Chevy AND Dodge NASCAR teams to change models!

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Oct 24, 2006 | 02:40 PM

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2000GTP

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I could maybe understand Chevy changing models, but I don't quite get why Dodge would switch to the Avenger.

Oct 24, 2006 | 02:55 PM

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Privateer454

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Originally Posted by guionM

MC's death shouldn't be a surprise. GM makes Impala, Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, and the relatively new Lacrosse at Oshawa, and it's been known for awhile that GM planned on closing half of that. I can see shock with Grand Prix on the chopping block (120K+ sales annually) but MC at about 30K is the weakest link.

However, You have posted several times at the business case for the next MC and had a couple of good "discussions" with Charlie (I'm on my way out the door so I can't look them up) I think about the MC. Still feel like it will come back?

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Originally Posted by FS3800

I'd guess it's simply a matter of promoting a new vehicle...

I agree.

Oct 24, 2006 | 03:51 PM

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Eric Bryant

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Originally Posted by 2000GTP

I could maybe understand Chevy changing models, but I don't quite get why Dodge would switch to the Avenger.

So that Toyota can't lay claim to having the only domestically-built vehicle in the series?

Oct 24, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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Capn Pete

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Originally Posted by Eric Bryant

So that Toyota can't lay claim to having the only domestically-built vehicle in the series?

What are you talking about?!

The Impala is built here in Canada

. Sorry it's not "Made in America" (where's the TM symbol for that statement?

) but it's still North American, and is still "domestic" IMO?

Oct 24, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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posaune

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So now instead of not watching what is painted like a Monte Carlo turn left for 400 miles, I won't be watching what is painted like a Impala turn left for 400 miles.

Oct 24, 2006 | 05:30 PM

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flowmotion

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Originally Posted by Z28x

The rear drive V8 Charger doesn't fit in with NASCARs FWD family sedan image

You know what, I bet they checked NASCAR's modern demographics and found this was exactly the case.

If the audience is buying Camrys and Impalas, why try to sell them Monte Carlos and Chargers?

Oct 24, 2006 | 05:34 PM

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Big Als Z

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Originally Posted by posaune

So now instead of not watching what is painted like a Monte Carlo turn left for 400 miles, I won't be watching what is painted like a Impala turn left for 400 miles.

couldnt have said it better myself.
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