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]]> By: Classic Ad: Chrysler Minivan - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-557252 Classic Ad: Chrysler Minivan - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:01:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-557252 [...] before. But the Dr. Z ads were largely considered a failure, in part because of consumer confusion: according to one survey, 80 percent of respondents thought the flamboyantly mustachioed Dr. Z was a fictional [...] [...] before. But the Dr. Z ads were largely considered a failure, in part because of consumer confusion: according to one survey, 80 percent of respondents thought the flamboyantly mustachioed Dr. Z was a fictional [...]

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-251220 Brian Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:50:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-251220 If you are so proud, why would you avoid naming the city? Get credible and check your grammar. Continued…. I live in the same city as a major Jeep plant. He's help put our city on the map again. Jeep here employs hundreds and hundreds ! BE nice to Dr. Z. Some of us can be "friendly" Americans. Congrats Dr. Z !! Comment by Julie Rosebrook, posted on August23 at 2:57 pm If you are so proud, why would you avoid naming the city? Get credible and check your grammar.

Continued….
I live in the same city as a major Jeep plant. He’s help put our city on the map again. Jeep here employs hundreds and hundreds ! BE nice to Dr. Z. Some of us can be “friendly” Americans.

Congrats Dr. Z !!
Comment by Julie Rosebrook, posted on August23 at 2:57 pm

]]> By: Julie Rosebrook http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-248000 Julie Rosebrook Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:57:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-248000 Continued.... I live in the same city as a major Jeep plant. He's help put our city on the map again. Jeep here employs hundreds and hundreds ! BE nice to Dr. Z. Some of us can be "friendly" Americans. Congrats Dr. Z !! Continued….
I live in the same city as a major Jeep plant. He’s help put our city on the map again. Jeep here employs hundreds and hundreds ! BE nice to Dr. Z. Some of us can be “friendly” Americans.

Congrats Dr. Z !!

]]> By: Julie Rosebrook http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-247985 Julie Rosebrook Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:52:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-247985 Dr. Z is the greatest !! I enjoy all the commercials ! I love the way this CEO puts himself out there for people to see. I hate reading all these criticisims. He is very good looking too! Think I have a crush on him. Wouldn't mind having and autographed pic of him. Great advertising job Dr. Z !! Dr. Z is the greatest !! I enjoy all the commercials ! I love the way this CEO puts himself out there for people to see. I hate reading all these criticisims. He is very good looking too! Think I have a crush on him. Wouldn’t mind having and autographed pic of him. Great advertising job Dr. Z !!

]]> By: don http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-235836 don Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:04:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-235836 i didnt know you guys builded planes for the germens during world war 2 so now you want me to buy a car from you when people i know die to stop you by the way dr z is he a nazi i didnt know you guys builded planes for the germens during world war 2 so now you want me to buy a car from you when people i know die to stop you by the way dr z is he a nazi

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-229915 Brian Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:46:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-229915 This series of Dr. Z commercials are classic examples of some idiot who has over-educated himself to point where he has no ability to truly connect and communicate meanifully with much of his audience. I would never buy a car from that goon's company. This series of Dr. Z commercials are classic examples of some idiot who has over-educated himself to point where he has no ability to truly connect and communicate meanifully with much of his audience. I would never buy a car from that goon’s company.

]]> By: Sue Klaus http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-226348 Sue Klaus Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:06:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-226348 The ads are a turn off, and Chrysler doesn't get it. In the one where Dr Z drives around the reporter, he puts both at risk and crashes the car, and doesn't even check to see if the reporter is really ok, blithely leaving the car. With the ad where the man in his front yard asks Dr Z a question, Dr Z comes by, disassembles the car, leaves a mess and the car disassembled, and leaves. When he is in the ad addressing the children, he isn't funny, the ad is so busy you don't NOTICE the cars are muddy, so even adults don't get the joke until the fourth or fifth try. Then the kid asks if his moustache is real, and he never answers her. Dr Z is portrayed as not just knowledgeable, but arrogant, not caring what messes he makes or leaves behind, and unconcerned about anyone else's concerns. Who would buy a car from a company like that? And since the ads are so busy with so much going on visually, you miss the discount message entirely. The ads are a turn off, and Chrysler doesn’t get it. In the one where Dr Z drives around the reporter, he puts both at risk and crashes the car, and doesn’t even check to see if the reporter is really ok, blithely leaving the car. With the ad where the man in his front yard asks Dr Z a question, Dr Z comes by, disassembles the car, leaves a mess and the car disassembled, and leaves. When he is in the ad addressing the children, he isn’t funny, the ad is so busy you don’t NOTICE the cars are muddy, so even adults don’t get the joke until the fourth or fifth try. Then the kid asks if his moustache is real, and he never answers her.

Dr Z is portrayed as not just knowledgeable, but arrogant, not caring what messes he makes or leaves behind, and unconcerned about anyone else’s concerns.

Who would buy a car from a company like that?

And since the ads are so busy with so much going on visually, you miss the discount message entirely.

]]> By: Dave http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-224380 Dave Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:09:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-224380 He looks like a retired firefighter. Talks with German arrogance. And he's interviewed by a reporter (has anyone in the ad agency paid attention to how much reporter bashing is going on in rightwing America?). I've had half-a-dozen people ask "What does crashing into a wall have to do with the question 'Are you really a doctor?'" These are bright people questioning me: lawyer, architect, dentist, medical researcher; and I'm an advertising copywriter and don't know how to answer them! He looks like a retired firefighter. Talks with German arrogance. And he’s interviewed by a reporter (has anyone in the ad agency paid attention to how much reporter bashing is going on in rightwing America?). I’ve had half-a-dozen people ask “What does crashing into a wall have to do with the question ‘Are you really a doctor?’” These are bright people questioning me: lawyer, architect, dentist, medical researcher; and I’m an advertising copywriter and don’t know how to answer them!

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-223439 Brian Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:41:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-223439 It is very non-sensical that every comercial begins with "Dear Dr. Z" in a German accent. For those of you who are happy with the product, fine. I'm merely addressing their stupid ass ad campaign. It is very non-sensical that every comercial begins with “Dear Dr. Z” in a German accent. For those of you who are happy with the product, fine. I’m merely addressing their stupid ass ad campaign.

]]> By: Jen http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222547 Jen Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:36:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222547 Love Dr. Z, love the commercials. Yes, he really has his PhD (Doctor of engineering). I don't understand what the uproar is about these commercials. If you don't like them, change the channel. They're light, funny and informative. For those who can't understand his accent, I suggest getting the wax cleaned out of your ears. As for the superior German engineering, the commercial says "The best of American and German engineering and design." I've owned Ford and GM vehicles in the past with nothing but problems, one after another. Since switching to Chrysler, I've not had one problem. My immediate family all owe Chrysler/Dodge products and love them! Love Dr. Z, love the commercials. Yes, he really has his PhD (Doctor of engineering). I don’t understand what the uproar is about these commercials. If you don’t like them, change the channel. They’re light, funny and informative. For those who can’t understand his accent, I suggest getting the wax cleaned out of your ears. As for the superior German engineering, the commercial says “The best of American and German engineering and design.” I’ve owned Ford and GM vehicles in the past with nothing but problems, one after another. Since switching to Chrysler, I’ve not had one problem. My immediate family all owe Chrysler/Dodge products and love them!

]]> By: Pat Austin http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222393 Pat Austin Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:24:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222393 Love the Dr. Z ads! Especially the tuxedo/lederhosen one. We rented a Dodge Grand Caravan last year for vacation and loved it. If I were in the market for a new car, that would be it. Love the Dr. Z ads! Especially the tuxedo/lederhosen one. We rented a Dodge Grand Caravan last year for vacation and loved it. If I were in the market for a new car, that would be it.

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222330 Brian Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:18:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222330 >As a long time car guy for a competitor Not sure what a "car guy" means. It's a joke alright. I'd still like to know if the so-called Dr. is truly a PHD? >As a long time car guy for a competitor
Not sure what a “car guy” means. It’s a joke alright. I’d still like to know if the so-called Dr. is truly a PHD?

]]> By: Bob http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222305 Bob Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:19:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222305 As a long time car guy for a competitor, I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy these Ads, run to see them, chuckle at the brilliant asides and talking points of a great product. The marriage of two great car companies. At first I didn't know that Dr. Z was the real McCoy, and after finding out who he is, I enjoy them even more. They help us learn many of the fine features offered in a witty fashion. Lighten up critics! After all, re the reply to the kids about his own moustache and the "dirty cars" - "It's a Joke". As a long time car guy for a competitor, I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy these Ads, run to see them, chuckle at the brilliant asides and talking points of a great product. The marriage of two great car companies. At first I didn’t know that Dr. Z was the real McCoy, and after finding out who he is, I enjoy them even more. They help us learn many of the fine features offered in a witty fashion. Lighten up critics! After all, re the reply to the kids about his own moustache and the “dirty cars” – “It’s a Joke”.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222303 Anonymous Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:14:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222303 If I were an AMERICAN auto producer, I'd never tout the superiority of "German engineering" when trying to convince people to "buy American". The first thing that I thought when I saw the Chrysler adds is that Chrysler themselves don't think their American made cars can compare and stand up to the superior European autos. Instead they have to convince the public to buy an American Chrysler by connecting it to German auto performance. How insulting to American autos it that!! If I were an AMERICAN auto producer, I’d never tout the superiority of “German engineering” when trying to convince people to “buy American”. The first thing that I thought when I saw the Chrysler adds is that Chrysler themselves don’t think their American made cars can compare and stand up to the superior European autos. Instead they have to convince the public to buy an American Chrysler by connecting it to German auto performance. How insulting to American autos it that!!

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-222285 Brian Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:39:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-222285 Hmm.....Do you suppose Chrysler and Dr. Z are attempting to appeal to the Jewish buyer? :-) Hmm…..Do you suppose Chrysler and Dr. Z are attempting to appeal to the Jewish buyer? :-)

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-221808 Brian Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:58:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-221808 Not surprising people don't buy American. Why else would Chrysler need a non-American pitch man? Brian Not surprising people don’t buy American. Why else would Chrysler need a non-American pitch man?

Brian

]]> By: Ann http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-221002 Ann Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:12:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-221002 Too bad more people won't give Chrysler (and American) cars a try. I think the Dodge Caravan is one of the best minivans invented - so comfortable, convenient for towing just about anything, and yet not too bad on the gas mileage. Bought one back in 1996, drove it for 9 years, then sold it. Missed its convenience and comfort so much we had to buy another one this year, even though our kids are now grown up -- and I must say the driving handling and engineering features on it are better than ever! Too bad more people won’t give Chrysler (and American) cars a try. I think the Dodge Caravan is one of the best minivans invented – so comfortable, convenient for towing just about anything, and yet not too bad on the gas mileage. Bought one back in 1996, drove it for 9 years, then sold it. Missed its convenience and comfort so much we had to buy another one this year, even though our kids are now grown up — and I must say the driving handling and engineering features on it are better than ever!

]]> By: K Zunke http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-220499 K Zunke Sat, 12 Aug 2006 02:17:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-220499 I cannot stand the commercials & I change the channel whenever they come on. The most frustrating of all is the times when that same irritating Dr Z is on all the channels I switch over to. I can't stand the fake accent either. I cannot stand the commercials & I change the channel whenever they come on. The most frustrating of all is the times when that same irritating Dr Z is on all the channels I switch over to. I can’t stand the fake accent either.

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-220498 Brian Sat, 12 Aug 2006 02:17:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-220498 "Dr. Z?" Is that asshole truely a PHD? If not, it smacks of deceptive advertising. “Dr. Z?” Is that asshole truely a PHD? If not, it smacks of deceptive advertising.

]]> By: Thelma http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-220477 Thelma Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:16:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-220477 It's a commercial, and it's kinda cute--get over it! Dr. Z--Vas you ever in Zinzinnati? It’s a commercial, and it’s kinda cute–get over it! Dr. Z–Vas you ever in Zinzinnati?

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-220460 Yvonne Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:42:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-220460 the airbags DO deploy...it's just a commercial people, not that serious...if you don't like it, change the channel...buy American cars...don't sweat the small stuff the airbags DO deploy…it’s just a commercial people, not that serious…if you don’t like it, change the channel…buy American cars…don’t sweat the small stuff

]]> By: Booze http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-220257 Booze Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:31:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-220257 Just curious... when did they say superior German engineering? I thought they advertised that Chrysler combined the best of both American and German engineering. Just curious… when did they say superior German engineering? I thought they advertised that Chrysler combined the best of both American and German engineering.

]]> By: Robert Howe http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218935 Robert Howe Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:12:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218935 I am offened each time one of the Dr. Z commercials air. Fortunately, I have TIVO so I can pause it then fast forward when I know it's over. I too, do not like a Foreigner selling American cars on TV. I wouldn't take a Chrysler if they were given them away. I am offened each time one of the Dr. Z commercials air. Fortunately, I have TIVO so I can pause it then fast forward when I know it’s over.

I too, do not like a Foreigner selling American cars on TV. I wouldn’t take a Chrysler if they were given them away.

]]> By: American Consumer http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218820 American Consumer Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:24:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218820 The only thing more irritating than these ads is their frequency. After pretending for several years that Daimler Benz's acquisition of Chrysler was a "merger of equals," Daimler Benz has embarked on a misguided campaign to rub America's face in "superior German engineering" while promoting the fiction that the automobile is a German invention. The haughty, short-tempered, and heavily-accented lecture to an earnest American reporter who has the temerity to ask why it was a such a good idea to sell off Chrysler to Benz seals the deal. This ad campaign demonstrates contempt for American consumers and Chrysler's proud legacy -- what was this ad agency thinking???? The only thing more irritating than these ads is their frequency. After pretending for several years that Daimler Benz’s acquisition of Chrysler was a “merger of equals,” Daimler Benz has embarked on a misguided campaign to rub America’s face in “superior German engineering” while promoting the fiction that the automobile is a German invention. The haughty, short-tempered, and heavily-accented lecture to an earnest American reporter who has the temerity to ask why it was a such a good idea to sell off Chrysler to Benz seals the deal. This ad campaign demonstrates contempt for American consumers and Chrysler’s proud legacy — what was this ad agency thinking????

]]> By: Bob http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218515 Bob Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:47:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218515 These ads are produced with Dr Z appearing condescending and, frankly, annoying. He's not really pitching the product well and is not equipped to persuade the viewer to buy. His presentation becomes a distraction. Next time use a professional actor and get Dr Z out of there. These ads are produced with Dr Z appearing condescending and, frankly, annoying. He’s not really pitching the product well and is not equipped to persuade the viewer to buy. His presentation becomes a distraction. Next time use a professional actor and get Dr Z out of there.

]]> By: Billy Blanks http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218487 Billy Blanks Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:26:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218487 They need to fire their agency and get the guys who came up with the "Unpimp The Auto" bit for VW. Dr. Not-Z is what they should call him. They need to fire their agency and get the guys who came up with the “Unpimp The Auto” bit for VW.

Dr. Not-Z is what they should call him.

]]> By: Dofo http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218188 Dofo Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:02:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218188 I like Germans, I like Dr. Z and his German accent, I think the ads are mildly amusing, I believe German engineering is (used to be? maybe still is?) perhaps superior, but all of that has little to do with anything. I've never bought an American car yet in 30 years and I never intend to as long Honda and Mazda keep producing great cars. I like Germans, I like Dr. Z and his German accent, I think the ads are mildly amusing, I believe German engineering is (used to be? maybe still is?) perhaps superior, but all of that has little to do with anything. I’ve never bought an American car yet in 30 years and I never intend to as long Honda and Mazda keep producing great cars.

]]> By: Eric http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218169 Eric Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:22:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218169 Dr. Z get off my TV! I can't stand these commercials any longer and won’t buy another Dodge because of my overall frustration from seeing you pitch your product. Doesn’t the agency have any of their own ideas? Dr. Z get off my TV! I can’t stand these commercials any longer and won’t buy another Dodge because of my overall frustration from seeing you pitch your product. Doesn’t the agency have any of their own ideas?

]]> By: Mary http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-218122 Mary Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:57:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-218122 On the commercial where Dr. Z drives around a reporter and finally crashes into a wall, asking "any more questions"? Well, I have one. WHY DON'T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY?? I'm buying a car with reliable air bags. Obviously this ain't Chrysler! On the commercial where Dr. Z drives around a reporter and finally crashes into a wall, asking “any more questions”? Well, I have one. WHY DON’T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY?? I’m buying a car with reliable air bags. Obviously this ain’t Chrysler!

]]> By: Bruce Yochim http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-216385 Bruce Yochim Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:31:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-216385 New Dodge Commercial: Hey that Dodge Ram got a Hemi? No, its got a V-6 can't afford $3.00 a gallon for a Hemi...Ha ahahaaaaaaaaaaah! New Dodge Commercial: Hey that Dodge Ram got a Hemi? No, its got a V-6 can’t afford $3.00 a gallon for a Hemi…Ha ahahaaaaaaaaaaah!

]]> By: Paul S. http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-215008 Paul S. Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:51:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-215008 The commercials show just how arrogant they are. And how they treat their customers. Their customer service response to my $1,200.00 dollars I had to pay to fix the AC in a 2005 caravan was "THAT'S UNFORTUNATE" The commercials are right on. PAUL The commercials show just how arrogant they are.

And how they treat their customers.

Their customer service response to my $1,200.00 dollars I had to pay to fix the AC in a 2005 caravan was “THAT’S UNFORTUNATE”

The commercials are right on.

PAUL

]]> By: Morris 'Moe' Shouse http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-214659 Morris 'Moe' Shouse Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-214659 I started driving Chrysler cars in 1965. And have NEVER dreven anything else. The idea that German enginering is better is bunk. I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota, and it doesnt have a Chrysler transmission. It must be a German trans. The other day the air temp. got to 109 f. And the trans started shifting funny. I have never had a Chrysler trans do that. Moes gone I started driving Chrysler cars in 1965. And have NEVER dreven anything else. The idea that German enginering is better is bunk. I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota, and it doesnt have a Chrysler transmission. It must be a German trans. The other day the air temp. got to 109 f. And the trans started shifting funny.
I have never had a Chrysler trans do that. Moes gone

]]> By: Kristie http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-214485 Kristie Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:04:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-214485 At first, I thought this guy was from the Nobel Prize or something (not Dr. Nobel, but you know). I looked him up, and there was only things about him in the Dodge/Chrysler commercials. I say 'drop the "Dr. Z" thing'. It's just too phony. By the way, why do they have a German/Turkish guy endorsing an American car? At first, I thought this guy was from the Nobel Prize or something (not Dr. Nobel, but you know). I looked him up, and there was only things about him in the Dodge/Chrysler commercials. I say ‘drop the “Dr. Z” thing’. It’s just too phony. By the way, why do they have a German/Turkish guy endorsing an American car?

]]> By: StanFord http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-213277 StanFord Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:17:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-213277 Herr Doktor ist die verrückt Onkel von Joe Isuzu.. Herr Doktor ist die verrückt Onkel von Joe Isuzu..

]]> By: Dr. Z http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-213250 Dr. Z Thu, 03 Aug 2006 01:09:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-213250 Dr. Z Yooooouuuuu SSSSSSSuuuuucccccKKKKK What are the guys at this company thinking? This guy is the most annoying spokesperson on TV. Dr. Z you suck. Your ad agency Sucks. Your campaign Sucks. Tell my why I should buy one of your cars. I turn the channel every time this junk comes on. Dr. Z you SUCK! Dr. Z

Yooooouuuuu SSSSSSSuuuuucccccKKKKK

What are the guys at this company thinking? This guy is the most annoying spokesperson on TV. Dr. Z you suck. Your ad agency Sucks. Your campaign Sucks. Tell my why I should buy one of your cars. I turn the channel every time this junk comes on.

Dr. Z you SUCK!

]]> By: Lewis Salem http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-212631 Lewis Salem Wed, 02 Aug 2006 05:04:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-212631 Dr. Z website ist gross shiess! Dr. Z website ist gross shiess!

]]> By: Asher http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-212224 Asher Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-212224 TV adds get people to look at a car, but more and more people do online research when they want to buy a car. Therefore an add will build interest, but if you can't make a car that will impress the people writing online/mag reviews you wont sell cars. If GM really wanted to sell more they just need to buy off the companies that are writing reviews. TV adds get people to look at a car, but more and more people do online research when they want to buy a car. Therefore an add will build interest, but if you can’t make a car that will impress the people writing online/mag reviews you wont sell cars.

If GM really wanted to sell more they just need to buy off the companies that are writing reviews.

]]> By: peter g http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-212170 peter g Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:10:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-212170 #5: Well put! #5: Well put!

]]> By: Tom http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-212156 Tom Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:59:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-212156 COMMENT: In one of the ads, Dr. Z visits a youth soccer game and shows a Chrysler minivan to a mom. Several times she opens her mouth to say something, but Dr. Z cuts her off and keeps talking (finding a JD Power trophy in a floor storage bin, among other things). My wife watched the ad once, turned to me and said: "That's exactly what all car people do. They don't pay any attention to what women have to say." Now she won't consider Chrysler products -- because Dr. Z wouldn't let the soccer mom ask a question. Interesting. The ads definitely do nothing for Chrsyler. Nobody knows who Dr. Z is, and nobody believes Chryslers have German DNA. They're stupid, is what they are, and maybe they're antagonizing women too. COMMENT: In one of the ads, Dr. Z visits a youth soccer game and shows a Chrysler minivan to a mom. Several times she opens her mouth to say something, but Dr. Z cuts her off and keeps talking (finding a JD Power trophy in a floor storage bin, among other things).

My wife watched the ad once, turned to me and said: “That’s exactly what all car people do. They don’t pay any attention to what women have to say.” Now she won’t consider Chrysler products — because Dr. Z wouldn’t let the soccer mom ask a question.

Interesting. The ads definitely do nothing for Chrsyler. Nobody knows who Dr. Z is, and nobody believes Chryslers have German DNA. They’re stupid, is what they are, and maybe they’re antagonizing women too.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-211926 Mike Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:24:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-211926 Dr Z I would like to go down on you because you are tall, have a mustache and I heard you are hung large, plus that german accent turns me on. If you can trigger my gag reflex i will consider buying a Caliber Dr Z I would like to go down on you because you are tall, have a mustache and I heard you are hung large, plus that german accent turns me on. If you can trigger my gag reflex i will consider buying a Caliber

]]> By: Patrick http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-211646 Patrick Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:27:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-211646 yeah they ads were kinda ridiculous yeah they ads were kinda ridiculous

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-211640 Anonymous Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:05:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-211640 What confuses me is why they're doing this campaign only now. The merger occured years ago already. And have seen the site? It's unbelievably lame... http://www.askdrz.com/ No wonder this campaign is failing. What confuses me is why they’re doing this campaign only now. The merger occured years ago already.

And have seen the site? It’s unbelievably lame…
http://www.askdrz.com/

No wonder this campaign is failing.

]]> By: Camron http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-211639 Camron Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:05:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-211639 the only reason i was interested in these ads is because i saw them first on lnn, other than that its a big joke, dodge is the most basic brand, nothing exciting inside in them. the only reason i was interested in these ads is because i saw them first on lnn, other than that its a big joke, dodge is the most basic brand, nothing exciting inside in them.

]]> By: Auto.Observer http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop.html#comment-211628 Auto.Observer Tue, 01 Aug 2006 03:44:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/31/is-chryslers-dr-z-campaign-a-flop/#comment-211628 i never heard any radio ads here in Toronto... i never heard any radio ads here in Toronto…

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