I love this car. It's fast, beautiful, and a ton of fun to drive. There is truly nothing else like it on the road. That's my opinion, and that's why I bought one.

But, dealers can't get rid of them without price adjustments that are, in some cases, more than $8,000 deep. Apparently, most people think a premium sports car makes as much sense for the Chrysler brand as it would for, say, Mercury or Buick. It's a shame, but the market has spoken. They can't give these things away. The 300C has been a much better halo car for the Chrysler brand than this little sports car could ever hope to be, and IMHO, is much more in touch with Chrysler's heritage and brand identity.

 

That's a one side poll.

It is written strictly in financial terms. Is the Crossfire a failure and for who? It can be a flop financially for DC, the bean counters, or the owners who thought about high resale value (which is always a gamble on new models during the first year or two). On the other hand, it could be something unique and valuable for the person who bought it because of it's mechanics and styling as I did.

For me the Crossfire's styling is timeless and hardly a flop. I could never afford cars that I would love to own, starting with the SL 500 and working up the automotive food chain to much more exotic two seaters.

Am I disappointed buyers in the first 6 to 9 months like myself paid MSRP and now a two year old car has depreciated 50%? Yes and no, but I’m not losing sleep over it nor do I feel screwed. I bought the car because I wanted it, resale value had nothing to do with it. I almost passed on it only because it was being sold and serviced by Chrysler (a mistake - it should have been sold by MB as a poor man's upscale entry level two seater AFTER they discontinued the SLK 320). In the end it was looks and the MB heritage that won me over. For the price of $35k two years ago the Crossfire was and is still more bang for the $$$ than anything out there. If I had the patience to wait a couple of years, I could of scooped one up dirt cheap, oh well. The car was a super head turner the first year and I paid the price for being one of the first. The Crossfire still turns heads but not like during the first year.

So, is the Crossfire a flop? Not in MY book!!! I'll be real happy when the car is discontinued after it's five year/100,000 unit production run. In 10 - 12 years from now, after all the rust belt cars and the lease beaters have went to the junk yard, I'll still have a well maintained head turner that you won't see at every stop light. That's priceless, even at the MSRP price I paid for it.

 

WOW, couldn't have said it better myself.

 

Kudos Ben47.
For all intents and purposes, the CROSSFIRE is a Mercedes. Tranny, engine, etc. is a Mercedes.
Remember the EDSEL. What's it worth now in mint condition?
The Wizard Of Oz was a flop when it first came out.
Every major record label in England turned down a fellow by the name of Brian Epstein with his group of unknowns with a peculiar name. The Beatles.
History is replete with failures that jelled in time to come.
Twenty years from now, the Crossfire will be added to the same list...

 

As a recent purchaser, I can say that I have gotten the benefit of a deep discount (in excess of $8K on a 2005 roadster) and a car that turns heads everywhere it goes!! Beyond belief in my book...beautiful car, great fun to drive, and a Benz with a Chrysler badge. Also, the local Chrysler dealer can't keep them on his lot. He doesn't have many (none right now), but always "moves" them...and goes out to get them from other dealers. Not sure what Chrysler's production plans are for this car, but I'm happy having a car that isn't the same as what everyone else is driving!

 

yea man I love my car.