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From: mj@isrnix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: ** GM JOKE **
Message-ID: <22@isrnix.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 20-Jan-84 14:13:34 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan 20 14:13:34 1984
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RE: The General Motors' Diesel Engine (circa. 1978-1981)

I am the broke owner of a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Diesel Car.  

If anyone watched 20/20 on ABC last night...they should
know the story.

It (GM's diesel engine) has been called the biggest
lemon in automotive history.

I agree.

I have owned the car since August, 1982.  I have sunk
$2,500 in repairs thus far. (3 cracked heads, 2 fuel
pumps, several injectors and misc. transmission work)

I am bringing this to the net in hopes of attracting 
similar people with similar cars to unite and fight
GM!  There is hope!

I am a member of the Disgruntled-Diesel Owner's
Group (DDOG) in Vienna, Virginia.

The group has been very successful in bringing claims to GM.
It's members (some 4000 strong) have had repairs on their
diesels ranging from a few hundred $$ to $7,000.  I feel
that belonging to a group is far more beneficial than to
proceed into arbitration alone!  One person vs. One BIG
corporation...think about it.

The company is aware of their malady.  They are "most
anxious to address consumer complaints" and settle
with individuals out-of-court.  This gives them a 
chance to reclaim customers who said the diesel car
was the LAST GM product they would ever buy.  And
you can believe word travels fast!

I therefore submit this to net.auto in hopes of
helping those with similar situations.  I would
be more than happy to reply to anyone concerned
with this and help in any way.

Michael Regoli
c/o mj @ Indiana University, Bloomington
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