Sharing a platform design does not mean they have to be built in the same
factory or use the same suppliers. It means that key design attributes are the
same like suspension geometery or body structure (I do not mean the styling of
the sheet metal) . When it comes down to the details of actually producing the
vehicle there may be little or no common parts.
What little I have seen would suggest that they will share some components but
the Grand Cherokee and M-Class will keep there own identities.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <BAY13-F56fviaUyhPFk00031cef@hotmail.com>, dakota1994@hotmail.com
("mike kulczycki") writes:
>
>
> yes the auto mags must be wrong. i work with jeep all the time with this
> stuff. we are only set to ship parts to JNAP, where the GC is built. we
> wouldn't mind them platform sharing, more parts made, more money... i agree
> about the build of the grand cherokee. it isn't the greatest. if you have
> any problems with the rear rails, floor pan, and crossmembers, i see them
> everyday... i know everything about the new rear assembly. i've seen the
> new one, it doesn't look much different than the current. slightly bigger
> and minivanish in the back...
>
> Mike K
> 94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> 95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
> 91 Shadow 2.5l turbo, auto
> http://www.hornok.com/zig
>
>
>
>
> >From: Jeff Durling <jdurling@bellsouth.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >Subject: Re: DML: New Durango SUCKS!
> >Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:42:20 -0500
> >
> >
> >Hmmm, then al of the auto mags must be wrong. they all have been reporting
> >that for several months now. Every one that mentions it says the new Grand
> >Cherokee and the new M-class will be on the same platform. In my opinion I
> >couldn't really care since the Grand Cherokee is a poorly designed
> >product.. My father and his friend both own '02 limiteds and they are
> >always in the shop for something. To me it would make sense to share the
> >platforms since it would cut costs but who knows.
> >
> >Jeff Durling
> >
> >On Dec 18, 2003, at 4:15 PM, mike kulczycki wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>there is no jeep going on an M-class. i work for a supplier that builds
> >>the rear ladder assembly for the new grand cherokee. it is it's own
> >>platform. along with a 3rd row seat model due out in '06. a little
> >>boxier. even the new liberty will have it's own platform. we are
> >>bidding on that job right now...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>Mike K
> >>94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> >>95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
> >>91 Shadow 2.5l turbo, auto
> >>http://www.hornok.com/zig
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>From: Jeff Durling <jdurling@bellsouth.net>
> >>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >>>Subject: Re: DML: New Durango SUCKS!
> >>>Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:49:33 -0500
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Tom I couldn't agree with you more. If the Dak goes in that direction
> >>>there is no way. With the Jeep Cherokee going on the same platform as
> >>>the new Mercedes M Class I think the chrysler SUV lineup isn't going to
> >>>be that great. I love the current RAM and I wouldn't mind having one of
> >>>them but that's about it. Oh we'll I still have the Gen II and that
> >>>isn't going anywhere.
> >>>
> >>>Jeff Durling
> >>>
> >>>On Dec 18, 2003, at 2:27 PM, Terrible Tom wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>>Well I just dropped off the Ram at the Stealer to have the door lock
> >>>>switch replaced (while I still have a factory warranty) and they just
> >>>>got in a new Durango. 4.7 auto 4x4... ARUGH what did they DO to it!
> >>>>I've seen all the pictures and reviews (most recently in Petersons 4
> >>>>Wheel) but its worse in person. Sales guy came out the moment I got
> >>>>within a 25 foot radius of the thing and asked if he could help me. I
> >>>>told him I just wanted to look at it - and I dont quite like it. That
> >>>>it looks more like a mini van than a SUV. he said "blah blah blah
> >>>>blah something about adjusting to new model designs blah blah blah"
> >>>>
> >>>>I told him I just was looking - I don't even want to test drive any of
> >>>>them. The front approach angle.... wait.. it *HAS* NO APPROACH ANGLE!
> >>>>The ground clearence is horrible. Much lower than the old model.
> >>>>
> >>>>Get ready! your new $35,000 (sticker price on window) soccer mom
> >>>>grocery-getter has arrived at a Stealership near you.
> >>>>
> >>>>Proposed Ammendment To DML: Anyone buying one of these shall be
> >>>>banned from The List. It's not a Dodge anymore!
> >>>>
> >>>>(end rant)
> >>>>
> >>>>--
> >>>>--------------------------------------------------------------------- --
> >>>>------
> >>>>Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine
> >>>>
> >>>>***** Countdown to 2004 DML BBQ (217) Days Left! *****
> >>>>
> >>>>'89 Silver Dakota RC, V6, 4x2 -- '89 Silver Dakota RC, V6, 4x4
> >>>>'01 Graphite Ram Offroad Sport, RC, 360 V8, Auto, Short Box! 4x4
> >>>>
> >>>>http://home.earthlink.net/~silvereightynine/
> >>>>http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/LkxxVw49jp7dU/
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
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