It looks like it will be lights out for Chrysler in the next 30 days, when that happens what will we do if we need a major repair. I have a
300C AWD with 38K miles on it, what preventive maintainance should I have done on it in the next few weeks while Chrysler still exists, or more importantly while Chrysler dealers still exist?
Chrysler isn't closing in 30 days. Besides, theres plenty of shops to work on them and parts including aftermarket.
It's going to be pretty quick. They have 30 days to do that ridiculous Fiat deal or they won't get any bailout money. The Fiat deal doesn't make sense for either Fiat or Chrysler, if Fiat believed in it they would have been willing to put some money in but they've made it absolutely clear that they aren't going to spend a penny on the deal. Getting tooling for tiny car that nobody wants to buy isn't going to help Chrysler either. So no matter what happens Chrysler is going to be gone sometimes this year. If they get the bailout money it will delay things by a few months, they might not file for bankruptcy until July, if they don't get the money they will file in the next few weeks. After they file chapter 11 they'll probably be able to sell off Jeep, but after that there won't be anything they can do so they'll have to file chapter 7.
Fiat will add to Chrysler's product line, but I agree that won't save Chrysler. Cerberus is now Chrysler's biggest problem, they are thinking of their survival first. A few Chrysler product lines could be attractive to other companies, such as the Jeep, 300 and Caliper lines.
As for maintenance I have no concern for our Chrysler cars. Their main mechanical components are still used in current products and the parts manufacturers will still exist- I hope. There are many shops experienced in maintaining Chrysler products.
Doubtful. Just an Obama loud mouth at work. Now he's talking tough about lack of a solid plan....where was this loud mouth before dumping billions and no plan for how auto makers (and banks) were to spend it? Bankruptcy should have been the first choice, not the last and us tax payers wouldn't be out the billions we already are. There will be bankruptcy filings, new investors and makeovers but GM and Chrysler are not just going out of business.
The worst of both worlds.
Jeep is the only franchise brand they have that someone else might want. However Jeep is the Rheingold of car brands, everyone wants it but it only brings misery and death to it's owner. American Bantam was the Rhein Maidens in Jeeps case, they were tricked out of it by the Nebelingen at Willy's so they put a curse on it which has killed every subsequent owner.
Funny, I thought you were talking about Rheingold beer!
I don't think anyone would feel the need to kill his brother and turn himself into a dragon just to protect a can of Rheingold beer.
Ask some people in upstate NY!
Based on the disappearance of Rover cars in Britain I would agree that one need not worry about maintenance of Chrysler cars. And Chrysler is much bigger than Rover was. Just as the company was going down quite a few people bought the cars at bargain prices. I am not sure but I don't think anyone regretted it (on grounds of tech support).
Parts and expertise are readily available. Many (all?) are made by third parties anyway.
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What a silly question.
People still maintain their Studebakers, Packards, AMCs, Rovers, etc. just fine.
Besides, the gummint has already stepped in to back both Chrysler and GM warranties should the companies fail.
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