Originally Posted by JBsZ06
Amazing that the 300C based off the previous MB E class is such a hit yet the crossfire based off the last generation of the SLK. Maybe its Karmann based assembly is just too costly? Maybe its the fact its not a Hemi? Maybe its just the sales of extravagance of a 30 to 40 thousand dollar two seaters in general are just in the dumper?
I'm quite sure that had the crossfire been offered with the 5.7 HEMI...this conversation would never see the light of day. IMHO.
PS - The marketing for the 300C was brilliant. Big V-8, good gas mileage, retro looking, nice handling car, for under $34,000 = I want one.