Oh Dear: The Recession is Worsening

[Chico]

Chico,

I saw a new shape Merc R class yesterday, I don't know which one it was but I am convinced it is from the same line as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, just a little smoother lines.

To be honest, financially for Mercedes prostituting themselves with Chrysler may have been a good mve, sharing platforms etc, but it has definately devalued the brand and these days every Merc is just a re-bodied Chrysler, eg:

ML is crossed with Grand Cherokee and engines too

E class Merc is crossed with Chrysler 300

New Merc R class crossed with Chrysler PT Cruiser

Tell me this is not a rebodied PT Cruiser...

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/meris...s\n455483a.jpg

Milan.

Milan

You may have a point (albeit an inconclusive one)

[Lucifer Box]

He could always redefine the economic cycle again in a bit of book fiddling and borrow some more. He will probably do both though.

[Churchill]

ouch

lookout house prices

Milan.

Hmmm, might be a few bargains to be had in the next couple of years or so...

[milanbenes]

if the UK is heading into a full blown recession,

Gordon's going to need to increase taxes to fill the
gap from the recession

a downward spiral

ouch

lookout house prices

Milan.

[BlasterBates]

Meanwhile in Euroland the economy is booming, record numbers in employment, tax revenues up, investment up, record house ownership.
Euroland rocks.

Well as a matter fact....how should I put this, the recovery is still in its early stages but.

.....yes

[Churchill]

aye you're right

keep spending it, maybe your contribution will stop the UK's recession from worsening

Milan.

Spending? Moi? Filled the wife's car up again this morning... £73.17.

Ah well, it's on expenses so who gives a feck.

[milanbenes]

aye you're right

keep spending it, maybe your contribution will stop the UK's recession from worsening

Milan.

[Churchill]

let's just say, if you buy a merc these days it is simply a re-badged Chrysler

clever marketing eh

Milan.

Not if it's an AMG it ain't.

[milanbenes]

let's just say, if you buy a merc these days it is simply a re-badged Chrysler

clever marketing eh

Milan.

[Churchill]

Chico,

I saw a new shape Merc R class yesterday, I don't know which one it was but I am convinced it is from the same line as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, just a little smoother lines.

To be honest, financially for Mercedes prostituting themselves with Chrysler may have been a good mve, sharing platforms etc, but it has definately devalued the brand and these days every Merc is just a re-bodied Chrysler, eg:

ML is crossed with Grand Cherokee and engines too

E class Merc is crossed with Chrysler 300

New Merc R class crossed with Chrysler PT Cruiser

Tell me this is not a rebodied PT Cruiser...

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/meris...s\n455483a.jpg

Milan.

Milan, we've already ascertained that you know sod all about cars. You drive a Skoda for fecks sake!

[milanbenes]

Chico,

I saw a new shape Merc R class yesterday, I don't know which one it was but I am convinced it is from the same line as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, just a little smoother lines.

To be honest, financially for Mercedes prostituting themselves with Chrysler may have been a good mve, sharing platforms etc, but it has definately devalued the brand and these days every Merc is just a re-bodied Chrysler, eg:

ML is crossed with Grand Cherokee and engines too

E class Merc is crossed with Chrysler 300

New Merc R class crossed with Chrysler PT Cruiser

Tell me this is not a rebodied PT Cruiser...

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/meris...s\n455483a.jpg

Milan.

[Chico]

Meanwhile in Euroland the economy is booming, record numbers in employment, tax revenues up, investment up, record house ownership.
Euroland rocks.

Milan

[n5gooner]

there is someone out there who is making a lot of money from this type of thing, think of all the "consultants" telling business how to cut costs, outsource, import from different locations, advertise, etc, etc.....

[milanbenes]

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/ar...749662,00.html

"THE recession in manufacturing looked set to worsen yesterday after a survey of the sector showed that slowing consumer spending and soaring oil prices had caused new business to fall at its fastest rate for nearly two years. "

"Manufacturers in the eurozone are faring much better than those in Britain, data from Eurostat, the European Union statistics office, suggested yesterday. Orders in the eurozone rose by 3.1 per cent in June and 4.9 per cent over the year. David Brown, of Bear Stearns, said: “It’s another piece in the jigsaw showing the eurozone economy turning the corner.” "

Milan.