Chrysler Group U.S. Sales Increased 1 Percent in February 2004

- February Represents Fifth Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Sales Gains - Jeep(R) Brand Sales Increase 31 Percent - Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty Set February Sales Records - Sebring Sales Rose 28 Percent, Lifting Chrysler Brand Sales by 4 Percent - Dodge Durango Sales Up 6 Percent for the Month

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 -- Driven by exceptionally strong retail sales, the Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 172,647 units in February 2004, an increase of 1 percent compared with February 2003, when 170,614 vehicles were sold. February represents the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains at the Chrysler Group.

The Jeep(R) brand led the way with sales of 39,002 vehicles, an increase of 31 percent over February 2003, when 29,766 vehicles were sold. Jeep Liberty set a February sales record of 15,432 vehicles, up 30 percent from February 2003, beating last year's February record of 11,832 units. Jeep Wrangler also had its best February ever, posting sales of 6,960 units, an increase of 79 percent over February 2003. The previous February record for Jeep Wrangler was 6,703 units, set in 1997.

"Only in a Jeep do you get this combination of on-road refinement, off- road capability and marketplace dominance," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - Sales.

Dodge Durango sales were up 6 percent in February, 9,856 units compared with 9,293 units in February 2003. Dodge Ram continued to perform well with sales of 31,848 units in February, a month-over-month increase of 23 percent compared with January 2004. Dodge Neon sales increased 8 percent in February compared with the same month last year, posting sales of 11,807 units, compared with 10,928.

Chrysler Pacifica sales of 6,454 units were up 8 percent compared with January 2004. Chrysler Sebring sales rose 28 percent in February compared with the same month last year. Chrysler brand sales of 39,405 units in February were 4 percent vs February 2003, when 37,885 units were sold.

"This is a strong start to a year of high expectations for the Chrysler Group," said Dilts. "Our Zero Plus incentive program for February along with a growing lineup of fresh, new vehicles led to increased showroom traffic."

"Economic indicators remain positive," Dilts added. "The severe winter weather dampened sales in early February. But consumer confidence, an improving stock market, lower unemployment claims and a willingness to buy produced one of the strongest February closes we've seen. We are well positioned to capitalize on this momentum as we introduce nine new products this year into an improving economic environment."

Arriving in dealerships now are 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans with the unique Stow 'n Go seating system that allows the second and third rows to fold flat into the floor -- an industry first. Dilts also pointed out that early press reviews of the new 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible have been positive, and that dealer orders for the all-new 2005 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum are strong.

"The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum will become available with the HEMI, the engine that is creating more excitement in the marketplace than some of our competitors' products," said Dilts.

The Chrysler Group finished the month with 530,178 units of inventory or a 74-day supply.

    DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru February 2004

                      Month Sales        DR %        Sales CYTD        DR %
  Model             Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change    Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change
  Sebring            10,349    8,072      28%      17,905    14,415     22%
  Concorde              667    4,226     -84%       1,273     7,468    -83%
  300                   912    3,260     -72%       1,876     5,568    -67%
  Prowler                 0       33    -100%           0        57   -100%
  Crossfire           1,052        0       0%       1,522         0      0%
  PT Cruiser          8,175   10,257     -20%      18,681    19,700     -5%
  Pacifica            6,454        0       0%      12,916         0      0%
  Town & Country     11,796   12,037      -2%      19,168    19,275     -3%
  CHRYSLER BRAND     39,405   37,885       4%      73,341    66,483      8%
  Wrangler            6,960    3,894      79%      12,351     7,730     57%
  Liberty            15,432   11,832      30%      28,133    22,445     23%
  Grand Cherokee     16,610   14,040      18%      31,794    24,556     27%
  JEEP BRAND         39,002   29,766      31%      72,278    54,731     29%
  Neon               11,807   10,928       8%      22,565    20,832      6%
  Stratus             8,831    8,137       9%      14,210    15,159     -8%
  Intrepid            1,323    8,385     -84%       3,364    14,218    -77%
  Viper                 137      205     -33%         243       446    -47%
  Dakota              8,452    9,723     -13%      14,263    16,360    -15%
  Ram P/U            31,848   31,791       0%      59,869    58,543      0%
  Caravan            20,484   22,849     -10%      38,016    34,280      9%
  Durango             9,856    9,293       6%      18,744    15,502     18%
  Ram Van/Wagon         767    1,652     -54%       1,621     3,282    -52%
  Sprinter Van          735        0       0%       1,134         0      0%
  DODGE BRAND        94,240  102,963      -8%     174,029   178,622     -5%

  TOTAL CHRYSLER
   GROUP            172,647  170,614       1%     319,648   299,836      4%

    TOTAL CG CAR     35,400   43,246     -18%      63,377    78,163    -21%
    TOTAL CG TRUCK  137,247  127,368       8%     256,271   221,673     13%

  Selling Days           24       24                   50        49

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