Originally Posted by walc
My Crossfire is a Chrysler.
I don't understand why so many owners, on this board, feel compelled to argue or protest what model Mercedes a Crossfire is, or isn't, and to rebadge their Crossfires to disguise the fact that these cars are Chryslers; not Mercedes, AMG's or Karmanns.
Is a Ford a Mercury? Is a Chevrolet truck a GMC? Is a Honda an Acura? Is a Toyota a Lexus? Is a Nissan an Infiniti? They share numerous parts and one brand is often considered more upscale than the other.
As those of us, who have owned Mercedes know, it has its' share of problems and lousy dealers, too. Thankfully, quality has improved over the last few years, in my experience.
If we, owners, deny our Crossfires heritage aren't we propagating the opinion that our cars are red-headed step-children?
I knew my car was a Crossfire when I bought it. While I have no real feelings about Chrysler, good or bad, I feel that it would make me a poser to pretend it is other than what it is.
I agree with you totally. I have owned many cars -- Imperial (by Chrysler), Plymouth (by Chysler), Ford, Mercury, Cadillac, Lincoln, Rolls Royce, Buick Riviera, Chevrolet, Opel, and I presently own 3 Chrysler products -- Pacifica, Concorde and my Crossfire. None of these vehicles has been perfect nor has the service behind them. When I bought my Crossfire I did a lot of research and the MB connection and record of few problems was enough to sell me. I love the car and it meets all my expectations. I don't expect my Chrysler dealership to be perfect, but I do hope they will be reasonably dependable. I have the Max Care policy on my Crossfire and one on my Pacifica. I do a lot of the routine maintenance myself. This car, to me, is every bit of what I hoped it would be. But tomorrow it could blow up and my story could be different. Until then, I'm proud of my car and purchase. I am not embarassed one bit that it's a Chrysler.