What company do you hope will buy Chrysler?

Answer 1

Hopefully Dodge.

Answer 2

If Daimler lets go of Chrysler, it will probably be bought by one of the large Japanese companies, such as Mitsubishi, which have been in bed with Chrysler for many years. This would probably be more of a merger than a buyout as Chrysler is in a stronger position than Mitsubishi at the moment.

Other possibilities are Chery (Chinese automaker) and a large Canadian auto parts firm. Because of Chrysler's relative size, these would be difficult acquisitions and would take a lot of cash.

GM & Ford are out as their financial position is substantially worse than Chrysler. They also have competing products and I could only see them doing this to generate positive income against their current losing positions. If you saw the automotive stock page last week, Chrysler was level and both GM & Ford were in serious trouble. The Dodge division is actually doing very well right now. We'll have to see, but I anticipate either a co-op or Japanese merger, that is if Mercedes really lets them go at all...

The marriage between Chrysler and Mercedes has been a very rough one. German and American management clashes, control issues, division autonomy... I personally think the idea was a good one and at least it appears Mercedes has benefitted from improved styling, and some Chrysler products have also benefitted from Mercedes engineering, but it's not enough.

Whatever happens, I hope the net result is a better and more competitive Chrysler product.

Answer 3

I don't know who would want a hot potato like Chrysler in it's hands, but it should be the same "analysts" that years ago said it wasn't a buyout, yet a "Merger". Mind you, MB calls the shots, company headquarters is really in Germany, yet through all the spin, analysts said it was a "merger".

Now MB wants to dump Chrysler? This isn't "merge" material, rather an asset...well a negative one.

GM nor Ford need Chrysler. Chrysler doesn't have anything that either of them want. Ford/GM are the truck leaders. Car wise, majority of Chryslers go straight to fleet sales. 86% of Sebrings go to fleet, Stratus at 92%. Maybe the 300's RWD decade old bones MBenz platform might be of benefit, but Ford/GM have their own coming out anyways. And the RWD sedans have about a 40-50% to fleet sales.

Minivans are really the only thing that would be of benefit to GM and Ford, and that's not enough to justify it. Add UAW issues as well, and it's really not a viable option.

The only reason I see anyone buying Chrysler is, if there's some sort of silent auction, and someone puts a rediculously low bid that will need to be taken.

I think Hyundai and Mitsubishi is the best alternative. Chrysler has dealerships, and Hyundai and Mitsubishi need that network to expand. And since they collaborate on different issues/vehicles, why not.

All the fleet agencies should rejoice! Since Chrysler and Hyundai are leading in fleet sales. So maybe they can tap into that market that everyone else is trying to lessen it's dependency on.

Answer 4

I'd like to see it back in American hands. So that leaves Ford and GM. Ford has financial issues and can not afford to fix Chrysler. GM really doesn't need them. Maybe they'll be parted out......

Ford could have been a good marriage. Many of the Chrsler exec's came from Ford. They have pretty good styling right now, with the 300, Magnum, PT Cruiser, etc. Ford's cars are solid underneath, but except for the Mustang, most are too plain looking. Unfortunately, most mergers don't work out very well.

The unions have turned our car companies into benefits companies for the employees. Oh yeah, and they make some some cars. The management doesn't listen well to the consumer, and the finance guys run the organization.....right into the ground.

Ford trucks are great. The Mustang is well done. The Focus seems pretty cool. The 500 is plain. The Fusion may be good, but the looks again, plain. The switch gear in the cars kinda sucks.

Ford's dealer network is extensive, as is Chryslers. Unfortunatley, their mentality is too old school. Some dealers are great, but it seems to be hit or miss. The overlap in dealer territories is of no value to Ford or GM.

The Korean car companies may be interested.....they are building better cars, have some cash, and need the dealer network. Toyota doesn't need or want the headaches, and I don't think Honda does either. Nissan has it's own issues, too.

I will be interesting.....

Answer 5

I work at Toledo Jeep Wrangler,and I don't think it will even be sold.I believe it may be a scare tatic since the contract ends in Sept.Daimler is already playing hardball with the unions,in Canada they have asked for a $115 per week pay cut to get a new vehicle.The union voted it down and now Daimler said it will not build the vehicle there.They say we lost money but,Dodge Ram set a sales record in 2006,Chrysler owns 50% of the van market,Toledo built Dodge Nitro is selling very well,a new Toledo built Liberty coming out for 2008 is very nice looking,Chrysler Finance had record profits in 2006 and Chrysler has 10 new products coming out in the next year.Also the Jeep Wrangler is so hot we can't keep up with sales,we are working 6 sometimes 7 days a week,10 hour days for 2 shifts.True they have to get rid of a few SUV's,but I believe with the plan they have and their vehicles they will make a profit soon.I believe we will have to take a pay cut and pay more of our health care and I don't mind this as long as it starts at the top.

Answer 6

My opinion is probably not going to be popular with some people, but I think a merger with a Chinese company, Geely or Chery for example, would be good for what is currently called the Chrysler Group, the auto industry as a whole and the US in particular. One person stated that either GM or Ford controlling Chrysler would be like the Lusitania and Titanic trying to keep each other afloat. Why would I make such a statement?

1. The Chinese are a fresh-faced group that is nakedly searching for international partners to enhance its fledgling auto manufacturing industry. They are motivated.
2. Chrysler will gain an entry-level group of vehicles to sell here and C or G will instantly gain access to larger autos and SUVs to sell in China - which will one day supplant North America as the world's biggest transportation market.
3. China will gain instant access to Chrysler's existing dealer, service and parts empire along with its manufacturing and R&D resources. We will gain the same in China. This could be a truly reciprocal (not like DCX) merger.
4. Fostering economic ties with China will also have positive effects on inter-governmental relations. Such as, help with North Korea.

Answer 7

Yamaha They have been very successful in building motor vehicles and a bunch of other products. They might be able to turn it into a profitable and successful company. They should do whatever they can to make it look like an independant company. 2 other Japanese motorcycle companies have succeed in the car business.
I doubt they would want a company that loses so much money but they may accept it if it was given to them. They could re-body their ATVs to look like little Jeep cjs. Its more likely that some conglomerate will buy Chrysler and sell its assets.

Answer 8

Hopefully they'll find a way to save the company and to do better, they were close to going out of business one time around 1980 or so.

Answer 9

Dodge or Plymouth. or how bout buick or american motors. They wouldnt need a buyout if our government would stop letting so many imports flood our economy.

Answer 10

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