Comments for Allpar Weblogs http://www.allpar.com/weblogs Chrysler, car, and other discussions by Allpar contributors Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:26:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on The cynics were wrong, and so were we… sort of. by Curtis Redgap http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/2009/11/04/the-cynics-were-wrong-and-so-were-we/comment-page-1/#comment-78154 Curtis Redgap Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:26:27 +0000 http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/?p=947#comment-78154 And least we forget, it was Chrysler Corporation that was absolutely INSTRUMENTAL (as in IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED) that developed the means for the fuel for the atomic weapons that made the decisive victory over Japan in 1945. The implements, Diffusers, were built so well that they were still performing their function up until the factory (yes a bomb making factory) closed in 1986 at Oak Ridge Tennessee. If Chrysler gets back to it's engineering base, then the sky is the limit..... well, styling has to play the role as well. Dowdy styling like the late 40's, early 50's just covered up what were essentially well built and anvil like autos. I am looking forward to seeing what is up for the future. And DAVE, please take note, I know you put a lot of effort into the "plan" and it shows! Great work. And least we forget, it was Chrysler Corporation that was absolutely INSTRUMENTAL (as in IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED) that developed the means for the fuel for the atomic weapons that made the decisive victory over Japan in 1945. The implements, Diffusers, were built so well that they were still performing their function up until the factory (yes a bomb making factory) closed in 1986 at Oak Ridge Tennessee.

If Chrysler gets back to it’s engineering base, then the sky is the limit….. well, styling has to play the role as well. Dowdy styling like the late 40’s, early 50’s just covered up what were essentially well built and anvil like autos.

I am looking forward to seeing what is up for the future.

And DAVE, please take note, I know you put a lot of effort into the “plan” and it shows! Great work.

]]> Comment on Don’t believe a word of it! by Berlin Bill http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/2009/11/05/dont-believe-a-word-of-it/comment-page-1/#comment-78153 Berlin Bill Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:17:51 +0000 http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/?p=952#comment-78153 Once again I'd like to thank David and any others who were part of this excellent reporting of "The Plan." For me the entire experience included not only the content of the coverage but also seeing the responses of those in the Allpar Forum, especially the regulars. It was somewhat like the excitement of attending a major sporting event - where one's favored team was victorious. I feel that Chrysler now has an excellent chance for a bright future. After watching the interview with Sergio, I had even more respect for the man. The return of true enthusiasm to the organization is something that Walter P Chrysler would be proud of. Once again I’d like to thank David and any others who were part of this excellent reporting of “The Plan.” For me the entire experience included not only the content of the coverage but also seeing the responses of those in the Allpar Forum, especially the regulars. It was somewhat like the excitement of attending a major sporting event – where one’s favored team was victorious.
I feel that Chrysler now has an excellent chance for a bright future. After watching the interview with Sergio, I had even more respect for the man. The return of true enthusiasm to the organization is something that Walter P Chrysler would be proud of.

]]> Comment on Don’t believe a word of it! by Scott K http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/2009/11/05/dont-believe-a-word-of-it/comment-page-1/#comment-78151 Scott K Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:54 +0000 http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/?p=952#comment-78151 I like to reiterate how good of a job Allpar did on the coverage. I tried to follow it with Autoblog but they kept adding their digs and negative comments every posting- it was awful. Thanks goodness for the solid reporting from Allpar. It is hard to be a Chrysler fan these days and it is nice to still have a site that puts Chrysler in a positive spin. I am excited what was announced. The improvement in the World engines alone may save Chrysler the next few years until Fiat is integrated. Has anyone even drove a Sebring that has criticized it? I have and it is not a bad car. It was quiet and I thought the World Engine was adequate and I had no problem with the interior (this was a 2009 I drove). If they can tweak the exterior and improve the interior while adding direct injection to the World Engines it will be a very competitive car. The same goes for the Caliber. The cars themselves are not bad, it's the powertrains that are holding them back. If they can make all those improvements to their exisiting models in 2010 I think Chrysler will be on the right track. I like to reiterate how good of a job Allpar did on the coverage. I tried to follow it with Autoblog but they kept adding their digs and negative comments every posting- it was awful. Thanks goodness for the solid reporting from Allpar. It is hard to be a Chrysler fan these days and it is nice to still have a site that puts Chrysler in a positive spin.

I am excited what was announced. The improvement in the World engines alone may save Chrysler the next few years until Fiat is integrated. Has anyone even drove a Sebring that has criticized it? I have and it is not a bad car. It was quiet and I thought the World Engine was adequate and I had no problem with the interior (this was a 2009 I drove). If they can tweak the exterior and improve the interior while adding direct injection to the World Engines it will be a very competitive car. The same goes for the Caliber. The cars themselves are not bad, it’s the powertrains that are holding them back. If they can make all those improvements to their exisiting models in 2010 I think Chrysler will be on the right track.

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