Clean! Have you ever noticed that dirty interior trucks break down all the time? I cant stand a filthy truck, mine are always dirtier than I would like just due to time but now I have a steamer and carpet cleaner to make it faster to clean.
If they let it get filthy inside, where they themselves sit and drive, then almost 100% of the time, maintenance and repairs are an afterthought.
Between vehicle owners making piss poor buying decisions, fraud in companies and another company going Billions, with a B, in debt.......taking care of the paid off vehicle makes more sense. That is why the auto shops are so backed up. I wish I was 40 years younger and working in shops. I could easily make $150k to $200k a year. Plus, there are a lot of parts changer shade tree mechanics out there....instead of techs.
That will be sweet having a new seat cover.
Very interesting, could you expand on this topic please. I love GMT800 history.
I think the late 80s and early 90s was pretty terrible times for GM: their products basically sucked big time. They were essentially atrocious. Japan manufacturing was killing the domestic automobile sales with their superior manufacturing with tighter tolerances (surprisingly, using philosophy they'd learned from some Americans' philosophies).
Congratulations! Those look like awesome trucks!
Being cheap@$$ isn't very good for their financial stability either.
companiesmarketcap.com
| Year | Net Income (in billions) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4.5 | Strong sales before the early 2000s downturn. |
| 2000 | 4.8 | Continued robust performance and market share. |
| 2001 | 3.7 | Initial signs of market trouble begin to show. |
| 2002 | 1.6 | Decline due to economic slump and competition. |
| 2003 | 0.6 | Significant challenges in US automotive market. |
| 2004 | 2.8 | Slight recovery with adjustments in strategy. |
| 2005 | 0.9 | Ongoing restructuring efforts begin. |
| 2006 | 0.1 | Profits wane as costs rise and sales decline. |
| 2007 | 0.8 | Minor improvement under new leadership. |
| 2008 | -30.9 | Major losses leading to crisis; economic downturn. |
| 2009 | -30.9 | Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. |
| 2010 | 4.7 | Emerged from bankruptcy, restructuring begins to take effect. |
| 2011 | 6.2 | Strong recovery post-bankruptcy; new product lines. |
| 2012 | 4.9 | Continued profitability as market stabilizes. |
| 2013 | 5.3 | Growth driven by new models and efficiency gains. |
| 2014 | 2.8 | Market fluctuations affect sales slightly. |
| 2015 | 9.7 | Strong demand for trucks and SUVs; record profits. |
| 2016 | 9.4 | Continued strength in North American market. |
| 2017 | 6.6 | Profits decrease as competition intensifies. |
| 2018 | 8.0 | Recovery with focus on electric vehicles. |
| 2019 | 6.7 | Competitive challenges arise again. |
| 2020 | -0.2 | COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts sales. |
| 2021 | 10.0 | Strong recovery post-lockdowns; demand surges. |
| 2022 | 9.9 | Continued resilience in recovering market. |
| 2023 | 6.5 | Profits affected by economic conditions and supply chain issues. |
| 2024 | 6.0 | Solid performance amid ongoing adjustments. |
Great looking Yukon, and Cateye. Welcome from Indiana!
Thanks man they're honestly awesome as they look! I love the Vmax so much I had to have twins!
