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Originally Posted by bkiersz
It has been said time and again that the only thing worth anything out of Chrysler is Jeep. Even if they are acquired I wouldn't anticipate that they will be making anywhere near the number of models that they currently have.
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The 2008-09 Minivans and 2009 Ram 1500 are worthy, too. VW seems to agree on the minivan: the Routan is a Chrysler/Dodge minivan with VW styling, built by Chrysler on the same production line. Chrysler has an agreement with Nissan to build a version of the Ram, to be sold as the replacement for the current Titan pickup. The 2009 Ram 1500's coil spring rear suspension has provided a HUGE improvement in ride quality over all its competitors - particularly the Toyota. The Tundra rides HORRIBLY on concrete freeways when unloaded. The Fiat products and powertrains should be a big help to Chrysler when the tighter CAFE standards kick in. Not to mention the benefit when gas prices eventually rise.
It will be interesting to see what the new 2010 Grand Cherokee & Durango (supposedly related to the Mercedes M-class) and the 2010 Charger & 300 look like and how they drive.