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  1. In the view in the post above this one, it reminds me alot of the Lambda triplets. Not a bad thing. Good looking truck.
  2. This sounds a whole lot like the discussion when we saw prepro interiors of the F-150 that looked equally horrid. Not. Perhaps when all the bits and pieces are put on and they use production materials, it will look a bit closer to this:
  3. Perhaps...but I'd more likely bet we don't know yet.
  4. Guitar Hero RULEZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rockon:
  5. Robert Nardelli Responds to Media Reports source: Chrysler Media blog Posted Dec 21, 2007, 05:33 PM by Robert Nardelli Category: Business Chrysler Chairman and CEO Expresses Confidence in Chrysler's Operations, Products, Finances and Employees * Long-term support from Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Daimler AG Auburn Hills, Mich. - “There have been several recent media reports that have painted an inaccurate picture of Chrysler LLC’s current financial position. Therefore, the management of Chrysler and our parent company, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., felt it imperative to correct the record since such misinterpretations and misperceptions are misleading and could leave the wrong impression in the minds of investors and other interested parties. First and foremost, it is important to note that Chrysler is not only meeting, but, in many cases, exceeding its financial targets heading into 2008. Importantly, Chrysler has ample liquidity. We are fully funded with working capital to meet our present and future needs and objectives. We are doing what any other prudent company is doing during this challenging economic environment. We are trying to instill a sense of urgency throughout the workforce, putting our capital to work effectively and efficiently, streamlining inventory, improving current products and developing new and innovative vehicles. Our dealer body is quite pleased that our inventory of vehicles was down another 4 percent in November. In a 13-hour meeting this week with the Cerberus board of directors, Cerberus praised and was highly complimentary of Chrysler’s progress to date and unanimously approved our 2008 plan. We have a solid strategic direction to return the company to long-term profitability. We are on target and have the unwavering support of Cerberus, as well as our other key partner, Daimler AG. Cerberus met with its investors last Thursday to share the progress that has been made and to convey to these investors that the company was meeting – and in many cases – exceeding – its targets. The report was well received. Like many companies in today’s uncertain economic environment, Chrysler is moving aggressively to improve its business. We recognized in advance the increasingly competitive vehicle market heading into 2008. With that, we have been moving aggressively to make our company leaner. The steps we are taking include previously announced volume-related reductions at several North American assembly and powertrain plants and the elimination of four products from our lineup, which is very customary in the auto industry. However, we are very excited about the new products coming in 2008. These include the legendary Dodge Ram pickup truck, the Dodge Journey crossover, the relaunch of the historic Dodge Challenger – which has already generated 8,851 customer orders – and two, all-new, large hybrid SUVs, the Chrysler Aspen and the Dodge Durango, demonstrating our support for the environment and more fuel-efficient vehicles. For our current vehicle line-up we have already approved more than 260 line item improvements to enhance our products – most for the 2008 calendar year. The recently completed national labor agreement with the United Auto Workers – which includes the establishment of an independent retiree health care trust – provides a framework to improve the long-term competitiveness of the company. Since August and the first day of the new company, the management team has been working to improve Chrysler’s working capital, disposing of non-core (or non-earning) assets and reinvesting this cash into product development, new technology and new innovations for our customers.” The following related statement can be attributed to Mark Neporent, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Cerberus Capital Management L.P.: "We remain extremely enthusiastic about our investment in Chrysler. Our underwriting assumed, and fully planned, that Chrysler would incur losses in the near term. Under the leadership of Bob Nardelli, Tom LaSorda and Jim Press, Chrysler is already on track to exceed its multi-year restructuring and recovery plan on virtually all key metrics. We met with the management team this week and fully endorse their strategic direction and their plan to meet the challenges of the current environment. We are confident that Bob, Jim and Tom are taking the right steps to bring Chrysler to profitability. Our mutual resolve to restore Chrysler to its leadership position as an iconic brand is unwavering."
  6. I kinda like it too in a non-exciting way. A bit unassuming a la Taurus X. But generally not ugly by any means. Interior is no worse then Taurus X and the storage stuff is kinda nifty. I could do without the ice cooler in the floor, but still useful to put other stuff. Using otherwise empty space is where manufacturers are going with newer vehicles. Bedside storage on pickups, etc...
  7. If only I could be 22 again (though I had about half of those cars by the time I hit 22). I wouldn't be surprised if my wife contacted a psychiatrist about my addiction to cars. P.S. I've been wondering about that avatar of yours for months now, so I went out and rented the Simpsons movie today ($1 Redbox!). I'm looking forward to seeing it.
  8. What the heck...here's ALL my Fords (in order): NOTE: NONE of these pictures were my actual cars...(except the 94 F-150, which won't link...so nevermind). They were all found on google to represent them. 78 Mustang II 76 Maverick (to this day, one of my favorite cars) 79 Mustang Cobra (Turbo) Ugh...those horrible TRX wheels 81 Mustang 83 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (loved this car) 1986 Ford Escort GT (stole silvr's pic since mine looked the same) 88 Mustang Notchback 91 Probe (mine was red, but I had the roof painted black a la Mitsu Talon) 91 Escort (one of the first owned...everyone kept asking me what it was!) 88 F-150 (4.9 I6) 94 F-150 XLT Supercab 5.8L (THIS is actually a real picture of my F-150 at the Sand Dunes in MI) LOVED this truck. Hit picture limit on posts 65 Mustang Grande Hit the picture limit on posts 97 Thunderbird (my 2nd bird...loved this car too) Hit the picture limit on posts 98 ZX2 (most uncomfortable seats ever put into a car) Hit the picture limit on posts Don't get me started on all the other cars/motorcycles I've owned.
  9. Soccer ball or not, it is pretty damned impressive how that thing held up.
  10. Could these guys be any more stereotypical for their jobs?
  11. I'm just going to sit back and lavish in the comments now.
  12. NYC proper (the 5 boros) has about 8 million (as of the '00 census). Generally, the main bulk of CV taxis are in Manhattan. Pop: 1.4 million. Nevertheless, taxis are generally not used by people who live in the city anyhow. So population stats are irrelevant (also adding in the fact these are fleet sales).
  13. At current sales levels, thats around 5% of yearly sales. Not something to scoff at if they plan on keeping this thing in production much longer. Amazing how 5% of all CV sales are concentrated in one city.
  14. Full story on Motley Fool The agency that regulates the city's taxi industry has adopted a new fuel efficiency rule that will require all cabs purchased after Oct. 1, 2008, to get at least 25 miles per gallon. Those bought after the fall of 2009 will have to achieve 30 mpg. The rule change, expected since last spring and adopted Tuesday, will lead to a dramatic overhaul in the composition of New York's storied taxi fleet. Right now, a majority of the city's 13,000 cabs are Ford Crown Victorias. But the Crown Vic's V-8 engine currently gets around 14 mpg, well short of the standard set by the Taxi and Limousine Commission. The new rule will mean that taxi fleet owners, who must replace their cabs every three to five years, will probably be forced to buy fuel-efficient hybrids, which run partly on electricity. ................ Ford spokesman Jim Cain said he couldn't comment on what the rule change would mean for the future of the Crown Victoria in New York, but he said the company has been working on a number of fuel efficiency initiatives. "We have very loyal customers in the taxi industry, and we are committed to that business," he said. According to Cain, Ford sells about 3,000 Crown Victorias each year for use as New York taxis.
  15. I'm going to guess they called up the present-day Charger for that front end and not a 79 MC.
  16. First posted at DodgeTalk and at Allpar (gotta give credit!) Perhaps it'll look better in person, but I'm just not feeling it.
  17. From the above article: I thought read on other threads that the GT500 was going for sticker now?
  18. I knew someone would bring up Mercedes and Audi, hence my disclaimer "bare bones A/B class". We are talking econobox, not luxo microcars here. I don't think anyone is going to cross-shop a Mercedes A-Class with an Accent.
  19. Yup...but they OVERpriced their initial luxury car offering. I believe the point here was Hyundai's UNDERpricing. Don't get me wrong, this thing ain't gonna sell. I think its undoing will be primarily because its going to be a "Hyundai", not because its a bad car (nobody knows that yet) nor because of price (its obviously priced better then any other comparable luxo-car in that category). They are going about it completely wrong by not branching out with a new brand. This ain't Wal-Mart...you can't have a one-stop shop for subcompact bare bones $10K A/B-cars and 300+hp RWD V8 luxo cars and expect the far ends of each spectrum to be taken seriously.
  20. Bingo! I believe thats the obvious point I (and practically every poster) has been trying to make since this thread began: Lincoln is just starting to come out of its image of prune juice and formaldehyde. Heck, they've got as fair a shot as any at this point.
  21. Chances are that Hyundai will make just as much as Lincoln does with each sale (with the aforementioned cheaper parts and labor). Lower cost to produce can equate to a lesser sales price. Hyundai also does not have the added costs of having a separate storefront to sell these in a Lincoln does (ie, from Ford). Don't make the mistake of equating lower sales price with lower profit.
  22. Kinda makes you wonder why all the other guys charge so much........... :shades: Artificial markup to enhance perceived status? Do these cars REALLY need to cost $40-$50-$60k? Or are they priced as such to give the buyer that perceived status of buying an "expensive" car? Does a Town Car really cost almost $20K more to build then a Grand Marquis? Think on that one.
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