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I think it's the cost of meeting the emissions regulations.

What would it be based on?

What would it be based on?

How many years would it take you to save $5K? Except the fuel economy are there any other reasons you want a Diesel?

Escape still out selling it. I'm sure with big rebates but how much can it cost to build the Escape with that ancient platform and drivetrain.

I'm sure Nissan wouldn't complain if they would sell 40k Altimas next month.

Isn't the Fusion like 3200 lbs.? That wou d be a fast car with the 3.5 engine.

I see your point but how would somebody go about shutting down Chrysler, or most of it?

Nissan-Renault, GM and Ford would be a much better fit for Chrysler than MB ever was. I was always skeptical about DCX, they are so limited when it comes to sharing platforms, engines......

Chrysler is not going out of business, somebody will buy them.

Long term they could save a lot of money, name me one platform type, engine, transmission.....which Chrysler could need that is not already in GMs part bin. All these "parts" are paid for or will be paid for regardless of how big GM is. There is so much duplication that could be taken out. The only question is, is GM healthy enough to handle Chrysler today.

This car should replace my CTS, I have 22 months on my lease. I'll put in a prayer toward lease pull ahead myself.

True that, but they upgraded F also. Maybe they upgraded F just to not make their GM connection to obvious.

Yeah, I know, That's why I said made by GM in my origional post.

They have more than one 5 speed?

IIRC the only 5 speed made by GM is used in the Sigma vehicles and Solstice. That transmission is RWD/AWD so it can't be used in the Equinox. MY guess it will be the new 6 speed.

Why is it so hard to post the numbers? You called my numbers wrong but will not post the "correct" info. BTW, I did say that I estimated the Mexican and SA sales, no need to insult.

Post your numbers.

It's not that hard to add up monthly sales numbers. What's so over simplified about it?

I was wrong about the plant being maxed out but how are my sales numbers wrong? Do you have better numbers?

I don't think they are inflated, during the first 10 months the US sales are 177881, Canada ~15K, I estimated Mexico and SA at 10-15K. Too many countries down there, don't feel like doing the research. According to this random article the plant is already running 24 hours a day. http://www.autonet.ca/News/story.cfm?story...2059993-ap.html

If we consider Mexico, Canada and South America sales the Fusion trio is selling at ~21K units a month. Unless the plant can do more than 250K it's maxed out.

What's the plant max capacity?

Their Fusion strategy is interesting, while selling 10K units is nothing impressive we have to keep in mind that those are about 95% retail sales. At this point they couldn't sell 20K units a month even if there were that many customers, the plant is already maxed out. It's no wonder that the rebate is only $500 at this time IIRC. I wonder if they will stick with one plant for a few years, until the Fusion is established player and sales can go up without of having to practically give them away.

AWD will make it slower.