I think Chrysler is following the market trend at the moment most of their
sales come from TRUCKS not cars the same with the other two of the big
three. The Dakota RT is there attempt at the new type of "pony car" or
"pony truck" if you want to call it that. It is their attempt to sell more
trucks, isn't the pony car market dying as we speek? Chevy is considering
killing the camero, that has to mean something about the market? And where
else can you find a 318 or 360 in a non full-size truck???? Chrysler is
doing a good job if you ask me....
Chris
>> Chrysler has in some ways forgotten their biggest fans and failed to
>> cultivate the young ones (as you say). Maybe their new alliance
with
>> Mercedes will bring about a turnaround in this thinking. Just
imagine
>> a rear drive pony car! I'll believe it when I see it.
>
>
> That'd be sweet. Yeah, I agree; an auto manufacturer really does need
a
>"street fighter" that'll attract the young 'uns, build brand loyalty, and
just
>be a visible icon of power & speed in general. Even if you don't make as
much
>money on 'em, or maybe you could be using the facilities to build a more
>profitable vehicle. (i.e. Camaro) I don't think the overall impact of the
>pony car is appreciated by the big 3.
>
> Dak content: I've got a pony car with a really big trunk. :-)
>
> -Jon-
>
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