Just got my Crossfire and was impressed by the low end power and great handling.The car is fun to drive through the winding country roads.The chrysler 300m has more horsepower but the crossfire is a second faster from 0-60 and in the 1/4 mile.The car is a step up for chrysler.You have to first compare the car to what chrysler made in the past.Money is tight at chrysler so the older mercedes drive line was put in to save money.They didn't have to spend money designing a new engine,trans,suspension,etc.Just be lucky they came out with the car and you have something unique to drive.I don't plan on getting in any drag races in the future so the power is fine.Magazines need something to complain about to fill pages.