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Old 10-20-2008, 04:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New News from GM/Chrysler Merger

Fresh off the presses regarding possible merger between GM and Chrysler...article claims merger proposed to take place before presidential elections...

GM-Chrysler push for quick deal - USATODAY.com

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Old 10-20-2008, 06:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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For the life of me, I just don't see what Chrysler has to offer to GM beyond a couple of engine plants. Maybe their minivan brand.

They have the same enormous legacy costs and less revenue to cover them.
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For the life of me, I just don't see what Chrysler has to offer to GM beyond a couple of engine plants. Maybe their minivan brand.

They have the same enormous legacy costs and less revenue to cover them.
I think GM would get Jeep too. Mercedes didn't take that (right?!?!?!).

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If GM holds onto Jeep, the minivans, and the engine plants.

If that is the case 80% of their employees hit the bricks and Chrysler dealerships are toast.
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Old 10-20-2008, 09:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Chrysler has cash money. GM needs cash. Tada
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From what I've read thats the only gain from GM; Chryslers cash. If the merger goes through the plan is to trash their current infrastructure.
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Well, that will also trash some of their competition in particular fields like the Durango, which is still popular (for some reason)
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Really? Rare is the Durango out here, both in Socal and up in the Bay Area. I see way more Yukons/Tahoes

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