A big problem with the car was the fact that it had some serious competition at it's price point. For a similar price, you could have a TT, 350 Z (with lots more power), or an S2000. Most people would rather choose a luxo brand like Audi, or they wanted the power and history of the Z car, or the refinement and good reputation of Honda. For the unknowing general public, all the car had going for it was it's looks. Most people didn't know it was a Mercedes, it was underpowered, and it's main problem, it wore a Chrysler badge. See, many Americans mainly care about what other people think and what brand they are seen with.

I knew better, I knew I wanted an SRT6, but I too wasn't about to spend 47 grand on one, so I waited.