you intended. Your game is off today. Perhaps the stress of the season is getting to you. Get some rest, and come back tomorrow.

[Leviathan]

What's so special about that? That's pretty much the universal logo for the overdrive gear. That doesn't justify having a bright green circle to remind drivers that the 6th gear is the most efficient. That's frankly an insult to drivers' intelligence.

I always wondered what would happen when the domestics started to produce competitive cars...now I know.

Indeed. If it's come down to mocking the green circle around the "6" then GM must really have done something right with the car 

[Jaeger]

What's so special about that? That's pretty much the universal logo for the overdrive gear. That doesn't justify having a bright green circle to remind drivers that the 6th gear is the most efficient. That's frankly an insult to drivers' intelligence.

I always wondered what would happen when the domestics started to produce competitive cars...now I know.

Indeed. If it's come down to mocking the green circle around the "6" then GM must really have done something right with the car 

That's a fair observation.  But it makes you wonder why it is, then, that the slappies fly into such a flap over the mere suggestion that sticking a green blob on 6th gear might just be a bit cornball.  The answer: they are programmed to mass attack ANY criticism of a GM product, no matter how small or trifling.  As the response here from the usual sources amply demonstrates.

Jaeger

[Shnak]

What's so special about that? That's pretty much the universal logo for the overdrive gear. That doesn't justify having a bright green circle to remind drivers that the 6th gear is the most efficient. That's frankly an insult to drivers' intelligence.

I always wondered what would happen when the domestics started to produce competitive cars...now I know.

Indeed. If it's come down to mocking the green circle around the "6" then GM must really have done something right with the car 

Yeah, like the stupid green circle for stupid drivers is the only thing I've ever criticized on the Cruze... 

[Leviathan]

But it makes you wonder why it is, then, that the slappies fly into such a flap over the mere suggestion that sticking a green blob on 6th gear might just be a bit cornball.  The answer: they are programmed to mass attack ANY criticism of a GM product, no matter how small or trifling.  As the response here from the usual sources amply demonstrates.

Jaeger

When did Sir O become a slappie? He was pointing out how ridiculous a particular post was from a poster that should know better.

I wonder if we're ever going to have a thread about a GM car without all this BS from assholespeople with agendas.

[Shnak]

But it makes you wonder why it is, then, that the slappies fly into such a flap over the mere suggestion that sticking a green blob on 6th gear might just be a bit cornball.  The answer: they are programmed to mass attack ANY criticism of a GM product, no matter how small or trifling.  As the response here from the usual sources amply demonstrates.

Jaeger

When did Sir O become a slappie? He was pointing out how ridiculous a particular post was from a poster that should know better.

I wonder if we're ever going to have a thread about a GM car without all this BS from assholespeople with agendas.

So, I'm being ridiculous for pointing out how ridiculous and stupid it is by GM to put a big green circle dot to point out the very obvious that the 6th gear is the most efficient gear (ie. the most 'green' gear). Ok, sure.

EDIT: And I'm not sure how anything I wrote about the Cruze makes me an swerver. If anything, you're the swerver here, buddy.

EDIT #2: What the heck. A-s-s-h-o-l-e was replaced with swerver in my previous edit. Odd.

[Leviathan]

So, I'm being ridiculous

Yes.

EDIT: And I'm not sure how anything I wrote about the Cruze makes me an swerver. If anything, you're the swerver here, buddy.

Oh, it isn't limited to the Cruze although you were just called out over in the Cruze thread.

[Shnak]

So, I'm being ridiculous

Yes.

EDIT: And I'm not sure how anything I wrote about the Cruze makes me an swerver. If anything, you're the swerver here, buddy.

Oh, it isn't limited to the Cruze although you were just called out over in the Cruze thread.

Show me another car where the 6th gear is highlighted like it is in the Cruze. Go ahead, I'll wait.

[TopGun]

When did Sir O become a slappie? He was pointing out how ridiculous a particular post was from a poster that should know better.

I wonder if we're ever going to have a thread about a GM car without all this BS from.....

While this slappie appreciates the support Leviathan, I don't condone that language.  Let's play nice man!

If getting on here and disagreeing with some stuff...and really disagreeing when you think something is really silly is being a slappie, then I'm guilty as charged...I'm with Sir O then...good company to be in.

[Leviathan]

Show me another car where the 6th gear is highlighted like it is in the Cruze. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Wait away. I'm ok with a green dot, white circle or simple "6".

[Jaeger]

But it makes you wonder why it is, then, that the slappies fly into such a flap over the mere suggestion that sticking a green blob on 6th gear might just be a bit cornball.  The answer: they are programmed to mass attack ANY criticism of a GM product, no matter how small or trifling.  As the response here from the usual sources amply demonstrates.

Jaeger

When did Sir O become a slappie? He was pointing out how ridiculous a particular post was from a poster that should know better.

I wonder if we're ever going to have a thread about a GM car without all this BS from assholespeople with agendas.

Wow, what a class act you are.

Jaeger

[rrocket]

C'mon..seriously?  Is anyone truly upset by the word "a$$hole"?  Not a big deal IMO....

[Jaeger]

C'mon..seriously?  Is anyone truly upset by the word "a$$hole"?  Not a big deal IMO....

"Upset"? Hardly - but the childishness of resorting to profanity when one is in the process of critcizing others for the manner of their forum participation is a little too cute.

Jaeger

[CatsEye68]

Wow, what a class act you are.

This from a guy who throws around the word "slappie" like a handful of pennies.

[Jaeger]

Wow, what a class act you are.

This from a guy who throws around the word "slappie" like a handful of pennies.

I wouldn't put their value nearly so high as that.

Jaeger

[rrocket]

C'mon..seriously?  Is anyone truly upset by the word "a$$hole"?  Not a big deal IMO....

"Upset"? Hardly - but the childishness of resorting to profanity when one is in the process of critcizing others for the manner of their forum participation is a little too cute.

Jaeger

Still no biggie IMO....A little trash talking, a little soft profanity...no biggie.

[rrocket]

While looking at various articles throughout this forum, I have noticed GM haters, Toyota haters, Ford haters, Chrysler haters, anything foriegn haters.

Then there are those that are GM lovers, Toyota lovers, Ford lovers, Chrysler lovers and anything foreign lovers.

My obersvation, is that "lovers" really really hate the "haters" state their dislike of the manufacturer of the vehicles they like. They seem to make the most venomous attacks against those posters stating their opinion.

I look at cars as just being cars, if you put down the vehicle that I like, so what. Everybody is entitled to their opinon no matter how wrong it is.  I may be wrong but....

Yep.  Everyone likes/dislikes something.  No rule that says everyone on the playground has to be best friends....

[Leviathan]

Unfortunately people are focusing on the "a" word instead of the underlying frustration that elicited the comment. Don't like a car or car maker? Sure, say your peace and move on. Love your particular brand? Sure, post positive stuff and sing from the roof tops but don't go to every other thread and crap it up.

[rrocket]

Unfortunately people are focusing on the "a" word instead of the underlying frustration that elicited the comment. Don't like a car or car maker? Sure, say your peace and move on. Love your particular brand? Sure, post positive stuff and sing from the roof tops but don't go to every other thread and crap it up.

Whatever, a$$hole.....

[rrocket]

RROCKET,

Your right again. I wasn't saying that people have to be friends. Differences of opinon is good, so I guess I should lighten up and just look at the comments and have a laugh at the childish nature of some of the posters. I guess no one is getting hurt.

Indeed.  I just can't imagine anyone would take something they read on a message board to heart...