is BMW owned by ford?

[0roo0roo]

it wouldn't be so bad, they did turn around jaguar.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Argo

Nope, you got it wrong. Mercedes owns Chrysler. Hence, Daimler in the name

no, mercedes is brand of daimler-chrysler.

Actually, I think it was a merge. Either way, one thing I'm 100% sure is that no american company or exec has any say in mercedes side of the business. The reverse is true, crysler does have a few german execs.

yeah, but that doesn't changed the fact that mercedes was a brand of daimler benz and is now a brand of DCX.

 

[Xenon14]

Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

 

[RabidMongoose]

Time to get new friends...

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Owned by General Motors: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab, Opel

Plus Vauxhall and Holden. They have a controlling interest in Daewoo. They are "partners" of Suzuki, Isuzu, Subaru, and Fiat. They used to own Lotus. They've collaborated with BMW, Toyota, and Renault. They're all over the place.

However, the most valuable part of the GM empire: they still own the Geo name.

GM now owns 20% of Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent of Subaru, so I'd say it's more than just a partnership.

As for Daimler-Chrysler, it was NOT a merger, despite the fact that it was sold that way to the American public. The Germans are firmly in control of the company.

edit: btw, your stupid friends probably think that because BMW owned Land Rover a couple of years back. Unfortunately, Land Rover was bleeding money so BMW sold it to Ford.

 

[Metalloid]

My opinion of Jaguar and Aston Martin just changed

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Metalloid
My opinion of Jaguar and Aston Martin just changed

:|

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

 

[kindest]

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

ive never put a jaguar next to a bmw, always a step down.
jaguar is on the same page as a ford taurus if you ask me.
they look identical from behind.
fugly.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: kindest

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

ive never put a jaguar next to a bmw, always a step down.
jaguar is on the same page as a ford taurus if you ask me.
they look identical from behind.
fugly.

There's an educated opinion if I've ever seen one. Essentially: "they look bad from behind so they suck." Blind American car hatred at its best.

Of course, It's cool to hate American cars on AT, so I'm not surprised.

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: kindest

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

ive never put a jaguar next to a bmw, always a step down.
jaguar is on the same page as a ford taurus if you ask me.
they look identical from behind.
fugly.

"they look bad from behind"

i hope thats not the way you judge your boyfriends!

 

[Metalloid]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Metalloid
My opinion of Jaguar and Aston Martin just changed

:|

Either you own a Jag or you work for Ford.....

 

[speg]

Who owns Toyota/Lexus? Or are they their own company. I need a full list of all these...

 

[Justorq]

Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura are still alone

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

You might want to correct your spelling before calling someone an idiot.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: dangereuxjeux
Ford owning BMW... the mere thought of it is enough to trigger my gag reflex. Good thing that won't happen in a million years.

Heh, don't be so sure! The BMW brand is one of the most valuable in the world. Should sh!tty new features like iDrive and sh!tty new designs like that of the E65 7-series continue to force BMW profits down, the Quandt family will most likely look to sell its 50+% share to the highest bidder. Who has the money? Ford, GM, Toyota? The Quandt family might only agree to sell it to another German company, though. Either VW or Porsche.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

You might want to correct your spelling before calling someone an idiot.

How about this? Your an idiot and by that I mean YOU ,

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

You might want to correct your spelling before calling someone an idiot.

How about this? Your an idiot and by that I mean YOU ,

He meant by spelling, to change your to you're. Your is the possessive form of you, while you're is the contraction of you are,and thus works better in this situation.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

You might want to correct your spelling before calling someone an idiot.

How about this? Your an idiot and by that I mean YOU ,

He meant by spelling, to change your to you're. Your is the possessive form of you, while you're is the contraction of you are,and thus works better in this situation.

Alright maybe I'll get it right this time. I am an idiot ,

Didn't even catch that one. Just saw the and instead of an.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: Xenon14
Ford owns Jag. That should be of no surprise as the quality of both vehicles is abhorrent to say the least.

Your and idiot. Jag's quality has gone way way up since Ford took over.

You might want to correct your spelling before calling someone an idiot.

How about this? Your an idiot and by that I mean YOU ,

He meant by spelling, to change your to you're. Your is the possessive form of you, while you're is the contraction of you are,and thus works better in this situation.

Alright maybe I'll get it right this time. I am an idiot ,

Didn't even catch that one. Just saw the and instead of an.

No problem! Like I care anyway, just pointing it out.

 

[dmw16]

One way to tell...BMWs are reliable cars with great resale value. Where Ford is just an acronym for Fix or Repair Daily.
-doug

 

[MrHappyMonkey]

Originally posted by: dmw16
One way to tell...BMWs are reliable cars with great resale value. Where Ford is just an acronym for Fix or Repair Daily. -doug

BMWs dont have that great of a resale value...

 

[BeauJangles]

Back on topic, you need new friends.