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#20 of 1520 Brief reply by jwilson1 Feb 07, 2003 (5:41 pm)
"I am sure with modifications you could build up to 300hp but why?"   If Crossfire looked like Caravan, I'm sure it would be okay with everyone. But it looks like a bat outa heck ... most Americans like to be able to live up to whatever their image is: this one is fast.   "I think most have forgotten the domestic market and this is Chryslers' way of saying hello again America. And just in case you have forgot purchasing American is the true American way."   Malarkey. In this "free market" system, value wins the market. When the 'big 3' offer value, they win market share. If the Crossfire needs a bigger engine, even as an option, they'd best offer it for people who 'value'it, assuming there are enough of us, that is.   As it is, if the performance isn't there, there are some of us who will continue to be willing to pay a premium for German, Japanese, or anyone else who can come up with a car that goes like it looks.   JW Replies to this message: arewhyinoh (Dec 29, 2007 8:45 pm)
#21 of 1520 Well, Jwilson1, by logic1 Feb 07, 2003 (6:01 pm)
The Crossfire is quite German. It is built by karman in Germany on a Mercedes platform.
#22 of 1520 Tis true by moparfever Feb 08, 2003 (9:03 am)
Yes it is German and yes it would be nice to have the HP that it's competitors produce but riddle me this. Would you consider buying the C class Mercedes? It's nothing but an affordable Benz for the poor. When Hyundai made it's debut in the US it was trash but look at what they have done now. Did the Vette start with 405 HP? NO. It improved changed morphed if you will into what it is today. The most important thing to remember no matter the manufacturer noone is really willing to build an automobile with all of the capabilities it will ever have the first time out. This is just a taste of the direction Chrysler wants to head. If buyer's buy it and demand more i am sure Chrysler will give them more.
#23 of 1520 agreement by jwilson1 Feb 08, 2003 (10:38 am)
"The Crossfire is quite German. It is built by karman in Germany on a Mercedes platform."   Of course you're right. But the man was arguing for a Chrysler (American, he called it) purchase. Thanks for keeping it in perspective. (I hope no one tells us we have to wait for an AMG version :-}   JW
#24 of 1520 All points well taken by moparfever Feb 08, 2003 (11:22 am)
The funny thing is nowadays American isn't even American. i.e. PT -Mexico, Vans Canada, 300m, concorde Canada. What difference does it make? I will still order one and am sure quality and will be the best. Just unfortunate that numbers will be limited.
#25 of 1520 re: 23. Brilliant idea! by logic1 Feb 08, 2003 (12:00 pm)
Now you have me hoping there will be an AMG version.   And why not? The Crossfire is a Benz with Chrysler styling. What better Chrysler to be the first to get the AMG treatment?
#26 of 1520 Try this one on for size by moparfever Feb 08, 2003 (2:31 pm)
How about a RenneTech version. I do believe Chrysler even though it's German has taken a step in the right direction and before you know it you will be going to a Chrysler Jeep Dodge Benz all in on the same lot.
#27 of 1520 German looks by carduke Feb 08, 2003 (2:40 pm)
hi, not only is it built in Germany, but it's got the looks of those baby Benzes, in particular from the front. I prefer the '01 Detroit Auto Show concept car's frontend VERY much to the production version. The stacked headlights would have been a bold step out of the general bunch (see Cadillac), the split front window was just ultra cool, and the bigger (more Chrysler-like) grille exuded much more power than these standard air intakes, which you will ruin at the next steep parking garage exit. Concept v. production = dream v. reality. Welcome back to earth!
#28 of 1520 Supercharged Crossfire by xa4 Feb 10, 2003 (1:39 pm)
It's more than expected that Chrysler will launch the Crossfire with the base 215 hp engine and then bump it up in the following years. Practically every car from a Neon to a 911 has gone through this power improvement process.   Here's something that may make you want to wait another year for your Crossfire:   http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evo_news_story.php?id=31338
#29 of 1520 Why wait by moparfever Feb 10, 2003 (6:20 pm)
I don't understand the reason for waiting. It sounds like procrastination and just when you think they can't take it any further they will then when will you buy. I am all for purchase now and buy again later. If you think about it if you bought the 01 PT then you would be in line for the 04 convert. Funny how brand loyalty has gone down the tubes. It also is what drives trade in values down.

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