Originally Posted by
theprestige
Ah, yes, the mysterious anomaly of aught-eight! What was I thinking?
Not really sure what your point is.
Gas prices fluctuate. The economy as a whole (including disposable income and availability of credit) fluctuates.
Car companies in the past have had problems when those things happened because they didn't plan for or expect it. Any company who thinks "The good times will never end! SUVs for all!" may run into trouble when conditions change.
We have historical precedent of that happening.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it and all.