The Story That Won't Go Away
FCA-GM The automotive media has really latched onto this story.
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jtallon wrote:mich800 wrote: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?
Not any more than picking a truck based on the merits of the vehicles, rather than the business case, makes one not "in their right mind" or a "wimp getting the sand kicked in their face on the beach."
I see you failed to actually read my response. Maybe history needs to repeat itself yet one more time before a lesson is learned. If they don't want to get kicked around it is time to stop acting the role. We cannot continue to hang our hat on the but the last merger/buyout sucked our resources and cash I "hope" it is better this time.
