OK… So No One Said "Boot'em" Bob Nardelli's an "SUV Guy"

Frank Williams
by Frank Williams

Would someone at Chryslerberus please tell their new jeffe that the ungainly four-door Jeep Commander is almost as much of a goner as his precious Prowler? Boot'em Bob Nardelli doesn't seem to realize it was a dud right out of the chute, and sales are even worse this year– down 15.5 percent. Oblivious to the facts, Nardelli said "the Jeep Commander is doing a great job" while talking to reporters at the Prowler 10th anniversary PR-orgy celebration last week. Detroit News Autos Insider suggests maybe he read the monthly sales chart upside down. It's more likely an indicator of just how little he really knows about the auto industry. Don't say we didn't tell you.

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  • Nick Nick on Aug 20, 2007

    I can state with complete sincerity that I have seen more Gallardos or F430s in Toronto than I have Jeep Commanders. No joke.

  • Edgett Edgett on Aug 21, 2007

    Frank - I think your idea is brilliant and would serve to remove a small piece of real ugly from the roads. Here goes: Dear Mr. Nardelli - The Jeep Commander is almost as much of a goner as [your] precious [and equally dumb] Prowler. I feel better already...

  • Davey49 Davey49 on Aug 21, 2007

    NickR- There are 3 Commanders just on my street. I see at least 20 per day.

  • Nick Nick on Aug 21, 2007

    davey49, you need glasses :p

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