I don't think so. The Ram, and to a lesser degree, Dakota, are targeted
at very different markets than the sedans. And I don't think the
"average buyer" thinks about RWD vs. FWD much.
I think it's more a nod to going back in time a little (esp. for Dodge)
and getting back to some fast cars - we can have our cake and eat it too
(fast cars that handle well in all conditions and are fuel-efficient).
And, as the article pointed out, it may be a move to make the line up a
little more "global" with the poularity of RWD in European sedans.
Richard A Pyburn wrote:
>
> I really think the success of fthe Ram and Dakota had a lot to do with
> this. Perhaps Chrysler took a look at the success of these vehicles and
> figured it just "might" have something to do with the fact that they are
> rear-wheel drive and most are V-8s.
>
> Richard
>
> On Tue, 25 Jul 2000 12:51:40 -0500 GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
> writes:
> > Bout time. Got to pave the way for that
> > kickA$$ Charger....
> >
> > GS -
> >
> > >
> > > BTW, did you catch this story about Chrysler switching to RWD? I
> > don't
> > > know how reliable it is but FWIW:
> > > http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/autoarticle-2000721234847.htm
> > >
>
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