GM = General Mopar? - Page 2

Jeff Lee · 10-11-2008, 10:48 PM

There's already talk of VIPER being sold off, probably to a "small car company" (under 2500 cars per year, something compareable to Saleen or Shelby) as the CAFE standards get whacked pretty bad with Viper type vehicles. And I hate to say it but I've also heard you can slow down on saving your money on that Drag-Pack Challenger.

hadtobethere · 10-11-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

With the ongoing talks about a merger between GM and Chrysler, what do you think the future could hold for a car company named General Mopar? Good? Bad? Are there benefits? Drawbacks? A HEMI Corvette? LS10 Viper? What are your thoughts? Jim

and the new General Mopar 'Coriper' with a LS Hemi...............

Paul Precht · 10-12-2008, 01:12 AM

426 Max + 69 Camaro = fast car. Just kidding, but that would be one strange sounding Camaro. Nothing else sounds like a Max.

Chris DeGidio · 10-12-2008, 02:15 AM

Reading the news about this in more depth,it seems that GM also was talking to Ford earlier about a possible merger.IMHO,it would make sense for GM to merge, acquire,buy out (or however you put it) Ford or Chrysler as GM would get rid of one of it's major competitors,as that would increase it's market share.Personally,I would rather the American "big three" stay the big three.

herbjr · 10-12-2008, 08:23 AM

My dad has some very good friends within Chrysler and this is for real. He knew about this a while ago and we didnt believe the guy that told us. Certain things wont go away in this buyout, the HEMI being one of them.

If this happens does this mean I can run a 440 6 pack in a 68 Camaro in SSGT.

Herb Jr

Ron Ortiz · 10-12-2008, 09:17 AM

So whats the big deal with GM and Chrysler merging. The real fun starts since Toyota made an offer for both of them. Stick that bowtie and penstar together and you've got an import.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA I have a Plymouth........Wagon.

ss283 · 10-12-2008, 10:21 AM

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Stick Racing · 10-12-2008, 06:08 PM

The GM-Mopar merger reminds me of the discussion I had with a bank employee last week. Seems my local bank mergered with another bank in the eastern part of the state.When I asked about the merger, the teller explained to me how it would 'make the bank stronger'. I suppose the expression on my face must have tipped the girl off I wasn't happy. It reminded me of the same response a local farm equipment dealer said to me about three farm dealers merging.

I think when any two or more businesses merge, it decreases competition and creates a monopoly.Prime example: Exxon Mobil. With little or no competition, you can set your price.

Hondas, Toyotas ect are competition, but the profits go outside the country..

Home Depot came to town with great prices. Now the few 'Mom and Pop' businesses that are still in business can match or beat their prices. If you think Exxon has huge profits, check out Monsanto.
They own 22 different seed companys. High price of food?

Small business will soon become extinct.

Andy Stone

Sean Haning · 10-12-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

I could never put a Pentastar on the hood of my GTO.............NEVER EVER ! ! ! !

I don't blame you. It would look meaner with a Rams head!

Tom Goldman · 10-13-2008, 05:46 PM

Chrysler LLC's corperate Dealer Connect web site for dealers and technicians has a denial posted on the home page today and issued a statement to dealers on Saturday, which is highly unusual, dening the rumour. .......It does however confirm it has been in discussions with other companys looking at global partnerships. .....As a privately held company, they really don't have to disclose too much,and usually don't , so a comment from them like this shows it must be rubbing a nerve somewhere up the food chain. ......Tom ......PS Jack, did'nt you find the AMC badge I hid on the GTO?

10-11-2008, 10:48 PM	#11
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? There's already talk of VIPER being sold off, probably to a "small car company" (under 2500 cars per year, something compareable to Saleen or Shelby) as the CAFE standards get whacked pretty bad with Viper type vehicles. And I hate to say it but I've also heard you can slow down on saving your money on that Drag-Pack Challenger. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-12-2008, 01:12 AM	#13
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 360 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? 426 Max + 69 Camaro = fast car. Just kidding, but that would be one strange sounding Camaro. Nothing else sounds like a Max.

10-12-2008, 02:15 AM	#14
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? Reading the news about this in more depth,it seems that GM also was talking to Ford earlier about a possible merger.IMHO,it would make sense for GM to merge, acquire,buy out (or however you put it) Ford or Chrysler as GM would get rid of one of it's major competitors,as that would increase it's market share.Personally,I would rather the American "big three" stay the big three. __________________ Nautilus Racing

10-12-2008, 08:23 AM	#15
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? My dad has some very good friends within Chrysler and this is for real. He knew about this a while ago and we didnt believe the guy that told us. Certain things wont go away in this buyout, the HEMI being one of them. If this happens does this mean I can run a 440 6 pack in a 68 Camaro in SSGT. Herb Jr

10-12-2008, 09:17 AM	#16
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? So whats the big deal with GM and Chrysler merging. The real fun starts since Toyota made an offer for both of them. Stick that bowtie and penstar together and you've got an import. Ron Ortiz U/SA I have a Plymouth........Wagon. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

10-12-2008, 10:21 AM	#17
ss283 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? ... Last edited by ss283; 10-23-2008 at 01:06 AM.

10-12-2008, 06:08 PM	#18
Stick Racing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 169 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? The GM-Mopar merger reminds me of the discussion I had with a bank employee last week. Seems my local bank mergered with another bank in the eastern part of the state.When I asked about the merger, the teller explained to me how it would 'make the bank stronger'. I suppose the expression on my face must have tipped the girl off I wasn't happy. It reminded me of the same response a local farm equipment dealer said to me about three farm dealers merging. I think when any two or more businesses merge, it decreases competition and creates a monopoly.Prime example: Exxon Mobil. With little or no competition, you can set your price. Hondas, Toyotas ect are competition, but the profits go outside the country.. Home Depot came to town with great prices. Now the few 'Mom and Pop' businesses that are still in business can match or beat their prices. If you think Exxon has huge profits, check out Monsanto. They own 22 different seed companys. High price of food? Small business will soon become extinct. Andy Stone

10-13-2008, 05:46 PM	#20
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: GM = General Mopar? Chrysler LLC's corperate Dealer Connect web site for dealers and technicians has a denial posted on the home page today and issued a statement to dealers on Saturday, which is highly unusual, dening the rumour. .......It does however confirm it has been in discussions with other companys looking at global partnerships. .....As a privately held company, they really don't have to disclose too much,and usually don't , so a comment from them like this shows it must be rubbing a nerve somewhere up the food chain. ......Tom ......PS Jack, did'nt you find the AMC badge I hid on the GTO? __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK