Speaking from a dealers point of view something had to be done about the excessive stocks of Crossfire in the UK.

Sales, which although slow were steady, all but collapsed after the broadcast of Top Gear in December in which Clarkson decided to completely slate the car. Our sales rate dropped to one car every two months after the show. Since the bonus was introduced in July we have retailed three already. Manuals have virtually dried up. This trend will ultimately raise the profile of the car & firm up the currently weak residuals as demand rises.

It is a fine product, in hindsight a little overpriced, ��24995 would have been a better intro figure. It looks stunning, turns heads like nothing else at the price.

If you guys want to blame anyone, don't point the finger at Chrysler, try the BBC & Clarkson.