Aaron Wyse wrote:
> I have to back you on this one Tom.. including the nessage back to Dieter.
> On a side note though.. Didn't you stay at a Holiday Inn Express last
> night??
> Aaron
First of all - which Tom? Tom Byrne or me (Terrible Tom)?
And no - I havn't been at any Holiday Inn's lately heh - I've missed the
last wek of work out with a rather unhospitable virus which is starting
to go away finally. Why do you ask?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TerribleTom" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 9:56 PM
> Subject: DML: Daimler Ate Chrysler (was Charger)
>
>
>
>>Tom Byrne wrote:
>>
>>>Chrysler was not on a major rebound. They had run out of R&D money and
>>
> the
>
>>>didn't even have the money to bring the PT to market. Without Daimler,
>>>Chrysler was in real trouble.
>>
>>I gotta disagree with this. Granted I'm not an insider, I don't know Bob
>>Lutz or Bob Eaton. But I have read VOLUMES of info and reports and
>>publications about the situation. Ever Read "Taken For A Ride - how
>>Diamler Drove off With Chrysler"? I'm not an expert in this stuff - and
>>no I didn't read a book and overnight become an expert on Chrysler Corp.
>> There's my disclaimer ok?
>>
>>Having said that - based upon what I have read (lots) - this whole BS
>>manuever came about as a result of Chrysler looking to shoehorn in on
>>European market - with a world wide platform project. They wanted to
>>join up with an euro car maker and come up with a platform jointly - to
>>sell world wide. That idea eventually morphed into the so called
>>"Merger Of Equals" blanket that was pulled over the eyes of everyone -
>>while Daimler plotted to take over Chrysler.
>>
>>Stop and think for a moment now - what is the most recognizied brand
>>name among internal combustion powered modes of transportation? Go
>>anywhere in the world - say the word "Jeep" and people instantly know
>>what you mean.
>>
>>While I have no info to back this claim up with, I strongly believe
>>Daimler saw an oppertunity to get a brand name that is known world wide.
>>
>> > I have corresponded with Dieter Zetsche. He is actually a
>>
>>>classic Mopar fan.
>>
>>Relay a message to him from your fellow DML'ers heheh
>>
>>"we're still pissed off"
>>
>> :-P
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