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...keep sales going?
Do they have so little faith in the new designs that they think sales will decline?
Do they have so little faith in the new designs that they think sales will decline?
Welcome to Allpar!kriezler said:Chrysler isn't hedging it bets, they ended up with a lousy partner that's in worse position than Chrysler ever was. Chrysler's own money and future product is being cut and delayed and instead MOPAR'S MONEY is going to ALFA, MASERATI, AND FIAT. the only focus is JEEP and RAM trucks. its bad enough they don't credit Chrysler for developing maser's and alfa's future in Detroit, but their simply killing off Chrysler and dodge in the process. fiat needs to shut down, reorganize like Chrysler, and drop its assets in the lap of Chrysler. Walter must be spinning in his grave.
I think you misspelled "Daimler"kriezler said:Chrysler isn't hedging it bets, they ended up with a lousy partner that's in worse position than Chrysler ever was. Chrysler's own money and future product is being cut and delayed and instead MOPAR'S MONEY is going to ALFA, MASERATI, AND FIAT. the only focus is JEEP and RAM trucks. its bad enough they don't credit Chrysler for developing maser's and alfa's future in Detroit, but their simply killing off Chrysler and dodge in the process. fiat needs to shut down, reorganize like Chrysler, and drop its assets in the lap of Chrysler. Walter must be spinning in his grave.
Im thinking mixed bag. The Avenger extension makes sense to keep it until the replacement arrives. The Caravan im not sure about I thought thw replacement was on track for a debut in the next couple years unless it is the one dying and the crossover replacement isnt ready yet. The Wrangler one makes no sense to me. It would seem they need to get the new one out as soon as possible so they could do the plant mods between generations to boost capacity. They know there are thousands more sales to be gained there and Wrangler is a high profit model.eastcoaster said:Anybody actually care to comment on the validity of this rumor?
For the Avenger especially, I sort of like it, if true. It allows the company to maintain a solid fleet business on a vehicle who's incremental costs must be pretty low by now. And it gives the company time to bring out the D-RWD program. Finally, it allows for the continuation of the Avenger name. As others have stated, it is useful to maintain a continuous branded presence (Camry is a good example--not the best car, but its 30 years of name recognition help it a lot).
If the Caravan is going away in some fashion, then it is better than nothing to do this.
Finally, I'm completely confused as to why they would do this with a Wrangler...I sincerely hope the rumor is wrong on that one...
Since when is Dart ugly??kriezler said:the dart is a sign that fiat FWD platforms result in ugly cars no matter what. those ridiculously long overhangs just wont cut it. hopefully they'll delay the new 200 and base it on the RWD cusw platform and introduce with the new avenger FOR 2016.
hopefully they'll change the avenger's trunk with the new tail lights on other dodge products.Roy Thigpen said:I think you misspelled "Daimler"
its longer on fiat platforms.Yeah - those darn front overhangs. You know, the ones that seem to exist on almost every FWD vehicle...
Your not even in the ballpark, should do a little reading before posting.kriezler said:Chrysler isn't hedging it bets, they ended up with a lousy partner that's in worse position than Chrysler ever was. Chrysler's own money and future product is being cut and delayed and instead MOPAR'S MONEY is going to ALFA, MASERATI, AND FIAT. the only focus is JEEP and RAM trucks. its bad enough they don't credit Chrysler for developing maser's and alfa's future in Detroit, but their simply killing off Chrysler and dodge in the process. fiat needs to shut down, reorganize like Chrysler, and drop its assets in the lap of Chrysler. Walter must be spinning in his grave.