Originally Posted by DartSportDude
That is a great point about chrome bumpers. I am SO tired of the monochromatic look with painted bumpers. Does chrome plating really cost that much? Why not reintroduce some chrome trim on the new breed of muscle cars? At least some of the Mercedes and BMWs have stainless trim around the windows. Today's U.S. cars have nothing but painted bumpers and black plastic window trim. That's a shame.
With the government pushing for greater safety and better mileage, I doubt we'll see anything like it again on lower end cars.