Chrysler delays plans to kill Sebring and Dodge Avenger

At the last minute, the Chrysler Sebring and the Dodge Avenger were saved from being discontinued. Last Friday, Chrysler discussed its five-year business plan, which effectively takes back a decision to halt production of these two models.

Insiders say that the company changed its mind because proper Fiat replacements for the two sedans are still two years away. It appears Chrysler is considering keeping the two models in production until 2012. It becomes highly likely then that the Sterling Heights facility, also set for shutdown by late 2010, may operate until 2012. It’s definitely good news for the Sterling workers, who were protesting the planned closure over the weekend.
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thstone - 9/28/2009 6:48:41 PM

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Interesting product strategy:

Sorry folks, but we got nothin' better to offer for 2-3 years. Please come back then.

veyron1001 - 9/28/2009 7:08:54 PM

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That is good and all and I am going to let you finish, but GM is the best killer of all time.

1dott8 - 9/28/2009 10:55:54 PM

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that had me rolling for real.

rxh8me9000 - 9/29/2009 1:50:11 AM

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bwhahahahhahah...only a handful of people will get this.

MSP6 - 9/28/2009 7:23:06 PM

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These are two sad cars.

kuvakas1 - 9/28/2009 9:12:12 PM

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Well...this can be good! With all the really great stuff coming from the other domestic makers, we will still have something to make fun of! Thanks you Chrysler.....err...Fiat.... for keeping the spirit of the Aztek alive!

Joe_Limon - 9/28/2009 9:53:23 PM

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We need Chrysler, if Chrysler was gone, who would be left as the person falling behind? Hyundai?

1dott8 - 9/28/2009 10:59:45 PM

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i owned a sebring back in '99 and i've got to say thank God. that was the worst car i've ever owned (mechanically). i loved the look of the coupe and handling wasn't too bad for a fwd vehicle but the car had problems way before 19000 miles.

tango - 9/29/2009 2:34:09 AM

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The styling of these cars is simply aweful. I hated them the first time I saw them in pictures, and I still hated them when I saw them in person. Whoever approved the designs should be found, dug out of the hole they are now hiding in, dragged out into the streets, and then unceremoniously shot.

lexusrox123 - 9/29/2009 8:55:17 AM

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the new Town and country is horrid

lewishamiltonpimp - 9/29/2009 3:24:26 PM

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I rented a Sebring last time I was down in Disney (Nov 08). What an awful awful car inside and out.

And to think, some suckers paid 40 large for the cabrio lol.