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    Default Chrysler Conundrum > solution(s)?

    with all the recent speculation
    & since ideal lineups are one of my favorite hobbies
    (tho I don't intend to make this one a "MISSION" )
    here's a brief WhatIF

    "Cerberus-Sumitomo" buys Saab and the Hummer-name-only, along with the remaining percent of GMAC financing &
    buys Ford's share of Mazda (more if they can get it) & VOLVO TOO!
    then assembles the following lineup:

    Mazda = tiny(Mz1) > medium(euroMz6) vehicles with best-ZoomForTheBuck
    Chrysler = moves upscale ASAP/as far as possible
    __just new 300's/S80-C90, better-than-concept Imperial/S100, new peoplemover/V&XC 90-100,
    __plus a 9-3-based sportlux coupe(-cabrio) (later maybe more)
    __(Chrysler-Mazda name in U.S., Volvo/Saab("Scandia"?)-Mazda=ROTW)
    Dodge = trucks & a couple larger vehicles engineered by Mazda (ex: U.S.Mz6 & CX9)
    Jeep = jeeps ie fewer 'true-er' models; Hummer is top-trim/pkgs
    and adds a
    GoldenAge premium/mid-level range using names like DeSoto,Hudson,(Nash?), ...
    - re-inventing the PTcruiser & Prowler & more,
    - with half 50's/half spaceage styling (get Chip Foose on the Board of Directors!)
    ...this would be a shock&awe production of concept/dreamcar style at just-attainable prices
    ...(like imho the Challenger intended ...and missed)
    Perhaps all these affordable halo cars could share one single, stunning set of interior components? ...so along with their different top-hats on shared platforms, they'd be highly profitable without requiring high volume...


    anyone else want to post an alternate? ...or top my CrazyIdea™?
    Last edited by 2b2; 10-11-2008 at 09:48 PM.
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