Chrysler retires products in 2008
2 Nov, 2007
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This morning, Chrysler LLC flagged that it would slow production at several of its North American assembly and powertrain plants, and delete four products from its line-up.
The company announced that it will eliminate four models through 2008, only two of which are sold in Australia, including Dodge Magnum, the Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible, Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Crossfire.
Actual cut off dates haven’t been announced yet, and Chrysler spokesperson, Jerry Stamoulis told CarAdvice that we will still see the Crossfire, and PT Cruiser Cabrio for some time to come.
“There will still be product flowing into the country. For at least the next six months, customers can still buy those cars,” he said.
Once production has ceased, supply will dry up, but Mr Stamoulis said that Chrysler would give advance notice as to when.
“These actions reflect our new customer-driven philosophy and allow us to focus our resources on new, more profitable and appealing products,” added Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 10:20 am
Well the PT Cruiser I was never a fan of, but the Crossfire is the most underated car, especially the V8. Sure the looks don’t sit well with everyone, but the car is a rocket and handles extremely well. Probably the best Chrysler I have ever driven.
The 300c HEMI wasn’t bad either but needed tug boats to turn.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 11:03 am
Hey ImportJap there’s no such animal as a V8 Crossfire. The SRT-6 is a supercharged V6 though, and yes it is very quick.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 11:05 am
Hey Import Jap wasn’t the engine for the Crossfire built by AMG for Chrysler and since Daimler have severed ties maybe they don’t think they can match the performance?
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November 2nd, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Sorry Captain, yeah it was a Super 6. It’s performance (and sound!) was stellar. I was under the impression it had the 5.7 from the 300c in it!
Bavarian, you’re probably right on that front. It’s probably one of the best cars to come out of the partnership.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 12:32 pm
All 4 discontinued cars are ugly as sin. Crossfire is completely pointless when you can buy a 350Z for thousands less instead of this 10 years old Mercedes rebody with disgusting silver plastics and without the all important ‘badge’ and ‘image’.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 12:38 pm
The PT Covertible is proof alone that abortions should be legal. That thing should never have been birthed.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 12:56 pm
3 of the 4 are sold here - not 2!
The Dodge Magnum is the 300C touring!
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November 2nd, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Yes the Magnum is the 300C, but we don’t get it here in Dodge form. So CarAdvice is correct.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 1:34 pm
I saw a PT “stationwagon” yesterday.
Scary!
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November 2nd, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Dont show us any pics of it without some warning then!hahaha
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November 2nd, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Missile is right the crossfire engine was built by Mercedes/AMG as was the steering; suspension.. I believe pretty much everything mechanical was the same as the SLK230 yet I doubt the gearbox was - it was too “rural”
I feel the PT cruiesr would have been a better car if they put a more powerful engine in it [maybe a small 6] better interior finish [Merc] or even offered it as a panelvan / ute.. but not a cabrio
A possible reason for axing the Magnum could be because they had 2 different facias.. the nice one on the Magnum and the ugly one on the 300C [Note to Holden - Pontiac G8]
Now that the Magnum/300C is gone there’s even more reason for Dodge/Chrysler Australia to push for the Challenger Coupe. paricularly as we are expecting the Camaro, Monaro and Mustang within a couple of years.
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November 3rd, 2007 at 3:01 pm
These actions reflect our new customer-driven philosophy and allow us to focus our resources on new, more profitable and appealing products,” added Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC.
More profitable and appealing products = new charger/challenger that would be sensational !!!!!!
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November 4th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
oh i loved the magnum…..
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November 9th, 2007 at 3:53 am
I currently own a Magnum. There are not many of them on the road. If I keep it many years it will become a collectible item real soon.. ;-)
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