From what I understand chatting with some chaps down at the local dealership, Chrysler just couldn't give the things away upon introduction in '04. Whoa. They more or less just re-VIN'ed 'em as needed over the years as the cars were slowly unloaded. Hard to say what year your baby was really born 'cause re-issuing the VIN paperwork suggests a new birth and a new birth date. Shame, for such a nice little car to go unappreciated as it did.

I also hear Chrysler, as part of their so-called restructuring plan released on 02/17, and only if they get another bazillion dollar bailout dole from Barry, will include a 2011 model year xfire with a retractable hardtop. Sweet. Hope they're not just more recycled '04 carcasses, tho. At least GM is likely to dump Pontiac/Saturn along with that silly Solstice/Skye. More things to gripe about there than the dang cup-holder....