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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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Default Re: Design Philosophy
I thought he was a bit harsh regarding the design.
"With its oversize grille, ribbed hood, complicated side vent, spine of chrome accents and overstated duck’s tail, the Crossfire suggested American exuberance out of control.

The grill isn't oversized and the ribbed hood is one of its best elements. I'll go along with him on the side strakes. The newer cars with the mono-color paint makes them not stand out as much. Chrysler should have taken more cues from the high end M-B SL550 there.

I think the 19" wheels are hot and the bobbed off boat-tail looks better than the M-B 320SLK.

Personally I fell for the car the first time I saw one years ago - a sapphire blue coupe with the cedar interior. Wow! I knew then I would have one someday.

The man's just like a movie critic. He's critical of the car yet everywhere I go I get questions and complements. How many 320SLK owners get that kind of attention? I doubt very many. The problem wasn't the design - it was DCX's poor marketing and high price tag.

Did I mention it's still a blast to drive?
 
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