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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wendell borror
Actually, you see more dodge rams out on the jobs than chevy or GMC. However I'm sure each area is different and may not be a reflection nation wide.
Dodge use to build there trucks for long days of hard work an made durability #1 priority an comfort #2. But after 01 the new 1's seam to be big sedans built for comfort instead of work.

Can thank guys who don't have a need to own a truck b!tching about comfort not being that of caddy.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wendell borror
Back on topic, I heard just today on fox news, that the ford executives are going to DC in a hybrid escape. They also said ford expects to break even by 2011 even with out a bailout, that they are in the best shape of the 3. However, if either of the other 2 file for bankruptcy, it could have a negitive impact on ford. I don't understand why, I would think that would bring ford more customers, but thats what they said.
You can read thier plan here:
The Ford Story - Ford's Response to the Automotive Industry Bailout Plan | Ford Vehicles
(click the corner of the report for full page)
I'ts a long read, but explains many of your (and others) questions.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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The latest I read is that "Red Ink" Rick Wagner is going in a Malibu hybrid.

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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The latest I read is that "Red Ink" Rick Wagner is going in a Malibu hybrid.

Jim
I bet he doesn't make it, a SD tow truck will be bringing him in.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jimandmandy
The latest I read is that "Red Ink" Rick Wagner is going in a Malibu hybrid. Jim
Alan Mulally is driving an Escape Hybrid, what Nardelli is driving hasn't been announced.

I wonder if anyone will ask these three suits where they are staying in DC?

You can bet your bottom dollar it ain't at Motel 6.

My guess is...at the Willard, one a the most expensive hotels in town.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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I'm just relieved that ford is doing better than the other 2. Alan said they may not even need the bailout, but would like to have it handy in case. I'm glad Bill Ford stepped down, at least Alan seems to know what he's doing, at least a little bit. Ford needed a good CEO during these tough times.
 
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