teranfon

By now, I'm sure that everyone is aware that Chrysler had filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Throughout the day, I have been in a few conversations in regards to Chrysler and it's future. Not one individual I have spoken with feels that purchasing one of their products to be a wise choice at the moment. Of course we're all told that the company will continue on and purchasing a Chrysler product is not a concern.

Would you? Knowing the current situation?

aznboi2424

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if i could get a killer deal, i wouldnt mind getting an SRT8 anything.

Moog-Type-S

I don't want one....but if I did, it wouldn't bother me to buy one.

Obama is president....he will keep them afloat....he's bought and sold by the Unions.

....now if the Unions......er......Obama was not in office...I may think twice.

Loseit

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yes.

GreenMonster

Nope... I'd wait till they come out of bankruptcy... and see how the whole thing plays out...

Fiat isn't going to let Chrysler go under... they've got 20 percent interest now, so dealer support and parts availablity might not be an issue... but you never know...

phile

Learn from all those Daewoo owners.

Scrib

Nope only because as much as Washington says it'll be a quick BK, I am not following the logic. There was an excellent article on the Chicago Tribune today:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...3279587.column

I just don't see how the U.S. and Canadian governments, the UAW and Fiat are all going to see eye to eye and make this work.

Wouldn't be surprised if the banks reject the offer to buy out the debt at $0.29 on the dollar, BK goes a year (or more) and Chrysler emerges a skeleton of what it once was.

Scrib

Yea, but Fiat isn't investing one dime into Chrysler. So their real interest is much less than most realize.

teranfon

I wouldn't either. I'm curious how a car company is to survive if people refuse to purchase it's products. I think the bankruptcy process that everyone hopes will conclude quickly is actually going to take a lot longer than people think. A friend who owns a Chrysler store also claims that those who DO want a Chrysler for the most part cannot get financing through Chrysler Financial.

chill_dog

Yes. But then again, I only drive 7-8k miles a year; I'd hit the time mark for the warranty long before the mileage mark. How many major warranty repairs will need to be done before 25k miles? And even if one did come along, considering the deal you'd most likely have gotten on the car, you could afford to pay to fix it if that was the only option. If you truly want/enjoy the car, you've got nothing to loose.

teranfon

I agree, but I wouldn't expect that car or truck to have much of a resale value if the company is no longer viable.

chill_dog

^You're right. And I see two ways to look at it...

1) You love the car so you keep it; resale is irrelevant.
2) It's a Chrysler; it wasn't going to have much resale value even if the company never filed bankruptcy.

dallison

wasn't going to buy one before and won't buy one after.

Fishy

There's a causality error here. Bankrupcy was the end result of making crap cars that I (or most people) wouldn't buy.

Will Y.

I voted "yes," as I would buy a Chrysler if I liked it. The problem is that none of them is really appealing except the Viper, which I can't afford.

thevikas87

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Hmm.. I love the Jeep brand, and obviously its made by Chrysler, so yes. I would buy one.

I used to have a Grand Cherokee, loved it. Wouldn't mind owning a Wrangler one day for fun. But other Chrysler products don't particularly interest me...

I honestly hope they work all this mess out, and come out viable.

e30cabrio

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No way.

charliemike

There isn't a single car Chrysler makes that I would be willing to spend my own money on.

Seriously, not a single one.

RyanCHICL

iTrader: (1)

No, I would never buy a Chrysler product, even if they were not in bankruptcy based on the reliability issues on a few cars my parents/friends owned. Also, like mentioned, they have low resale values.

vanirl

I haven't ever been interested in ANY Chrysler product, but if I were, the current situation wouldn't deter me from purchasing one.

mrmako

I voted no, but now after thinking about it.....

I'd buy the Challenger. Nothing else is remotely nice looking. The 300C is too played out, and the dash is similar to everything they make. No thanks.

Street Spirit

I have no interest in Chrysler products regardless of today's marketplace. Didn't want one before and don't want one now. Nothing to do with bankruptcy.

F23A4

I could not have said it any better!!

Honestly (and I've thought about this before), even if the Charger SRT-8 were the same price as the Accord V6 EX-L w/Navi, I'd still pick the Accord. What I'd lack in performance with the Accord I'd make up for in EVERY other category. Sorry Chrysler; there's a reason why you are in this predicament. (At least with GM, there are flashes of greatness....i.e.: G8, C6 and Cadillac.)

neuronbob

I'm the wrong guy to ask. I bought a car from a company soon to be bankrupt.

To answer the question anyway, I would consider an SRT-8 something, but not their more plebian offerings. That was also the case prior to the economic meltdown.

LuvMyTSX

Nope. I'm not interested in any of their products anyway.

My parents have a 2004 Sebring. I'm just concerned if something goes wrong, they may have to wait a long time for a part. It would truly suck if the car is not drive-able while they wait.

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

Nope... not to drive.... but I would put a Burnt Orange SRT-8 Challenger and a Green Viper in my car collection vault...

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

BTW... car sales are pretty jacked anyhoo... why would you put your rear further into the glowing fire?

calgary2800

Ford yes, but just the karma, vibe of a company so horrible as Chrysler would make me sick. Most people I see driving Chryslers cars live in the bad part of town and have bad credit.

TSX 'R' US

There's some cars that I would consider, like the Challenger & Cherokee, but with the uncertainty of what would happen to the company and the warranty on their vehicles I'll take a pass.

dallison

kind of like mitsubishi.

Sarlacc

Yes, I would. I am very much still in the mindset of getting a challenger.

CLSpeedster

HELLLLL NOO! I wouldnt buy american 5 years ago...nevermind now.

SwervinCL

I am looking to get rid of the Accord I just bought 6 months ago for a Ram 1500. I have always liked those trucks and I love the new ones.

chill_dog

^The Ram just took first place in the comparo on Inside Line.

F23A4

In having to retrieve a dining room set from Northern NJ recently, a family friend offered to help out with the use of his Dodge Ram. I have to say, that's probably the only area where Chrysler has a producted even remotely worthy of consideration. Although I much prefer a Tundra, the Ram seemed solid enough for its duty.

tmnhs81

Only this beast, so I vote yes..

afici0nad0

no, nothing in the their line-up catches my eye

GOTTSPD

Would I? yup... I just did. I'm doing my part to keep the economy and Chrysler afloat. BTW, afici0nad0, that's what I just bought... Mine's silver though.

AZuser

I would not buy one... what with the shenanigans that Chrysler's pulling.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/05/c...lion-govt-loa/

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/05/c...if-deal-falls/

luckyAKAhappy

Yes, if I can pick up a Dodge Ram pickup truck for 50% off.