Because it's not the amount of chrome that looks "plasticy"
I think it's sexy, and I'm not a guy for chrome!
-That center console is fun to play with when you have goodies. I had switches for my neons at one point mounted in the bottom of the armrest, with my neons between my seats. Couldn't see any wires because I ran them through the holes in the bottom; And it was fun to flip the armrest up to turn them on, 007 - Style.