Parts (lack there of)

[marlam]

I’ve been following this thread with great concern regarding the lack of “Chrysler parts”. However, what confuses me in this (and other threads) is the continual reference to Karmann having disappeared. Karmann are now owned by Volkswagon and VW have gone as far as to cancel and compensate another body builder (Magna) so that Karmann can build two new/updated Porsche models later this year. Their future, if what I have read over several weeks in Google News items, appears to be secure. So, if that is the case and they manufacture “our” body components, why do we not have any? It would seem that there should be a profitable after market for replacement/repair components – this is true of all vehicles, even those manufactured in small numbers. The problem cannot be that these components cannot be produced, but rather that there is some “Chrysler” related issue (e.g. owed money, breach of contract etc) that has either halted production, or caused Karmann (or their suppliers) to refuse to ship the parts that they already have.

On a different note, I was amazed that when FP’s crossfire won the car of the decade that Chrysler made no attempt to exploit this achievement. I am sure that BMW, Audi, VW etc would have turned that kind of award into good publicity and marketing hype.

[LugNut]

"Glad to see it went to you Lug!"

Thanks -- if it's what I need, and in good condition, I'll have a spare that needs sanding/painting -- I'll likely need to do that anyway (on both?) to experiment with matching the silver paint.

" If I had only bid 50 cents more???"

All's fair in love, war, and eBay bidding!

[huudoo]

check here Chrysler Parts Direct - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Parts and accessories
i talked to a rep he told me should be good for a few more years

[VALKRYDERGUY]

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[Skyshadow]

I got all kinds of parts from Chrysler about two weeks ago. the only unavailable part was the SRT bumper. And it was said to be in and available in 40 days.

[AllEuro]

Originally Posted by Skyshadow

I got all kinds of parts from Chrysler about two weeks ago. the only unavailable part was the SRT bumper. And it was said to be in and available in 40 days.

What parts did you get? I mean are the mechanical or body parts? The mechanical stuff should never be a problem.

[Skyshadow]

I got a headlight, lower control arm, outside temp gauge and SRT bumper

[AllEuro]

Originally Posted by Skyshadow

I got a headlight, lower control arm, outside temp gauge and SRT bumper

Huh, that;s interesting. Did you have to order the headlight and bumper or were they in stock at the place you ordered them from? Did you buy everything from your local dealer?

[radmanly]

Does anyone here work for a dealership or for Chrysler Corp. and can give us a definitive status on the availability of Crossfire parts?

[AllEuro]

I just got off the phone with Chrysler Parts Direct and there are now over 200 orders waiting to be filled on grilles for the crossfire. The guy I spoke with said there are ~20 orders placed per week on the grilles. WTF chrysler??????????

It's clear that there is still a problem and that chrysler needs to answer for this.

[thallc230]

Originally Posted by mac92a2002

The thought of selling the car does get us upset as we do love her. But without parts to fix her, or they become to expensive to buy, then what is the worth of having a collector car that looks like crap or doesn't run. I understand this some years down the road but not when the car is 4 years old. As for chrysler, their service to the customer was terrible. I will not do business again with them, was looking at a challenger but have now decided on the camaro. I have been able to find the needed parts in the junk yard around the nation but the insurance company is unwilling to ship them from a junk dealer as they end up being to costly in the long run. Not bashing anyone here just heated about the situation. Waiting till october or later, having the car being given back to me tomorrow and being forced to pay the deductible before the work is completed is just not right, all from the friendly chrysler dealer.

What site/service did you use to find parts for your crossfire online from junkyards? I personally need a front upper grille. Please feel free to contact me via PM or reply. thanks!
Tusk

[Skyshadow]

I got all my stuff through Ferris 'sowardcustoms' (he is a member on here from Texas). I think he had a lil trouble on getting some things but he figured it out and got me my gear quick and for cheap too. I think i got like a 20% discount on everything

[+fireamx]

For what ever it's worth, this goes out to all you future " long term" Crossfire keepers. Since I'm on record as not having much faith in the controvisial "10 Year Parts Law", I have just one recommendation. STOCKPILE!
I'm sure many of you feel (with over 75000 Crossfires produced) that through attrition alone, there will always be an ample supply of "used" body parts available, and that may very well be true. But nobody knows what the future may hold for these cars.
Personally, I predict that when our secret eventually leaks out (and you know it will) these cars will become highly sought after vehicles. It's going to take a few years, but I have no doubt it's going to happen, and when it does, sit back and watch the bidding wars begin on EBAY for parts.
Case in point. Back in 1970 when I purchased my AMX, I knew that its production was coming to an end after the 1970 model year. With a total 3 year production of only 19134 cars, and with a desire to keep my car for a very, very long time, I ordered several major "NOS" body parts unique only to the AMX. Fortunately I've never had to use any of them, and now I'm being told that a nos 1/4 panel that I purchased fourty years ago at dealer cost, for $125 is now bringing $1500 and maybe even more.
So any part you buy and put away will do nothing but appreciate in value whether you use it or not.
Just build yourself a little 10'X12' storage building in your back yard for a few $100, and you'll have enough room to store a completely dismantled XF
in it.