Question For Buzz
July 10th, 2007
I work for Chrysler, and we are always told “buy Chrysler, it protects your job, it’s good for your community &tc.” 
We hear it from Chrysler, we hear it from the union. Makes sense, really.
Until now. Since Chinese Chery is going to be building cars that Chrysler will sell in North America, if I buy one of these “Chrysler” cars, aren’t I supporting outsourcing my job? And isn’t my community better served if I buy a Corolla, which is built here in Cambridge?
It seems the CAW has been awfully quiet on this one. C’mon Buzz, where’s the guidance?
Even though these things are probably the only cars in my price range (very, very cheap) I wouldn’t buy one even if it meant I’d have to take the bus.
It will be interesting to see what they cost when they come out. My bet is not as cheap as you think: Chrysler will take the profit rather than keep the price that low. Quality will be another interesting factor.
Really, it’s a bit of a test for the new guys as it’s the first product that they can call theirs.