Originally Posted by FP
Why? Are you saying that the XF, or SLK320 is less a car than a 350Z, Mazda RX8, or a Z4? It's all MB. I don't think it was price. They just did not market the fact that it was a joint venture, or that it was built by Karmann in Germany next to it's cuz, the SLK.
Yes, that's exactly the case.
In 2004/2005 someone looking for a 2 seat sports car/GT in the $35k area would have the following options:
350Z
Z4
S2000
RX8
All of those cars are better at being a sports car than the Crossfire. They also have a ton of aftermarket support, something sports car drivers are prone to purchase from.
Being built by Karmann (
) is also not a great thing, ever owned a Corrado?
Just as an FYI, I think the SLK is grossly overpriced.