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gardnet1 · 10-12-2008, 11:47 AM

IF it were done, then GM should buy GMAC Automotive and Chrysler Financial outright. That is where the savings are. Let the fugly 3 headed devil dog have GMAC Mortgage.

Chrysler cars would have to go period. The only sellers are the 300 and the Town & Country. I would send the T&C with new grill to Saturn.

Durango buh bye. I wouldn't get rid of GMC but I would relegate them to Denali trim trucks and SUVs.

Dealerships...a mess!

Interim:

Chevy-Jeep

B-P-G

Saturn-Dodge

Cadillac-Saab

Hummer Buh Bye!

Long Term: B-P-G & Saturn-Dodge might have to consolidate. Saab might have to be euthanised. Maybe Cadillac-Buick and P-S-D.

GM would get to remain #1 globally for a couple of years and much longer if they restructure correctly.

All in all the risk is very, very high and I can't see it happening without the loan that GM is negotiating with the Federal Reserve Bank.

uaw hq is about 6 inches deep in excrement after this bombshell hit which could result in tens of thousands of layoffs, about a dozen more plant closures and such. Not a good time to be white collar Chrysler employee either unless you have one of those golden parachutes.

10-12-2008, 11:47 AM	#43 (permalink)
gardnet1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Posts: 1,591	Re: GM + Chrysler: What it may look like post-merger IF it were done, then GM should buy GMAC Automotive and Chrysler Financial outright. That is where the savings are. Let the fugly 3 headed devil dog have GMAC Mortgage. Chrysler cars would have to go period. The only sellers are the 300 and the Town & Country. I would send the T&C with new grill to Saturn. Durango buh bye. I wouldn't get rid of GMC but I would relegate them to Denali trim trucks and SUVs. Dealerships...a mess! Interim: Chevy-Jeep B-P-G Saturn-Dodge Cadillac-Saab Hummer Buh Bye! Long Term: B-P-G & Saturn-Dodge might have to consolidate. Saab might have to be euthanised. Maybe Cadillac-Buick and P-S-D. GM would get to remain #1 globally for a couple of years and much longer if they restructure correctly. All in all the risk is very, very high and I can't see it happening without the loan that GM is negotiating with the Federal Reserve Bank. uaw hq is about 6 inches deep in excrement after this bombshell hit which could result in tens of thousands of layoffs, about a dozen more plant closures and such. Not a good time to be white collar Chrysler employee either unless you have one of those golden parachutes. Last edited by gardnet1 : 10-12-2008 at 11:49 AM.