That's not how it works.
Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?
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It could be if GM wants to be pricks about it. Brightdrop was a separate company and they brought it in house. If they think it will be a financial drag, they could "sell" it off again to a company that throws in the towel. Better optics than GM pulling the plug.
Parts are supported for at least 10 years after production ends, or stockpiled.
That's the theory but if the company is bankrupt, who is providing parts support? Would/could the Tier 1's provide parts to a third party that decided to take on that role?
Tier 1 supplies to OEM, so theoretically GM could just takeover that position if the other party bows out.
As for service, that's the query.
I was theorizing that GM may want to mothball the whole thing and stop the bleeding. Selling off the company (maybe for $1) puts the liability on the new owner who may decide to kill it. That leaves Tier 1's who can make the parts but technically no OEM (I guess a third company could decide to buy the IP which may be profitable without the weight of warranties and dead stock).
Devil will be in the details. Who guaranteed payment to the Tier 1s for stock situations, if at all.
'Typically' from top -> down situations a Tier 1 may be directed to buy from a Tier 2 that GM (or whoever) says "you must use them for these components". In these situations we treat them like any other tier 2 but we always have to circle back to the OEM for supply or contract issues.
From down -> up, I imagine GM did a lot of backing to get this done.
At what price?
No surprise here...
www.carscoops.com
The Buzz Is Gone As VW Quietly Halts Production | Carscoops
The automaker says the four-day pause in ID. Buzz and Multivan is related to shifting market conditions
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It was a cool option at the estimated $50K. Sadly, when they released it at $80K+, hell no. DOA.No surprise here...
The Buzz Is Gone As VW Quietly Halts Production | Carscoops
The automaker says the four-day pause in ID. Buzz and Multivan is related to shifting market conditions
EDIT:
Link is really slanted and misleading. Yes, VW is "halting" production. For FOUR bleeping days. Whoopy dee doo. That's a non-story.
They're probably hoping to catch up with sales....which won't happen.
Just a matter of time before they kill it...or blow it out the doors.
I'd buy one...for 50k. Not for 80k. Would be a great option after the Odyssey.
VW seems to be pushing them. Cash prices are $21,000 off and 0% finance (0% 60m) & lease (0% 48m) options. If you find the right lender could be an option.
VW Canada chops $21,000 off price of 2025 ID.Buzz
The healthy "Bonus Cash" adjustment effectively drops the MSRP of a First Edition bus to under $60k including destination
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One of the comments:VW seems to be pushing them. Cash prices are $21,000 off and 0% finance (0% 60m) & lease (0% 48m) options. If you find the right lender could be an option.
VW Canada chops $21,000 off price of 2025 ID.Buzz
The healthy "Bonus Cash" adjustment effectively drops the MSRP of a First Edition bus to under $60k including destination
"Well, apparently the company has figured it out that there isn't much overlap between adult Scooby-Doo fans and the top 1% of Canadian income earners"
Honestly this is not a car I would ever buy...lease maybe...but purchase...seems like a turd that will be horrifying as a trade-in or resale.VW seems to be pushing them. Cash prices are $21,000 off and 0% finance (0% 60m) & lease (0% 48m) options. If you find the right lender could be an option.
VW Canada chops $21,000 off price of 2025 ID.Buzz
The healthy "Bonus Cash" adjustment effectively drops the MSRP of a First Edition bus to under $60k including destination
