We all know that Chrysler guillotined nearly 800 dealerships, but how did the executioners choose their victims? UDMan's day job gives him some insights into the process.

According to UDMan, it all boiled down to five pretty simple elements, with "financial viability" being the obvious #1. UDMan puts some real skull sweat into his excellent analysis… and, of course, the very first reader comment starts with the profound statement "everyone that loves american cars will agree with me. F***** imports. go back to your S***** countries!!!" Such is the life of the automotive writer in our new century.
[CarDomain Blog]

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