Kenneth Lichtig

I would not consider any new domestic car,truck or van because of their reliability is suspect. Other reasons such as very poor resale values and Detroit lacks the resources to compete with Japan,Korea and Europe. Why couldn't Pontiac recreate the GTO from a G6 platform instead of using a Holden from Australia.? The car is almost as ugly as the AZTEK. Why is Ford letting it's Mercury Division lanquish? They need an entry level version of the Focus, a Mercury version of the Mustang, use the Milan then blackout the chrome,supercharge its engine and rename it Cyclone or Maurader. Why is Chrysler still relying heavily on its pick-up and SUV models? They discontinued the Neon. The Neon was an inferior attempt by Chrysler to compete with the Asian imports. Utilize the Mitsubishi Lancer by changing the front and rear treatment and rebadge if they can not afford to produce a new model. Gasoline prices are dropping but any disruption from the Middle East or a refinery down for maintenance will drive prices skyworld just like when the Hurricanes struck the Gulf Coast. I would consider purchasing the Hyundai Azera Limited. Hyundai has come a long way since the Excel model was imported in the mid-eighties. Their warranty is first rate. This is my choice for Asian. For European model I would consider the Volvo XC90.

On November 23, 2005, the Detroit Free Press ran an article that GM and Ford's November Auto Sales would be 10% lower with Chrysler sales downward of 5%. The Detroit threesome would again lose market share as the Asian Imports sales headed upward with Toyota, Honda and others leading the way.