Don'y forget that Chrysler is owned by Mercedes now and most of their technology bits are coming from manufacturers accross the pond w/ ties to Mercedes as a corporation. The Crossfire is a perfect example of a Mercedes w/ a Chrysler badge. Also the whole idea of reviving the "Hemi" image came about after Mercedes took over, didn't it? (not sure if my timeline is correct, help me out if anyone knows for sure) Anyway, VW's parts bin is deep and filled w/ crappy manufacturers so I'm sure a few more wouldn't hurt. HaHa!!
You know what's crazy? my 89 GLI w/ pwr windows all still work and are original yet the windows in my wifes 99 A6 are crapping out 1 by 1.
Sometimes technology sucks!!!