Intrepidation

I think the vanger's name is good, I think it's roofline could use some tweaking, but I like it overall still. I wasn't aware there was going to be a sedan replacement for the Neon...where's information on it? I'd love to read it.

So instead of admitting I made a point you'd rather make pointless references to BMW. Being a poser and wanting an option available on most other cars are two different things. Oh and guess what? All of today's midsize cars come with a full compliment of airbags, comfort and some form of value. What makes the Malibu any different?

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I need to do some waxing as well. By the way, what is the name of that paint color?

Looks great! I've always liked the Bonneville..except you know, from the inside It certainly doesn't feel like fall around here.

Well...the Viper is faster than an F-16 for the first second or so

3.5 + AutoStick + 300M interior perhaps? I still prefer the 300M but like the Intrepid best overall. The FirePower shouldn't be more affordable, it should simply be different. Softer, like a GT, with a far more plush interior like the concept features (in fact, just make the chrome brushed metal and call it a day).

And on that note, the original chop is far superior.

I like it a lot...it's a great looking vehicle that has all of the personality of Citroën without the odd looks.

Since that was obviously directed at me, the car is 7 years old, thank you. I wouldn't jump into the Malibu from a 7 year old Intrepid because I don't see any reason compelling enough to want to. It's certainly not better looking in my eyes, it's still FWD, and it's interior certainly doesn't look any better than my own, and it certainly doesn't have any "techno goodies" I would want besides an MP3 jack...which I can get in a Cobalt...or any other modern car. If I were in the market for a new car, which is a big investment anyway, I would rather spend the extra to get a top of the line model than spend what is already a lot of money on a base model. If saving money was my priority, I'd buy a gently used fully loaded vehicle. Your argument is silly in that you are willing to dismiss the customers who want such things as a Nav system but can't get it in the Malibu, and then claim that it doesn't matter it's only 10% or so....but in this day and age GM is trying to get all of the sales it can get. So loosing out on that 10% because they are too stubborn to equip the vehicle with such options is a stupid move, and defending that move is equally, if not more stupid. You're a sales guy, you should know every sale counts.

Yeah, in the article it mentions that union leaders seemed to have forgotten the statement that new models would be created and instead focused only on the fact that models were being cut.

i remember that the tailgate TSB made headlines...but nothing about the Tundra's issues seems to...despite being far more serious. big surprise. There are some things I fail to understand why are replaced. I like coil springs to hold up hoods. Unlike struts, they never seem to wear out.

Full Article: http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/...173.A13529.html

I read that, but the company makes good points. While it's going to cut 2 or 3 models, it plans to add new models to segments that it doesn't compete in and really needs to. (true compact CUV, possibly larger CUV, subcompact).

I have no idea what was being smoked when they brought that thing into the world...the BOF SUV segment was already shrinking at the time. Like I've said, put the Aspen's interior in the Durango, along with the brightwork, and drop the Apsen. Why do people keep suggesting the Dakota? It overlaps with nothing because it is the only midsize truck Chrysler has and is a pretty good one. In addition, it, like the Caravan, is the founder of the segment it competes in. It's shortcomings are the exterior (which i think looks pretty good since the MCE) and the interior. It has a very good V8 powertrain now and best-in-class towing capabilities. It just needs to be marketed better....like "Full size capability without the full size fuel economy/road manners/maneuverability/price"

There is a major problem with your statement...you see my friend you are assuming these things will make it to 200,000 miles!

I like the "We're tired of being a foreign car in our own country" tagline much better. The TV ads are retarded...they are poorly thought out IMO. Not having a true NAV system is a serious omission IMO. I've used turn-by-turn and while it's usually fine, there are times when it helps to see where you are and where the streets are in relation to your position. Some people have an easier time with visual aids as well. Where the Malibu really lacks is on the techno goodies. No bluetooth, no true Nav, no file storage system. Chrysler's MyGig is awesome, and would be a serious determining factor if I were shopping in this segment, as I would be looking at top-tier models anyway. Chrysler also has available AWD...I think that's an excellent feature that much of the midsize segment lacks. Living in the snow belt, it's very handy. As others have pointed out, it's also about perception...knowing you can get a Nav system in a Mazda3 but not in a more expensive, larger Malibu is not helping perception. I still like the car alot, but GM's refusal to have a proper Nav system as an option has long irritated me.

That's a sucky day, sorry to hear it. When did you get a job and where do you work?

So maybe I wasn't crazy when I though I saw that Tundra's tailgate looking warped that night! I wonder how many of these $h!boxes will last 10 years?

I actually don't care for the LHS or the Concorde...I never liked their sloping rear ends. I liked the more upright rear ends of the 300M and Intrepid. LHS/300M have my favorite interiors in a modern Chrysler.

I love the FirePower..it makes perfect sense as a flagship model since it's based of existing components and would be a much better cathan the Crossfire (although I like teh Crossfire name better) FYI, this was canceled buy the Germans because they didn't want a car a fraction of the cost of the SLR to be able to beat it...when it could. In fact the were already prototypes undergoing testing for limited production when it was canceled. As for the Charger itself...in the end I like the one we got better...it's muscular and menacing in the way the concept wasn't...but the concept is a very handsome car. What the concept car has over the production model is interior design. Even today it looks modern and fresh..I would love to have seen it in the production Charger. In fact, Chrysler can build beautiful concept interiors that looks production ready and not pie-in-the-sky...I just wish they'd make it to production.

IMO your brain is broken if you think they should Dump the Caravan, the founder of the minivan segment which sells more than the T & C by the way. PT should be redesigned...but if Chrysler actually moves upmarket than maybe not. Caliber's looks are merely opinion. It sells reasonably well and is currently the entry vehicle with which to attract first time buyers. Dropping out of the small car segment would be a stupid move. Sebring's interior is not all plastic if you actually spent time in one....but it's not good enough, neither is the exterior. The other 2 I'll agree with. Kill: Aspen Compass Crossfire Commander By the way, the Sprinter is better equipped, more efficient and safer than Ford's or GM's offerings...it just lacks towing abilities. Nitro should be unibody with road manners in mind.

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I guess I'll do another post XD I hope they don't wait until the next gen to upgrade the Caliber's powertrain. I think the 2.0 and 2.4 are fine engines that make reasonable power, but the CVT needs to go...only Nissan has any real success with them and even then a lot of people don't like them. It robs the engines of their power and feels very unnatural. I think the 2.0 should get a 4-speed and the 2.4 should get a 6-speed. I would drop the 1.8 all together as I think it's too weak and bussy for anything besides fleet-only.

It's hard to make something as bland as an airliner ugly but if anyone can do it, apparently Airbus can!