What does it take to make you a happy Crossfire owner?

 

While a few more horses would be nice, I really wish I had more days off to enjoy driving it.

 

I think I answered this before 500sl seats,50-100 hp,all new grills in front nicer dash console,and take the Chrsyler badges off!

 

25 - 50 more hp, lamborghini doors (those really looked cool. Replace the plastic black side vents with chrome and wire mesh. Toss the badging. Not too many things I don't love about my car!

 

New Radio....................................Check
New Gear Shift ****......................Working on It.
300 HP..........................................Hopefu lly some aftermarket parts will show up.

 

All I need is sunny, top down kind of day... like today.

 

I'd settle with a MB 4.3L V-8 :-D 275hp and a v8 roar would be hard to beat. Just my .02

 

I'm just about there, satisfaction wise. HP getting close, still deciding on exhaust.

The only other areas are the front grill which I would like to tweak a bit and I would really like to replace the plastic console but I don't want stick-on overlay. Not huge issues that take away from my joy of the xfire.

 

Why settle for the 4.3 win the 5. will fit.It would be nice with the Hemi 5.7!!and probably be less cost than the 3.2 we have!

 

All the replies here are about people desiring more ponies, torque, bigger engine blocks, if thats what you all wanted why didn't you buy the MB CLK500 , XF SRT6 or something else.

Me, all it takes is the windows down, a warm day and open road. I love this car.

 

8) EXACTLY ... THANK YOU 8)

And a "Hook-Up" .. :wink:

 

Why your at why didnt I just buy a 911 Turbo or a Lotus Esprit V8 oh ya thats right they cost alot more money :lol: :roll:

 

I've had 5 Lotus Esprits and they are nothing but trouble! Poor quality. When they work they are great but its rare to have a drive without something going wrong.

The Xfire may not set the world on fire but they are solid and reliable, although I doubt the Xfire will be in production for 20 years like the Esprit!

The Xfire is a 'Sheep in Wolves clothing', I love it nontheless.

 

Why have 5 of them then if they are nothing but trouble!! :shock:

 

The early Turbo Esprit I owned was a joy to drive and never gave me a minute's problem, and I put 65K on it. You had to be on top of scheduled maintenance and if something did go wrong, it had to be taken care of immediately. But it never left me anywhere, and I took it on more than a few long distance trips.

The three Europas I owned were a pile of trouble, though.

The first thing I noticed when I first got my Crossfire was that even though the Esprit is mid-engined, the handling characteristics of the Crossfire reminded me of it very much. Similar understeer, similar drop throttle oversteer. That was one of the reasons I bought it.

If you're looking for more speed, but LESS power, in this price range, look at the Lotus Elise. 190 bhp, but a second faster to 60 than the 350Z, 2 seconds faster than the Xfire. $45K loaded, $39K base model.

BUT it has NOTHING in the interior. It is very difficult to get in/out of. The passenger seat is fixed, the driver's seat very limited adjustments. Squeeze ball air bladder to adjust driver lumbar. Cheap stereo, no heated seats, mirrors. No fancy navigation or instrumentation...just a speedo and tach. Large portions of the bare aluminum chassis are visibile in the mostly uncarpeted interior.

Sorry guys, couldn't resist. I'll shut up now. I will say I"ve noticed 3 new Crossfires in my neighborhood. They're a much more common site around here these days.

 

I'm a very XF owner.

Just wish I have more time to drive it; and the speed limit raising to 160 mph.

Love the styling and the power is OK - I would be happier with more power, but not if it cost me more in fuel and insurance.