Nitro Definitely a Bold New Design - Page 2

Frugle · 11-25-06, 07:15

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Originally Posted by a.k.a. Patrick

I still think Dodge has the best looking products available. Hats off to their concept dept!

I'm also going to have to go against the grain and dissagree..

This was a thread to post opinions in right?

Anyways, out of all the car manufactures, I tend to label dodge as having the worst concept department... (with fords recent "Bold" venture trying to take over that spot)

I hate looking at their cars and seeing things identicle across the board... like take the radio for example... the Dodge viper has the exact same radio that the neon has, that the ram has, that the charger has, that everying thas... the dash layouts are basically the same. the seats are the same etc.

If I'm going to spend the money for a viper, I want something that when I'm sitting in it reminds me that I'm driving a viper, and not a neon.

Their cars are bold which I admire, but it may get to the point of TOO radical.... I personally love smooth lines and for a car to flow.. to many boxy cars on the road.

Plus... dodges are crap. the reason American cars have a bad stereotype. I worked at a car shop over the summer and a huge amount of all cars coming in were crapped out younger dodges.. (the main cars coming in were VWs, specifically the jetta.)

That being said... I wish the nitro well.. it has a place in the market and seems like a viable choice.

BMW335i · 11-25-06, 07:34

The Dodge Nitro looks like a crossbreed between the new 07 Escalade and the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not that unique IMO.

Prometheus · 11-27-06, 10:50

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Originally Posted by onemeanmachine

well, I still can't openly say I like it because I feel I'm letting down a legend,

At least Dodge didn't screw up the Charger as bad as GM screwed up the GTO.

Corey Bit Spank · 11-27-06, 03:27

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Originally Posted by jsatek

When I saw one on the street I thought, if I had a 16 year old son I'd add this to the list of cars I would buy for him.

But, I am concerned with the saftey, it is a Jeep Liberty after all. I dont know that I would want my 16 year old son driving one of those.

They're very solid, but like many small SUV's with short wheelbases they are prone to toppling over. And not to mention maneuverability...

What happened to the innovative Chrysler of the 80s and 90s?

01bluecls · 11-27-06, 06:38

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Originally Posted by Prometheus

At least Dodge didn't screw up the Charger as bad as GM screwed up the GTO.

LOL...slammed! I have driven the GTO (2005) and it is pretty fast and good suspension for daily driving but the styling reminds me of a cavalier on steriods.

As for the Nitro...i think it will take me a while to get used to it.

05corolla · 11-27-06, 07:22

I actually like the looks, but from personal experiences, EVERY and I mean EVERY Chrysler product I have every owned (4 vehicles) has been a complete disaster!! The quality and reliability is no where near that of other brands that are much better!!

backwash · 11-28-06, 05:13

I've seen a couple of these around town and they definitley have bold styling. Everything else in the "cute ute" category looks the same, it's all soft and feminine. I think Dodge saw an opportunity here to make something destinctive in the class. This thing is a family car. But at least it doesn't look like every other soccer mom vehicle out there.

The only thing that I dislike is that the fenders only come in body colour if you buy the full loaded R/T model. The ones I've seen here have the generic plastic fenders. It kills the look of it.

Sherman8r44 · 11-28-06, 06:19

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Originally Posted by 05corolla

I actually like the looks, but from personal experiences, EVERY and I mean EVERY Chrysler product I have every owned (4 vehicles) has been a complete disaster!! The quality and reliability is no where near that of other brands that are much better!!

Totally agree with that! Dodge has been putting out some intense in-your-face styling, which tends to be polarizing in nature. But I LOVE their designs, and this one is no exception.

If only Chrysler could start making some half-decent interiors, and maybe a little reliability would be nice. My Dad is on his third Jeep Grand Cherokee--the first two started falling apart (literally...we'd find new screws laying around the interior every day) after only 50,000 miles!!!!!! And don't get me started on that so-called "5-star service"...

jfelbab--Sorry man, but those two examples are raised misshapen feminine station wagons.

Ctowner · 12-14-06, 10:59

has anyone seen the load n' go feature???

joseoseo · 12-14-06, 11:03

Spammer will be banned.

Ctowner · 12-19-06, 01:07

drewski59 · 12-21-06, 07:46

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Originally Posted by 05corolla

I actually like the looks, but from personal experiences, EVERY and I mean EVERY Chrysler product I have every owned (4 vehicles) has been a complete disaster!! The quality and reliability is no where near that of other brands that are much better!!

Actually, my PT Cruiser has been very reliable and solid so far(43k miles)...

But, according to Consumer Reports and other Chrysler owners, the PT seems to be the reliable 'exception to the rule' as far as Chryslers go right now...

Well, that's just fine by me, since that's the only Chrysler product I've ever owned!

I agree, DCX's concept dept. is top-notch, and their products change very little from concept to production(look at the Plymouth Prowler, Crossfire, and the upcoming Challenger). They are willing to take big design risks, and they usually pay off with very distinctive vehicles.(Can't you take a hint, Ford and GM??

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German cars are still the object of my affection, and will probably stick with them as long as I can afford them!