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Originally Posted by glend
Chrysler will be gone in a matter of months (they will never be able to repay the loan that the US Congress is about to give them to stay in business). Once they down the various servicing contracts will be offered out to other auto companies. I remember when Diahatsu went under, Toyota picked up all the ongoing spares and service business in Australia. That would not be so bad would it, going to Toyota for service and spares (Jeepota).
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Gotta agree Glen ... if handouts are provided ... its not likely that repayment will happen unless they are given a loooooong time to pay it back.
Despite the good models chrysler have had over the years, they have always been the "lesser" preferred vehicle ... especially in Australia. Cheapness in manufacturing has always been an issue.
To up sales figures when in a rut, they have in the past, relied on involvement with other "lesser" preferred but better brands to get by ... e.g. Mitsubishi in Aust in the 70s - end result ... chrysler australia folded ... Now its the Jeep brands turn and we will see what happens.
Toyota picks up Jeep ??? ... good way to get rid of the opposition ... same as what happened to Daihatsu ... Daihatsu didnt go under ... Toyota and their majority shareholding of Daihatsu ( aquired in the late 90's ) is the reason for the lack of Daihatsu in Australia ... rightly so that service and parts be provided by them ... and as for toyota genuine service costs ????? .... Using chrysler is a good preparation for that ... LOLOL ...