Dodge Nitro.....Where

Submitted: Friday, Mar 09, 2007 at 22:25
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Anyone seen one of these yet, ???

First Dodge product to arrive in Australia third quarter 2006
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I did notice some vehicles at the Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler dealer at Maddington that looked like the Chrysler Pt Cruiser from a distance but had a Ram type grill , since found that they are the Dodge Caliber SRT4, But I didn't see any Nitro's in the yard.

I see the latest 4x4 Mag has the new Cruiser Trayback on the cover, looks good to.
No not the book ....the trayback,...
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Reply By: kingswoodwagon - Friday, Mar 09, 2007 at 22:32

Friday, Mar 09, 2007 at 22:32
Would be nice to see a Dunrago and maybe a few Magnums.

but were stuck in boring old Commodore land - guess we have to live with it.

are we getting the new Toyota FJ Cruiser - ive heard nothing. There like hot cakes in Canada at the moment.
Honda tell me were not getting the Honda Element here in Australia, theres something good about hosing out a car when its dirty. I think its what i need. Especialy one i can sleep in.

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Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 18:29

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 18:29
Read a road test review of the new Dodges Caliber in the RACV magazine.

Test review gave it 2 stars.....

The PT Cruiser is similarly poorly regarded, so it is probably a family trait.

$29990, you're better off buying anything else, it seems.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:45

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:45
The 2 stars were probably given by a moran journo who has no idea, like the fool that once wrote that the Diahatsu Rocky Dash was out dated , it's not the bloody dash that gets a car through the terrain, Rocky was one of the most capable 4x4s and would do lots more than most owners would ever ask of it.
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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:20

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:20
The 2 stars was given by a Journo that has driven countless new cars because that's his job.

The RACV pays him for that, they don't pay you to critique his reviews I suspect.

So are you saying he's a moron because you're not, or what?

In this case I trust his review more than your opinion of the picture, because you hven't driven either of the cars.

What this all has to do with a Rocky is beyond me - it seems when you are cornered talking rubbish, you bring in a decoy topic from left field.

Try and be less cranky tomorrow - when you smile it's infectious :)

When you snarl it's infectious as you undoubtedly know already.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:52

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:52
Gerhardp1
So because this bloke works for the RACV his test and report is the one all Aussies must go by, Bull-Schitt,

Yes I'm saying he's a Moron .

You can by all means trust his review, That's your choice, I didn't ask you to trust mine,

Remarks re Rocky, re read the post , It was a remark by another Moron from another Magazine who try to influence readers , seems they got you. no decoy there mate .

Smile , your enough to wipe the smile from Mona Lisa.

Snarls only, no bites, Some people put a nasty taste in the mouth.......

My last post on this subject , you might get the last say , members last posts count though

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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:42

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:42
This is so funny.

"Members last posts count though"

Your entire thread reads like a post from a churlish kindergarten kid throwing a tantrum.

Hope your mum feeds you today.
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Reply By: Im.away - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 18:47

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 18:47
That Nitro is one butt-ugly vehicle. And being Yankee, it'll probably be all but useless offroad as well.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:40

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:40
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Your full of crap, fair dinkum mate , you come on this Forum ,criticise a vehicle , why... because it's American, you have not test driven this vehicle, you have not seen it on the beach, in the SD or in the local car park but your so full of knowledge about it, ......I know it must be a bugger when you see others driving around in a nice flash 4x4 and your restricted to thing .....I at least try to show an interest in the Nitro, I will never own one but so what , I'm not biased or jealious.

Doug
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Follow Up By: Im.away - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:55

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 19:55
Whew boy! Get out of bed on the wrong side today Dougie?

Pardon me for having an opinion!

I criticised the vehicle because I think it looks crap. Others may not. And I have formed my own opinion about the majority of US made forbies based on my experiences in the bush since 1976.

So I shared my experience and for that I am truly sorry.

And I do beg your pardon for not showing an interest in it...was it compulsory?

I'll stick to my almost as ugly, might turn out not to be reliable, expensive Disco 3 if I can have your permission to do so Dougie.

Thanks in advance Oh Cranky One,

love you too.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 21:38

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 21:38
Im.away
As a matter of fact I did get out the wrong side, then had to go escort 2 x 8m loads 200klm through a nest of idiot$ , and guess what, gotta do same again tomorrow,
Of course your entitled to an opinion, but base it on experience, not looks , one could have the dirtiest, ugliest, fuel guzzler in Australia but it might out perform all oposition when put to the test, Tell you what, go back through my posts and replies and see if you can find if I have pushed my views about Magellan GPS units, I have never had one in my hand or toyed with one , though I do believe from hear-say they are reasonably good, but Navman , not worth a mention ,
Give your comments and replies a boost by parting with $50 and become a member, what I mean is put your money where your mouth is .

Doug

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Follow Up By: Im.away - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 21:54

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 21:54
Whatever Doug.

When manufacturers commission vehicles they have people called designers and people called marketers. These people try to come up with a vehicle that is visually appealing. Often as not, engineering takes a back seat to the looks of a vehicle. So here we have Dodge coming up with a vehicle that is not visually appealing to me. Full stop.

Whether or not it turns out to be good, bad or otherwise doesn't matter to me any more because I would not buy one based on the looks alone. That is my right. No different from a person buying an Aston Martin rather than a Ferrari purely on the basis that they like the look of the Aston Martin more. (See last week's edition of Top Gear. Both drivers said the Ferrari was a better vehicle, and both said they'd rather have the Aston.)

In any marketplace the seller takes a punt that their product will appeal to their prospective customers. If it doesn't, then it's goodnight nurse.

Fortunately there are vehicles out there that both look good and function as well. I promise I'll take more interest in them, but Dodge lost me right at the first glance.

Btw, which way are you going with those loads? I'm going to Wagerup tomorrow and I'd rather not get stuck behind you.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:39

Saturday, Mar 10, 2007 at 22:39
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Like I said your entitled to your opinion , also no one is forcing you to buy one .

Wagerup will be the destination, you won't be behind me, you will be behind the two loads and the rear pilot if your in the area, we do pull over to allow traffic at intervals, at just after sunrise route will be South on Cockburn Rd Henderson ,Rockingham Rd,Ennis Av,Mandurah Rd,Fremantle Rd,Old Coast Rd,Raymond Rd Australind, North on South Western Hwy,to Wagerup, Amd I won't be driving a Nitro....lol
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Follow Up By: Im.away - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:35

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:35
Hey Doug!

I know you're working mate, so here's a prezzie for when you get home....

It seems I'm not the only one. Check out the third post on this page....

Everybody loves the Nitro - NOT
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Follow Up By: Im.away - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:37

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 09:37
Btw, that poster, bmKal, is not me...lol...
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