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305 messages, Last post on Aug 09, 2008 at 8:36 PM
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Thanks, guys. You have same feeling as I have. I think Chrysler tries to prevent its loyal customers to buy Lexus RX330 or Acura MDX. It is impossible for Chrysler to attract new Customers of Pacifica from Lexus or Acura. Lexus, Acura, M-B are upper end, Toyata, Dodge, Honda is low end. What the Chrysler segment? The future of Chrysler brand will like Mercury brand at Ford and become smaller and smaller. |
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But Chrysler is (presumably) their upscale brand. Otherwise it would have been a Dodge. Keep something in mind, there are approximately, oh, 7 billion Chrysler vans on the road, and those owners will want to upgrade to something new and different. The number of Odyssey owners is virtually insignificant (1/10th, if that?) compared to the minivan owners base. -juice |
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It is true that so many Chrysler minivan owner. But there MSRP marketing will kill it. At 1998, I had bought LXI T & C van and I thought I get good deal at that time. But later, suddenly, EX model show up, which made me feel I was stupid. All resale value has gone. After Honda and Toyata find out the taste of the minivan market and have enough building capacity, they will catch up and take the crown of minivan from Chrysler. I think this will happen at 2005. Now Pacifica is there at $32K tag, I believe there will be Dodge version at $24K tag soon, because Chrysler needs to keep running the minivan building capacity while its minivan sale volume will be reduced, Just like Ford does on Taurus sedan. |
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You're right - when prices drop resale value erodes, and they probably miffed more than a few owners that way. Their customers are addicted to incentives, so I wonder how long before those start. -juice |
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Hi Everyone- Information about this upcoming new wagon is now available in Edmunds' Future Vehicle Section. Also, come share you thoughts with us in our new Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon discussion.  Thanks for your comments!  Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards |
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I much prefer the old front end, but at least it's boxy in the back. Saw it in person at the NY auto show, the front end looks too Pontiac Sunfire. Space isn't as good as the Focus, but about the same as the Jetta wagon. At least it get the 160hp or so engine. -juice |
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With introduction of the sporty Si hatchback and gas/electric Hybrid sedan, Civic should see no major changes for a while, though Honda jealously guards its plans and could spring a surprise or two. One of those could be a U.S version of the ultra-sporty 200-hp Type-R hatchback recently launched in Japan and Europe. Another prospect is the Stream, a Civic-based sport wagon that's been sold overseas for about two years. We spotted one a while back at American Honda headquarters, where executives were presumably evaluating it. One source predicts the name would be changed to Latitude for U.S. sale, assuming that's approved. If it is, look for a 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine, tall-body styling, and seating for up to seven in Honda's reply to the aforementioned Matrix and related Pontiac Vibe. Honda is also said to be mulling a smaller-than-Civic car for North America. This would be based on the popular Japan-market Fit, a low-cost 4-dr hatchback known in Europe as the Honda Jazz. It's another high-body 5-passenger design, but with 1.6- and 1.7-liter 4-cyl engines and, say overseas journalists, surprising interior room for the overall size. Industry-watchers think American Honda might appropriate it to counter Toyota's forthcoming youth-oriented Scion models, but only if those threaten bottom-end Civic sales. Nothing is firm yet, but the betting is that Fit/Jazz wouldn't reach U.S. dealers until model-year 2005 at the earliest. |
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Thanks for the news. Also, I've just re-opened the Honda Latitude discussion. Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards |
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Information on the 2004 BMW 5 Series Midsize Wagon is now available in Edmunds' Future Vehicle Section. Check it out and let us know what you think! Spy Photo of the 2004 BMW 5 Series 4dr Wagon:  For more discussion on this subject, come join us in our ongoing BMW 5 Series Sport Wagons discussion, from post #205. Thanks for your participation! Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards |
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