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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge rolled out something for its commercial customers today with the debut of a "super-sized" Sprinter commercial van that is longer, taller and wider than the vehicle it replaces. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=119589 You look at this and you can see why they are losing money !  I'd fire the designer of this van.  Rocky
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http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/UPDATE/702140419 DaimlerChrysler fourth-quarter profit falls 40 percent http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/UPDATE/702140420 Rocky |
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Chrysler's Project X Anxious workers across U.S. brace for today's decisions on cutbacks. http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/AUTO01/702140382 Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 14, 2007 6:25 am) "Chrysler's just like any other business. If their costs exceed revenue, they have to do something," he said. "Obviously, people have moved away from big SUVs." BZZZZZZZZT! WRONG! Look at the activity around newer offerings like Mazda's CX-9, Saturn's Outlook, Audi's Q7, etc., etc. Obviously, people won't buy a second-rate SUV is more like. Lordy, I'm a MOPAR fan, but they do seem so intent on shooting off all their toes.
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Feb 14, 2007 3:35 pm) Curious - what activity? I see commercials, but I have yet to see a single one of the aforementioned vehicles on the road. BZZZZZZZZT! WRONG! [...] Obviously, people won't buy a second-rate SUV is more like. The previous poster said "big SUVs". You haven't really contradicted him with your examples, and the sales haven't yet proved your assertion about the popularity of the new mid-sized SUVs.
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 14, 2007 6:13 am) |
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Replying to: lemko (Feb 15, 2007 5:31 am) The design was over a decade old. These old beasts sucked up alot of fuel. And most importantly, the decision was made in Germany. The new Freighliner/White/Daimler/Chrysler van is a European design. It looks European, holds alot of cargo and is relatively fuel efficient (deisel). Yes, the old design worked and was dependable. But even though production stopped over 3years ago, there are still brand new units sitting on dealer lots. If they were so desirable, why are they still sitting around? The newest design is proimaruly meant to haul a lot of freight. That's is why it looks like a big box on wheels. If you want a mini motorhome, this is a good platform to start with. If you want sporty handling, forget this platform. If you want style instead of cargo capacity, Daimler-Chrysler has other products. If you really want trhe old Dodge van, her is what you can do... Wait another 6 months, Daimler will be selling off it's Chrysler division. Whovever takes over will be desperately crying for buyers. Go to the new "New Dodge" dealer with cash in your hands and tell them you want a new van designed with the spirit of the old Dodge van. If 10,000 more buyers do the same, they will build it. To paraphrase the Field of Dreams mantra, "If you come, they will build it" |
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Replying to: lemko (Feb 15, 2007 5:31 am)  Rocky P.S. My Aunt and Uncle had one out in Salt Lake City with 270,000 miles on it but they got divorced and I'm not sure what ever happen to it ????
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Replying to: rockylee (Feb 15, 2007 7:17 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Feb 15, 2007 8:53 am) Rocky |
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