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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    A year or more out!? Jeezus Herbert Christ on a pogo stick! Can't they phone up Malcolm Bricklin to make this happen faster or something? That guy gets things done! #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1

    Snap shot of the Fiat-Chrysler PD plan. If anyone cares. Click to slightly enlarge.
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    The wife is not enamored of what she calls "girly" cars. She likes solid and practical. 4wd is not a necessity if there's a big solid bumper to bolt a winch to, if necessary. She's that kinda lady.

    But I can see where a cinquecento could turn her head. It sure as hell turns mine. And it's about the only thing, after a disastrous relationship with a minivan that had a severe aversion to its own paint, that could get me through the door of a Chrysler dealer.

    So bring it. I don't care whose logo is on it. Or what shape that logo is. Small, zippy, fun, economical, and not a Yaris. Yeah, I'd drive that. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    @Elhigh: Believe me, when girls see a vintage Fiat 600 tucked into a little spot on a city street, their hearts melt. This, not so much, but it still marches to a cuteness beat like the Mini.
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    11/04/09

    @brandegee: Yeah, Sweetie too. We saw a couple of clapped out 500s tucked behind a service station once, she looked over and said, "Aw, poor old things."

    She actually said "Aw." Amazing. I come home with a two-inch cut from a demo job, she says "Dodge the other way next time." Kid comes in with blood all the way down his leg, she tells him, "You'll live." The car got actual sympathy!

    Man, I married me a good one. 'Cause right after the "poor old things" remark, she said, "If we had the money, you think you could fix one?"

    "Sure."

    "You think I could fix one?"

    "Sure. It'd help if one of us could read Italian."

    "I taught myself German when my mother's sewing machine broke."

    Score! #chrysler
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    11/05/09

    @Elhigh: You did get a good one. The two cars I could waste money on and never hear a peep from my girlfriend about would be a 500/600 Fiat or a BMW 2002. #chrysler
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    11/05/09

    @brandegee: I'm hot for the 2002 as well, but Sweetie won't hear of it. She's heard too much about high costs associated with BMW ownership, how they supposedly need constant repairs etc.

    I don't dare let her find out too much about Fiat. #chrysler
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    11/05/09

    @Elhigh: Heh. The Fiat also scares me more because of the absence of parts and the fact that it is really, truly, tiny. Fortunately, her last purchase was a Saab, so she is unafraid of potentially catastrophic maintenance. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    It's about damned time US companies are effectively forced to bring the good Euro stuff here and at least attempt to sell it.

    Now, I'd not likely buy one of these...Beater Baby Benz is doing just fine...however, if I had a long commute and wanted a smaller, more-efficient car, this is the kinda thing I want to see available.

    Granted, I'd be shopping whatever SRT variant is marketed, but still, the roads should be packed with vehicles this size at rush hours, not Excursions/Yukons/F350 duallys piloted by one lone idiot. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    I'll hold out for the turbo version, but I will be buying one.

    My cousin has a cinquecento in his garage now- this thing is a monster compared to his. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    Hopefully it'll come in around $12k and wipe that grin off Mini's face. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    @weatherman:
    Where I live the current (base) Mini Cooper costs 22k euro, and the 1.4 (not the multiair) Fiat 500 15k euro. You cannot compare prices between our countries, but I assume the relative difference will stay somewhat the same. So if you know the US price of the Mini Cooper, you can estimate the price of the 500. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    That's too long to wait. Better get the lead out, FIAT. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    Awesome. I wanna be the first one with a huge MULTIAIR sticker down the side of the car. Take that VTEC. #chrysler
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    11/04/09

    In reply to The New New Chrysler: Update #1
    I like it how Ray is enjoying a delicious spaghetti and passing on the grunt work to Matt. ;P #chrysler
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    10/01/09

    In reply to Fiat To Create Ram Brand, Rush New Chrysler Models To Market

    Fiat 300
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    10/01/09

    In reply to Fiat To Create Ram Brand, Rush New Chrysler Models To Market
    I got some music for the jingle...
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    10/01/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Goodness, that is BAD...
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    10/01/09

    @VeeArrrSix: This is the real reason they had to leave town. The money was just a front...iere.
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    10/01/09

    @Alfisted: I need to un-heart click you just so I can give you another one.

    Only a heartless money grubbin hoochie would pack up and leave town during the 50th anniversary season.
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    10/01/09

    In reply to Fiat To Create Ram Brand, Rush New Chrysler Models To Market
    Hey, I hear "Plymouth" is available.
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    10/01/09

    In reply to Fiat To Create Ram Brand, Rush New Chrysler Models To Market
    This makes no sense. Why would Fiat invest in a new brand for the one portion of the Chrysler portfolio that actually has some brand equity? I can think of many better ways to spend that money.
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    09/15/09

    In reply to Now Introducing The New Ferrari... Fiat 500
    I'll volunteer to test hoon--I mean drive--one on my horrifyingly long commute. It will get lots of speed/brake/handling testing and meet potholes almost as large as it is.
    Oh, and I'll need a sign for it
    "Ferrari Test Module."

    Oh, and the look on the booth woman's face really says, "It's it break time yet? I need a smoke."
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    09/15/09

    In reply to Now Introducing The New Ferrari... Fiat 500
    This would bother me except for the fact that Ferrari has already been such a name-whore with laptops, pens, cologne, watches, Segways, phones, shampoo, perfume, water bottles, clothing, sunglasses, purses, binoculars, shoes, alarm clocks, kiddie cars, bicycles, backgammon games, skateboards, helmets, skis, ski boots, candles, coffee mugs, humidors, stamps, baby car seats, luggage, briefcases, backpacks, USB drives, paperweights, planners, teddy bears, rocking horses, umbrellas, beach towels, and mousepads.

    At least this "Ferrari" is a four-wheeled distant relation. Looks completely legit by comparison.
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