Chryslers to remain Sirius-equippped through 2017
We may not know exactly which vehicles Chrysler will still be making by 2009, but we do know the automaker will offer Sirius Satellite Radio through 2017. Chrysler has had plenty of success with its Sirius offerings, so the long-term contract should come as no surprise. The take-rate for the audio technology across the Chrysler product line is a hefty 70%, and Sirius gave the Pentastar first crack at Sirius TV in the company's minivans and SUVs. Let's just hope that Chrysler's deals with interior suppliers don't last well into the next decade as well.
[Source: AutoWeek]
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Mercury Mountaineer 06 4:12PM (2/14/2008)
Will "Chrysler" even be in production through 2017?
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MajorGeek 4:26PM (2/14/2008)
My H2 has XM and I hate it. Well, not hate it, but I don't think it is as good as Sirius. I actually miss having Sirius in my car. Of course, if the merger ever goes through, this won't matter. That said, it is too bad the buyer has no choice in this.
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Chad 4:40PM (2/14/2008)
I wish the satellite and regular radios could use the same antenna. I like the low profile of the satellite and would love to remove the other.
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YouFaceTheTick 4:51PM (2/14/2008)
My thoughts exactly...Chrysler will be lucky to see 2010, let alone 2015+.
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AZMike 6:19PM (2/14/2008)
another forward thinker! I think you were around back in '82 when I had my Dodge dealer.
weren't you the guy who came in and asked, "what we were going to do when Chrysler went out of business, sell Studebakers?"
just a little teeny bit of FYI for you; back then, Chrysler didn't even know how they were going to make payroll the next week. the present situation doesn't even compare to what they've been thru before.
...and just like before, they will get thru their present situation in great shape, and emerge a stronger company.
AZMike
Frank 9:15AM (2/15/2008)
Not only that AZ MIKE, but in the 1990 and 1991 there were DEALERS in Automotive News quoted saying that "I don't know if Chrysler can make it". 1991 was not as bad as 1982 for the company or the economy (although a certain Arkansas governor said it was "the worst economy in 50 years", yea sure).
dskinner 4:55PM (2/14/2008)
Chrysler, what about Sirius? I'd say they are way closer to the end of the road than Chrysler.
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gschon 5:00PM (2/14/2008)
Will Mercury?????
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Mercury Mountaineer 06 5:04PM (2/14/2008)
Not looking good for Mercury unfortunately Mercury's last year of production will probably be around 2012.
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Frank 9:17AM (2/15/2008)
In Mercury's case it won't go away because of going out business (Chp 7) but because Ford wants it to go away (no product investment).
Purifoy 5:38PM (2/14/2008)
Directed at Mercury Mountaineer 06 and YouFaceTheTick:
I suspect Chrysler will be around in the year 2017 and beyond. In fact, each one of you probably stand a better chance of giving up the ghost long before Chrysler goes under.
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Reader 1:46AM (2/15/2008)
Competition is a lot tougher these days, not sure if Chrysler will last all that long.
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Reader 1:47AM (2/15/2008)
Meh, meant at AZMike
Mercury Mountaineer 06 9:33AM (2/15/2008)
To Purifoy.
I will only be 39 years old in 2017 so I hope I haven't gave up the ghost by then.
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