Not My Preferred T-bone

[big bubba]

a bit of a tangent here, but related......
1) always, ALWAYS get uninsured motorists insurance. amazing how many are driving w/o insurance esp. w/the economy. i've been saved by it as i was rear ended by teenager w/o insurance.

2) unlike most americans, i keep my vehicles a long time (not just hobby ones) my '92toyota truck drives like a new one & in some respects is better built than the ones today. my 98 honda prelude is pristine. 96 Rav 4 beats the h_ll out of new car payments.
BUT: if someone hits me as bad as your unfortunate accident, either insurance co will total it @ blue book...and i would have to buy it back for parts/salvage! i would never be able to replace them, i'd be s_rewed. insurance companies will not insure over blue book on older ones (comprehensive will not cover collisions)
Bottom line: 1) be careful driving your prized vintage 2) ALL the BEST in your current collision repair!!!!!! hope it works out for you....what will it do to the resale value of your truck? bb

 

[timswi]

Sales for Chrysler overall were up 17% vs 2009, they have 16 all new or completely re-engineered vehicles, Jeep GC sales are up over 200% and the RAM trucks are up over 90%. They will also be releasing a slew of new small compacts based on Fiat cars that will lead the MPG wars come 2013. How is that not recovering...?
http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=FBC817C34B8A2273F7E4E27D2F0C4012?&id=9401

The % increase is over almost no sales...That's the problem with % as opposed to real numbers. Not arguing here at all.

If I sold one widget last year, and 2 this year...That's a 100% increase.

I want to see Dodge do well. They make some pretty cool stuff, and always have.

When they compare housing start % to 2006, as they are want to do, the % is way down..Why?...Because there were more houses being built than could be sold, a lage number just on spec. ...Just like comparing employment to 1998...All of those no income dot-coms inflating the employment figures.

 

[Dmace]

The % increase is over almost no sales...That's the problem with % as opposed to real numbers.

You can use percentages or "real numbers", either way they sold more than before. That is called a "recovery", now if their sales went down then you could say that company is not recovering.

 

[deerefan]

Let's hope all three recover. It will mean more jobs, less layoffs and a better economy. I am enjoying the horsepower wars being rekindled, especially with the camaro, mustang and challenger.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Let's hope all three recover. It will mean more jobs, less layoffs and a better economy. I am enjoying the horsepower wars being rekindled, especially with the camaro, mustang and challenger.

If I fall face first in to some money the first thing I would buy is a Challenger. Tough looking.

Chris

 

[ray66v]

If I fall face first in to some money the first thing I would buy is a Challenger. Tough looking.

Chris

That's interesting, because it's the last thing I would buy. :thumbsup:

 

[Big Wave D]

That's interesting, because it's the last thing I would buy. :thumbsup:

So, what would you buy?

 

[ray66v]

Probably one of these:

 

[adjusterr]

I strongly suggest you go get yourself checked out by a good Doctor. Having been self-employed in the insurance claims business and retired after 43 years, I have seen too many people pay more attention to their vehicle than to themselves. The adrenalin rush hangs around a few days or more then, later, sometimes weeks or months, you realize you have been injured. Don't take a chance, get an exam, the negligent operators insurance carrier will pay for the exam. Good luck.

 

[deerefan]

If I fall face first in to some money the first thing I would buy is a Challenger. Tough looking.

Chris

I'm with you. Of the three, it mimics the original the best. It took me a little while with the camaro, but it has grown on me. I like how ford went back to the 5.0 eventhough it is a totally different motor. I love how the early 5.0s sound thru flowmasters.