Originally posted by MadMerc97:
You guys aren't really counting in DC at all are ya'll? First of all, you guys are complaining about the neon dying. The Neon is being replaced by the Caliber, a vehicle with the same engine, similar size, and similar price. Durrr. Jeep is getting the Compass, based on the same platform, and (my favorite) Dodge is getting their own version of the Lancer AND Evo. Also, Stratus and Sebring are being completely redesigned. In addition, the best American sedans on the market are being made at DC at the moment. To top it off, there is a new Challenger coupe in the mix that will be based off of the next-gen LY RWD platform. As I have reiterated time and time again, this decision is based on proven engineering. It is PROVEN that the LX-platform cars sell like hotcakes, so the move to make a mustang-buster coupe on the LY is quite in-line with their policy. Prove me wrong. Oh, and enough with the stupid hybrids already, I'll be laughing in 5 years when all those Prius owners have to buy a prohibitively expensive replacement battery for their little plastic wind-up toy. There would be no need nor want for hybrids if todays cars were lighter and had more efficient engines.
You are correct I've not been keeping up on what isn't out yet in regard to DC, I've not seen much in the monthlies yet. I'm looking at the current market today. Small and midsize sedans are rolling off the lots like crazy right now, today. Will this continue? Certainly will as long as fuel prices remain constant or increase. I'm glad to hear that DC has several mainstream sedan offerings soon to hit the streets. Bob Lutz did wonders for DC before he left and the new management seems to be making good decisions, only time will tell how well DC does moving forward. I'm certainly not counting them out. Even as heavy as the 300C/Magnum/Charger sedans are and how negatively that effects fuel economy, they are still selling well. If DC can add some good subcompact and compact sedans and coupes into the mix, they will be well positioned IMHO to continue to gain market share in these critical areas.
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