Comments on: Chrysler sets up mid-size vehicle ’skunk works’ http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:42:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: AxeHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354805 AxeHead Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:07:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354805 Boneheads at Chrysler. They're good at cool designs. Why implement a skunkworks design team? If they stuck to Iacocca's model, they'd be able to build the most cost effecient vehicles on the planet. They're just blind - Chryslers problem has always been quality - transmissions that crap out at 60k, engines that burn oil and don't last past 100k, 30 year old drive train designs, etc. Why don't they get it? It's why I'll never buy one. Boneheads at Chrysler.

They’re good at cool designs. Why implement a skunkworks design team?

If they stuck to Iacocca’s model, they’d be able to build the most cost effecient vehicles on the planet.

They’re just blind – Chryslers problem has always been quality – transmissions that crap out at 60k, engines that burn oil and don’t last past 100k, 30 year old drive train designs, etc. Why don’t they get it? It’s why I’ll never buy one.

]]> By: 441Zuke http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354522 441Zuke Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:44:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354522 dr Fill - quite signing you name at the end of you posts yeah how can you keep crap a secret when everyone has camera phones this isn't the military dr Fill – quite signing you name at the end of you posts

yeah how can you keep crap a secret when everyone has camera phones this isn’t the military

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354489 DeansterTJ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:03:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354489 Brendino, Skunkworks = team that is given total freedom to design and build whatever they want. Usually liberal budgets, no interference by the accountants and administrators. They're usually formed as a last-ditch effort, when a company knows they're beat and it's time to think outside of the box. This is a good move! The name has some convoluted origin. I read about it once, it came from a cartoon where someone made Skunk juice and it was a secret factory, aka "Skunk Works" and some high-tech military team adopted it 50 years ago...Google it, I'm not sure... Brendino, Skunkworks = team that is given total freedom to design and build whatever they want. Usually liberal budgets, no interference by the accountants and administrators. They’re usually formed as a last-ditch effort, when a company knows they’re beat and it’s time to think outside of the box. This is a good move!

The name has some convoluted origin. I read about it once, it came from a cartoon where someone made Skunk juice and it was a secret factory, aka “Skunk Works” and some high-tech military team adopted it 50 years ago…Google it, I’m not sure…

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354484 maximus Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354484 do you mean "facet" I doubt they are putting running water in cars now...although, now that I think about it... do you mean “facet” I doubt they are putting running water in cars now…although, now that I think about it…

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354480 The Stig Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:47:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354480 Nardelli wants a new structure that pulled together every "faucet" from design and marketing to engineering. He'd know. Nardelli wants a new structure that pulled together every “faucet” from design and marketing to engineering. He’d know.

]]> By: Rover3500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354477 Rover3500 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:17:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354477 Notice a certain forum members comments have been totally deleted....karma is a bitch huh? Notice a certain forum members comments have been totally deleted….karma is a bitch huh?

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354476 Brendino Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:54:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354476 what does skunk works mean? what does skunk works mean?

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354458 DrFill Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:22:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354458 I can't really blame unions for their shenanigans. Management does not seem that bright. Exactly! DrFill I can’t really blame unions for their shenanigans. Management does not seem that bright.
Exactly!
DrFill

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354433 1c3d0g Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:36:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354433 This is good news. I want them to bring back the beloved I-6. Nothing runs smoother than a strong I-6, and if they put a turbo on it, even better. This is good news. I want them to bring back the beloved I-6. Nothing runs smoother than a strong I-6, and if they put a turbo on it, even better.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354423 DrFill Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:21:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354423 Yeah! Put down the Hater-ade. Stay on topic. DrFill Yeah!
Put down the Hater-ade.
Stay on topic.
DrFill

]]> By: LexusSoarer http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354419 LexusSoarer Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:11:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354419 What the hell does a Toyota recall have to do with Chrysler's future plans? Oh yeah, that's right! Absolutely nothing... What the hell does a Toyota recall have to do with Chrysler’s future plans? Oh yeah, that’s right! Absolutely nothing…

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354416 DrFill Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:58:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354416 J-Chronic I worked for Ford for 3 years, so I smelled the rot from the inside Toyota had a recall? Wow. Only 80000 more and they can catch up to Ford The sales title isn't Toyota's goal. GM was the only one who said they want to win it. Now watching Silverado sales fall, while Tundra eats market share like Skittles.... That's priceless. DrFill J-Chronic
I worked for Ford for 3 years, so I smelled the rot from the inside
Toyota had a recall? Wow.
Only 80000 more and they can catch up to Ford
The sales title isn’t Toyota’s goal. GM was the only one who said they want to win it.
Now watching Silverado sales fall, while Tundra eats market share like Skittles….
That’s priceless.
DrFill

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354415 johnnycanuck Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:34:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354415 DrFill: couldn't help but notice you were conspicuous by your absence on the 600,000 Toyota Sienna faux-pas on an earlier thread. Why is that? We all so much look forward to your unbiased meditations on all things Toyota. Oh wait... wasn't there also the piece on GM still being number one in global sales for the 77th year? My what a disappointing day you've had! Well feel free to suckle on the tit of those who strive to provide moral support for your tortured soul. We are here for you, DrFill. By the way, what is it your full of? DrFill: couldn’t help but notice you were conspicuous by your absence on the 600,000 Toyota Sienna faux-pas on an earlier thread. Why is that? We all so much look forward to your unbiased meditations on all things Toyota. Oh wait… wasn’t there also the piece on GM still being number one in global sales for the 77th year? My what a disappointing day you’ve had! Well feel free to suckle on the tit of those who strive to provide moral support for your tortured soul.

We are here for you, DrFill. By the way, what is it your full of?

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354411 global_lightning Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:07:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354411 Hey, I got an idea! Why don't they call this team 'MOPAR'? Hey, I got an idea! Why don’t they call this team ‘MOPAR’?

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354405 DrFill Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:31:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354405 Skunk works, huh? Finally admitting their cars stink. I woulda called it Funkytown myself DrFill Skunk works, huh? Finally admitting their cars stink.
I woulda called it Funkytown myself
DrFill

]]> By: LexusSoarer http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354402 LexusSoarer Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:24:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354402 Chrysler has to do something, the current entry is the pitiful Sebring. A new midrange sedan a bit more powerful and luxurious than the current Sebring sedan would be great for Chrysler. They could also keep the Sebring name around for just a couple/convertible version, since the droptop Sebring has been America's best selling convertable for some time. Wait a minute, this is Chrysler we're talking about, I'm sure nothing of what I just said will ever happen... Chrysler has to do something, the current entry is the pitiful Sebring. A new midrange sedan a bit more powerful and luxurious than the current Sebring sedan would be great for Chrysler. They could also keep the Sebring name around for just a couple/convertible version, since the droptop Sebring has been America’s best selling convertable for some time.

Wait a minute, this is Chrysler we’re talking about, I’m sure nothing of what I just said will ever happen…

]]> By: Scott Kempton http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354399 Scott Kempton Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:01:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354399 Sounds like a start. I wonder if the replacement for the Sebring/Avenger is first on their list? I also wonder if the guys/gals who designed, and/or the guys/gals who approved, those two cars still work for Chrysler? I cringe every time I see one of those cars; they look to me as though they were designed to be rental cars. I miss the days when you could count on Chrysler to have exciting cars; maybe the "new guys" will bring back those days. Sounds like a start. I wonder if the replacement for the Sebring/Avenger is first on their list? I also wonder if the guys/gals who designed, and/or the guys/gals who approved, those two cars still work for Chrysler? I cringe every time I see one of those cars; they look to me as though they were designed to be rental cars.

I miss the days when you could count on Chrysler to have exciting cars; maybe the “new guys” will bring back those days.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354398 mazdaman Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:53:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354398 ^ I agree. It sort of sounds good. It would be easier to get excited about it if it was clarified a bit more. It does sound like it is not "business as usual" anymore at Chrysler LLC, but that's about all that is clear about the info. ^ I agree. It sort of sounds good. It would be easier to get excited about it if it was clarified a bit more. It does sound like it is not “business as usual” anymore at Chrysler LLC, but that’s about all that is clear about the info.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354396 johnnycanuck Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:47:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354396 I'm sorry, and I'm fairly sure I didn't leave my brain in the jar when I left for work this morning, but can somebody please translate Nardelli from CEO-speak to English. I’m sorry, and I’m fairly sure I didn’t leave my brain in the jar when I left for work this morning, but can somebody please translate Nardelli from CEO-speak to English.

]]> By: anyclearer http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354394 anyclearer Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:40:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354394 ah nevermind this is for midsize ah nevermind this is for midsize

]]> By: anyclearer http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354393 anyclearer Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:39:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354393 didnt they just make a deal with nissan to make small cars? didnt they just make a deal with nissan to make small cars?

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354391 jonnycat Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:11:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354391 Mexico & China ? Mexico & China ?

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354389 SwerveEarly Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:03:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354389 Do something different, almost every model Crysler has made since intro of 300 has been dissapointment. Some out right bad; see Caliber, Sebring and Aspen. Do something different, almost every model Crysler has made since intro of 300 has been dissapointment. Some out right bad; see Caliber, Sebring and Aspen.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html/comment-page-1#comment-354379 F451 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:53:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-sets-up-mid-size-vehicle-skunk-works.html#comment-354379 Nardelli doesn't know the difference between a skunk and skunk works. Nardelli doesn’t know the difference between a skunk and skunk works.

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