On November 1, Chrysler LLC will begin offering Wal-Mart employees the same level of discount it offers to its own employees. All Wal-Mart employees will be eligible for the discounts, which range from 4 to 6 percent off of invoice pricing on a variety of Chrysler products – including most Dodge Viper models.
You probably don’t need to look for Vipers to be parked in the back lots of Wal-Marts across the country any time soon, but the discounts could somewhat bolster Chrysler’s dramatic sales slide. The automaker’s sales are down 25 percent so far this year and, with 1.4 million employees across the United States, Wal-Mart workers represent a big chunk of potential consumers.
According to the Detroit Free Press, this isn’t the first time Chrysler has extended its employee pricing to other companies; earlier this year, Tier 1 suppliers and AARP employees were granted the discount.
10/22, 11:58 AM
posted by:
Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3
WTF? This is getting ridiculous, if not desperate. Is Cerberus trying to woo Wal-Mart as a potential buyer? Just think you can go to Wal-Mart (who screws cites and States out of major money and tax revenue) and buy your Chrysler instead of being greeted with a grocery cart!
10/22, 11:59 AM
posted by:
NismoSentraKen
======>>MAN, too bad i left Walmart Tire&Lube back in june…..
10/22, 12:13 PM
posted by:
A4
i wonder what the employee price on a viper is?
10/22, 12:37 PM
posted by:
NismoSentraKen
========>>it says 4to6% off invoice A4
10/22, 1:17 PM
posted by:
Borat
To get 6% off domestic car (any car or truck) you don’t need to schlep boxes at Wal-Mart. My guess it is 4-6% off dealer’s invoice from manufacturer.
10/22, 1:41 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Introducing the Chrysler ‘Rollback’. I like it; has a nice ring to it. And best of all every time it depreciates or some piece falls off it’ll be just like those Wal-Mart commercials.
10/22, 2:14 PM
posted by:
t-ak-box
Really Discounts to Wal-mart employees. Do they know how much Wal-mart employees make? Their Kidding Right.
10/22, 3:37 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Not only that, but have they seen where Wal-Mart Employees park?
You know what’s really funny, Wal-Mart in my town is the dirtiest, nastiest place to shop, and I’ve found that to be true almost any other place I’ve been…
…Except in México. The Wal-Marts in México are the nicest, cleanest stores with the best customer service of nearly any department store I’ve ever seen. It’s amazing! I never thought I’d enjoy shopping at Wal-Mart, but when I go visit México, I love Wal-Mart.
10/22, 3:43 PM
posted by:
Chunnder
LOL @ Johnnycanuck, good one. Very true too
10/22, 6:23 PM
posted by:
macabre
Thats because the next stop for Chrysler workers is Walmart. Cerberus is in talks right now to part out Chrysler to the other car makers. We may have the Big-2 car makers very soon.
10/23, 9:44 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
How many Wal-Mart employees can afford a Viper?
10/23, 1:52 PM
posted by:
Scarface03
When the GM brands offered employee pricing (to everyone), sales went through the roof. Why limit it to Wal-Mart employees?
10/23, 9:10 PM
posted by:
The Stig
Fine, offer a discount. The smart buyer just says no and gets something … anything … else.