Comments on: Chrysler to cut shipments by 90,000 cars http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TimG http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269219 TimG Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:24:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269219 Say what you wan't about Aspens; that 6-cyl was a great motor-I had one too. You realize, childrem, that all of these cuts in production mean no more employee discounts and other huge cuts to reduce inventory. The cars they DO produce will pay higher profits to them, because you and I will be paying more for them. Say what you wan’t about Aspens; that 6-cyl was a great motor-I had one too.

You realize, childrem, that all of these cuts in production mean no more employee discounts and other huge cuts to reduce inventory. The cars they DO produce will pay higher profits to them, because you and I will be paying more for them.

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269140 MikeFX Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:57:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269140 My only beef with the Aspen is that it was a lazy decision on behalf of DCX. The car is a duplicate of the Durango, except with bling in lieu of plastic. The car will never achieve Escalade status, and DCX should not be focusing energy on this dying breed of vehicle anyway. Who knows, I could be way off base with this one, but I predict it that it is a stopgap until something unique can be designed or it will not catch on and just be dumped altogether. Doesn't help that may first car was a Dodge Aspen wagon (brown with wood paneled sides, vinyl seats, AM radio, slant 6 engine) - a real chick magnet. My only beef with the Aspen is that it was a lazy decision on behalf of DCX. The car is a duplicate of the Durango, except with bling in lieu of plastic. The car will never achieve Escalade status, and DCX should not be focusing energy on this dying breed of vehicle anyway. Who knows, I could be way off base with this one, but I predict it that it is a stopgap until something unique can be designed or it will not catch on and just be dumped altogether.

Doesn’t help that may first car was a Dodge Aspen wagon (brown with wood paneled sides, vinyl seats, AM radio, slant 6 engine) – a real chick magnet.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269127 1c3d0g Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:59:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269127 The Aspen is awesome, I'm sure it'll sell well. I've always liked Chrysler's styling, it's really "bold", it may piss some people off, but that's what I like about it the most. ;-) The Aspen is awesome, I’m sure it’ll sell well. I’ve always liked Chrysler’s styling, it’s really “bold”, it may piss some people off, but that’s what I like about it the most. ;-)

]]> By: davidg1977 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269093 davidg1977 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:00:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269093 What I believe you'll find in the Ford suite of products is a more lasting (can be translated to bland) design whereas the Fusion will have more lasting design stamina than a 300C or a Charger/Challenger. Mgt should leave the striking (love it/hate it) type stuff to nichey vehicles. I know that the extrapolation got FoMoCo into trouble b/c they relied upon it for too long but a Charger (retro-based replacement for the Intrepid) is going to be old hat in a much shorter time than it's predecessor did. From a fleet perspective, the Intrepid was a great Taurus killer (although it drove like crud when I had one as a sales car). I think you'll see some of DCX's products requiring more frequent refreshes/redesigns than other GM/Ford products. The tight rope to walk is to keep things fresh without making them fadish (see VW New Beetle) but not making them bland (FiveHundred). I think a big problem from a Ford perspective is that they have been so starved to create buzz through new product that by the time it hits the showrooms, it's stale (see MikeFX's comment about the Edge). As exemplified in the Edge (I still think it will be successful), TBird (really fun looking when debuted but didnt sell for 18months). GM deserves kudos for their preview of the GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook as they were previewed and will be delivered in less than 12 months. What I believe you’ll find in the Ford suite of products is a more lasting (can be translated to bland) design whereas the Fusion will have more lasting design stamina than a 300C or a Charger/Challenger. Mgt should leave the striking (love it/hate it) type stuff to nichey vehicles. I know that the extrapolation got FoMoCo into trouble b/c they relied upon it for too long but a Charger (retro-based replacement for the Intrepid) is going to be old hat in a much shorter time than it’s predecessor did. From a fleet perspective, the Intrepid was a great Taurus killer (although it drove like crud when I had one as a sales car).

I think you’ll see some of DCX’s products requiring more frequent refreshes/redesigns than other GM/Ford products. The tight rope to walk is to keep things fresh without making them fadish (see VW New Beetle) but not making them bland (FiveHundred).

I think a big problem from a Ford perspective is that they have been so starved to create buzz through new product that by the time it hits the showrooms, it’s stale (see MikeFX’s comment about the Edge). As exemplified in the Edge (I still think it will be successful), TBird (really fun looking when debuted but didnt sell for 18months).

GM deserves kudos for their preview of the GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook as they were previewed and will be delivered in less than 12 months.

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269074 MikeFX Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:16:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269074 Hey, give Chrysler some credit for some of their recent hits: PT Cruiser, then 300C, then Caliber, and eventually Challenger. Leave your comments about stlying at the door, since all of these were something fresh on the scene, got people talking about American cars again, and did very well for their first year at least. What has Ford put out that has gotten any buzz? I want Ford to do well, but the 500/Freestyle are good cars with no appeal. Then there's the Edge, already looking old since it was announced over a year ago. Fusion does OK, but it did not create a new segment and never really had any buzz. So ease up Chrysler for taking a chance with some interesting cars in the past. Although I could not agree more with DavidG about the Sebring/Avenger cars and the ridiculous Aspen SUV. Nasty... Hey, give Chrysler some credit for some of their recent hits: PT Cruiser, then 300C, then Caliber, and eventually Challenger. Leave your comments about stlying at the door, since all of these were something fresh on the scene, got people talking about American cars again, and did very well for their first year at least.

What has Ford put out that has gotten any buzz? I want Ford to do well, but the 500/Freestyle are good cars with no appeal. Then there’s the Edge, already looking old since it was announced over a year ago. Fusion does OK, but it did not create a new segment and never really had any buzz.

So ease up Chrysler for taking a chance with some interesting cars in the past. Although I could not agree more with DavidG about the Sebring/Avenger cars and the ridiculous Aspen SUV. Nasty…

]]> By: Bonquisha Sheneequah Sharkeesha Shi-thead Jackson http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269072 Bonquisha Sheneequah Sharkeesha Shi-thead Jackson Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:14:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269072 I'm a caring sharing person I’m a caring sharing person

]]> By: jimothy http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269064 jimothy Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:50:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269064 "I hate Dodge Chrysler Jeep product so I dont care." And yet, you cared enough to offer this wonderful insight. “I hate Dodge Chrysler Jeep product so I dont care.”

And yet, you cared enough to offer this wonderful insight.

]]> By: JC Whitless http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269058 JC Whitless Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:10:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269058 Dr. Z, I have some advice for you.... Airflow Don't build the Hornet microcar, build an Airflow inspired microcar. Oh and bring Desoto back Dr. Z, I have some advice for you….

Airflow

Don’t build the Hornet microcar, build an Airflow inspired microcar.

Oh and bring Desoto back

]]> By: Bonquisha Sheneequah Sharkeesha Shi-thead Jackson http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269047 Bonquisha Sheneequah Sharkeesha Shi-thead Jackson Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:35:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269047 I hate Dodge Chrysler Jeep product so I dont care I hate Dodge Chrysler Jeep product so I dont care

]]> By: davidg1977 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars.html#comment-269025 davidg1977 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:22:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/19/chrysler-to-cut-shipments-by-90000-cars/#comment-269025 For a company that relies heavily on SUVs (Jeep line, Durango, Alpine), theyve been under the radar b/c of their Daimler connection. If this was a company that solely relied on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and didn't have a global presence, I'd venture that they'd be in a worse position than Ford or GM. They have the lowest bargaining position with the unions b/c of their size, they have a huge reliance on SUV's and very little to speak of in a function driven (construction, hauling, etc) consumption of large trucks. Aside from a relatively safe credit position, again b/c of their German ownership, they'd be up a creek as much as anyone. Gettelfinger cant possible let the third horse in the race also run all over him especially with his new seat on the DCX working board. How long does Zietsche let this thing flounder? The 300C is no longer the new kid on the block and the Sebring/Avenger duo doesnt look like it's going to change the game in the midsize market... For a company that relies heavily on SUVs (Jeep line, Durango, Alpine), theyve been under the radar b/c of their Daimler connection. If this was a company that solely relied on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and didn’t have a global presence, I’d venture that they’d be in a worse position than Ford or GM.

They have the lowest bargaining position with the unions b/c of their size, they have a huge reliance on SUV’s and very little to speak of in a function driven (construction, hauling, etc) consumption of large trucks. Aside from a relatively safe credit position, again b/c of their German ownership, they’d be up a creek as much as anyone.

Gettelfinger cant possible let the third horse in the race also run all over him especially with his new seat on the DCX working board.

How long does Zietsche let this thing flounder? The 300C is no longer the new kid on the block and the Sebring/Avenger duo doesnt look like it’s going to change the game in the midsize market…

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