The Story That Won't Go Away

jtallon wrote:

mich800 wrote:


Why would anyone in their right mind purchase a vehicle from such a weak minded company?

A company won't tow my TT. But a truck will. If I'm looking to invest, I'll pick the better company. If I need to tow, I'll pick the better truck. So I bought a Ram this time around.

I don't understand the Ford fanboys' fascination with which company is better. Is it a status symbol, like a Members Only jacket, or a penguin logo on your polo shirt, or belonging to the right country club? Does the badge matter more than the truck underneath it? It must for some. Maybe the blue oval badge adds 50hp, like all the stickers on a noisy trashed Honda Civic?

Company strength may determine who has the better truck in the next generation. And when I need another truck, I'll look at them all again and compare. But I'll still buy the best truck at that time, not the best company. Future profits won't get me up a hill today.

Nope wrong on the fanboys. The comment was more tongue and cheek related to the attitude that all Chrysler's problems are from the multiple changes in ownership. Like they were some disinterested spectator on the sideline while it all happened. If you are not interested or do not understand the business side that is fine. It is not a requirement to purchase the vehicle you want. The truth does not make someone a fan either way. Are you a fanboy because you you did your analysis and decided to purchase the Ram? If someone is interested in the success or failure of a company that employees thousands does that make them a hater?