What's your take?
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What's your take?
My father was thrilled when he found out the Challenger was going into production. I was disappointed to learn it was going to be built in Brampton,Ontario. I also don't like the fact that it won't be flex-fueled. Would it be accurate in saying that the 08' Challenger will be an import which uses fuel from imported oil? Economically speaking,it would be better for the US if it were built in perhaps the Belvedere,Illinois plant were the Caliber is assembled and flex fuel using American produced E85 (hopefully the 15% gasoline coming from Texas,Alaska,etc.). I have always said I'll buy a Mazda 6 built in Michigan,Honda built in Ohio,Hyundai Sonata built in Alabama or a 90% US Content Toyota Sienna over a 65% US content Mustang (US content reflecting engine,transmission,final assembly point,etc.). Thoughts, comments?
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Realist. . . be realistic. It's a global world. Maybe the mazda is built in the U.S., but the profits eventually work their way into the pockets of a billionaire ceo in japan.
Not to mention the Challenger isn't on the same platform as the caliber. . . so they can't build it there. If you cared that much about american workers you wouldn't buy a Chrysler anyway, since they're laying off a $%#load of their employees.
Not to mention the Challenger isn't on the same platform as the caliber. . . so they can't build it there. If you cared that much about american workers you wouldn't buy a Chrysler anyway, since they're laying off a $%#load of their employees.
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Thanks for the update Justinec101,it is a global world...India and China's increased wealth (due to jobs we let go to them) now have more money for cars and gas....bingo!! oil hit $100 a barrel. Thank's also for the heads up on the fact that CEO's make profits..that trickled into my mind as I loaded a $100,000 painting in the cargo hold of a Gulfstream G-IV that I used to fly (used to meaning that the jet has been relocated to Montreal and I lost my job). CEO's are going to make the money no matter what,you need to consider the economic food chain that effects you. I do care about American employees,that's why I own a flex-Fuel Ford Taurus (built near Atlanta)...unfortunately not enough people cared because that plant is history. Where are people going to come up with a $41,000 car if we lose our manufacturing jobs? You can't sustain a country on Pizza Huts and Tanning Salons...
