What if Jeep and HUMMER were sold together?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I was just thinking about this today in light of the GM/Chrysler talks. What do you think?

I think it would be good for GM dealers in general, as they could suddenly be selling Jeeps and Hummers in the HUMMER locations and generating a lot more income. But then what would you do with current Jeep dealerships? Would they be closed? Would GM sell Hummers there? I think it would also bring more customers to HUMMER showrooms.

I did read something that sparked my interest today though: If GM bought Chrysler, they would be assured #1 status for much longer vs. Toyota.

[KenP]

Our local Hummer dealer, Hall Auto, also sells Jeep. The buildings are about 200 yds from each other so moving them next to each other wouldn't be a problem.

[K9sH3]

I would have one of each.

Not worth thinking about.

[3Hummer]

I think that whoever owned the dealer would be making a lot of money, and the salesman or women would also be making more money off commision. Still i have no problems with Jeeps if they wer sold at the same dealer so what get what you want. Also i dont think theyd be in the same dealer like GM owns Cadilac, and Chevy, yet you dont see all three being sold in the same dealer.

[marin8703]

if gm does but chrysler or there is an allience the two companies would probably still stay independent. Just like DaimlerChrysler is now, a consumer cant tell that they are together without looking it up. I doubt that they will consolidate all assets and get rid of the chrysler group. That would be complete suicide. The way i see it only managment will merge or colaborate and thats bout it. By management I mean everything thats involved with running the company but that is hidden to the consumer, so it would be financial, engineering, and whatever else.