Originally Posted by dedwards0323

One difference on the exterior trim (that I only became aware of last year at the Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle, PA) is the CROSSFIRE letters across the rear deck lid are located near the bottom edge on the 2004 model. On the 2005 models, CROSSFIRE is moved up about an inch (25-30 mm) so the SRT-6 logo could be added during its production run. When the SRT-6 model ceased production, the CROSSFIRE letters remained in the higher location. Makes the 2004 model sort of unique.

I've got a 2007 Limited Coupe in Machine Gray. Machine Gray replaced Graphite Gray in 2006 & carried forward thru 2008 models. I get into lots of discussions with paint people who claim the color formulations were identical and only a name change occurred. Some indicate that Chrysler even used the same color code for both - never confirmed this. But the colors are distinctively different. Machine Gray has the "blue-ish" tint in the paint. Looks sort of like a new piece of steel from steel mill.

I hardly ever come across another Machine Gray version - like previously posted, not many were made. At Carlisle last year, mine was the only Machine Gray version in the showfield. Even fellow Crossfire owners thought I had repainted the car with an aftermarket color. Some weren't aware that the color was OEM.

Neat thread!