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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Default RE: Dodge shutting down

I hope they make it too. I want all the US Makers to indeed weather the storm. Heck, we built the auto industry, but man, the 50's, 60's, early 70's, heck what a hey day. Sure back in the day US car companies folded too, but that was due to superior US Design. I understand maintaining costs and I am all for it, but making cars that are both unique, good looking, and purposeful, that will save the day. The Challenger fills a purpose that drives interest for the company, but eyeing others means something too. I mean, SUV's have a roll, but do we need unteen from every company. Even Toyota has a bunch, but they have several car lines as well. Back when I was in manufacturing, I often used to think if they do not intend to be #1 in a segment, why make it? But hey, without effort how do you even know. I think the Challenger, 300, Charger, RAM, Liberty, and Cherokee are recent good examples for Chrysler. Ford and GM have good examples as well, even if not for me. But quality and customer service reign over that profoundly. I would like us to reestablish prominece in automobile manufacturing, but there's a way to go and I hold out hope[sm=americanasmiley.gif].
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