I really think that it would be best for Chrysler and GM. I'd really hate to see ether one of them go! I think that GM could use some of Chrysler's inspiring looks. I have always loved GM and Chrysler, and We have had countless Gm's, only a couple of Dodges. Ind they have been great. I would really hate to see an American 100+ year old company go under, or go Japanese. I'm glad that it does't involve ford. I have never liked ford, and my uncle has a few fords and they are all POSes. And other people have had problems. Im' not saying GM is perfect, We had our GMC Jimmy Lemon. As far as Lineup, I think they will just trim it up a bit, but if they changed it, i would be ok with it. I have never cared for Chrysler, SUV's but on the other hand I have always loved GM's. I only like 3 or 4 of GM cars, and love almost oll of Chrysler's. And I like both GM's and Dodge trucks. THe article is talking about a 50/50 merger too. This is just my $0.02.
-Justin

 

Yes. That would be the worst thing. Going to a Japanese company. Losing power to become a tiny car that never hauls a load. And I would probably sell my Dodge if Chrysler merged with Nissan, because have you seen the people on the Nissan Forums? Their egos are three times the size of their trucks.

If a merger would happen, GM and Chrysler would be about the best. Two best companies, and if they would tank, I would have to invest in a Huffy or a Schwinn. Because I would never drive a Ford. Maybe a Toyota again, but never a Ford. These trucks are the ones with the best power and value, plus their trucks are realistic. The SRT-10 is more power than most people need, but it's a great truck, with some good speed. The Silverado SS still has good power, and you can use it to tow the boat to the lake next weekend. Best known trucks, and have good power. We use nothing else out at work.

 

Guys think about this for a minute, you really expect GM to keep making most of the Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles? They'd be competing with themselves. Chrysler/GM merger would be the end of Chrysler. At least in cooperation with Nissan Chrysler would be supplying the truck/suv side of it and probably a few cars. Nissan would provide some sorely needed smaller cars that are actually good and both brands would benefit.

 

Which company survives may be a moot point if people can't get loans to buy the cars in the first place.....

Dusty

 

I've always owned Ford trucks until this year when I decided to give Dodge a try due to the lifetime powertrain warranty.
Ford does build a tougher truck. But I don't really need a 1/2 ton truck that tows as much as a 3/4 ton truck.

I just hope that if it does happen. the warranties are kept valid. I like all 3 of my new Dodges and hope to keep them forever.

I too would rather see them merge with Nissan.

 

Kinda ironic that you have a GM built GTO as an avitar

 

Yes, I should have specified; GM was alright pre 1975.

 

What exactly does Dodge/Chrysler have thats worth keeping in its current lineup to begin with? Just the following...

Dodge Ram
Challenger
Viper
Chrysler 300/Charger
Minivan

The rest of their vehicles are performing subpar across the board in sales AND in gas mileage. Jeep is an exclusive division, and I'm leaving it out of the equation simply because the only thing people want from it is the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler....the rest would get trashed anyhow....

So here's the kicker.... a GM/Chevy Silverado name, but a Dodge Ram design and Cummins Turbo Diesel under the hood....mated to an Allison Transmission....talk about dream truck...

The harsh reality is that Chrysler right now is in the process of virtually killing off about half its lineup.....so this would actually be the perfect time for a merger. What could Nissan possibly want from Chrysler other then their truck lineup and Jeep? They dont need anything else....because they already have quality vehicles and well known performance vehicles. In fact, their bringing the GT-R stateside....so there goes the Challenger...

Bottom line, GM buying Chrysler would be the best option. People forget that GM is currently trying to get rid of Saab, Hummer, and Buick is just about done as well. I wouldnt be surprised that if this sale actually happened, that GM just didnt close out Buick all together like they did with Oldsmobile.

GM was still alright in 1984-1987, or did you just magically forget the Buick Grand National.....

 

There's a few more models that are worth something or that only need a few fixes.

 

Ah yes because the last "merger" worked out so well for us. Lots of jobs union and management would be lost. But that will probable happen anyways, due to the fact that Americans are too stupid to figure out that we are outsourcing ourselves.