Comments on: Chrysler Dealership Closings: Why Certain Dealers Were Chosen Over Others

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Sun, 31 May 2009 21:06:51 +0000

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By: Noresize » Blog Archive » Chrysler Dealerships: Who Got Pushed Out Of The Lifeboat First? [Carpocalypse]

Sun, 31 May 2009 16:10:14 +0000

[...] According to UDMan, it all boiled down to five pretty simple elements, with “financial viability” being the obvious #1. UDMan puts some real skull sweat into his excellent analysis… and, of course, the very first reader comment starts with the profound statement “everyone that loves american cars will agree with me. F***** imports. go back to your S***** countries!!!” Such is the life of the automotive writer in our new century. [CarDomain Blog] [...]

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Crazification Factor and Conspiracies, v. Chrysler Dealers — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:48:20 +0000

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Sun, 31 May 2009 10:13:19 +0000

By: CarGuy053

CarGuy053 — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:08:51 +0000

Some of these responses are hysterical. I’ll pose this question to everyone. What is a foreign car anymore? Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, VW ALL build cars here in the United States!

It is sad to see many of the dealers close, 5 close friends of mine all lost their Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep franchises. But they’re finding ways to survive. I myself worked for a Ford dealer when they consolidated their dealer network 3 years ago. Chrysler and GM just didn’t see the writing on the wall like Ford did.

By: NoKzV8

NoKzV8 — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:37:21 +0000

In response to:

kuzster69
May 28, 2009 at 4:22 pm

everyone that loves american cars will agree with me. F***** imports. go back to your S***** countries!!! im a big fan of chevy but since all the american cars are going down hill ill support ford and the dodge.

Your Chevy’s are imports. They’re imported from Mexico where they are assembled. Here’s an idea for GM, bring jobs back to the U.S and stop outsourcing to other countries. Then and only then, can you call yourself and American vehicle.

By: ltcljerjr

ltcljerjr — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:37:36 +0000

The Ruining of the American Automoive industry have been in the works for over 30 years. and WE are to blame. We all junped on the wagon of excess; we all wanted SUV’s and Hummers and Suburbans. When Gas was cheap, we flocked for full size pick up trucks. The big three did what most businesses would do; they continued to supply what the market demanded. As a result they didnt foresee the eventual rise in gas prices and the turn of sentiment towards big trucks and SUV’s. Now, factor their mismangment, lack of planning, high overhead costs from the Union (a victim of their sucessful past) and the economic woes and it is a perfect storm. Now with that being said, is Obama to blame? No! He is a politician just as worthless as any and every other. are the import car companies to blame? No, they saw a chance to gain market share and profit and took it. We are to blame.
What should we do now? The bailout isnt working. so let free market captialism take its course. In the business world its survival of the fitest, provide a good product or service or fall. The big two will fall or they will come out of this in a better position with new models and better technology. DONT BE SURPRISED IF YOU SEE A HYBRID MUSCLE CAR IN THE NEXT DECADE. A hybrid challenger or Camaro perhaps?

By: Tundraman10

Tundraman10 — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:33:23 +0000

Well thanks a lot Obastard and team for ruining Chrysler. This is not creating jobs in any way shape or form. This puts people out of work. Socialism at its best. I really hope you guys didn’t vote for this nut case.

By: leojmcca

leojmcca — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:01:50 +0000

Would love to buy a new Challenger, but the dealers keep jacking the prices to MSRP. Heck, I live in SoCal and drive 35K a year for work around SoCal and have only seen about 5 challengers on the road.

Looks like the questionable dealers got what they deserved!

By: kuzster69

kuzster69 — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:22:30 +0000