What If

Muscle Master · 07-16-2008, 02:51 PM

What If GM, Ford, and Chrysler merge to one big automaker, using technology's from each automaker to produce the hottest cars America has yet to see

Having 1 luxury branch
1 Proformence branch (Mainly V8's)
1 Semi proformence branch ( Turbo 4's and turbocharge V6's)
1 SUV and Crossover branch
a branch Large and mid sized sedans
and 1 Family of gas sippers and Hybrids

what do you guys think, just bored and brain storming

Views and comments:

shank0668 · 07-16-2008, 03:10 PM

yea I thought about that to but my idea was to still have like branches but gm be the head

theholycow · 07-16-2008, 03:22 PM

It's not like a Reese's peanut butter cup. "You got GM in my Ford!" "You got Ford in my GM!" "You got Dodge in my Chevy!"....no way.

Do NOT pollute my GM with Mopar or Ford.

Distaste aside, it would reduce competition too much, and we wouldn't get products like the Camaro. Competition FTW!

Nickdago · 07-16-2008, 03:53 PM

It would be tough to imagine a Mustang, Camaro and Challenger to all be produced by the same company. I mean the techology and engines and so forth would all be similar so where would the fun be in blowing the Mustang and Challenger away in my new Camaro. I mean this could really take the fun out of driving. Then I guess we could focus on finally putting those ugly imports in their place.

shank0668 · 07-16-2008, 04:08 PM

yea like a 650 hp mustang camaro and chally

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-16-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickdago

It would be tough to imagine a Mustang, Camaro and Challenger to all be produced by the same company. I mean the techology and engines and so forth would all be similar so where would the fun be in blowing the Mustang and Challenger away in my new Camaro. I mean this could really take the fun out of driving. Then I guess we could focus on finally putting those ugly imports in their place.

That wouldn't happen though. Only one would make it through.
GM's problem is that they have too many brands, and too little money to support them. If this hypothetical Super Manufacturer was created, you wouldn't have Ford and Chevy competing anymore. They'd pick and choose the best cars and put them into one lineup. So, as an example; one of each pair would probably be dropped:

Mustang/Camaro
Tarus/Malibu
Focus/Cobalt
Escape/Equinox
F-150/Silverado
etc./etc.

Personally, I'd like to not see any merging. What they need to do is strengthen themselves. If you think GM is cumbersome right now....imagine how bad this Super Manufacturer would be.........

theholycow · 07-16-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

So, as an example; one of each pair would probably be dropped:

Mustang/Camaro
Tarus/Malibu
Focus/Cobalt
Escape/Equinox
F-150/Silverado
etc./etc.

How is that different from Ford just plain disappearing?

Oh, maybe the Escape hybrid...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-16-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

How is that different from Ford just plain disappearing?

In all honesty, I'd hate to see that happen.:(

Emher · 07-16-2008, 05:06 PM

^As much as it pains me to say it, I agree. Ford is needed for competition and also I quite like the Mustang, if there was no Camaro I'd get one. Also...this is kinda hard to say but...I don't...quite...hate the looks of the new Mondeo.

I wouldn't want a great big supdercompany. Wouldn't be fun. It would be intresting to see what happens if Chrysler gets bought by one of the others, which might happen. Would be intresting to have some of Chryslers styling with the reliability of a GM.

carsismeZ06 · 07-16-2008, 05:35 PM

I think that Chrysler should definetly get a Challenger, and kit it up to look like a Barracuda! If they can do this...

then they can do a 'Cuda!

Muscle Master · 07-16-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

I think that Chrysler should definetly get a Challenger, and kit it up to look like a Barracuda! If they can do this...

then they can do a 'Cuda!

ahh the beautiful Chrysler ME 412, this could have been the chrysler version of the Viper, they should have built it

BumbleBee · 07-16-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

ahh the beautiful Chrysler ME 412, this could have been the chrysler version of the Viper, they should have built it

And it would have died right along side the Viper

Navy Blue · 07-16-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

ahh the beautiful Chrysler ME 412, this could have been the chrysler version of the Viper, they should have built it

oh wow, that thing...is it real? god i've seen some pretty ugly cars but wow..yea cuda's a bad ass idea!!...

LegacyZ28 · 07-16-2008, 09:42 PM

That thing would have killed the Viper in any race.
I think the idea is decent, but rather, maybe, collaborations on a new brand than a full merge.
They could team up and make the ultimate American Brand.
(By the way, you murdered the word performance)

07-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#10
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I think that Chrysler should definetly get a Challenger, and kit it up to look like a Barracuda! If they can do this... then they can do a 'Cuda! __________________

07-16-2008, 03:10 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	yea I thought about that to but my idea was to still have like branches but gm be the head

07-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#4
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 404	It would be tough to imagine a Mustang, Camaro and Challenger to all be produced by the same company. I mean the techology and engines and so forth would all be similar so where would the fun be in blowing the Mustang and Challenger away in my new Camaro. I mean this could really take the fun out of driving. Then I guess we could focus on finally putting those ugly imports in their place.

07-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#5
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	yea like a 650 hp mustang camaro and chally

07-16-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	^As much as it pains me to say it, I agree. Ford is needed for competition and also I quite like the Mustang, if there was no Camaro I'd get one. Also...this is kinda hard to say but...I don't...quite...hate the looks of the new Mondeo. I wouldn't want a great big supdercompany. Wouldn't be fun. It would be intresting to see what happens if Chrysler gets bought by one of the others, which might happen. Would be intresting to have some of Chryslers styling with the reliability of a GM.

07-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#14
LegacyZ28 Drives: 1991 Jaguar XJ6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 75	That thing would have killed the Viper in any race. I think the idea is decent, but rather, maybe, collaborations on a new brand than a full merge. They could team up and make the ultimate American Brand. (By the way, you murdered the word performance)