posted 06-02-2003 08:30 PM                  

"... Limited in this case means 20,000 units per annum, some 17,000 of them destined for North America. The numbers are calculated to preserve a measure of exclusivity and also recognize the realities of the market place. Even so, with a sports-car market that’s increasingly crowded, thanks to the arrival of the Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX-8, that goal looks ambitious. Consider Chrysler’s last foray into the realm of limited production high profile cars, the Prowler: 2631 copies went out the door in 2000, it’s best sales year.

Then again, too understate things a trifle, the Crossfire is a far better effort than the Prowler, which is essentially a kit car with a factory warrantee. And an expensive kit car at that. ..."

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posted 06-03-2003 07:40 AM                    

Ok, with THAT said ... who was the moron that suggested that Prowler was an overpriced kit car, was it Cesar? I DID subscribe to that rag and was thinking of doing so again, but after that mis-guided remark ... nope, ain't gonna do it! Will continue to peer at their pages in airport newspaper stands for free -- their loss, not mine.

By the way ... I LOVE my kit car, and as far as I'm concerned, Viper, Corvette, heck ... they ALL must be kits cars of some type as they came from parts, were all buil by hand more or less and all are not on a typical production line.

posted 06-04-2003 06:43 AM                  

On the other hand, if you look at the inside of the Prowler CD, it quotes Motortrend's review of the sound system and gave it extremely favorable reviews....

posted 06-04-2003 07:13 AM                  

I take good care of my "Toys".
My Prowler rules:
1. She sees no rain or wet roads
2. She is never left unattended for more than 15 minutes.
3. She is garage kept.
4. She is washed and polished frequently.
5. She plays only 50's and 60's music.
6. She is not allowed at the Power Plant (my work - too much fallout from the stacks)
7. I can add any additional rules at my will.

My car has no rules, except that it must be dependable in getting me from A to B as I wish. I'll trust C&D with the responsiblity of rating "cars".

posted 06-04-2003 07:24 AM                  

In the above post Terry thinks of his Prowler as a "TOY", mine is my daily driver. Some people don't drive in anything other than warm, sunny weather, others of us have removed windshield wipers and drive it in rain, snow, storms, etc. A lot of POA folks keep their cars stock, others add one modification after another.

posted 06-04-2003 09:33 AM                  

Mine is a daily driver and my one and only means of transportation. That was my choice of how I am going to view the car. Different strokes for different folks...LOL.

I will also stack my daily driver prowler against most people here in terms of cleanliness and show quality!

NOW TIME TO READ THE SIGNATURE!!

posted 06-04-2003 12:31 PM                  

For us:

1. ITS mine
2. ITS my money
3. ITS what I wanted to buy
4. ITS fun
5. ITS a car other people would like to have
6. ITS a Prowler

The ITS have it, so ITS a keeper.

We're 66/56 and this is the best toy we have ever had. And by the way we do have other toys (cars).

Remember toys are fun to play with, are fun to have, are fun to show off, and it is something you treasure. Call it what you want, its our Prowler and we call her Pumpkin.

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; and Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear.

More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff

posted 06-04-2003 01:42 PM                  

No car I have ever owned (or for that matter ridden in) puts as big a grin on my face and the faces of those that I drive by. Especially kids. And they will be the car buyers of the future. What ever they want to call it, it is simply too fun to have and drive. People stop at my house when they see it in the garage. Wish I had another.......

Why don't we publish the web site/link and send them emails from everyone on this board - not complaining that they are stupid or ignorant, but that cars like these are meant to be enjoyed and as far as that goes, no other car made by an American manufacturer has what the Prowler has. Just write them 2000 or more emails that say ; " hey, we love these cars.. Kit car has a negative connotation. How about "expertly designed and lovingly assembled by car people for car people" cars ?

2000-3000 emails from happy owners would get us noticed in a positive way......

For what it's worth.

John

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posted 06-06-2003 10:39 AM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
I have seen C&D AND Motortrend's Prowler bashing. Must be elitist snobbism after they just tested a Ferarri or Lambo.

On the other hand, if you look at the inside of the Prowler CD, it quotes Motortrend's review of the sound system and gave it extremely favorable reviews....

Remember, most car mag articles are written by engineers who usually look at all the parts and never add up the sum, or the feeling you get when driving such a unique car.

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posted 06-10-2003 06:23 PM                    

It won't hurt the magazine cause they are all part of conglomerates and the subscription attrition rate is alot higher then all of those canceling here.

posted 06-10-2003 06:29 PM                    

quote:

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Originally posted by Stray Cat:
Just write them 2000 or more emails that say ; " How about "expertly designed and lovingly assembled by car people for car people" cars ?

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I've owned three and none fit that bill. Perhaps the were lovingly assembled but, some of those folks didn't do it right.

Then you have to deal with the service techs who is some cases know less then the owners and don't even get me started on the salesmen or GM's ("they don't make this Black-Tie model you speak of" & "we only have the convertible ones left" & "most come in automatic"...)