I think it might be due to sales for a large part. Honda's doing well though, they're actually up significantly.

As far as Chrysler/Dodge goes, they won't be missed. The direction GM's been going in the last year or so has been great though, product wise. I might actually consider buying one in 10 years if they keep it up.

The 300C with the 340hp Hemi was very soft but the SRT8 does not only have 425hp and Brembo brakes it has an entirely different suspension with special control arms, larger sway bars, Bilstein shocks, including tuned dampers, specially tailored spring rates and suspension bushings and larger-diameter anti-sway bars. New front and rear suspension knuckles contribute to a ride height lowered one-half inch from the Chrysler 300C.

For such a large heavy car it actually handles quite good. I've tracked cars and owned several Porsche 911's, Boxsters and BMW's and though the 300C is not designed to compete with these cars it holds its own for a large 4 door Sedan.

Chrysler Corp. does make a few good cars, but in general they have been behind the times.

In a way, I think the automotive industry needed a house cleaning just like what is going on in the mortgage industry. There were many things out of whack like insurance costs, Unions and so on. IMO, the American auto industry needed a "reset". It is unfortunate that Chrysler may not make it through.

The latest smaller cars & jeeps all seem lacking the 300C was the last good model and that a number of years ago. The new Mini Van & Charger are ok.

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