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jbernie · 10-12-2008, 03:17 AM

I can see where platform sharing would save massive amounts of money which could then be returned as extra investments in the platforms to make sure every platform is class leading. I just don't know if the merger in the first place is wise.

That being said, if GM swapped its 49% of GMAC for Chrysler.... even if Chrysler doesn't seem that good, it maybe a win win situation. It could also really make GM such a big company that the Feds would step in and ensure it didnt fail.

Given GM is/was in talks with Cerberus... I would think that there is obvious some benefit that GM sees from the marriage.

10-12-2008, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
jbernie 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado, USA Drives: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 2,163	Re: GM + Chrysler: What it may look like post-merger I can see where platform sharing would save massive amounts of money which could then be returned as extra investments in the platforms to make sure every platform is class leading. I just don't know if the merger in the first place is wise. That being said, if GM swapped its 49% of GMAC for Chrysler.... even if Chrysler doesn't seem that good, it maybe a win win situation. It could also really make GM such a big company that the Feds would step in and ensure it didnt fail. Given GM is/was in talks with Cerberus... I would think that there is obvious some benefit that GM sees from the marriage. __________________ Talk is cheap, sometimes it is on sale!