Nissan and Chrysler may build cars and trucks together

[ryguy]

I work at a Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep dealership. I drive cars from dealership to dealership, trips that cover hundreds of miles, so I have a little bit of experience driving Chrysler products. The majority of Chrysler products are complete garbage. Take for instance the shittiest car in Chrysler's lineup- the Dodge Avenger. I have never driven such a poorly manufactured car. Never before or since had I ridden in a car new car that was so squeaky, and yes, it was a 2008. The radio (which was nice because it had Sirius, like all new Chryslers) couldnt even go loud enough to drown out the squeaking that was coming from inside the dash. That wasnt the only problem with the car. It was slow. REAL slow. Any Chrysler product that has a base engine is slow. Slow, boring engines sitting in cars that cant even DREAM of handling like a Japanese sedan. Two weeks ago I drove a 300C and a 2007 Camry in the same day. The Camry handled unbelievably better than the 300C.

I think people tend to overlook the flaws of Jeeps because they accept them for what they are- Jeeps. They are simple trucks. They are rugged and brash and people love them for that. Lets not go comparing them to anything else. I will say, however, that on the manual Wranglers that 6th gear is completely useless. The car will not hold its speed in 6th; this should have been addressed by Chrysler before it was put into production. Oh, one more complaint about Jeep. I have delievered TWO Jeep Libertys that had a problem with their indicator lights on the dash. They would light up completely ramdomly for about a second at a time, just short enough to make me think I was going nuts. Sometimes it was accompanied with one short warning chime. I dont know about you but I dont think a new car should do that.

There is one car, however, that I had nothing but good things to say about. I even recommended it to a family friend who was in the market for a car. The Dodge Caliber, aside from looking not-so-handsome, is one damn good car. Tight, solid construction, a nice 6 speed manual, decent engine, and an interior that REALLY impressed me. Lets hope this is a sign of things to come from Chrysler.

Oh, and one last thing. I have delivered both a Silverado 3500HD Double Cab Extended Bed Turbo Diesel and a Ram 3500 Double Cab Extended Bed Cummins Turbo Diesel and I would take the Silverado over it hands down any day. Everything about the Silverado just felt better than the Ram.

P.S. the owner of the Chrysler dealership owns and drives two GMs. He doesnt own a Chrysler. What does that tell you?