So my job is more important than my wifes? I've worked for dc for 5 years. I have bought 6 new dc products since I have started for dc. My wife has worked for rinke for 8 years. Have not bought a gm since I started for dc. I have bought more dc products in 5 years than most emps have in 20. So don't even start preaching buy what you build to me. I have, and guess what its got me?

A 2002 Jeep GC with an oil leak that was never repaired.
Replaced by a 2003 liberty that the engine threw a bearing cap and seized... at 3200 miles.
Replaced by a 2004 pacifica that has spent over 47 days at the dealer the first year I owned it for a still unresolved front end problem. And as of yet dc still refuses to call it a lemon. And they know I won't sue due to the fact that I work for them. So besides income dc hasn't exactly been treating me all that good. Oh yeah the reason why I'm looking for another truck? This one sounds like its falling apart going over bumps. My 02 ram was great, my 04 is a pos. So I am extremely loyal, but I'm getting tired of the crap we send out the door, and the slap in the face with the discount.

Joe

 

Joe buy that gm truck, what you just said sealed the dealer. i would be super pissed too.

 

i saw the other 2 commercials today. i like the granddaughter one the best. then the old man watching TV, and then the one with that ******* actor.

 

I haven't seen the other two yet, do you remember what channels you saw them on Nick?

 

all 3 were on UPN50. the one with that gay actor is played by far the most

 

Wow, there's been a ton of discussion since my last visit....
Mopartodd, very cool to hear you’re in the market for a Crossfire… I’ve participated in a couple of forum discussions re: Crossfire and had an opportunity to speak with a ton of owners…. With a few exceptions, everyone seems really pleased with their vehicle…. What are you looking to get into a new 2006 or one of the existing 2005’s… They’re beautiful cars, and they look like nothing else on the road. I’m in Michigan so they’re pretty popular around these parts, but it seems like they’re pretty rare in other parts of the US. Do you see a lot of them in PA or NC? If you’re interested I can recommend a couple of other forums that support strictly Crossfire discussions… actually if you just Google Crossfire forum, you’ll probably find the two that I’m talking about… They’re very small in comparison to dodgeforum.com, but the people are really nice and very knowledgeable…. Tell me more about the Crossfire you’re looking at… Why didn’t you purchase one before (you said that you’re in the market “again�)….

Nickoman01, both you and jgralka have made compelling arguments. I think it’s safe to say that it was never DCX’s intention to alienate employees… Again it’s all about added value for the customer and healthy fair market competition among automakers. Perceived value is much more than a monetary dollar amount… It’s all relative, qualified by dollars spent vs. commodity received. Both variables must be equitably considered. To that end, jgralka, good luck on your next purchase whatever it happens to be… I think you know what I’m rooting for…

Megashifter, thanks for the feedback… I have a couple of questions; visibility can vary based on the height and build of the person operating the vehicle. The available power 8-way driver’s seating and available power adjustable pedals offer some flexibility in seating adjustment and can assist in improving visibility based on user needs and preference. Did you attempt adjust the seats to improve the visibility?

Please keep your comments and opinions coming; it’s all welcomed criticism.... good, bad, and ugly... As long as it help's to make us better at what we do.

Thanks

 

It's not quite that simple. In any product design there are costs implicit in that design (materials, labor, design, marketing, overhead, etc.) and once you drop price below that level you just stopped making money. GM had to learn that lesson yet again recently with the Quadrasteer option on the pickups and SUVs -- my understanding is that it cost them at least as much to make those steerable axles and install them as they charged the customer, and the price was more than the market was interested in.

 

Hrm. I could count on one hand all the regular cab '97-'04 Dakotas I see in an average month, and 6 blocks of driving in Fargo would use up the other hand counting Quad Cabs (HUGELY popular in the north country here -- every '05 I've seen on the road, and most of the trucks the dealers order, are QC's.) I'll bet it wasn't worth tooling up for regular cab Dakotas. I personally love the styling of the new model, and for all the comments online, I've heard nothing but positive comments on my pickup from people who actually see it in person. Can't complain about the get-up-and-go either, but I'm not expecting a pickup truck to be a musclecar.