Old 02-08-2010, 07:32 PM   #1
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Associated Press Chrysler $500mil deal

Chrysler is investing $500 million in MEXICO to build the Fiat 500 minicar to sell in North America as well as other nations.

I cannot tell you how depressing I find this news story.

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Old 02-08-2010, 08:05 PM   #2
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as far as i'm concerned, they shoul be forced to invest that herre in the u.s.
i mean it's our tax money they're probably gonna use to do this.
i also know that all the big 3 have plants dowm there, but if they required a bailout they should be forced to put their american plants first
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:18 PM   #3
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Chrysler is investing $500 million in MEXICO to build the Fiat 500 minicar to sell in North America as well as other nations.

I cannot tell you how depressing I find this news story.

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Old 02-08-2010, 08:26 PM   #4
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One possible positive could be less illegal immigration into this country from Mexico. If they can earn a decent wage there, they might feel less compelled to seek employment here? At least this is what I'd like to think, but I'm probably just fooling myself.
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:34 PM   #5
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Funny how Asian cars are built more in the US than the US cars are.
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:47 PM   #6
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its a minicar, i wont buy one

i dont want my johnson to rot off (why i wont even drive one)
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:52 PM   #7
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Define "minicar." Are we talking about those Laz-E-Boys on wheels like the so-called "Smart Car," the ones that have less horsepower than a Harley Electra-Glide and sit so low to the road they ought to be required by law to fly those pennants that come standard on Mattel Big Wheels so automobiles can see them?
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Define "minicar." Are we talking about those Laz-E-Boys on wheels like the so-called "Smart Car," the ones that have less horsepower than a Harley Electra-Glide and sit so low to the road they ought to be required by law to fly those pennants that come standard on Mattel Big Wheels so automobiles can see them?
ya those lame things
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Old 02-09-2010, 12:16 AM   #9
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:02 AM   #10
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Hello Nathangdad!

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Old 02-09-2010, 08:40 AM   #11
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I'm thinking they will come with the "Stow-away&Go" option.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:47 AM   #12
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Lol who would buy a little POS car anyhow. I never understood why they called it a smart car. Seems like only an idiot would want to drive a soda can. Maybe its a smart car because with any luck anyone that drives one will be killed in an accident and it will make the general population smarter as a whole?

Also the smart car is very inefficent, if you look at fuel consumption in a ratio with work done. Its simple physics.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:53 AM   #13
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Dang!

That's why I drive an F-150. It's not the biggest thing on the road, but it's one of the bigger ones.

I saw an F-150 and Honda Accord one day go nearly head-on at a good clip. I'm not positive, but I believe the Honda driver was killed. The F-150 and the driver drove home. Seeing something like that will ensure I never buy a itty bitty car.
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:59 AM   #14
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The galling thing is the fools driving those wee skates claiming the bigger trucks, SUVs and vans are UNSAFE because the wee car gets the short end of the stick in a collision! Seems a backwards way of thinking.
Heck, just cover the danged things with Silly Putty rubber and let them bounce off the bigger vehicle!
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UPDATE 2-Mexico to build Fiat 500 to boost Chrysler | Reuters
Fiat was given control of Chrysler by the Obama administration last June as part of a restructuring of the U.S. automaker in a government bankruptcy.
Under Marchionne, Chrysler is planning to more than double sales, roll out a dozen new models built on Fiat platforms and repay debt to U.S. taxpayers over the next five years.
The investment by Chrysler will be mostly financed through a loan from Mexican development banks, Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne told reporters in Mexico City.

from last year:
Chrysler won't repay federal bailout 'loans' - May. 5, 2009
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:37 AM   #16
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One possible positive could be less illegal immigration into this country from Mexico. If they can earn a decent wage there, they might feel less compelled to seek employment here? At least this is what I'd like to think, but I'm probably just fooling myself.
Funny how they will cost less to produce in Mexico but the company will still spiral down...I wonder why?? Where's their profits going? I KNOW!! The stinkin CEOs stealing from their own companies and running them into the ground!!
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Old 02-09-2010, 12:29 PM   #17
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The last completely American auto I had was a Scout. Ironically made by International Harvester.
I’ve owned a Ford from Brazil.
A GMC from Canada.
Fords, Chevy’s and others with parts from Italy, Mexico, China, France, the Dominican Republic… the list goes on and on.
Right now a Nissan. From Georgia (USA).
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Old 02-09-2010, 12:40 PM   #18
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Chrysler has been crap for a long time. Don't give a rip besides that it's taking American jobs.
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Old 02-09-2010, 02:05 PM   #19
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I'd like a new Honda Civic since they (at least some of them) are made in Greensburg IN, about a half hour or so from where I live.
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