Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I know I'm late to the party but compare the PT Cruiser to the Chevy HHR. Imagine the talk at GM Hey that PT Cruiser is an ugly mother but they sell alot of 'em. Lets copy it. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:08:03 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

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2007-02-17 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, OK Don wrote: I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about it. Thats really a SLK with a custom skinjob IIRC. -j.

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: What's the concensus about the Chrysler Pacifica? Just curious - something about the looks I kinda like. Not in the market for anything - unless I fall into a W126 300SDL for a super price. Want one as a project car? make an offer. It runs but has lots

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread OK Don
Yup - the original SLK - not the new one. On 2/16/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, OK Don wrote: I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about it. Thats really a SLK with a custom skinjob IIRC. -j. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, the aztec is very ugly, do they still make them? Another ugly vehicle is those scion things. those are fugly. Also, I have been seeing these toyota SUV things, those are really ugly too. LarryT wrote: I thought maybe I was the only one who thought they were ugly as hell! The cars

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread OK Don
It's the R class - listed in the light truck group. I think I read somewhere that some of the metal that makes the MB version nice and strong was removed to lighten the Pacifica --- But - *if* I wanted a new car - I might look at the Pacifica. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) --

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2007-02-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yes, the aztec is very ugly, do they still make them? No, thank God. Although I hear they are pretty nice to own, likewise the Avalanche. Another ugly vehicle is those scion things. The Xb box on wheels? Not sure which is worse, that or the Honda Element. I think

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread mykd1
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the chrysler 300 is one of the few domestic cars i'd actually buy. others include the ford focus, Jeep Cherokee (still made?), and that's

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-17 Thread mykd1
Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler Hendrik told us: The sooner Daimler-Benz gets rid of Chrysler, the better. I mean, that 300C would have to be the ugliest thing

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2007-02-17 Thread Tony Wirtel
On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, OK Don wrote: I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about it. Thats really a SLK with a custom skinjob IIRC. -j. Yep- just recycled the chassis and shipped it w/new skin to Chrysler dealers who cannot and/or don't know how to fix the things and a supposed DCX mandate

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2007-02-17 Thread Ralph W
Just wait until the Challenger comes out.. I checked it out at the Chicago Auto Show and if it looks anything like the prototype they'll have a winner on their hands I can assure you that the production version will be very true to the concept vehicle. Ralph W. Currently engineering a good

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread RELNGSON
Hendrik Reissen'd The sooner Daimler-Benz gets rid of Chrysler, the better. I mean, that 300C would have to be the ugliest thing on the planet (it's like a shoebox on wheels) and I can't see how Chrysler has added anything to DB, except for cheapening the brand. You know, I really don't

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As to the 300C, have you ever seen one? I wonder. Around here, they have sold well and I think it's because off their unusual design. Every time I see a 300 or newer Caddy, I think rolling bunker. Those windows look like gun slits to me. And what do the smaller

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread Sunil Hari
the chrysler 300 is one of the few domestic cars i'd actually buy. others include the ford focus, Jeep Cherokee (still made?), and that's about it. got any others? On 2/16/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As to the 300C, have you ever seen one? I wonder.

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2007-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
The Grand Cherokee is still made - we own 2. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB

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2007-02-16 Thread jwreames
The cherokee (XJ) went away in 2001. It was replaced by the jeep liberty (sold as cherokee in outside the US) in 2002. (The liberty has a non-solid front axle and an front pumpkin). I seem to recall that the reason was noise about the I6 powertrain not meeting emissions specs or

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hendrik told us: The sooner Daimler-Benz gets rid of Chrysler, the better. I mean, that 300C would have to be the ugliest thing on the planet (it's like a shoebox on wheels) I think the PT Cruiser Convertable is uglier...with the top down, it looks like a claw foot bathtub on wheels. Bob

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2007-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas
I kinda like mine with scissor doors, 22s, black window tint, and a big thumper sound system, yo. --R ...that 300C would have to be the ugliest thing on the planet (it's like a shoebox on wheels)

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2007-02-16 Thread Allan Streib
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the chrysler 300 is one of the few domestic cars i'd actually buy. others include the ford focus, Jeep Cherokee (still made?), and that's about it. got any others? I rather like the look of the Dodge Magnum. Have never driven one, so can't say whether

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
They are horrible cars, I think they look nasty and visibility out of them, especially the psueo-wagon, is terrible, but they are VERY popular. Only real problem with them is that joke of a slab of cast iron, the Hemi. Only Chrysler would dust of a 1951 engine design and install it new

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread OK Don
I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about it. I rather like the look of the Dodge Magnum. Have never driven one, so can't say whether I'd buy one. Allan -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87

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2007-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
I think the PT Cruiser Convertable is uglier...with the top down, it looks like a claw foot bathtub on wheels. More like a claw foot easter basket on wheels. Doesn't it have a huge 'handle'? And that extremely high beltline. Bleah. Modern style: pants _and_ cars that don't fit! -- Jim

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2007-02-16 Thread LarryT
: Friday, February 16, 2007 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler Hendrik told us: The sooner Daimler-Benz gets rid of Chrysler, the better. I mean, that 300C would have to be the ugliest thing on the planet (it's like a shoebox on wheels) I think the PT Cruiser Convertable is uglier

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread LarryT
PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about it. I rather like the look of the Dodge Magnum. Have never driven one, so can't say whether I'd buy one. Allan -- OK

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread R A Bennell
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler What's the concensus about the Chrysler Pacifica? Just curious - something about the looks I kinda like. Not in the market for anything - unless I fall into a W126 300SDL for a super price. But - *if* I wanted a new car - I might look

Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler

2007-02-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
Aren't those built on a pretty much exclusivly MB chassis? Bob R - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler I'd consider a Crossfire - but that's about

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2007-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Elephantine. Biggest vehicle on the road short of a Suburban, and the visibility must stink, I can't see inside it while driving my Benz. Peter

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2007-02-16 Thread Hendrik Riessen
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Chrysler Hendrik Reissen'd (ummnh that's Riessen, thank you) The sooner Daimler-Benz gets rid of Chrysler, the better. I mean, that 300C would