Thursday, October 29, 2009

Bears and Donkeys: Fiat Kills Chrysler

I may have overexaggerated a wee bit. Chrysler isn't dead, per se, but the popular brand names like the PT Cruiser and Sebring are gone for good, and it's about time. To be cruelly honest, Chrysler has produced some of the ugliest and poorly built cars I've ever laid eyes on. I apologize to all of you PT Cruiser owners.

In addition, Dodge and Jeep are losing some of their cars in the Fiat takeover of Chrysler. Namely the Dodge Avenger, Caliber, Grand Caravan, and Nitro; and the Jeep Patriot, Commander, and that dinky Compass-thingy. As sad as this might be for some of you, I couldn't be happier. Every time I see a PT Cruiser or a Sebring on the road I throw up a little in my mouth, and that darn Dodge Caliber reminds me of my childhood when I built castles out of LEGOs.

Competition drives the car market forward, bringing new and innovative technology, better design, and efficient reliability. If you can't compete, you might want to train harder, or just find something else that you're good at. Chrysler might want to take a stab at making kitchen appliances, who knows?
Thanks for reading.
-Biggs

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