GM and Chrysler to merge? - Page 3

kevin2323 · 10-11-2008, 12:35 PM

pfttt like i know anything about chrysler...........

In all honesty nothing really maybe mercedes benz electronics lol.

both companies have their set of vehicles and with the merge one company would drop most of their line of vehicles. If they merged you would see most of the SUV and pickup line of both companies go down and they would try to sell mainly compact cars.

This merge wont happen and if it does it will be a sad day.

that is all.

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

pfttt like i know anything about chrysler...........

In all honesty nothing really maybe mercedes benz electronics lol.

both companies have their set of vehicles and with the merge one company would drop most of their line of vehicles. If they merged you would see most of the SUV and pickup line of both companies go down and they would try to sell mainly compact cars.

This merge wont happen and if it does it will be a sad day.

that is all.

this wouldnt be a change for the present, it would mean better cars for the future and i see most of the cars getting cut would be compacts and other brands that have no history. to make way for shared platforms....6thgen camaro and 3rd gen challenger all on same chassis....lol

kevin2323 · 10-11-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

this wouldnt be a change for the present, it would mean better cars for the future and i see most of the cars getting cut would be compacts and other brands that have no history. to make way for shared platforms....6thgen camaro and 3rd gen challenger all on same chassis....lol

exactly my point lol....it depends on who buys who....which right now I dont think cerberus has enough money to buy gm privately.

Canwe stop talking about this I am getting scared

CWI · 10-11-2008, 01:42 PM

If GM is entertaining the thought of making any aquisition at this time says volumes for their financial worries or lack of concern. Wouldn't this mean they are in a lot better shape than many fear?

All auto makers have already cut back production of most of their gas guzzlers. Many trucks and SUVs are going for $10,000 below MSRP or more right now. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of models cancelled, variety is what keeps companies in business. They have to sell products that appeal to the masses.

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 01:43 PM

cerebus would be investing in gm helping them out and then cerebus would then be saving money due to shared research and development funds. its a win win i think, they areny going to kill the brand names off, and i think it allows them to use the best platforms from both companies.

DFWSS · 10-11-2008, 01:43 PM

As long as GM never considers talking to Ford, I'm ok. If this did happen, I wonder what would happen to the Viper, Challenger, and Charger. All of the rest of the Dodge/Chrysler line, with the exception of the 300 and jeep line, could be easily replaced with existing GM.

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

If GM is entertaining the thought of making any aquisition at this time says volumes for their financial worries or lack of concern. Wouldn't this mean they are in a lot better shape than many fear?

All auto makers have already cut back production of most of their gas guzzlers. Many trucks and SUVs are going for $10,000 below MSRP or more right now. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of models cancelled, variety is what keeps companies in business. They have to sell products that appeal to the masses.

its not really an acquisition its a meger, cerebus putting money in and combining Management.

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWSS

As long as GM never considers talking to Ford, I'm ok. If this did happen, I wonder what would happen to the Viper, Challenger, and Charger. All of the rest of the Dodge/Chrysler line, with the exception of the 300 and jeep line, could be easily replaced with existing GM.

they stay and in future iterations become more profitable due to increased savings due to shared R&D. dodge people arent going to come over to chevy just because they are part of GM/Cerebus

kevin2323 · 10-11-2008, 01:52 PM

yea exactly they will keep some existing lines like the jeep? hehe

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

yea exactly they will keep some existing lines like the jeep? hehe

we are selling hummer so jeep wouldnt be a bad fit

kevin2323 · 10-11-2008, 02:10 PM

yea just dont use the hemi in it......... jeep srt8 or jeep ss haha jk....how about a jeep electric vehicle.

balonywolf · 10-11-2008, 02:12 PM

I am a lifelong Jeeper, so I have mixed feelings about GM and Jeep in bed together. I would love to have the quality that GM would bring to the table, but I don't want them to Hummerize the Jeep brand.

headpunter · 10-11-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by balonywolf

I am a lifelong Jeeper, so I have mixed feelings about GM and Jeep in bed together. I would love to have the quality that GM would bring to the table, but I don't want them to Hummerize the Jeep brand.

you must have missed it, hummerizing didn't work out too great. but come on some things could be cut from the jeep brand like the Compass. i think motor trend said it best when they said " the compass is the answer to a question no one asked"

balonywolf · 10-11-2008, 02:17 PM

Oh, I agree. I hate the Compass, and the Patriot got so bastardized. Like I said, I'm excited (very excited), but still have some reservations. On the whole, I would welcome the merger.

10-11-2008, 01:42 PM	#32
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	If GM is entertaining the thought of making any aquisition at this time says volumes for their financial worries or lack of concern. Wouldn't this mean they are in a lot better shape than many fear? All auto makers have already cut back production of most of their gas guzzlers. Many trucks and SUVs are going for $10,000 below MSRP or more right now. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of models cancelled, variety is what keeps companies in business. They have to sell products that appeal to the masses. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

10-11-2008, 01:43 PM	#33
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	cerebus would be investing in gm helping them out and then cerebus would then be saving money due to shared research and development funds. its a win win i think, they areny going to kill the brand names off, and i think it allows them to use the best platforms from both companies. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-11-2008, 01:43 PM	#34
DFWSS Weekend Warrior Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 146	As long as GM never considers talking to Ford, I'm ok. If this did happen, I wonder what would happen to the Viper, Challenger, and Charger. All of the rest of the Dodge/Chrysler line, with the exception of the 300 and jeep line, could be easily replaced with existing GM. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6, White Stripes, Black Interior, 20" Polished 1100-10/15 2000-5/18 2500-5/19 3000-5/21 3300-6/6 3400-6/15 3800-6/23 4D-6/25 4B-7/31 42-8/3 5000-8/11

10-11-2008, 02:12 PM	#40
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 368	I am a lifelong Jeeper, so I have mixed feelings about GM and Jeep in bed together. I would love to have the quality that GM would bring to the table, but I don't want them to Hummerize the Jeep brand. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

10-11-2008, 02:17 PM	#42
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 368	Oh, I agree. I hate the Compass, and the Patriot got so bastardized. Like I said, I'm excited (very excited), but still have some reservations. On the whole, I would welcome the merger. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

10-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#29
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	pfttt like i know anything about chrysler........... In all honesty nothing really maybe mercedes benz electronics lol. both companies have their set of vehicles and with the merge one company would drop most of their line of vehicles. If they merged you would see most of the SUV and pickup line of both companies go down and they would try to sell mainly compact cars. This merge wont happen and if it does it will be a sad day. that is all.

10-11-2008, 01:52 PM	#37
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	yea exactly they will keep some existing lines like the jeep? hehe

10-11-2008, 02:10 PM	#39
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	yea just dont use the hemi in it......... jeep srt8 or jeep ss haha jk....how about a jeep electric vehicle.