Blue_ghost

Dear GM owner,

You made the right choice when you put your confidence in General Motors, and we appreciate your past support. I want to assure you that we are making our best vehicles ever, and we have exciting plans for the future. But we need your help now. Simply put, we need you to join us to let Congress know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs.

Despite what you may be hearing, we are not asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid.

The U.S. economy is at a crossroads due to the worldwide credit crisis, and all Americans are feeling the effects of the worst economic downturn in 75 years. Despite our successful efforts to restructure, reduce costs and enhance liquidity, U.S. auto sales rely on access to credit, which is all but frozen through traditional channels.

The consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would far exceed the $25 billion loan needed to bridge the current crisis. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research:

• One in 10 American jobs depends on U.S. automakers
• Nearly 3 million jobs are at immediate risk
• U.S. personal income could be reduced by $150 billion
• The tax revenue lost over 3 years would be more than $156 billion

Discussions are now underway in Washington, D.C., concerning loans to support U.S. carmakers. I am asking for your support in this vital effort by contacting your state representatives.

Please take a few minutes to go to www.gmfactsandfiction.com, where we have made it easy for you to contact your U.S. senators and representatives. Just click on the "I'm a Concerned American" link under the "Mobilize Now" section, and enter your name and ZIP code to send a personalized e-mail stating your support for the U.S. automotive industry.

Let me assure you that General Motors has made dramatic improvements over the last 10 years. In fact, we are leading the industry with award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G8, GMC Acadia, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Saturn AURA and more. We offer 18 models with an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better — more than Toyota or Honda. GM has 6 hybrids in market and 3 more by mid-2009. GM has closed the quality gap with the imports, and today we are putting our best quality vehicles on the road.

Please share this information with friends and family using the link on the site.

Thank you for helping keep our economy viable.

Sincerely,



Troy Clarke
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The following letter was sent to a co-worker of mine. I took his name out, but, this seems to be a legit letter and links. Read and decide for yourself.

Erod

Yes, got this today as well.

I filled it out.

edit: and just in case, this post is about supporting the company that you should be on css.net if you give a damn about. It is not and will not be a political debate. Thanks.

edit 2: moved to Front Page as per Jonel

csementuh

iTrader: (18)

I got the same email because I get the GM Supplier Discount. It's legit, lets all check it out!..

Tomtwtwtw

Ditto - it hit my inbox about a half hour ago.

rukkee

iTrader: (3)

It only took a couple of minutes , i hope others will take the time to help out.

redninja6r

I agree with you^^^^ and the last thing I want to see is any American carmaker to go out of business. I did help GM, I bought an 09 SS/TC a month ago.

ViLerocker

I would like to help by buying a new SS/TC!

craig2006ssedan

Yeah, I won't even buy an import. I hate them. I want to get a 2009 turbo sedan. Chapter 11 bankrupcy is a reorg process that allows regular laws to be broken so that costs can be cut. It's a good thing for companies that deserve it.

Tank07

x100

domin8_gt

iTrader: (1)

My Reps have been informed that I am a concerned citizen. I hope everybody else takes the time to do the same. This current problem isn't just affecting the Big 3. Import brands such as Toyota and Honda are also being affected and seeing their sales drop in the U.S.

Fire_Starter

Just had my company do this, all of ATT in Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and Idaho. GG this will wake congress up.

2WILD4U

i just did this. God Bless America

Fire_Starter

Bump for helping chevys

Austyn_Balt

Um gm, how about Canada?

Erod

Its to write to your representatives, in the US

Fire_Starter

Lie and do it for USA, if your canadian, do it for a random state!


or ban1!2!@

scagnetti76

i learned how to drive in a chevelle. i love chevys, thats part of the reason i bought a cobalt. but im not down for the bail out. i wasnt down for the bank bail out either. i dont like the thought of americans being out of work, but we have to start taking responsibility for our decisions. and it has to start at the executive officer level. or it will never happen. if you started a small business and put morons in charge, would the federal government or the tax payers step in and bail you out when you started to go bankrupt? of course not. i feel for autoworkers and their families. i truly do. but you can only tax an economy so much before the whole system collapses.

oldsskool

I wont do it simply because there is no mention of Canada. Not that im being a dick, but we do a whole lot of production for GM here in Ontario as well.

Guess Im not a concerned US resident.. haha

rocketpunch1221

ummm...may be if you actually watch the news in Canada, you will know? http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/...y-deficit.html

I think the decision has been made. UAW had already decided that they rather have no jobs than have a job that pays the same as the other makers factory workers.

Billig ss/sc

iTrader: (5)

Where's the link on there to write in? Either it's not there or I'm just stupid.

Erod

Its removed apparently.

Billig ss/sc

iTrader: (5)

Gotcha. That's what I figured.

umrdyldo

iTrader: (1)

I don't know about the revenue numbers. People would still buy cars, just not domestic. Revenues wouldn't change a ton. Just move somewhere else.

williamhvx1

the only way for us the consumer to help the cause for gm, is buying a gm car at full stiker price cash .. lol

Erod

If you don't have something positive to say, shut your mouth. Thanks