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$5.1 Billion a year price premium for how many jobs in the Canadian auto in
by mdbuffy on Sat Dec 08 09:35:21 PST 2007
I posted message #2920 of 2929 Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Standard Tax $5.1 Billion which tries to explain how the difference between US and Canadian prices is costing us $5.1 BILLION each year. then I saw the thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...ostcount=10801 Competition Bureau reply notably from the son of Ed Broadbent The reply from Mr. Broadbent was just disgusting but I guess that is why he is in that job. That thread brought up the issue of jobs in the auto industry which I am sure Mr. Broadbent is anxious to protect since the NDP campaigns are funded by the unions and presumably those in unions vote for the NDP. An auto maker will open or close or lay off shifts at a plant no matter what country it is depending on optimization of the overall corporate production capacity. In any event, how far would the $5.1 BILLION PLUS per year that Canadian auto buyers pay would cover the buy-outs of those who became unemployed by the Canadian auto industry. GM retains Earnscliffe Strategy Group as their lobbyist in Ottawa. Earnscliffe has many senior ex-HRDC employees on staff. Wonder how much GM is receiving in re-training, etc. as a result of the efforts of Earnscliffe. Maybe Earnscliffe represents the GM bogeyman for the government....letting them know that GM "might" close plants in Canada. Hell, they have been closing them anyways. So what does our paying $5.1 BILLION a year guarantee as far as jobs go. Nothing. GM will make their decision to close a plant in Canada or anywhere else based on alot of factors other than Canadian car prices. The manufacturers have been getting their $5.1BILLION PLUS premium each year for a long time. It has to come to an end. Thanks for posting this one...too bad it doesn't get any airtime. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...ostcount=10800 Good reading: A CBC article by Neil Macdonald Want a cheaper car? Sorry, you're Canadian December 7, 2007 If the Conservatives don't harmonize motor vehicle safety standards, they are allowing $5.1 BILLION to be sucked out of voters pockets and dividended to foreign companies. There are approximately 1,700,000 new motor vehicles bought in Canada each year. That means a significant number of votes, even if 50% haven't got a clue about saving money when buying a car.
Re: BMW 3 series xi run flats [broadbent]
by maxidrive on Mon Apr 17 06:21:49 PDT 2006
I did a lot of reaearch and test drove the new BMW 330i series and the Lexus IS 350. Although I was very pleased with the Bimmer test drive, I chose to buy the IS which is not only more powerful but also more reliable and more luxurious. Another reason was exactly the RFTs feature. I just feel it's one too many redundant BMW feature that doesn't make much sense, like the standard push ignition and the ridiculous turn signal that many owners are complaining about. Having said that, I guess all is not lost because BMWs are still much coveted cars and current 3 Series owners can always replace those suckers with regular tires.
Re: BMW 3 series xi run flats [52mpg]
by broadbent on Mon Apr 17 03:11:34 PDT 2006
I believe the problem is not just run flats. I believe my car not only tramlines but is also directionally unstable. Furthermore its handling improves under acceleration or aggressive driving style. Driven smoothly at constant speed I have no idea where the car will exit a bend. If you check out BMW+rft+tramlining the Z4 owners have been reporting exactly the same symptoms as I have for some two years. There is also an article which suggests the problem is actually rear wheel steering because as the car rides undulations it can also affect the rear geometry, namely rear toe-in and this causes the rear wheels to steer the car without any normal input to the driver through the wheel. My BMW agent in England has been very helpful in trying toaddress the tramlining but I suspect they and BMW are happy to let the tramlining discussion progress because they know we are off the mark. There may be a fundamental issue with this car that is not down to the run flats.
330dSE Run Flat tyres
by broadbent on Thu Apr 13 17:41:09 PDT 2006
My new car seemed unsatisfactory first time out. After 1600 miles I have come to the conclusion that the run-flats tramline on any undulation on any road surface including UK motorways (=interstate). The car is not directionally stable. Driven aggressively the car handles like a go-kart and the 330d is lightning quick. However at constant speed the car is all over the place and under braking the car steps sideways alarmingly. I have complained to the dealer who checked the car and declared it perfect. So far I have had no response from BMW UK or Bridgestone. However I believe this car is potentially dangerous because its handling is not progressive. It gets more unstable as one slows down, because of its willingness to tramline, rather than the other way round. I have no confidence in the car.

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