What's Wrong With This Picture: Jumpin' Jack Flash Edition

Robert Farago
by Robert Farago

Dave M writes:

Hey, Robert, since you’re posting stupid window stickers, here’s one from a Chrysler dearler near me barely on life support (aren’t they all). 3 months ago they had 42 Crossfires with this additional mark up sticker. There are still 39 there.

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  • Under_the_Bus Under_the_Bus on Feb 13, 2009

    Maybe the "1" key on their keyboard is broken and they cannot afford to buy a replacement.

  • Rudiger Rudiger on Feb 13, 2009
    Robert Farago: "The dealer would then have to pay off the loan– and go out of business."That's as good an explanation as I've seen for the reason Big 2.8 prices don't seem to be reflecting the so-called 'dire' situation they're in to unload large inventories of vehicles. They can't afford to actually sell any cars since the loan principle on them far exceeds what they're really worth.
  • Jerry weber Jerry weber on Feb 14, 2009

    The crossfire is a sad commentary of the halo car run amuck. I leased one of these when they came out. It was competent and a good car. If only the rest of chrysler's line could have said we are also up-scale and worth looking at. By the time I had to turn it in, they were already in the tank. Thankfully, I could give it back. No car company survives with a continual deluge of near worthless used cars populating the used car lots.I have a 300C which has given no trouble and performs well, now with the fuel situation better I would be ready to buy another. However, two things prevent this: First like the crossfire it too has a terrible resale and will probably soon be an orphan. Secondly, going on four years, shouldn't it be redesigned or upgraded so that I have a reason to buy a new one? In both cases, the answer will send me out of Detroit and into the arms of the foreigners.

  • Confused1096 Confused1096 on Feb 14, 2009

    A good friend has one of these. He bought it new in '07 for a stunning discount. It is a cool little car for what it is. He enjoys driving it and the performance is good. Personally I don't think Mercedes mechanical reliability and Chrysler interior quality is a great combo but at about half price I can see why he picked it up.

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