Would you guys buy a Chrysler product at below dealer cost (as 789 dealers close)? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

OK Yaris · 05-18-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slvryaris

Please buy a Dodge Ram with a Cummins :). Currently on layoff from my CMEP plant due to the restructuring of Chrysler. Wait for the new engine coming out...it will knock your socks off.

I was planning to buy a 2010 Ram 3500 in the fall to replace my 2003. Looks like I'll be waiting........

Any inside news on the new engine? I didn't think the 2010 diesels were going to be any different.

slvryaris · 05-21-2009, 02:55 AM

The 2010 is a little beefier and I work in the test department where we run every engine that comes off the line and it looks totally different. The ECM is lighter and all the internals crank,pistons,rods are lighter. I am not for sure on the final horsepower or the torque but I know its up there. You have no idea how hardcore we are on the engines and making sure they are right before we ship them to Saltillo.

Every 15th engine is ran in a 25 minute audit test at full and i mean full 3500 rpm throttle to test it out. We now cold test and run them in what we call our attribute cell. The cold test cell is a new technology for diesels and Cummins was the first to have them for diesels and we have 4 cells. We test for gear noise in the front of the engine and it also checks the turbo,sensors,injectors,cylinder balance, and everything else you can thank of.

The 2010 engine is in the works and being finalized and the 2012 Dodge truck is suppose to be redone visually and everything else, and with the new engine in 2011 we are supose to blow Ford and Chevy out of the water.

Just between us we have had Ford reps at out Tech Center with 3 or 4 Ford truck which was rumored to have Cummins diesels in them, which we are starting to build a V8 and V6 diesel to go into lighter cars. Heck we even had to apply for a new EPA certification because the air leaving all the plants is so much cleaner and we have already met the emissions standars up till 2012.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OK Yaris

I was planning to buy a 2010 Ram 3500 in the fall to replace my 2003. Looks like I'll be waiting........

Any inside news on the new engine? I didn't think the 2010 diesels were going to be any different.

LtNoogie · 05-18-2009, 03:05 AM

I've been happy with my Jeep, other than the crappy gas mileage.

slvryaris · 05-18-2009, 03:07 AM

They said the three things that would never go away is the Jeep brand, Dodge Trucks, and their minivans. They gave us a website to follow all their stuff on. Its scoop.chrysler.com

LtNoogie · 05-18-2009, 03:20 AM

Thanks for the link. It's fascinating to see the news from the inside.

Sabretooth · 05-18-2009, 02:55 PM

Only dodge I had ever liked was the Crossfire.
It was different, elegant, and basically the cheapest Mercedes SL320 you would ever buy!
The SRT6 model got good reviews from the ones I have read.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

Only dodge I had ever liked was the Crossfire.
It was different, elegant, and basically the cheapest Mercedes SL320 you would ever buy!
The SRT6 model got good reviews from the ones I have read.

pretty pathetic to look like that and only come with 210 horsepower.they had to do a srt with that crossfire......

Kal-El · 05-18-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

Only dodge I had ever liked was the Crossfire.
It was different, elegant, and basically the cheapest Mercedes SL320 you would ever buy!
The SRT6 model got good reviews from the ones I have read.

Too bad the Crossfire isn't even a Dodge, lol.

tuckevalastin · 05-19-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Too bad the Crossfire isn't even a Dodge, lol.

And it sucked...

The Diamler years were awful for Chrysler

Kal-El · 05-20-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

And it sucked...

The Diamler years were awful for Chrysler

Well, aside from the Crossfire being based off of the old MB SLK, I was actually just pointing out that it was badged a CHRYSLER, not Dodge.

But yeah, it was a Daimler-Chrysler concoction.

And yes, Mercedes destroyed Chrysler and bleed them dry. What a shame.

Thirty-Nine · 05-18-2009, 03:01 PM

There is currently no Chrysler product (sans a Jeep) that I'd spend my money on at this point.

nemelek · 05-18-2009, 03:42 PM

The Ram only with a Cummins.

KCALB SIRAY · 05-18-2009, 03:48 PM

Never had any problems with mine and I've had 4 so far. I'd buy one

slvryaris · 05-18-2009, 04:01 PM

Hell ya for the Cummins. we really do take pride in our product. i have never really noticed how many dodge trucks with a Cummins is on the road till now

Cutie Pie #2 · 05-18-2009, 07:08 PM

Thank god, I don't have my 2004 chrysler sebring convertable, it was a nightmare of a car. Got rid of it cause the engine had sludge build up problem, I'm sticking to yarii no matter what.

enobmort42 · 05-18-2009, 07:13 PM

my last car was a '96 chrysler concorde. i got it with 78,000 miles on it and traded it in for my yaris with just under 272,000 miles on it and have only had minor things go wrong.. things that i fully expected. similarly, my dad's jeep just bit the dust a little while ago with 374k miles on it... we've had pretty good luck with them, so i voted (what should have been), "maybe/maybe not" =P

darthbauer · 05-18-2009, 09:39 PM

A Jeep Wrangler unlimited with a 5.7 liter crate HEMI... hell yeah.

JBougie · 05-18-2009, 10:24 PM

If they paid my insurance for life, paid for new tires, oil changes, maintenance for life, gave me a set of 20"s, tinted the windows, bought me a system, completely chromed out the engine bay, and installed a traveling kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and guest sleeping suite you still couldn't convince me to spend $5 on anything they make.

:)

(PS - I really like the look of domestic cars with 20"s and chromed out show ready engine bays ... it's just my minitruckin' side coming out lol)

View Poll Results: Would you buy a Chrysler product if you could get it below dealer cost?
I definately will!	4	7.69%
Would certainly certainly consider it	17	32.69%
No way!	31	59.62%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2009, 03:05 AM	#3
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I've been happy with my Jeep, other than the crappy gas mileage. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

05-18-2009, 03:20 AM	#5
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Thanks for the link. It's fascinating to see the news from the inside. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

05-18-2009, 02:55 PM	#6
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Only dodge I had ever liked was the Crossfire. It was different, elegant, and basically the cheapest Mercedes SL320 you would ever buy! The SRT6 model got good reviews from the ones I have read. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-18-2009, 03:01 PM	#11
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	There is currently no Chrysler product (sans a Jeep) that I'd spend my money on at this point. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-18-2009, 03:07 AM	#4
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	They said the three things that would never go away is the Jeep brand, Dodge Trucks, and their minivans. They gave us a website to follow all their stuff on. Its scoop.chrysler.com

05-18-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	The Ram only with a Cummins. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

05-18-2009, 03:48 PM	#13
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	Never had any problems with mine and I've had 4 so far. I'd buy one __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

05-18-2009, 04:01 PM	#14
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Hell ya for the Cummins. we really do take pride in our product. i have never really noticed how many dodge trucks with a Cummins is on the road till now

05-18-2009, 07:08 PM	#15
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Thank god, I don't have my 2004 chrysler sebring convertable, it was a nightmare of a car. Got rid of it cause the engine had sludge build up problem, I'm sticking to yarii no matter what. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

05-18-2009, 07:13 PM	#16
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	my last car was a '96 chrysler concorde. i got it with 78,000 miles on it and traded it in for my yaris with just under 272,000 miles on it and have only had minor things go wrong.. things that i fully expected. similarly, my dad's jeep just bit the dust a little while ago with 374k miles on it... we've had pretty good luck with them, so i voted (what should have been), "maybe/maybe not" =P __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

05-18-2009, 09:39 PM	#17
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	A Jeep Wrangler unlimited with a 5.7 liter crate HEMI... hell yeah. __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

05-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#18
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	If they paid my insurance for life, paid for new tires, oil changes, maintenance for life, gave me a set of 20"s, tinted the windows, bought me a system, completely chromed out the engine bay, and installed a traveling kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and guest sleeping suite you still couldn't convince me to spend $5 on anything they make. :) (PS - I really like the look of domestic cars with 20"s and chromed out show ready engine bays ... it's just my minitruckin' side coming out lol)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dash destroyed in electrical fire.	purpleminx	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	79	06-12-2009 04:53 PM