[tbird]

This is weird to be sure.

I have chimed in quite a few times on MB's "Post Merger Blues", in which MB went from an unbelievably incredible car company to one of the worst carmakers on the planet. The C, E, and M are almost completely worthless. I wouldn't pay $500 for one, unless it was new and I could sell it to someone who doesnt' research their car purchase (you get what you deserve in life).

Even Jeremy Clarkson finally gave up his brave battle to keep MB in high rankings, when he FINALLY stated in a special segment on-air that MB was going to FINALLY address the numerous QC issues. Of their annual $3 billion profit, they were going to earmark $2Bill to quality issues. So, does Daimler have a chance to clean their mess up? Yes.

But with their cash tied up, will they try to buy out BMW, a company that has not suffered like the others, a company with continuing strong sales and a very loyal customer base? My "guess" is that Daimler is way too weak to do so.