Can Chrysler Turn it Around?
It was crazy how little the turbo did for the HP, and the torque bump it provided, was just enough to torque steer you into a tree in winter.
The 2nd Gen GTs were much much better. Interior was better, handling was better. Sounded better. I was impressed when I drove a 94.
That would have benefited from shoving the Countour SVT 200hp V6 into it.
Again. Not a sports car when a 94 Eagle Talon Tsi awd pulls up next to you at a light. (which was only $3k more at the time)
I remember this article and was wondering how much they got paid by Ford for this one...
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mparison-test/
That would have benefited from shoving the Countour SVT 200hp V6 into it.
Again. Not a sports car when a 94 Eagle Talon Tsi awd pulls up next to you at a light. (which was only $3k more at the time)
I remember this article and was wondering how much they got paid by Ford for this one...
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mparison-test/
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I have owned Jeeps and Rams. Can't sell them if you don't drive them. They can be ok. Mine were. But way over priced now. I also saw it from a dealer perspective. I saw the recalls, the issues. They customers not coming back because they got a lemon or had ongoing issues. You see the over all brand, not just one car that was ok. They should have gone bankrupt in 2008 but were saved. They could have done a better restructure and dealt with legacy costs.
i enjoyed my 2015 (i think) jeep grand cherokee "summit" (very nice interior and exterior design, to me!).
but chrysler as a brand, only having one product, is rather a joke... they need more products or fold up the tent.
but chrysler as a brand, only having one product, is rather a joke... they need more products or fold up the tent.
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I disagree that "luxury" necessarily means giant wheels and tires that fill up the whole wheel-well. All else equal, a gap in the well like that means more available up/down suspension travel over bumps, meaning a better and more-compliant ride.
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Or, put another way, you can see his point by looking at how much front overhang there is in front of the wheel well.
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Bit was specifically talking about the gap between the wheel well and the door, not the tire. And he put helpful arrows on the pictures to literally point this out.
Or, put another way, you can see his point by looking at how much front overhang there is in front of the wheel well.
Or, put another way, you can see his point by looking at how much front overhang there is in front of the wheel well.
OK, Thanks, that's partly my-bad. I thought, by his comment, that he was referring to the Chrysler's large wheel-gaps.
exactly, meaning longer front overhang, shorter wheelbase, worse weight distribution and handling, etc. fwd is fine for just going a to b but just isn't considered luxurious.
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FWD seems to have permeated entry level luxury, but I do think a longitudinal engine/RWD based setup is mandatory beyond that lower level. A Lexus ES is a fine and comfortable car to ride around in. If people prioritize comfort in their luxury without caring much about the driving dynamics, an ES will fit them perfectly. You start going up in price and caring about driving dynamics and FWD simply won't do.