Comments on: Fleets account for nearly half Chrysler, Pontiac sales http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:26:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308829 Get Real Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:48:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308829 I would buy a 300 tomorrow. But I used to own an Intrepid and can't go back to Chrysler. Also, reviews of the 300 show terrible interior wear after only 1 year. Same as our Intrepid did. No thanks, and the US public is saying no thanks also. I would buy a 300 tomorrow. But I used to own an Intrepid and can’t go back to Chrysler.

Also, reviews of the 300 show terrible interior wear after only 1 year. Same as our Intrepid did.

No thanks, and the US public is saying no thanks also.

]]> By: PrimeGTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308418 PrimeGTP Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:48:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308418 I don't know how many times I have to say this, but it is blatantly obvious that GM#1 is NOT a GM fan. I don’t know how many times I have to say this, but it is blatantly obvious that GM#1 is NOT a GM fan.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308320 Get Real Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:56:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308320 The death spiral of the Big 2.5 continues...... The death spiral of the Big 2.5 continues……

]]> By: miket http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308295 miket Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:40:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308295 Its great that DCX is selling cars again to corporate friends, but the onslaught of slightly used DCX vehicles every 6 months or so greatly devalues (resale)their product. This hurts DCX consumer sales, as many people would like to have their car worth a few bucks when the payments are gone. The Neons were pretty much worthless at 3-4 years old at one time. Its great that DCX is selling cars again to corporate friends, but the onslaught of slightly used DCX vehicles every 6 months or so greatly devalues (resale)their product.

This hurts DCX consumer sales, as many people would like to have their car worth a few bucks when the payments are gone. The Neons were pretty much worthless at 3-4 years old at one time.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308287 LamborghiniZ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:39:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308287 And some of you still argue that domestic autos are equal to, or better than, the Japanese. What a JOKE. And some of you still argue that domestic autos are equal to, or better than, the Japanese. What a JOKE.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308264 Thomas Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:17:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308264 I'm surprised these rental companies are "struggling to break even" because most vehicles seem fully rented out at the counter. Not only that, the rates are crazy unless you've pre-booked. And I agree that it is a harsh stigma to be associated with the term "rental". I’m surprised these rental companies are “struggling to break even” because most vehicles seem fully rented out at the counter. Not only that, the rates are crazy unless you’ve pre-booked.
And I agree that it is a harsh stigma to be associated with the term “rental”.

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308256 autonutt Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:48:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308256 The Plymouth idea isn't a bad one.. just rebadge Sebrings and Caravans as Plymouth Breeze/Voyager models for rental use, and rebadge the 300/Charger as a Plymouth Fury for police use! The Plymouth idea isn’t a bad one.. just rebadge Sebrings and Caravans as Plymouth Breeze/Voyager models for rental use, and rebadge the 300/Charger as a Plymouth Fury for police use!

]]> By: bolex http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308251 bolex Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308251 a magazine compared Solctice against a Boxster and although the Boxster performed better its also almost double the price. and for just a little more money you get GXP and still have money left over compared to a boxster. being 'rent-a-car' king isnt really something to brag about or be proud of so i dont see how a GM fan would be angry for getting that crown taken away? a magazine compared Solctice against a Boxster and although the Boxster performed better its also almost double the price. and for just a little more money you get GXP and still have money left over compared to a boxster.

being ‘rent-a-car’ king isnt really something to brag about or be proud of so i dont see how a GM fan would be angry for getting that crown taken away?

]]> By: wetstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308246 wetstuff Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:50:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308246 I like the idea of calling fleet cars Plymouths. If I was a civilian owner of a 300, I'd be piss'd with all the rolling smoking parlors rental companies would be dumping in 24mos - driving down 'my' residual. I like the idea of calling fleet cars Plymouths. If I was a civilian owner of a 300, I’d be piss’d with all the rolling smoking parlors rental companies would be dumping in 24mos – driving down ‘my’ residual.

]]> By: Rompn4x http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308240 Rompn4x Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:26:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308240 Man you guys can sure bring down the intelligence of a conversation. Only GM car I hate is those HHR's. Friend of mine has one and the interior must of been designed by asians because its comfy only if your 5'7 or shorter. I think im going to pick up an 06 GTO though... one blew by me on the freeway and looked good in silver. Man you guys can sure bring down the intelligence of a conversation. Only GM car I hate is those HHR’s. Friend of mine has one and the interior must of been designed by asians because its comfy only if your 5′7 or shorter. I think im going to pick up an 06 GTO though… one blew by me on the freeway and looked good in silver.

]]> By: Random Jerk http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308232 Random Jerk Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:43:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308232 For our resident GM troll/shill, I'd just like to add that the last model year Grand Am was actually 2005. They were out there recently, I was "privlaged" to rent one last fall. But you are right, they are now likely all replaced with G6s. As if the distinction between the 2 really matters... For our resident GM troll/shill, I’d just like to add that the last model year Grand Am was actually 2005. They were out there recently, I was “privlaged” to rent one last fall. But you are right, they are now likely all replaced with G6s. As if the distinction between the 2 really matters…

]]> By: Kenny W http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308227 Kenny W Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:38:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308227 At first glance Pontiac's numbers surprise me as GM has been slashing its fleet sales this past year. However it would only make sense that GM has contracts it's obligated to fulfill and that the sales have to go somewhere. With the G6 doing only OK and the Torrent not lighting any fires it would make sense to dump those sells on Pontiacs until they have a solid line up. Chrysler's numbers aren't at all shocking though. Chrysler is in the dumps right now and needs every sell it can get. At first glance Pontiac’s numbers surprise me as GM has been slashing its fleet sales this past year. However it would only make sense that GM has contracts it’s obligated to fulfill and that the sales have to go somewhere. With the G6 doing only OK and the Torrent not lighting any fires it would make sense to dump those sells on Pontiacs until they have a solid line up. Chrysler’s numbers aren’t at all shocking though. Chrysler is in the dumps right now and needs every sell it can get.

]]> By: Jazz http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308217 Jazz Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:29:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308217 If Chrysler is hurting for sales why not sell to the rental companies? Or beter yet do a badge swap and sell them as Plymouths. Idiots for getting rid of that division. Fleet sales are not hurting the brand image. Bland styling, antiquated engineering and uninteresting vehicles are hurting the brand. 1487_GM_SALES = GMNumberone4ever 1487_GM_SALES, So you got another GM marketing contract huh. Bob Lutz signed up for another 6 months? YOu are so transaparent its ridiculous. Sheesh, at least stay on topic. No one accused Pontiac of anything here. Stick with the facts. Further, how can Lutz think he can compete with BMW while he's killing the RWD platform for Pontiacs? At this rate it'll be the same crapola from Pontiac just remarketed up scale. In the future cite some figures if you want to debate like a grown up. If Chrysler is hurting for sales why not sell to the rental companies?
Or beter yet do a badge swap and sell them as Plymouths.
Idiots for getting rid of that division. Fleet sales are not hurting the brand image.
Bland styling, antiquated engineering and uninteresting vehicles are hurting the brand.

1487_GM_SALES = GMNumberone4ever

1487_GM_SALES,
So you got another GM marketing contract huh. Bob Lutz signed up for another 6 months?
YOu are so transaparent its ridiculous. Sheesh, at least stay on topic.
No one accused Pontiac of anything here. Stick with the facts. Further,
how can Lutz think he can compete with BMW while he’s killing the RWD
platform for Pontiacs? At this rate it’ll be the same crapola from
Pontiac just remarketed up scale. In the future cite some figures
if you want to debate like a grown up.

]]> By: nowei http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308216 nowei Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:29:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308216 I'd be interested to see what happened to Buick's overall sales figures. A reduced dependency on fleet sales might seem to be a good thing, unless they also lost 13.5% of their total sales. I’d be interested to see what happened to Buick’s overall sales figures. A reduced dependency on fleet sales might seem to be a good thing, unless they also lost 13.5% of their total sales.

]]> By: golf4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308215 golf4me Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308215 All those base G6's, Sebrings, Calibers, Minivans need to find a home somewhere, don't they? :) All those base G6’s, Sebrings, Calibers, Minivans need to find a home somewhere, don’t they? :)

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308212 gbb Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:15:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308212 Ummmmm, I guess this is supposed to be bad news, but, if you wanted to change your "image", how or why would you turn down that many sales? Ummmmm, I guess this is supposed to be bad news, but, if you wanted to change your “image”, how or why would you turn down that many sales?

]]> By: jonstew http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308211 jonstew Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:11:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308211 There's ole 1487_GM_SALES showing up to make everyone laugh....good work, I can only hope GM pays you for these off the wall diatribes of yours. There’s ole 1487_GM_SALES showing up to make everyone laugh….good work, I can only hope GM pays you for these off the wall diatribes of yours.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308210 1487_GM_SALES Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:05:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308210 What are you an idiot? The GrandAm hasn't been sold since 2002. Why don't you take your anti-GM BS elsewhere becuase it isn't welcome. This is a ridiculous accusation. Pontiac is still a very viable, sought after car. The G6 is a sales smash, the Solstice? Hello? It is what a real roadster is supposed to be. Take your Barbie Miata, Boxster, 2000, Z4 or whatever back to Barbie-land. The Solstice rules the roost. Look to the future, the G8 and a future RWD G6 will only boost Pontiac not drag it down like this anti-GM garbage posted here. The buff rags have been ravign about Pontiacs new offerings and are very hopefull of the future. Look for Bob lutz to bring the brand upmarket over the next year or so to BMW slaughtering status. It's just a matter of time. Chrysler? yeah, they ARE the rental business. What are you an idiot? The GrandAm hasn’t been sold since 2002. Why don’t you take your anti-GM BS elsewhere becuase it isn’t welcome.

This is a ridiculous accusation. Pontiac is still a very viable, sought after car. The G6 is a sales smash, the Solstice? Hello? It is what a real roadster is supposed to be. Take your Barbie Miata, Boxster, 2000, Z4 or whatever back to Barbie-land. The Solstice rules the roost.

Look to the future, the G8 and a future RWD G6 will only boost Pontiac not drag it down like this anti-GM garbage posted here. The buff rags have been ravign about Pontiacs new offerings and are very hopefull of the future. Look for Bob lutz to bring the brand upmarket over the next year or so to BMW slaughtering status. It’s just a matter of time.

Chrysler? yeah, they ARE the rental business.

]]> By: Random Jerk http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308206 Random Jerk Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:52:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308206 The occasional drive past the rental yards at LAX had me convinced of this long ago. You'd think they built the Grand Am and Calibe right there. The occasional drive past the rental yards at LAX had me convinced of this long ago. You’d think they built the Grand Am and Calibe right there.

]]> By: sik59rt http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308204 sik59rt Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:49:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308204 i would have loved to have a Chrysler car instead of my damn Ford Taurus fleet car i would have loved to have a Chrysler car instead of my damn Ford Taurus fleet car

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html/comment-page-1#comment-308200 Madcapp Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:32:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/fleets-account-for-nearly-half-chrysler-pontiac-sales.html#comment-308200 I'm still waiting for the Challenger. That way the other half of all Chryslers sales will go to Hazzard County. I’m still waiting for the Challenger. That way the other half of all Chryslers sales will go to Hazzard County.

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