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Chrysler rolls out SUV after government scolding
Yahoo Finance News ^ | 04/08/09 | Dan Strumpf

Posted on 04/08/2009 6:35:53 AM PDT by Sig Sauer P220

NEW YORK (AP) -- It sounds crazy: Just a week after the White House scolded Chrysler LLC for relying too much on gas guzzlers, the company is heading to a marquee auto show Wednesday to unveil a new SUV. Chrysler insists the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which clocks in at 20 mpg in its two-wheel-drive version and 19 in four-wheel-drive, is a crowd favorite and a crucial part of its lineup.

(Excerpt) Read more at finance.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: automakers; chrysler; fubo; jeep; lemonadestand; suv
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To: Sig Sauer P220

Hell, I wish they’d bring back the Grand Wagoneer!


61 posted on 04/08/2009 7:34:27 AM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: JenB987
Does this thing called a “death wobble”.

My 1999 Ram 1500 had one. I never heard this term “death wobble” before.

I never knew this was common to other Dodge trucks. I just knew mine had it. I spent hundreds on front end alignments - didn't work.

I sold the piece of junk. Will never buy Dodge again.

62 posted on 04/08/2009 7:44:47 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

We didn’t know what to call it either until we went on some truck forums on the internet. We saw videos of cameras placed under the trucks to see what actually happens, and it’s frightening.

It’s not exclusive to Dodge trucks, but it seems that most people who complain of it own Dodges. Also old Ford Broncos.

We ended up replacing almost everything...ball joints, wheel bearings, track bar, steering box, pivot arms, added a dual shock kit, replaced the tires, realigned it God knows how many times...

It has since stopped *crosses fingers* but we’re still leery. We don’t know what part fixed it, if it’s fixed at all.


63 posted on 04/08/2009 7:56:54 AM PDT by JenB987
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To: Sig Sauer P220

64 posted on 04/08/2009 8:15:48 AM PDT by Leisler ("It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged."~G.K. Chesterton)
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To: Leisler

Love those big old Jeeps.

Wish there were more of them around that haven’t rusted away over the decades.


65 posted on 04/08/2009 8:45:08 AM PDT by chrisser (The Two Americas: Those that want to be coddled, Those that want to be left the hell alone.)
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To: Sig Sauer P220

It’s odd the feds and the tree huggers rag about the suv’s yet a pick-uo is the same size and weight but they don’t rag about them wonder if it’s because they own pick-ups?


66 posted on 04/08/2009 9:07:09 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: Sig Sauer P220

Love my Jeep Wrangler. If I had the means, the new Challenger would be my top pick.


67 posted on 04/08/2009 9:09:35 AM PDT by mysterio
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To: kempster

>> Heaven forbid they should give the people what they want.

I doubt it was conceived and created within the last few months.


68 posted on 04/08/2009 9:09:40 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: Sig Sauer P220
A 2009 Toyota Camry sedan, by contrast, gets 26 mpg and would cost the same driver $785 per year in gas.

I don't think that Camry is going to tow my travel trailer very far.

69 posted on 04/08/2009 11:37:39 AM PDT by JoeGar
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To: chrisser; Leisler
wagoneer porn. they restore them. amazing work.

http://www.grandwagoneer.com/

70 posted on 04/08/2009 11:41:47 AM PDT by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: mnehring
The Jeep Grand Cherokee isn’t new. It is a staple of American culture and image.

Because it's actually a competent off-roader. Not some wannabe SUV douche-mobile.
71 posted on 04/08/2009 11:48:32 AM PDT by wolf78 (Cranky Libertarian - equal opportunity offender)
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To: thefactor

What an incredible website.

Thanks!


72 posted on 04/08/2009 12:20:58 PM PDT by chrisser (The Two Americas: Those that want to be coddled, Those that want to be left the hell alone.)
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To: umgud
Nice to know a fellow CJ owner. I have a 73.
73 posted on 04/08/2009 2:19:16 PM PDT by wally_bert (Tactical Is Still Missing A Chair! Star Wreck In The Pirkinning......)
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To: wally_bert

Mine’s a real good looker. Almost too pretty to take offroad, which is why I bought the Cherokee. The ‘76 has all the right stuff.


74 posted on 04/08/2009 2:22:36 PM PDT by umgud (I'm really happy I wasn't aborted)
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To: Sig Sauer P220
It sounds crazy:...

These are the same people who thought the real president was Michael Douglas' character on The West Wing. They probably believe that vehicles are developed during one hour episodes of Star Trek in the Holodeck. I have often thought that most of the MSM slept through science class, if they took any.

75 posted on 04/08/2009 2:33:51 PM PDT by stayathomemom (Cat herder and empty nester)
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To: thefactor

Drool. I had an ‘84. I still miss it.


76 posted on 04/08/2009 6:09:53 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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