Would you buy a new Chrysler?

[Submariner]

For the sake of this poll, let's include Jeep and Dodge (Ram included)

Go.

[the Teuton]

The Ram, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Viper are fantastic. The Challenger and other LX cars are looking to be competitive products. The minivans are nice when spec'd out.

I know they have the same bailout issues as GM (notice my poll was just limited to Chevy), but some of Chrysler's products are really kinda cool. A lot of them suck though.

So I voted yes.

[3.0L V6]

Assuming this is my own money I'm playing with:

No. I don't need a four-wheel drive offroad vehicle or pickup, so any Jeep or Ram is out of the equation. Chrysler doesn't make anything that appeals to me (sorry, a Sebring, 300 or Town and Country minivan just don't do it for me) and the only thing Dodge might offer me is Challenger, but that only appeals on styling merits alone.

Chrysler Corp. simply lacks a competitive entry in the vehicle niche I want: a compact, front-drive, standard-shift 2 or 4 door vehicle that can be reasonably powerful (say 200hp), handles pretty well, is reasonably practical and will require a minimal amount of repair/maintenance.

[93JC]

Nope. I don't care for any of them save the Wrangler, and I really like it, but even then I wouldn't buy one. I don't think the company will survive to the end of the decade, and even if it does I don't expect them to support a lot of their current products parts-wise.

[dazzleman]

I toyed with the idea of getting a Wrangler as a summer/beach type car, but it's unlikely I actually will at any point.

[93JC]

You should get something older and shittier. Get a CJ-5 and offend the sensibilities of your blueblood neighbours.l

[Raza]

Nope.  I like the Wrangler four door and the Challenger, but I don't see any scenarios where I actually buy either. 

[68_427]

You should get something older and shittier. Get a CJ-5 and offend the sensibilities of your blueblood neighbours.l

Lifted Bronco with a 351.

[sportyaccordy]

If I might borrow a smiley from another board,

[the Teuton]

If I might borrow a smiley from another board,

Apparently, some of us have met Dave in person and couldn't fathom him driving something other than a premium luxury sports sedan.

That said, I think he should get a Z4.

[2o6]

Maybe some of the Chrysler-Fiats. The Chrysler Delta looks awesome.

[Mustangfan2003]

I'd take a Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, or the new Charger. 

[sportyaccordy]

Apparently, some of us have met Dave in person and couldn't fathom him driving something other than a premium luxury sports sedan.

That said, I think he should get a Z4.

Big GT. 6 series. Aston Martin. Jag XK. Do it Dave!!!

[the Teuton]

Big GT. 6 series. Aston Martin. Jag XK. Do it Dave!!!

XKs depreciate like mofos, and they're sexy as hell. Do it, Dave. Give in to your midlife crisis. Join the darkside, Dave, and together we shall rule the galaxy!

The other intern at SAE got to take home a 510 hp XKR convertible for a night because she did the press car arrangements. It made me a little jealous.

[Laconian]

The only one that's worth even considering is the Challenger in R/T or SRT-8 guise. It may not handle very well, but I love the way they look, and having some bite to match the visual bark would be so awesome.

[hotrodalex]

I'd take a Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Challenger, or the new Charger.  

edit: forgot Viper.

[Onslaught]

No. Never. I'll walk.

[Mustangfan2003]

No Alex I would never consider a Challenger. 

[hotrodalex]

No Alex I would never consider a Challenger. 

Heh I was just lazy and used your answer as mine. Had to change that part, though.

[SVT666]

Viper
Challenger R/T
Challenger SRT-8
Ram Trucks
2011 Durango
2011 Grand Cherokee
Wrangler

Nothing else

[goldenlover1101]

Chrysler in general has a pretty awful lineup IMO. THey don't currently offer one product I can think of that is appealing to me.

Jeep is good but needs some work. The Wrangler is amazing. The Compass is shit. The Patriot is decent but behind its class competitors in most areas except offroad ability. The New Cherokee looks excellent.

Ram makes some good trucks. I prefer the F150, but can appreciate the appeal of the Ram. The Challenger is gorgeous but overall a much inferior tcar to the Mustang & Camaro for my needs.

So, I think my answer is NO

Viper is sex (although I prefer the Vette)

[Atomic]

The Ram, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Viper are fantastic. The Challenger and other LX cars are looking to be competitive products. The minivans are nice when spec'd out.

I know they have the same bailout issues as GM (notice my poll was just limited to Chevy), but some of Chrysler's products are really kinda cool. A lot of them suck though.

So I voted yes.

i agree with the above, but choose "special product". the cars/trucks: '11 (or '12) chrysler 300c, '11 dodge charger r/t, challenger r/t or srt-8, viper (next generation or current edition, new), '11 jeep grand cherokee limited or overland, '11 minivan (if i had children), '11 wranger unlimited (with improved interior) or ram longhorn edition.

[MrH]

Only thing I really like from Chrysler:

Viper
New Cherokee
New Ram

But none of those are even on the radar for possible cars in the next ten years.  I'd have a hard time supporting a company that took federal bailout money too.  I think people underrate how important of a factor that is to a lot of older customers.  I think that's a small reason for Ford's success.  My dad didn't even look at GM or Chrysler when buying a new half ton because of it, and ended up with a new F150.

[Atomic]

i forgot one! the new upcoming dodge durango looks promising, especially experiencing the incredible '11 jgc.

[Payman]

Challenger R/T. Great looks, great engine/6 speed manual, and it's the top car in the Consumer's Digest owner's satisfaction survey. As well, if I were in the market for a full-sized truck, it would be the Ram.

[Northlands]

Challenger R/T or a Ram. Maybe a Charger, but I've yet to drive one so that's iffy.

[NomisR]

No current product interests me.

[giant_mtb]

Jeep.
Ram.
Viper.

Otherwise, no.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I can't afford a new Viper and I wouldn't purchase a Challenger over a Camaro (Same goes for the Ram vs. Sierra) so I vote no.

[omicron]

Definitely a V8 Challenger or 300C. To hell with value/handling/sense - they look so pretty and sound like steak should.