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Old 01-08-2009, 05:31 AM   #39 (permalink)
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I was thinking they're taking another look at their business plan w/ $1.50/gallon gas instead of $3.50/gallon gas. Given the commodities crash I think they could get much better deals renegotiating w/ their suppliers and w/ the deposits they can get a much better idea of who really wants a car and who is just testing the water so they don't make too many and get hosed. There's no point rushing a car to market prematurely and going bankrupt when they can take it slow and cautious, hopefully building a successful business down the road.
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