Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs

[NibCrom]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200..._cutsOuch. Feel bad for the workers. Maybe Chrysler should make some cars people actually want to buy.Although I am impressed with their lifetime powertrain warranty. Too bad you can't get it on the Viper.

[Sublimewind]

All the US auto makers are going through hard times... Being American, there is a certain amount of arrogance that goes with it, in that we think we are the best at everything... Then Toyota,Honda, Nissan and the rest, slaps us in the face with higher build standards, better quality production, happier workers because of more "normalcy" in the overall workforce...ect... It's a dam shame, but mostly true... As the saying goes "They don't make'em like they USED to"

[Petrucci914]

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »All the US auto makers are going through hard times... Being American, there is a certain amount of arrogance that goes with it, in that we think we are the best at everything... Then Toyota,Honda, Nissan and the rest, slaps us in the face with higher build standards, better quality production, happier workers because of more "normalcy" in the overall workforce...ect... It's a dam shame, but mostly true... As the saying goes "They don't make'em like they USED to" It's a step in the right direction, even though I feel for those that lose their jobs. You hate to see people unemployed but that's the reality of business and it may suck in the short-term but you can only hope that it helps everyone in the long-term. They also cut 4 models. I think they should have cut more. The Challenger should be successful for a while, the Journey is kinda stupid, and we'll have to see how the Hybrid Durango/Aspen turns out.

[TJinPgh]

Quote, originally posted by NibCrom »http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200..._cutsOuch. Feel bad for the workers. Maybe Chrysler should make some cars people actually want to buy.Although I am impressed with their lifetime powertrain warranty. Too bad you can't get it on the Viper. Of course, that warranty is non-transferable. Given that the average person only has a car for about 5 years before they sell it, that means it's actually about half as long as the 10 year warranties that are on the market.It's only useful if you plan on keeping your car a long time.

[NibCrom]

Quote, originally posted by TJinPgh »Of course, that warranty is non-transferable. Given that the average person only has a car for about 5 years before they sell it, that means it's actually about half as long as the 10 year warranties that are on the market.It's only useful if you plan on keeping your car a long time.True dat. I'm pretty sure that's what Chrysler is banking on. If everyone kept their car for 20 years, they would probably be in trouble.

[NascarXprt]

its a shame that they are cutting those jobs, also cutting some of the cars ie Crossfire and Magnum both great cars but the pacifica and the PT cabrio both have their own issues. IMO

[Petrucci914]

It makes sense that they got rid of the Crossfire since it's a Mercedes SLK with a Chrysler body (no more relationship with Daimler). The Pacifica was too much like a van. The Magnum just needed a refresh. The PT Cruiser is Pre-T Ghey.

[engineertwin2]

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »All the US auto makers are going through hard times... Being American, there is a certain amount of arrogance that goes with it, in that we think we are the best at everything... Being American, we are also arrogant that we know what all the problems are. I love how WE ALL are more than willing to give our opinion on something as if we were subject matter experts on it, when we have about 20 mins worth of Google research.As for this, I'm sorry people have to lose their jobs, but I can point to any number of problems causing this. The truth is, I have no idea what Chrysler or Ford or GM are doing with their cars, but I can tell you that it appears that they are trying to right the ship. Please remember when dissing on other manufacturers that YOU (any of us, not targeted at Sublime here) DO NOT represent the entirety of the market.Chrysler, and Ford, and GM will figure themselves out and other manufacturers will go through this same problem. It's cyclical in nature.

[michaelgt]

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »Being American, we are also arrogant that we know what all the problems are. I love how WE ALL are more than willing to give our opinion on something as if we were subject matter experts on it, when we have about 20 mins worth of Google research.As for this, I'm sorry people have to lose their jobs, but I can point to any number of problems causing this. The truth is, I have no idea what Chrysler or Ford or GM are doing with their cars, but I can tell you that it appears that they are trying to right the ship. Please remember when dissing on other manufacturers that YOU (any of us, not targeted at Sublime here) DO NOT represent the entirety of the market.Chrysler, and Ford, and GM will figure themselves out and other manufacturers will go through this same problem. It's cyclical in nature.Thank you for your support. I have commented on the WebMBA's that know all of the details of running a major manufacturing company in a global environment. The details related to all of the countries vehicle laws, import regulations, etc.

[joatmon]

Quote, originally posted by TJinPgh »Of course, that warranty is non-transferable. Given that the average person only has a car for about 5 years before they sell it, that means it's actually about half as long as the 10 year warranties that are on the market.It's only useful if you plan on keeping your car a long time.When I bought the Vibe in 2002, I traded in the Dodge pickup that I bought new in 1985. That lifetime powertrain warranty is a huge attraction for me. I hope that they keep it until I get to buying another car, and that Chrysler sells something competitive to meet my requirements.---that's a lot of people affected, I hope Chrysler can fix their problems and build back up tp rehire them (and more) soon. I learned to turn a wrench on late 60's Chargers, Challengers, Road Runners, and have always felt some MOPAR allegiance

[TJinPgh]

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »When I bought the Vibe in 2002, I traded in the Dodge pickup that I bought new in 1985. That lifetime powertrain warranty is a huge attraction for me. I hope that they keep it until I get to buying another car, and that Chrysler sells something competitive to meet my requirements.Oh, don't get me wrong, there are certainly people it will benefit. The Vibe is the newest thing sitting in my driveway. Everything else is a 95 or older. Heck, even my "new" bike is a 94. So, I would probably take that into consideration IF I were the type to buy a new car (which, I'm not).I was simply saying that the overwhelming majority of people don't keep their cars much beyond the 5 year mark. And, certainly not many beyond 10 years. So, while it may prompt some people to consider Chrysler that previously wouldn't, it's not a huge gamble for Chrysler. MOST people would be better off with a 10 year warranty that they can transfer to somebody else (increasing the resale value of the car).

[ToolGuy]

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 »Being American, we are also arrogant that we know what all the problems are. I love how WE ALL are more than willing to give our opinion on something as if we were subject matter experts on it, when we have about 20 mins worth of Google research.As for this, I'm sorry people have to lose their jobs, but I can point to any number of problems causing this. The truth is, I have no idea what Chrysler or Ford or GM are doing with their cars, but I can tell you that it appears that they are trying to right the ship. Please remember when dissing on other manufacturers that YOU (any of us, not targeted at Sublime here) DO NOT represent the entirety of the market.Chrysler, and Ford, and GM will figure themselves out and other manufacturers will go through this same problem. It's cyclical in nature.Ditto!!!! Well said! Many do not understand what it really is like here in Mich without living here and fearing for jobs and seeing the high unemployment rates. GM, Ford and Chrysler will turn it around for sure but it will not be quckily.And the Crossfire was stopped due to sales. It did not sell well since day one in coming over to the states. It was not launched well either. MB is still integrated with Chrysler hence the Sprinter and components. Daimler still owns a large share of stock too.

[Whelan]

Currently Jeep seems to be the only brand making $$$. They are ditching the Commander and Compass. Sucks cause I wanted a Commander so bad, actually my fiance wanted one more than me.We love her 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade, I have been in a Jeep family since 97 when we got our first Cherokee Classic, then, 99 Cherokee Sport, then 03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, now the Liberty. Love Jeeps, always have, always will.