[MikeW]

I will require these elements in the LX before considering purchase:

:V6, dual exhaust
:Throttle by wire
:Continuously variable intake valve timing
:Variable exhause valve timing (discrete or continuous)
:Ultra low emission vehicle status
:5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual or CVT or automanual (BMW SMG II, Ferrari F1 type powertrain, etc)
:50/50 weight distribution (unloaded or loaded)
:Adequate brake cooling, ducts or slot, etc.
:Full size spare wheel
:Speed sensitive differential- GKN ViscoLok, GeroDisc, viscous coupling clutch
:'Fast' CHMSL-center high mounted stop lamp, fast as being less than 100ms, either LED or discharge tube
:Positively signalling brake lights (on/off instead of brake/tail) and front turn signals
:Lateral turn signal-mirror or fender
:Price <= $30,000.
:Optional 'Bi-Xenon' headlights I'd pay up to $1000

[adaptabl]

Maybe the 2020 model will do it. Well maybe not the price.

Do you think DC would allow Chrysler to have a better car than a Mercedes?

[99'TREPID]

I guess you wont be getting an LX

[Warlord187]

WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????

You know, most of your posts just babble on about "want this" or "should have this", but you never say WHY.

[DMAG]

Well, there's one less person buying a Chrysler product. No chance the car having half of the things you mentioned.

[viprman]

Then there is no room for mods! I'd never spend $30K on a car to begin with unless it was a used Viper or something. But that is me talking. I won't even buy a new LX when it comes out. I will probably wait until I can get a two year old one with around 25-30,000 miles on it and let some other sucker be stuck with the massive depreciation over the first two years. But again, that's just me.

[JoeKD]

dare I ask why you wouldn't consider a car unless it has "throttle by wire"

for under $30K you are lucky they don't give you a piece of twine attached to the TB butterfly

[99300mricva]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with drive by wire, steer by wire (Mercedes has 3 test car with that, saw it on Motorweek), or brake by wire.

[viprman]

That is true. What if the car goes nuts and the computer dies at 60 MPH? No brakes, no steering, no life.

[alderran]

Really do you fly? Are you comfortable? It's by wire you know

[viprman]

I f*cking hate flying! I only do it when it is absolutely necessary or someone else pays for it. Otherwise, I will drive 11 hours, no big deal.

[EvilDeadFan]

How about over the ocean

[MikeW]

A V6 because a V8 doesn't make any power or torque due to its poor firing order L R L L R L R R
A dual exhaust will sound great, anyone heard the Audi AllRoad-kicks ass, works great with Rear axle drive
Throttle by wire will allow for an integrated reponsive powertrain. The transmission decides to downshift about a second after you call for it because the PCM is monitoring the TPS, RPM and the MAP sensors. Also any traction control besides a brake actuated system will require engine control.
Variable valve timing is the key to low emissions high perfomance, and engine refinement.
Low emissions-side benefit of efficient engine.
By 2006 GM and Ford will have their joint venture 6 speed automatic. GM had a prototype transverse 6 speed auto in the Buick Bengal concept of 2 years ago.
Rear Axle drive cars of 75 years ago had 50/50 weight distribution, but too much oversteer due to tires of the same width front and rear. I think it was the Chrysler AirFlow that said that a 55/45 weight distribution helps promote safe understeer. Look a the new BMW Z4 3.0, 225 fronts 255 rear tires, can't oversteer with only 225 hp, but with an M3 engine, it will.

[alderran]

Ever been in a Corvette or a Mustang Cobra? Seem to have plenty of horsepower and tons of low end torque

[mark64]

If Doug Kalitta would figure this out, maybe he stop running that slow ass 4.593 @ 325 mph and win some races in his V-8 MAC Tools dragster.