Geely 7151 CK News
01-10-2006, 01:45 PM
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Geely 7151 CK News
So here’s what we know:
Biggest hurdle to entering U.S. is poor image of Chinese products here
The fifth generation of the Geely 7151 CK (current third gen model pictured) will be the first model to enter the U.S. market
The current C.K. doesn’t meet U.S. safety and emissions regulations, though the company will work to ensure it does during the next 18 mos.
After U.S. regulations are met the company will focus on building a distribution network, mainly comprised of existing dealers. (Harmer said many dealers had already dropped off business cards at the show.)
The CK (current or next gen wasn’t specified) will get 25mpg/city and 35mpg/hwy, as well as last for 10 years.
Geely expects to sell 25,000 vehicles in its first year and 100,000 by the end of its fifth year in the U.S.
The company will also enter the Canadian market after its cars are able to pass U.S. requirements
Some interesting notes about Geely:
Shufu Li is the son of Chinese peasant farmers (very “rags to riches”/American Dream story)
No government entity owns any part of Geely
“Geely” is derived from Chinese phrase that means “I am lucky”
Biggest hurdle to entering U.S. is poor image of Chinese products here
The fifth generation of the Geely 7151 CK (current third gen model pictured) will be the first model to enter the U.S. market
The current C.K. doesn’t meet U.S. safety and emissions regulations, though the company will work to ensure it does during the next 18 mos.
After U.S. regulations are met the company will focus on building a distribution network, mainly comprised of existing dealers. (Harmer said many dealers had already dropped off business cards at the show.)
The CK (current or next gen wasn’t specified) will get 25mpg/city and 35mpg/hwy, as well as last for 10 years.
Geely expects to sell 25,000 vehicles in its first year and 100,000 by the end of its fifth year in the U.S.
The company will also enter the Canadian market after its cars are able to pass U.S. requirements
Some interesting notes about Geely:
Shufu Li is the son of Chinese peasant farmers (very “rags to riches”/American Dream story)
No government entity owns any part of Geely
“Geely” is derived from Chinese phrase that means “I am lucky”
Head of Geely USA John Harmer and Shufu Li, CEO of Geely Automobile Company.
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This tells you how behind GM is/was with their interior design and quality. This interior dashboard can be characterized as:
1. About the same as in some current GM offerings (from older generations)
2. The same as in many recently discontinued GM offerings.
And that's not to pick on GM, it applies to other automakers also.
1. About the same as in some current GM offerings (from older generations)
2. The same as in many recently discontinued GM offerings.
And that's not to pick on GM, it applies to other automakers also.
01-10-2006, 02:49 PM
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ROFL ... Poor chinese quality? Just about everything is made there right now! LOL
I bet that car is better than that hunk of a turd called the Chevy Classic (aka prev-gen Malibu).
I bet that car is better than that hunk of a turd called the Chevy Classic (aka prev-gen Malibu).
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01-11-2006, 08:24 AM
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Well, it doesn't look too bad for $10,000. I think the poor lighting kind of distorts the view.
I'd still pick an old Civic over a new CK.
I'd still pick an old Civic over a new CK.
01-11-2006, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
i cant wait to make fun of the people who buy this car 
what a piece of crap...
what a piece of crap...
. Some work out others don't.
01-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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I don't know how many of you remember Bricklin Vehicle Corporation, a Canadian car company started by Malcolm Bricklin. Well that company failed miserably and caused great economic strain on the eastern provinces back in the 70's. It was mired in political scandal because taxpayer money was used to keep it running before it declared bankruptcy. Prior to that, he also started another car company called General Vehicle Inc.. Not surprising, it was also a failure.
So why am I telling you this?
Geely is Malcolm Bricklin's latest adventure into automotive world. Chinese cars, imported by a man who has killed two car companies in the past. What could possibly go wrong?
So why am I telling you this?
Geely is Malcolm Bricklin's latest adventure into automotive world. Chinese cars, imported by a man who has killed two car companies in the past. What could possibly go wrong?
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