Comments on: He saved Chrysler. Next up: Fix DaimlerChrysler

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:57:17 +0000

Camry = $20k. Lexus ES = $35k.
Nissan has like 2 FWD car, 1 RWD car and 1 truck platform.
Platforms are such basic systems, it doesn’t determine the luxury level of the finished car. People pay different prices depending on what skin (what’s the price difference between the same sofa covered in cloth or leather?), multimedia, and excessive techno gimmicks are riding on top of the platform.

Sharing platforms increases resources for the company to improve quality and good design. I would feel more comfortable if the vehicle I am sitting in is critiqued by both Germans and Americans, so its upper ball joint does not self-destruct while I am cruising at 75 mph on the highway.

By: Jerry Mahoney

Jerry Mahoney — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:22:24 +0000

Great.. another one of my comments take down.

By: Icheb

Icheb — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:49:03 +0000

Rohit:
He said “one COMPANY”, not “one BRAND”. You can reduce unnecessary losses by combining the efforts of both companies and still have different brands.

By: Rohit

Rohit — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:28:15 +0000

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT???

This has to be a joke. April Fools was 2 days ago? Geez, at the time Toyota is working to separate Lexus more, this guy wants to merge Mercedes and Chrysler? Do you even understand your brands???

By: moody

moody — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:29:57 +0000

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