These cars are the lovechild of Mercedes and Chrysler. It's basically a chrysler on Mercedes parts. the 3.2 motor the tranny and most of the features are Mercedes. From what I have heard, they withheld some 06's and are releasing them slowly. If you recall, Mercedes recently sold Chrysler, so no "new" crossfires are being made. On a personal note, I have a lot of fun in my Wife's crossfire. For being a little car with 215 hp. It gets up and goes. My MB clk 430 had 300 hp and was just a bit faster...but I always need to fill up the tank when I take her car out. Get an SRT model if you can. You'll be amazed at what 330 hp can do in that little car.