Originally Posted by Marc Levy
There, I assume I've got a lot of attention. My question still stands tho. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the car, but I'd like to hear from those more knowledgeable about what makes this car special. I have the Limited with 215 HP and auto trans. It does not have a real intermittent wiper, auto headlights, radio or fan steering wheel controls, rack and pinion steering, 4 valves per cylinder, etc. My Volvo is larger with as much usable power, has more options and a similar sticker price. What does this car have that justifies the price? Mercedes engineering? What does that really mean?
You said it. Your Volvo is larger. A SUV can have more features, displacement and cargo room, but you don't compare it because it is designed for a different purpose. The Crossfire was never a "Luxury", "Technological Innovation" or "Features" car. It seems your need for these things isn't being met. It's easy to see why you are disenchanted with it.
For drivers like me that just want a fun and small car, the Crossfire fits the bill. Perfectly.
Crossfires are great cars for their market, however niche it is. (A little too niche judging from sales figures.) For drivers outside of the niche, I can definitely understand why questions like yours arise.