I’ve not been much of a fan myself, but am starting to rethink that. Never owned a Chrysler product, the historical transmission/transaxle issue alone scared me off. Tended to be rust-prone, too. I’ll be watching the reliability ratings and resale values, though. They’re turning it around nicely from every indication.
I've got a bigger problem than the one with Chrysler.Since 1990 I've intentionally avoided buying cars made with UAW labor.The country of origin of my last 6 cars is,in chronological order,Japan,Japan,Japan,Germany,Germany,Germany.On top of *that* is the fact after test driving the first German car I bought I've been a diesel fanatic.
But it's always been my impression that Chrysler products have been poorly designed and poorly manufactured and Consumer Reports stats on reliability seem to confirm that.
I'll be in Manhattan next week and am planning to spend 3 or 4 hours at the Auto Show.I'll definitely make a quick stop at the GM and Ford exhibits...I might stop for a second at the Chrysler pavilion.
Over the years, I’ve owned the following Chrysler products:
1968 Simca - Chrysler product
1978 Plymouth Horizon
1980 Plymouth Champ
1983 Chrysler LeBaron
1990 Plymouth Acclaim
1998 Dodge Intrepid
2004 Dodge Dakota
All went 200,000+ with no major problems. The Acclaim went over 300,000.
Still have the Dakota. 280,000 and still going strong.