Originally Posted by Creator
It sounds strange, but I also heard awhile back that Mercedes would not allow platform sharing with Chrysler like the Crossfire, that the Crossfire would be the last time Mercedes would share any major components except those that the customer didn't percieve. And I talked with someone I know at Mitsubishi over the weekend, and he thinks the Chrysler/Mitsu alliance will continue as planned, despite the possible selloff. If anything, it looks as if Daimler is pushing Chrysler downmarket...
Mercedies said they will not allow platform sharing with "visable" mercedies parts. Meaning the crossfire with similar exterier features and very similar interior features of the slk, will be the only car of its kind.
However, ecu, engines, transmissions, body structures, etc will still be used in platform sharing.
DaimlerChrysler wasn't pushing away anything by not bailing out Mitsu. Had that been true, they would have sold the stock they still have. Which is still a very large chunk.