RLSH700

"Time for another Good Idea, Bad Idea."

Good Idea:

Listening to outsiders advice.

Bad Idea:

Listening to yes-men's advice who are on the outside.

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The End!

The things he is correct about is common sense, but about everything else he is saying is way off.

300/Charger/Magnum/Challenger: duh! That's whats happening and for a reason. Common sense. Get a different base engine that will be mentioned later, add either the 4.0L or something suggested later. Offer the 6.4 or 6.5L and in the case of the Challenger possibly a supercharged HEMI. Also add a diesel with similar or better fuel economy and power capabilities as the MB/Bosch 3.0L CRD. Lose both transmissions and replace them with what is suggested later.

Avenger and Sebring: half way correct. The Sebring sedan is a flop. There is too much wrong with it to fix, get rid of it. Make a CTS competitor and name it the LeBaron. The Avenger has three problems: dash interior quality, V6 isn't competitive enough, and trunk is too small. Look to the LH cars for inspiration, give the SXT a GDI 2.4L, an ES model the EGG version of the 3.5L, and give the R/T the SEMA spec 4.0L V6, and stretch the darn trunk. Possibly even consider changing the front fascia to look more like the Viper so then it doesn't look too much like the Charger for those who like swoopy designs. Manuals on SXT and R/T models.

Crossfire: common sense again in this form and already happening. A performance coupe though would be a good idea just one that is ACTUALLY a 100% Chrysler product for a change instead of always relying on MB and Mitsubishi.

Grand Caravan and Town & Country: has it backwards. The Caravan has been running for almost 25 years on the same vehicle category, much larger than any other nameplate the brand is currently using with the exception of the Ram. The Town and Country now being part Voyager is diluting the luxury image the brand should be trying to rebuild, plus the Caravan is more popular. Kill the Town & Country and make a crossover using that historical nameplate. Until better interior can be obtained, use the Town & Country's. Up the power on the 3.8L back to at least early 2000s level (215hp & 245ft-lbs of tq), offer a higher output 4.0L(perhaps through GDI) on an ES model and keep current 4.0L for SXT, offer a 3.5L OHV version of 3.3L OHV engine for a replacement.

Caliber, Patriot, Compass, PT Crusier-common sense but not entirely correct. The Compass should go, it isn't selling period and it is damaging Jeep's off-road image. The PT Cruiser should be attempted again just done under a different name plate as it is hurting Chrysler's luxury image. The Patriot should at least receive a V6 (3.8L at bare minimum) and get some better dash materials. Until the dual-clutch is ready, use a lower strength version of the 62TE (perhaps a 60TE). Also consider renaming the Caliber the Omni to save the tough sounding name for a different, more deserving model. Also offer a small diesel. Also drop R/T nameplate and use ES instead on Caliber.

Aspen and Durango- wrong! The Aspen is doing quite well. The satisfaction rating from CR ranks the Aspen towards the top of customer satisfaction and it does not have an inventory problem. Also the Aspen has the potential to do what the Escalade did for Cadillac, it needs further investment. The Durango should be given one more chance. It should look more like the first generation model and both should receive more efficient transmissions and a small diesel engines.

Grand Cherokee and Commander- correct but commonsense. The 7 seating capacity needed to be added to the Grand Cherokee, not have a separate and uglier brother to offer it next to them. Also, send the moron who got rid of the high quality materials from the 99-04 models to a nut house and get interior that makes the 99-04 interior look cheap. Also, offer on other models so then it does