Originally Posted by OVERKILL
Originally Posted by PimTac
It probably looked good in theory but the actual product hasn't benefited at all.
The products have benefited significantly. Go sit in a Mercedes-era Charger and then a Fiat-era one and compare the interior materials selection, fit and finish, design...etc. My Jeep interior is a direct result of the Fiat acquisition. The current RAM interior, which is best-in-class, is yet another example.
The current styling for the Charger, Durango, Grand Cherokee, the new 2019 RAM....etc. All developed under the current umbrella and are significantly sharper than their predecessors.
The current Jeep Cherokee's development, and success, has also been as a result of this marriage.
It hasn't been perfect of course. Cars like the Dart/200 drag down the brand reliability ratings. And there are others like certain Jeep products and Dodge ones like the Journey, that haven't helped in that department either.
This. My 300 has been great so far, and we are loving our van. Even my parents 2007 Caliber and 2013 200 has been treating them great