What Would You Do?

[retiredguy123]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

[alwann]

Oh, I'd probably call Pendas or Dan Newlin or the Morgans and sue her for divorce.

[oldtimes]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

It starts by her buying him sunglasses. The commercials are getting dumber than the shows.

[manaboutown]

A neighbor of mine and his wife drive matching black Land Rovers. He had bought her one and he liked it so much he got one for himself. I cannot tell the two vehicles apart except for the license plates.

[tophcfa]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

I would return the SUV and get another truck.

[Bikeracer2009]

I would keep it and also buy a Ferrari.

[Lindsyburnsy]

Take the SUV back and get what he wants. Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

[retiredguy123]

I don't think returning a new vehicle is usually an option at most dealers.

[Decadeofdave]

Wait 2 weeks, she will be begging for the SUV after she parks that extended cab a couple times at Lowe's

[Dayeight99]

I would never buy GM.

[Stu from NYC]

Would never buy a car without my wife coming with me

[camaguey48]

Would never buy a car without my wife coming with me
Heck no! That is a big investment which depreciates right after you sign on the dotted line and if she doesn't like the car, you'll rue the day you made that decision. It'll be remembered for eternity.

These commercials are so silly.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

Better than buying her a Peloton....

[camaguey48]

Better than buying her a Peloton....
Or a yearly membership to Weightwatchers. Ouch!! Incoming, run for cover!!!!

[nick demis]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

Since he has enough money to buy 2 new trucks, he should just buy a third?

[Dgizzi]

It starts by her buying him sunglasses. The commercials are getting dumber than the shows.
I think she bought them watches

[MandoMan]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

I’d buy a Prius. With the seat down, I can carry boxes six feet long. I don’t need a truck or an SUV, and my Prius’s 55 mpg is five times what my girlfriend gets with her tank (Ford F-250, 11 mpg).

[Mincey596]

Be grateful that I can afford to buy 2 cars and take the SUV!

[Dana1963]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?
The reality view December to Remember Car Commercial - SNL - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WcEylCwkSxE)

[manaboutown]

I would check to see if I needed to heed the seat belt recall on either one or both vehicles. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gm-recall-trucks-bench-seat-belt-failure?fbclid=IwAR2kozDU2iNtwSyFCCwQrQcoOz4R6FqVG VT0mlP96G2JJi4R1xN0g9SA8F0

[GOLFER54]

Return the SUV to the dealership then get the pickup truck you wanted and that way the wife keeps what she chose and you get what you wanted in the first place.

[tsmall22204]

If you pay close attention at the end of the commercial both are suvs

[Cheapbas]

The first gift were watches, I’d just return the SUV and get this

New 2021 HUMMER EV - Offroad Capabilities - YouTube (https://youtu.be/h2yGxHNnd-s)

[retiredguy123]

If you pay close attention at the end of the commercial both are suvs
Not true. Look at it again. When they show the two vehicles that the guy purchased, the black one, selected by the woman, is clearly a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. Yes, there is another scene at the end that shows a photo of two SUVs. But, these are obviously two different vehicles, and the man and woman are not in the final scene.

[Jewelz]

Would never buy a car without my wife coming with me


SMART man!!!:icon_wink:!

[Scorpyo]

Someone said it’s a silly commercial. I agree but it is cute and more importantly we’re talking about it so silly or cute it successfully made its point - get people to remember it and even talk about it. I thought about telling my wife that I was buying her a new car for her birthday (October 6th) then decided against it. I traded in her 2014 CR-V for a new 2020. If she liked the 14 why wouldn’t she love the 20 with all the new technology ? I was right. She loves it. If I took her the salesman would have tried to sell her the shiniest most expensive car in the showroom. Of course I bought myself a new Odyssey a couple of weeks ago. She loves her CR-V so much she doesn’t even want to drive my Odyssey. If I bought them both at the same time who knows what would’ve happened.

[MollyJo]

Better than buying her a Peloton....

Hey, Peloton rocks 🔥🚴🏽🚴*♀️

[thecinks1@gmail.com]

I cringe whenever I see that commercial! That presumptuous, imperious woman really gets under my skin!

[Girlcopper]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?
Change channels so I wouldnt have to watch it

[La lamy]

I would keep it and also buy a Ferrari.

But you'd mostly just use your bike. LOL

[Shoogley]

should have given her the truck and she would run to the suv.
He does not understand women.
Reverse psychology.

[caljeff]

Oh, I'd probably call Pendas or Dan Newlin or the Morgans and sue her for divorce.
As an aside to this response, the above noted law firms all note in their advertisements that they are INJURY ATTORNEYS. Now maybe they might take on domestic law cases, but that is not clear from the information that they routinely present.

Jus' sayin'

[Mikey1588]

I don't think returning a new vehicle is usually an option at most dealers.

In my experience, dealers will take back new vehicles but you may not be happy with the financial end of the transaction

[Singerlady]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

Yes, saw the commercial. Watch it again...in one clip it’s a pickup, on another a full SUV....oops.

[retiredguy123]

In my experience, dealers will take back new vehicles but you may not be happy with the financial end of the transaction
Exactly

[dhdallas]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

Call Robert Blake and O.J. Simpson for advice on divorce alternatives & attorney recommendations.

[#1bulldog]

I’d schedule her for a refraction because the truck was blue. 😜

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

It's a commercial folks. What do you mean she will change her mind once she parks it a few times. I used to drive a big 66 pass. School bus. Try parking one of those at the end of the day between two other buses. Backing up. I also trained people to get their CDL license. You know the most difficult people to train. Men. Most thought what does a woman know about training me to drive one of these monsters. It was fun watching them out on the road in neighborhoods with narrow streets. Light bulb came on "she knows what she's talking about" LOL. So don't say wait till she parks that big vehicle she'll want the Suv. LOL

[Chi-Town]

Commercial

GMC TV Commercial Holidays One for You One for Me - YouTube (https://youtu.be/DQTVh5EF_tc)

[GaryKoca]

They ran this commercial last year also. More and more, commercials make the husband look like a complete dufus.

[jbrown132]

I don't think returning a new vehicle is usually an option at most dealers.
In a case like this where your buying two vehicles and one of them is to be a gift the dealer would most likely work with you. You would buy one of the vehicles outright and put it in your name. The vehicle that is going to be a gift you would would put a down payment on and have your insurance company put a binder on it before adding it to your policy. The dealer would deliver the car with the understanding you would come in and have your wife sign the papers the next day so it will be in her name. As nothing is final if she wants to exchange it for a different vehicle there would be no problem. You would need to have excellent credit to do this and it would help immensely if you had an ongoing relationship with the dealer.

[giorgio1948]

Would never buy a car without my wife coming with me
My wife could are less about car shopping...which makes me appreciate her trust even more ~

[Windguy]

I’d use the 30-second skip on my remote.

[daveb48]

Oh, I'd probably call Pendas or Dan Newlin or the Morgans and sue her for divorce.

She'd probably get both trucks and the house in the settlement.

[daveb48]

It starts by her buying him sunglasses. The commercials are getting dumber than the shows.

I thought they were watches but others have said they were sunglasses, so I could be wrong.

[Megabates]

How about that house and stone fence that "one for you ....one for me" live in . Heck, they could afford to buy 3 vehicles for each other !

[CFrance]

In a case like this where your buying two vehicles and one of them is to be a gift the dealer would most likely work with you. You would buy one of the vehicles outright and put it in your name. The vehicle that is going to be a gift you would would put a down payment on and have your insurance company put a binder on it before adding it to your policy. The dealer would deliver the car with the understanding you would come in and have your wife sign the papers the next day so it will be in her name. As nothing is final if she wants to exchange it for a different vehicle there would be no problem. You would need to have excellent credit to do this and it would help immensely if you had an ongoing relationship with the dealer.
Good to know. Sending this to my husband!


As for the person who said the ad worked, I must disagree--the commercial is cute, but I couldn't tell you what brand the trucks are. On the other hand, the ad where he gives her a puppy and she gives him a truck, I remember what brand the puppy is, but not the truck!

[Dgodin]

I noticed at the end of the commercial the black one had transformed into SUV.

My wife and I bought matching motorcycles. One grey and the other black. I asked her which one she wanted. Much to my surprise she chose black. We still have the bikes.

[oneclickplus]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

Return the red SUV and get another truck for himself.

[ronl911]

I would never buy GM.
Why?

[bizet711]

Especially would never buy car for my wife without taking her along.

[OhioBuckeye]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

For me this is an easy one. My wife wouldn’t be caught dead driving a truck, of course she would take the SUV.

[Joe C.]

It’s a commercial !!!! Make believe, and kind of stupid at that.
If it was real, then unless the guy is super wealthy, he should have his head examined.....
GM does get their point across though. Nice vehicles!

[sloanst]

I would do nothing. I like SUVs. If I needed a pickup, then just ask to trade for a day or so. Simple.

[CFrance]

I found that commercial to be somewhat obscene, in light of the times. People and businesses are struggling to keep their heads above water, and they are showing people getting $100,000 worth of new cars! Gee, which one do I want? Please...let’s show more sensitivity in these tough times!
Are you selling houses, or should people just stay put? People with enough affluence to buy two cars (or a house) are helping the economy and the workers in the auto/house construction areas.

[PugMom]

Or a yearly membership to Weightwatchers. Ouch!! Incoming, run for cover!!!!

:clap2::duck:

[LianneMigiano]

I'd have consulted with the other person (or at least had one of their closest confidants ask) to find out what they'd like before making such an expensive purchase. Even if I were a millionaire, I would have had that much decency. At least, then I wouldn't have been as bent out of shape as this writer seems to be that she got to pick what she really wanted!!!!

[tvbound]

Thank goodness we are totally immune from commercials. It is just a pure coincidence, that the two Lexus' we purchased (of course my better half is with me on every large purchase) since 2002 - were in December. Come to think of it, that completely ineffective "December to remember" commercial, has been around for a long time. LOL

[tvbound]

I would do nothing. I like SUVs. If I needed a pickup, then just ask to trade for a day or so. Simple.

Or you can rent a pickup, by the hour, from places like Home Depot.

[Ken D.]

She’d be sleeping with Jimmy Hoffa

[tvbound]

She’d be sleeping with Jimmy Hoffa

Hoffa is still alive and living with JFK and Elvis, on the set of the faked moon landing.

[airstreamingypsy]

I'm a woman, I have an SUV and a crew cab F-250...... so I'd have kept the SUV and the pick up <g>

[RICH1]

Carry her inside and try to reach a deal in the Bedroom!

[karostay]

Fake commercial

[Villagesgal]

You never surprise any spouse, male or female with a very expensive gift bought with funds belonging to both parties, as in a marriage, unless you are 100 % sure it's exactly what they want. The guy was stupid and now pays the price by watching his wife drive the truck of his dreams. Hopefully he'll learn from it. Take her to the dealership next time and let her pick her gift.

[Sherry8bal]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

The guy should have "grown" a couple and stood his ground!!!

[craigrmorrison]

I would tell both of them to face reality. However, do you really think that this depiction of holiday giving lines up with the truth? This is not a realistic view of the world.

[retiredguy123]

I would tell both of them to face reality. However, do you really think that this depiction of holiday giving lines up with the truth? This is not a realistic view of the world.
Obviously not for everyone. But, it seems as though the vehicle companies are trying encourage people to make it true.

[Barborv]

What I bought for myself is mine. I would of only presented the gift (car) I bought my spouse . That was their gift. As the saying goes," Never look a gift horse in the mouth"
With that being said, My husband knows better than to buy me something that can't be returned!

[lindaelane]

I did give that one some thought. I immediately thought it was a bit of a "throw back" to the days when "the nagging wife" was a staple character on TV. Males in the villages over about 70 were "raised" on these ideas - but I digress. I then thought - this could be "What a nice guy, he adores that women" but also quickly thought "He knows she won't happily sleep with him unless he cooperates".

I cannot really answer "What would you do?" since I am not a "guy" and I do think they dynamics of a wife work differently, on average, from the dynamics of a husband. But if my husband wanted a vehicle I had intended for myself my response would depend on how attached I was to my choice. This is assuming - by the way - that the "exchange period" on vehicles had passed, because obviously if it were in effect, just exchange the vehicle neither wants. But if no exchange were possible - If I did not care all that much, I'd let him have his preferred vehicle. If I did care, I'd tell him so, and together we were work out who "cared most" about the issue. I always though that might be a good way to work out conflict in marriage - trying to see who "cared most" about an outcome and letting them "have their way" if no compromise could be found and no one could be convinced to change their mind.

I also thought "Dad would have done that for Mom because he adored her". Probably my nicest, least cynical response to the commercial.

I'd of course have done it for any man I adored, but I have never cared all that much about the type of car I drive, so no big deal for me.

[vinnytalk]

Why did she get the to choose? What will she need a pickup for?

[vinnytalk]

Why did she get the to choose? What will she need a pickup for? It's a commercial how many people ho out and buy 2 brand new auto at the same time.
Dumb commercial at a time when 15 % of the nation is unemployed oh I forgot the simulist check will help..
Lmao....

[CWGUY]

Fake commercial

:oops: OMG...... that wasn't a true story? :shocked:

[OhioBuckeye]

Everybody made pretty good points. In the commercial I saw about $100,000. in 2 vehicles. Better have a lot of money!

[mixsonci]

Or a yearly membership to Weightwatchers. Ouch!! Incoming, run for cover!!!! Who are you kidding, most of you all can also use Weightwatchers, so better buy 2 while you're at it.

[Curtisbwp]

I have 2 vehicles. My wife a toyota Rav 4. Myself a toyota Tacoma. These vehicles are driven according to the current need.

[Win1894]

GMC - - Giant Metal Container

[Professor]

Happy wife...happy life. She gets what she wants in my opinion.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

First of all, realistically, how many people buy someone a car for Christmas? We've all seen the commercials with the car parked outside either wrapped or with a bow on top, but does that really happen.

I would think that with all the money being spent on gifts, decorations and food that Christmas would be the last time that almost anyone would consider buying a car.

As far as the commercial goes, I would tell her that the black one is mine, (although I would never consider buying a pickup). If she didn't like that, I would go back to the dealer and tell them to exchange it for whatever she wants.

But overall, the whole premise is absurd.

[SugarBear]

Did you see the GMC television commercial where the guy buys his wife a red GMC and himself a black GMC for Christmas? But, she takes the black one instead. I think most people believe that the vehicles are identical except for the color. But, if you look closely, the black one is a pickup truck and the red one is an SUV. So, the guy wanted a pickup truck and ends up with an SUV. Bummer. What would you do if you were the guy? Or, the woman?

I would convince her that pickup trucks make women look fat.