I ate a sandwich once...glug....
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Wyse
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:18 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: Daimler Ate Chrysler (was Charger)
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
----- 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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