Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Last I heard, that project was cancelled. Chrysler is focusing on products that people will buy. They are not gambling with limited production, high priced niche cars right now. They already have the viper which is not selling too well right now. Also, there is the looming federal mandate that all cars must meet a 35 mpg minimum by 2012. If that is passed, it will most likely kill cars like the Vette, Challenger, Camaro, etc. It's the death of the muscle car all over again until technology once again catches up. I HIGHLY doubt Chrysler will produce another high priced, gas guzzling sports coupe when they can barely sell Sebrings and mini vans.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by BltByKrmn
That is not what CAFE says at all. It's Corporate Average Fuel Economy, not all cars must meet a minimum MPG. Plus if the company doesn't meet the average across their fleet, they pay a fine. Just like Porsche, BMW and VW do in Germany right now.
Plus the Corvette and Camaro wouldn't really have a problem doing it.
This is my 1999 Corvette, 200 miles into a road trip. And no, this isn't me just cruising on a highway at 70mph for 200 miles straight, it's mixed driving with WOT blasts.
Plus the Corvette and Camaro wouldn't really have a problem doing it.
This is my 1999 Corvette, 200 miles into a road trip. And no, this isn't me just cruising on a highway at 70mph for 200 miles straight, it's mixed driving with WOT blasts.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
BltByKrmnn and srtdrew, you gentlemen better catch up on your current events...
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by mrobinso
BltByKrmnn and srtdrew, you gentlemen better catch up on your current events...
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
I think that's what those guys were saying. I originally thought that each car would have to meet those standards due to an Automobile Magazine article discussing what may happen to the Corvette in the future. I believe that the CAFE standard is for avg. fuel economy across a corporation's fleet of vehicles.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by cgocifer
"...which will increase the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard from 25 to 35 miles-per-gallon for cars and light trucks. This is the first CAFE increase in 30 years."
I think that's what those guys were saying. I originally thought that each car would have to meet those standards due to an Automobile Magazine article discussing what may happen to the Corvette in the future. I believe that the CAFE standard is for avg. fuel economy across a corporation's fleet of vehicles.
I think that's what those guys were saying. I originally thought that each car would have to meet those standards due to an Automobile Magazine article discussing what may happen to the Corvette in the future. I believe that the CAFE standard is for avg. fuel economy across a corporation's fleet of vehicles.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by fyrepower
My other car is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT. What does that tell you! I like orphan cars!
I like the Fieros. I used to have a red '86 SE that had the V-6. It was a great car. However, the performance never matched the looks.
But in the last year of production (1988), they finally got it right, as generally happens.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by mrobinso
BltByKrmnn and srtdrew, you gentlemen better catch up on your current events...
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
http://www.environmental-finance.com...ws/2112bus.htm
...this is a recent development and will have a major impact on the auto industry.
From: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/cafe/overview.htm
What is CAFE?
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) is the sales weighted average fuel economy, expressed in miles per gallon (mpg), of a manufacturer’s fleet of passenger cars or light trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 lbs. or less, manufactured for sale in the United States, for any given model year. Fuel economy is defined as the average mileage traveled by an automobile per gallon of gasoline (or equivalent amount of other fuel) consumed as measured in accordance with the testing and evaluation protocol set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by woodlands1
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I like the Fieros. I used to have a red '86 SE that had the V-6. It was a great car. However, the performance never matched the looks.
But in the last year of production (1988), they finally got it right, as generally happens.
I like the Fieros. I used to have a red '86 SE that had the V-6. It was a great car. However, the performance never matched the looks.
But in the last year of production (1988), they finally got it right, as generally happens.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by fyrepower
Yes, I agree. GM has a nasty habit of doing that with its vehicles.
One thing that always bugged me (my car was a daily driver) was the small gas tank. I drove a distance to work and it seemed liked I was filling the tank just about every other day.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by Mr. F
the Northstar Allantes come to mind.
not sure if they ever got the Reatta right though.
not sure if they ever got the Reatta right though.
I do wish it had the Northstar though.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by MI1XFIRE
But statistics compiled by Automotive News show Chrysler sold only 193 Crossfires in November and still had 1,000 unsold cars left in stock on December 1.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by Mr. F
the Northstar Allantes come to mind.
not sure if they ever got the Reatta right though.
not sure if they ever got the Reatta right though.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by fyrepower
Before I bought the XF I was considering an Allante.
But, you need to know a little about Allantes, so you can ask the right questions of the seller. There is a great Allante Forum that has a lot of members. Just about any question related to an Allante can be answered by some forum member.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by Towncrier
I wonder how many forum members (besides me) are among the 193 sold last month. I guess that's why I was able to name my price.
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Re: Its day has come:"Chrysler Ends Production of Ill-Starred Crossfire"
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Hey, I'm glad it faded quietly. Nobody knows what it is, nobody knows how much it really costs, and people look at it as if it is some kind of exotic. Now, as they fade from dealerships, people will really wonder what it is! Yay!
I AGREE WITH YOU. I LOVE THE FACT THAT EVERY TRAFFIC LIGHT I STOP AT AND EVERY GAS STATION SOMEONE MAKES A COMMENT ABOUT MY CAR. FAREWELL TO THE CROSSFIRE PRODUCTION, HELLO CLASSIC!!
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