It's nice to know that the President will be safe from hoodlums and gang-bangers whenever he visits Chicago.

were are the curb feelers and the gold spoked hub caps

Where is the scrape plate,hydraulics and fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror? BAM BAM will probably be hitting switches in our new "Idiocracy."

Probably the last car GM makes.

Where are the rimz, built-in PS2 & mini-chandelier in back? I've seen MTV Cribs...

Bling bling. Change change.

Don't forget GM gives the "fleet" to the White House...
Wonder what that bill was...

Unfortunately, an excess of right-wing-nuts makes this kind of stuff inevitable

Just the protection our brotha in cheif needs to protect him from crazy wild-eyed cousin-boffing hicks in white sheets with confederate flags and Gran'pappy's trusty shotgun.

Can't say I blame him. He's the most endangered man in the world right now. I bet even Osama bin Laden has less pressure on him than Barack right now. I do not envy our new president :(

What's wrong with the current presidential limousine? You make fun of Sarah Palin's wardrobe budget, but when Obama wants to scrap a perfectly good limousine and replace it with another one just like it, then that's okay? How much of our tax dollars are they wasting on these?

@ Richard. No presidents have had near the amount of threat that Obama is receiving. I think it is worth the hassle of spending a few extra $$ for his protection that what we'd see if he was assassinated.

Did anyone mention that GM's price tag for this gas guzzler is $25 billion?

Politicians were lambasting auto execs for flying to DC by private jet and demanding better fuel economy from American cars. Meanwhile the top politican has a fleet of 747s and travels on land in gas guzzling behemoths.

Does this model include the pimp suit and two skanky hos?

If Elliot Spitzer sees that limo, he'll knock on the window looking for action.

Thats a lot of damn money! How heavy do you think it is? Thats got to take some extra training to drive a tank like that at high speeds etc. Well, I hope it works cuz....thats a lotta damn money! And I don't want anyone to hurt the pres. either.

President Elect Obama is HATED by enemies both foreign and DOMESTIC. There are some people here in the USA that THOUGHT a BLACK MAN would NEVER be president and he has received more threats on his life than any other President Elect in the history of the USA. Whatever the cost for his personal security is well worth it. The cost will never amount to the bill for the war we are currently in. Oh by the way...the war cost at least 10 billion dollars a month...you know...looking for weapons of MASS DESTRUCTION!

They better open drilling in ANWAR .....looks like a gas guzzler to me !

"Richard. No presidents have had near the amount of threat that Obama is receiving. I think it is worth the hassle of spending a few extra $$ for his protection that what we'd see if he was assassinated."

Prove it.

Who said it?

Give me a name.

You can't, because the AP's "anonymous source" didn't exist when they were pressed to provide details.

The Secret Service has admitted they didn't start keeping statistics on presidents-ELECT until the year 2000, so this cooked-up quote has no meaning, anyway.

Just another AP/media lie.

Instead of Gm building a limo for Barack, maybe they could be trying to cut some of the mega paychecks of the CEOs of the company, instead of breaking the back of workers that been their for 40 years and may face a retirement that isent, while the big wigs fly on their company jets, If President Obama really cars for the American People he would stay with the Bush Limo, because thats already paid for.

I find these comments offensive... these lugnuts never complain about protecting Bush, or complain about any of his EXCESSIVE gift to the rich policies that NEVER trickle down. 8 years ago when a new fleet was delivered for W., we had a surplus, and we were at peace.... your boy messed it up beyond any recognition. I hope the bank takes back your trailer house, and you and your wife/sister/cousin have to live in your pick-up... how do you like those stereotypes?

I love to read comments by people that dont know anything about the topic. These cars are not donated, but are purchased by the Federal Government. Presidential Limos are run very hard,general are very heavy and kept in service for presidential use for 8 years. These vehicles, need to be replaced for a variety of reasons after the 8 year period. The secret service decide when it is time to purchase a new fleet of vehicles.

It is because of some of the stupid comments posted here that make it necessary for such protection to take place, regardless of who the new president is. We as Americans should support the actions taken. Consider what goes on in other countries and dangerous it is to be a politician trying to do the right thing for the country. The US is much better than any other country in the world. If someone is going to make a comment on the purchase of a new piece of equipment used to protect the president, they should conduct research on the topic before they comment. But knowing the facts would not serve the true purpose of the stupid comments posted here.

Thanks Mike, there are alot of people who don't know anything they are talking about. Obama didn't choose to have a limo built. This was already in production way before the election. And the limos were at one time donated to the last president to use them and went to the Presidential Libraries. However they will not be donated to the former Presidents anymore after they are used, they will be used for testing and destroyed.

i wonder how many gallions per mile it gets?

I find it funny that those on this post that are complaining why he needs a new car and scraping a perfectly good limo. first off, he doesnt have anything to do with the limo. its the Secret Service that chooses the protection that goes into protecting the president, not obama. He's not even in office yet and he's getting a bad rap from some in the public. im sure some will complain when americans can work again and he turns the economy around. shame. god pray for the ignorant people in this country.

Just like we all update our computers and cars i think the President needs to update too. Times are changing so does tecnology God bless Obama , and God bless the United States of America

The idiocraty of the comments on this site that have been riddled with innane 1-stereo-types, 2-stupidity 3-outrageous unintelligence never ceases to amaze me.

The idea that any of the stereotypical comments in reference to his ethnicity and his car, show just how far this country has yet to go on the issue of race.

The stupidity that the price tag is or even should be an issue is even more appalling. The safety of any of our Presidents, Barack Obama (and by some of the insane comments) especially needs the added protection. I would wager that the 5" of protective glass is to shield the President not from bullets but the stupidity of some in this country.

Third and finally, all things considered just as Mike G. stated new Presidential limos are made and purchased on a regular basis. Those vehicles are sent through several years of abuse and use and do need to be replaced at whatever intervals the Secret Service deems necessary. In fact I believe it's better to purchase a new one instead of relying on repairs that could jeapordize the quality of the vehicles usefulness.

Think things through before you speak, blog, post or even look at things....Stupidity is never an excuse.

WHO KNOWS WHY, thank you for your well thought out post.

anything at any cost that will keepn Joe Biden from being in charge...price is no object!

We may not have voted for him but now that he is the president we must support him and wish him the best.

From what I've read, new limos are given to every president. This whole conversation being about Obama is pointless. McCain would have been getting the exact same fleet. Do you think that GM just designed, tested and put in to production a fleet of limos for Obama after he was elected?? These things take years to design, test and tweak. Technology changes so these vehicles are constantly updated. In 8 years, if not sooner, there will be brand new limos for the next president with even greater security and features. Doesn't matter whether they are black, white, male or female.

um, i guarantee you this was not something that was just ordered 6 weeks ago. When the last one was delivered to Bush in 05, this one was already on the drawing board. Custom vehicles like this are not made overnight. They take years to develop and build. Actually a new limo arrives every few years for the president to replace a retiring vehicle. The last time there was a whole new "FLEET" was in 2000 when the DTS changed body styles, and GM upgraded the presidential fleet to the new body style.

listen to this guy the GM worker who is having his back busted..i grew up in michigan all around the factories...70's 80's 90's smoking dope and drinking in the parking lots of the factories making the worst cars in the world and yet getting paid the highest wages..now the unions and the workers once again when their companies are on there knees give absolutley nothing in concessions and expect there pensions health care and there high wages to go on..wake the hell up your union's and your employees all have a huge part in what were all the big 3. not a single american car will be made in america in the not to distant future...who do you have to thank for that..not the american people..big 3 unions and yourself ..quit trying to make us feel sorry for you because i promise you none of the real hard working people of michiigan and around the nation do.

As usual, the Democrat hypocrites ooze and drip from the woodwork.

If a Democrats wants it, it's good.
If A Republican had the same thing, it was evil.

Childish, as always.

Why does The Messiah need protection, anyway? Can't he turn aside any threat? Doesn't everybody, everybody, everybody, around the world love the Fuhrer?

SnopesWatch,

Since the Republicans gave him the name of Messiah, why dont you answer the question? Or perhaps you can turn to your self appointed messiah El Roush Bo!

After reading the posts associated with this article I am amazed at the narrow-mindedness and stupidity of the American citizen. First of all people are making comments about the cost etc of this limo that has been on the drawing boards for probably 5 years. It takes over 18 months for a standard limo to be outfitted into a "safe" "secure" vehicle.
Second the number of racist comments flung back and forth are insane not everyone who disagrees with Barak Obama are KKK members living in trailers. Neither are all Obama supporters Black Rappers and gangbangers....this is America people, how many people both black and white died in the 60's to make all races equal? Are we there yet? NO! But comments like those posted here are a contributing factor to the ongoing racism in this country.
Third is the Republicans and the Democrats are going to sling mud constantly over something as minor and out of the Presidents hands as the purchase of a new Presidential Limo, HOW is anything ever going to get done in government.

And forth if you would like your comments to be taken seriously then learn how to spell.

A car of this type of design requires more than two months in the manufacturer stage indicating it was already ordered and ordered prior to anyone actually knowing Obama would be our next President.
The news media states a lot of enthusiasm, excitement and joy was expressed by foreign countries over Obama being elected. It appears Bush had more foreign enemies than Obama. Since Obama came from Chicago and has done so many wonderful things for that city which he has outlined as his accomplishments, why would he have so many enemies in that city?
Unless an attack shows damage to the vehicle, I hope considering the price of this new limo we keep it more than 8 years. It is one thing to pay for safety items but another to pay for extravaganza. The cost to transport due to the size and weight of this vehicle on a special aircraft has to likewise be expensive. The amount of gas cannot be too economical?
I consider it an insult to assume one president deserves any more safety than another just because of assumed threats. All should be equal to the same amount of consideration and protection.
In this instance the astronomical cost was already approved by Congress and/or the Secret Service way before Obama won the election. Their attempt to gain sympathy from the American people for this extreme expenditure on the basis of fearing for Obama’s safety is a farce.

allow our president to enjoy his ride he needs to be protected God bless OBAMA

martin luther want the same and he was killed this time we not allow such to happen to our father, our son and our saviour whom has brought respect to our race, now i am proud to be black cos my race is now occupying the highest position in the world God help OBAMA TO BE SUCCESSFUL AMEN

At the limo did not have enough guns.

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