Would make for a funny looking rollbar though, having it stick out of the sunroof like that.

Melted butter you say? I suspect there may be a market for that. Though i am afraid to Google to do market research.

I'm 6'4" and a bit of change, and I hesitate because varies considerably and visibly depending on shoes. The shoes I wear in the data-center pump my height up about 3/4 of an inch, putting me solidly into 6'5" territory and hitting my head on ceiling fans. My dress shoes add less than a quarter of an inch, and my…

I love it. Its the factory pickup truck version. Its fully restored, with light modifications. It now has a few degrees of camber and toe in up front, as well as a few minor steering adjustments so doing 60mph in it isn't terrifying. It wears grippy M/S tires that are as close to factory as I could find (bias ply…

I has a sad. My STS-V just saw its way into another owners hands, but makes room for a much more insane Ford product. I still have a bit of a twinge when I think about it, but to be honest it wasn't a particularly fantastic car as far as performance luxury cars go. The power delivery never really 'felt right' to…

I'm a part time IT Director (who also runs a side business), so, I sorta don't count. But, many of the IT people who work with me drive 4 cyl econo cars. One of the most common I see here is the 05/06 Chevy Classic, which was sold by the trainload to rental agencies as a continuation of their favorite malibu, who…

Consumers who buy trucks are a different segment. That is 99% image, as many of them will rarely see more than a trunk load of stuff in their beds, and enjoy life as pavement princesses.

It was killed by the demands of consumers who dont like to drive, but want soft suspension, technology to distract them from driving, low cost, and high fuel economy. They wouldn't care if it had a 500cc motor with a CVT and weighed 4500lbs as long as it did 85mph.

Excellent, then everyone in this thread agrees. It isn't a Good Thing(tm).

Sadly, that friendly face is often blocked by the plow used to push poors out of the way while the driver makes sure the owner isn't bothered on the way to the airport by petty things. Such as laws, traffic lights, stopping, etc.

At what cost. They usually gain quite a bit of weight. I am just saying its really a trade off. Either way, I see WHY they would do it, I guess I just don't like that they did.

Yes, I of course understand that. Convertibles are about image/style/pretense of having 'fun'. Every once in a wild ass blue moon I get to enjoy a convertible because the weather is close to resembling reasonable. I understand why they exist, and why consumers are attracted to them.

Dont forget the generic industrial strength Chrysler Hate.

When i lived in Washington State, I used to drive over the 60's era Tacoma Narrows all the time. Apprently now, there are 2 spans. Its actually a very large bridge, and a bit scary the first time you drive it.

So, with the loss of the roof, how much chassis rigidity is lost? With the engine pushing the ass end around, I suspect this thing will flex like crazy.

Hmm, I whipped up a quick quote pic, but it must not be showing up correctly for some users.

So... You are mad at consumers then? Me too!

You are one of those people who think fuel injection is a bit to new and untrustworthy, aren't you?

There is a market segment that believes this about turbos. Also, I bet the 2.4 will be CHEAPER since it offers lower fuel economy and doesn't have the cost of a turbo, as well as lower maintenance costs (cheaper oil changes, etc). Its for rental fleets. If Chrysler was willing to ruin the 300 with 'fleet' versions…

Those strut covers are Billet Technology's 'Devo' design. I wonder if they are actually including those (that would mean some serious back-order at tiny little billet tech) or if some engineer threw them on to cover up the fact the plastic ones wont fit -_-