Intrepidation

Oh yeah! Can't wait for new epsiodes of that show.

Holy crap it's huge. Almost rediculous how long it is! Yeah I like it better than the HD Sliverado...wheels look more proportionate.

where did that quote coem from?

I love how most of the members on this site seem to find any reason they can to bitch about Chrysler, even if the statements aren't all true. Who here has sat in an LX car or driven one? The interiors are not "cheap" but are actually quite nice, they handle very well compared to their FWD rivals, and even better with sport suspension. All the cars are distinctly styled and are much bolder than any of the rivals. The cars ar not "cheap" at all. Is their room for improvement? Sure. Make 5 speeds available on all engines for the 300 and Magnum, and perhaps even ditch the 2.7 (except maybe for fleet duty). The Caliber, while not perfect, is selling very well both here an abroad. It could use improvements too, but then so can the Cobalt, Civic, etc. Personally, I can't wait for the SRT-4... Chrysler’s problem isn't the LX cars or the Caliber, but declining sales of the trucks, and lack of other new product. Both issues are being addressed. The refreshed (and much better looking) Durango should help stop it's sales slide, especially with a hybrid version on the way. The Sebring/Avenger will no doubt give DCX a much needed sales boost, now that they are competitive again. Their distinctly different style will attract different sets of buyers. Now if only they offered a light Turbo or an powerful SRT to the Avenger... Even so, while you guys seem to think it's 3.5 is underpowered, it's better than the Fusion and not that far from the rest of the competition. If it handles well, DCX should be in good shape. There's the smaller Nitro, which will give SUV buyers a smaller, more fuel-efficient alternative to the Durango. The Minivans are around the corner, and I have no doubt they will be class leading when they debut. The PT is an older car, but still a good, practical and fun (in GT form). Plus it's due for a redesign not to long from now, and even so it still sells well. Jeep gets a new Liberty, a Patriot for those who want something tougher and more traditional than the Compass, the new Wrangler, and hopefully a refreshed GC. So really, DCX is addressing it's product issues in the very near future, which should bring it's sales back up. Could it use improvement? Sure. DCX needs a new V6 that should have like 270+ hp, replace all 4-speeds with at least 5-speeds. They need hybrids, and not just the Durango. They need a B-segment car soon, since they will no doubt be getting much more popular. The Caliber needs a traditional automatic option, and should have a Nav option too. But ya know, all companies need improvement, it's not just Chrysler...look at GM, Ford and even Toyota (this year's recall whore). They still need to improve.

It is when compared to a lot of the other mid-size cars in the states. Far better looking than the G6, Malibu (what isn't) Aura, Camry, the Fusion and (which is nice but boring).

There's nothing like a New England Autumn The colors are so vibrant, the air is crisp and refreshing, and let's not forget the seasonal Apple donuts at the loacal orchard!

I think it's a very attractive car on its own, and evenif all the did was slap a pontiac grill on it, it'd be great.

Looks close to the concept, the interior is thankfully identical to the concept. I dare say that's one of the finest interiors. Period. It is kinda lame that it doesn't get LED tail laights yet the less luxurious GMC will. Doesn't the Aura have LEDs too? ANyway, it's not a big issue or anything, just odd. As long as the saved money went into that interior...who cares

Looks great, same for the interior. See? Ford can make a great center stack that is well intgrated...just not stateside cuz we are "inferior"

The Rainer is hidious, especially the from the front. The interior is horrible, teh Aspe is certainly better than that. Had the Durango not been refreshed, teh Aspen would look quite a bit different. That being said, I much prefer the Durango, but the Aspen's interior is nicer. The GMT-900's are better overall (except they don't have folding rear seats, and most are stuck with the damn 4-speed), but the Apsen is spawned off the Durango, which is older anyway. I have no problem with Dodge's latest designs, however teh Sebring and the Aspen leave a lot to be desired (hopefully the convertible will look better).

Anything is bad for you if you have too much of it. It's all about moderation. It's also personal responsibilty. Don't go to McDonalds expecting healthy food, and don't eat the store out. Of course wqhat pisses me off is these lazy fat bastards who sue the company for making them fat...but no one forced them to eat there, and that much of it. People are so f@#king stupid sometimes.

Don't eat the food then...I mean seriously...do you go to McDonald's cuz the food is healthy? I should hope not. Besides, chaning teh oil isn't gonna magically make everything healthier...you still fry the $h! outta it.

The center stack looks good, the radio unit is very well integrated into it...much better overall the the ol dinterior (which looked like it has a floppy drive in the center stack ).

Freakin' Awesome!

NEW YORK - Three years after the city banned smoking in restaurants, health officials are talking about prohibiting something they say is almost as bad: artificial trans fatty acids. ADVERTISEMENT The city health department unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would bar cooks at any of the city's 24,600 food service establishments from using ingredients that contain the artery-clogging substance, commonly listed on food labels as partially hydrogenated oil. Artificial trans fats are found in some shortenings, margarine and frying oils and turn up in foods from pie crusts to french fries to doughnuts. Doctors agree that trans fats are unhealthy in nearly any amount, but a spokesman for the restaurant industry said he was stunned the city would seek to ban a legal ingredient found in millions of American kitchens. "Labeling is one thing, but when they totally ban a product, it goes well beyond what we think is prudent and acceptable," said Chuck Hunt, executive vice president of the city's chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association. He said the proposal could create havoc: Cooks would be forced to discard old recipes and scrutinize every ingredient in their pantry. A restaurant could face a fine if an inspector finds the wrong type of vegetable shortening on its shelves. The proposal also would create a huge problem for national chains. Among the fast foods that would need to get an overhaul or face a ban: McDonald's french fries, Kentucky Fried Chicken and several varieties of Dunkin' Donuts. Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden acknowledged that the ban would be a challenge for restaurants, but he said trans fats can easily be replaced with substitute oils that taste the same or better and are far less unhealthy. "It is a dangerous and unnecessary ingredient," Frieden said. "No one will miss it when it's gone." A similar ban on trans fats in restaurant food has been proposed in Chicago and is still under consideration, although it has been ridiculed by some as unnecessary government meddling. The latest version of the Chicago plan would only apply to companies with annual revenues of more than $20 million, a provision aimed exclusively at fast-food giants. A few companies have moved to eliminate trans fats on their own. Wendy's announced in August that it had switched to a new cooking oil that contains no trans fatty acids. Crisco now sells a shortening that contains zero trans fats. Frito-Lay removed trans fats from its Doritos and Cheetos. Kraft's took trans fats out of Oreos. McDonald's began using a trans fat-free cooking oil in Denmark after that country banned artificial trans fats in processed food, but it has yet to do so in the United States. Walt Riker, vice president of corporate communications at McDonald's, said in a statement Tuesday that the company would review New York's proposal. "McDonald's knows this is an important issue, which is why we continue to test in earnest to find ways to further reduce (trans fatty acid) levels," he said. New York's health department had asked restaurants to impose a voluntary ban last year but found use of trans fats unchanged in recent surveys. Under the New York proposal, restaurants would need to get artificial trans fats out of cooking oils, margarine and shortening by July 1, 2007, and all other foodstuffs by July 1, 2008. It would not affect grocery stores. It also would not apply to naturally occurring trans fats, which are found in some meats and dairy. The Board of Health has yet to approve the proposal and will not do so until at least December, Frieden said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration began requiring food labels to list trans fats in January. Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard University School of Public Health, praised New York health officials for considering a ban, which he said could save lives. "Artificial trans fats are very toxic, and they almost surely causes tens of thousands of premature deaths each year," he said. "The federal government should have done this long ago." -- I think it's a bunch of bull $h!. Everyone knows fast food isn't good for you, most sane people go there knowing it's unhealthy...who cares? If you don't wanna eat it then don't, but don't force your health nut issues on others.

Looks like a baby M-Class with Fusion headlights.

Little substance? I suppose RWD, good engines (3.5 and up), good trannies (5-speeds), lots of inerior room, dencent interiors with plenty of features, saftey gadgets, and of course, distinctive style. The nly compromise I can think of atm is small greenhouse, and possibly gas mileage.

Pretty good review, still unsure about the styling...I like the Avenger far better...but at least they are different and should sell well.

I love this thing, I wish it had a bit more power (SRT-6 maybe?), but the looks are badass...I just hope the interior doesn't disappoint.

I've seen 3 or 4...they look ok, but the aeronautical puns are getting very VERY lame. Next one will be the "9-7 Vintage...Fighter Jet...Car...Thing" since it's so damn old now...

Exterior is alrght, better than the old one anyway...I really like that interior...sounds like it handles well too.

Tundra =

"I don't get...it's like I'm going uphill but he ground is level...and I'm not really moving...and wtf is that grinding sound..." or "I wish my I had my Tundra but it's at the shop for recalls...again." or "Who needs a truck? I prefer good gas mileage!"

Yeah it does, I think it should be renamed Cherokee.

45 minutes? How bad do you suck at the computer? It took all of...maybe a minute and a half...25 seconds of that was loading the Photoshop. Also, if you look closely, they are similar but not the same A-pillars Old Man If it shares parts it'd be with the previous Altima not the Maxima (engine nonwithstanding).