Wednesday, 14 October 2009

  • Simple As That

    General Motors has started a new ad campaign with a delightful old man walking around factories and showroom floors talking about how GM makes the best cars.

    It didn't take me half the commercial to realize he wasn't saying anything factual or objective, it was just salesman spin.

    "When compared to the competition, we win. Simple as that."

    Is it really that simple? Really?

    I must admit I just bought a Honda Civic, because its in the top 10 of cars as far as fuel efficiency (I just went an entire week for $15 of gas, and I have a 30 minute commute everyday to work and school, plus I drive 15-25 minutes to friends houses regularly, I could just list the MPG, 36 highway, 25 city, but this gets the point across more effectively. PATHOS to your face!) and I considered getting the Honda Fit (2nd overall in fuel efficiency behind Prius), but decided against it partially because of size, and partially because my mom would have none of that.

    "YOUR CAR WILL GET SQUISHED! YOU'LL SLIDE IN THE SNOW!"

    "Thanks mom."

    Where was I? Oh right, GM.

    But I fail to see why I should have bought an Aveo or Cobalt (similar millage) when Honda's cars seem to last longer, have less problems than an American counterpart.

    Or maybe I just love those Japanese.

    Note to GM, when making an ad, you might want to state some actual facts.
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