On Nov 1/06 I purchased a new 2006 XFire Roadster. One of the appearance features I liked was the ribbed hood.

To my disappointment, I now see the 2007 Sebring and the coming new 2008 Sebring Convertible with ribbed hoods. I feel that our XFires have now been cheapened.

That could be why they were showing the XFire in LA. It makes the Sebring appear to have more value.

In my opinion.