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Title: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Bookcat on May 14, 2009, 05:14:15 PM
Briggs Dealership on the chopping block I've been told.

http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/storysupplement/chryslerdealerclosings/CA.html
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: jeffy on May 14, 2009, 05:19:49 PM
Looks like there will be a nice empty lot on I70/Golden Belt Blvd going by Junction....

And Bennett Autoplex near my house....

And the GM closings haven't even been announced yet.

So how is Russ going to live up to his donation pledges? 
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: cireksu on May 14, 2009, 07:50:04 PM
bad for AD
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 14, 2009, 09:49:09 PM
obma's gonna bail out our footsballz!
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Bookcat on May 14, 2009, 11:20:03 PM
Quote from: jeffy on May 14, 2009, 05:19:49 PM
Looks like there will be a nice empty lot on I70/Golden Belt Blvd going by Junction....

And Bennett Autoplex near my house....

And the GM closings haven't even been announced yet.

So how is Russ going to live up to his donation pledges? 

Its just the Jeep line from what I'm told.
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: dlew12 on May 15, 2009, 12:34:57 AM
Just took mine there earlier this week.  Too bad, seemed like nice people.
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: doom on May 15, 2009, 06:40:51 AM
Anyone think this will mean cheap GM's and Chrysler's?  I know Chrysler is not taking back their cars. 
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Houstoncat93 on May 15, 2009, 03:29:50 PM
Quote from: doom on May 15, 2009, 06:40:51 AM
Anyone think this will mean cheap GM's and Chrysler's?  I know Chrysler is not taking back their cars. 

Short term yes.....long term, if they survive no.
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 15, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
I'm looking to buy a new ride here in the near future.  Really mostly concerned about thrift.  Should I think about Chrysler now? :dunno:
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 15, 2009, 05:25:17 PM
Quote from: SkinnyBenny on May 15, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
I'm looking to buy a new ride here in the near future.  Really mostly concerned about thrift.  Should I think about Chrysler now? :dunno:

Don't buy new.  New is the opposite of thrift.  Find one with only a few thousand miles on it and you'll save a few thousand.
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: jeffy on May 15, 2009, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: SkinnyBenny on May 15, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
I'm looking to buy a new ride here in the near future.  Really mostly concerned about thrift.  Should I think about Chrysler now? :dunno:

Go in and offer them half the sticker price.  Take cash, which shows them you are serious. 
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: AzCat on May 15, 2009, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: SkinnyBenny on May 15, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
I'm looking to buy a new ride here in the near future.  Really mostly concerned about thrift.  Should I think about Chrysler now? :dunno:

You should buy the cheapest 10-15 year old Japanese low-end model you can find.  Be sure the tires are good, do nothing but change the oil, and donate it for tax credit when it becomes almost undriveable.  I know a lawyer / trust fund kiddie out west who does this, never spent more than $1500 for a car and his cost of ownership (sans gasoline & oil changes) approaches $25/month.  Tough to beat that. 
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 16, 2009, 09:19:43 AM
Several KS dealers on the list.  Briggs Jeep is one.  Jim Clark in JC and lowrents, Bennett Autoplex in Salina.  One in OP, one in Mission in the KC area.  One in Wichita.  Others are small town ones in Hillsboro, Holton, Clyde, Gridley, Lyons, Wellington, Garden City and Atchison.

Some will probably become independents.  Some will close.  Others will latch onto another manufacturer like Toyota.
Title: Re: Chrysler chopping block
Post by: doom on May 16, 2009, 09:29:02 AM
Quote from: AzCat on May 15, 2009, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: SkinnyBenny on May 15, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
I'm looking to buy a new ride here in the near future.  Really mostly concerned about thrift.  Should I think about Chrysler now? :dunno:

You should buy the cheapest 10-15 year old Japanese low-end model you can find.  Be sure the tires are good, do nothing but change the oil, and donate it for tax credit when it becomes almost undriveable.  I know a lawyer / trust fund kiddie out west who does this, never spent more than $1500 for a car and his cost of ownership (sans gasoline & oil changes) approaches $25/month.  Tough to beat that. 

Not a bad idea.  With this current situation also, think about buying a used car from one of the dealers unloading their used stock before closing shop.