Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
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From the article:
Its finally in writing - no more after 2007...
And they finally admit that our car has been a learning experience! DUH!
Chrysler Crossfire
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-based Crossfire convertible and coupe have been a learning experience for Chrysler. The Crossfire will be sold as a 2007 model and then dropped, sources say.
The Crossfire was always a niche car. But Chrysler overestimated the size of the niche, leaving lots of Crossfires unsold. In fact, a 2006 model was not offered in the United States because of the high inventory of unsold 2005 models. The car is built by Karmann in Osnabrueck, Germany.
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-based Crossfire convertible and coupe have been a learning experience for Chrysler. The Crossfire will be sold as a 2007 model and then dropped, sources say.
The Crossfire was always a niche car. But Chrysler overestimated the size of the niche, leaving lots of Crossfires unsold. In fact, a 2006 model was not offered in the United States because of the high inventory of unsold 2005 models. The car is built by Karmann in Osnabrueck, Germany.
And they finally admit that our car has been a learning experience! DUH!
Re: Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
Originally Posted by Sharonaln67
From the article:
Its finally in writing - no more after 2007...
And they finally admit that our car has been a learning experience! DUH!
Its finally in writing - no more after 2007...
And they finally admit that our car has been a learning experience! DUH!
Re: Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
To me this isn't necessarily bad news. There are many similarities between the Crossfire and the Prowler. Both had short production runs, both skipped one year of production, both are very stylish cars, and both sold in low volumes. The Prowler may not have achieved any great collector's status but also it hasn't depreciated greatly. The Prowler still goes for $27K to over $50K depending on year and condition. I really don't see why our cars will be any different.
Re: Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
We will have to wait and see if the Crossfire does attain collector status, I think it will. However I think that is some time off. If I had to guess, the SRT models will be the most coveted mainly because of rarity. An earlier post indicated production of just over 2K coupes and less than 1K roadsters out of a total of nearly 40K units in the US.
I don't think Chrysler "admitted" that the Crossfire was a learning experience. I think those were the words and opinion of the author. Was it a learning experience for Chrysler, of course it was. But the lesson learned was NOT to overestimate a niche market as the article stated.
BTW Daimler Chrysler's halo performance car will also skip a years production..."Dodge will continue the 2006 Viper SRT-10 convertible and coupe until the re-engineered and restyled 2008 model is ready. A 2007 model will not be produced..."
I don't think Chrysler "admitted" that the Crossfire was a learning experience. I think those were the words and opinion of the author. Was it a learning experience for Chrysler, of course it was. But the lesson learned was NOT to overestimate a niche market as the article stated.
BTW Daimler Chrysler's halo performance car will also skip a years production..."Dodge will continue the 2006 Viper SRT-10 convertible and coupe until the re-engineered and restyled 2008 model is ready. A 2007 model will not be produced..."
Re: Article on Chrysler's plans through '08
Originally Posted by Idaho
To me this isn't necessarily bad news. There are many similarities between the Crossfire and the Prowler. Both had short production runs, both skipped one year of production, both are very stylish cars, and both sold in low volumes. The Prowler may not have achieved any great collector's status but also it hasn't depreciated greatly. The Prowler still goes for $27K to over $50K depending on year and condition. I really don't see why our cars will be any different.
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Originally Posted by FirebaseD
That is the kind of thing that pizzs me off with Chrysler... sell me a car for 30k and then tell me it was a "Learning experience for them." Guess what? It was for me also... hooah
I also am not too disappointed driving a car that is, to most, unique and different. I see so many Miatas, Boxters, etc. on the road, and given my personality, I love it that my car stands out. I do hope that Chrysler continues to train technicians to work on our cars and to stand behind the product.
When i've chatted with some of the sales people on the Chrysler lots, they seem to have a negative attitude about the car. It might be due to the lack of marketing for this car and the fact that they are now selling at great discounts. Heck, some of my best purchases have been from the "sale" table...You should see my golf clubs. I've NEVER paid the full price for a golf club that I can get for at least a third off of retail...
Just some thoughts on my end...When do you get your car back???
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