Originally Posted by FP
I don't think the interior of the XF is cheap plastic at all compared to some other cars. Our door panels and dash are made very well. The doors covers are a bit padded. The only hard plastic is the lower part of the dash, console and the trim behind the seat that's not carpeted. And, as hard plastic goes it seems like pretty good quality. Have you rented a Dodge, GM, or Ford lately? Now that is cheap plastic.
I'd hope so, you are comparing a 20K rent a car with a 45K sports car. I too am disappointed with the interior trim on the Crossfire. Nothing a weekend and some Lizard skin and Dynamat won't fix, but having to do this in a 45K car is a bit distressing. Oh and my last car was a C5 ZO6, and the interior IMHO was nicer than the Crossfire, and had no rattles or squeaks even after 75,000 rough miles.