The fact that the Crossfire is built on the old SLK platform is both its greatest advantage and its biggest disadvantage. Without the SLK as a donor platform, the Crossfire would never have been produced. And it's probably the best Chrysler ever made. But I agree with r.robertson that people don't know whether to regard it as a Chrysler or a poor man's Mercedes. I think Chrysler blew it with the advertising. They failed to convey the brand message. I bet they've sold more Celine Dion albums than cars!