Originally Posted by golfergal
I could not disagree more, with all due respect. Our cars are unique and a joy to drive, and a head turner. I couldn't be more proud to own one and feel very privileged to be one of a handful of lucky roadsters on the road...
I have a very unique wedding ring that I would NEVER want to see on anyone else's finger. It does not make my design a failure to the people who made it..I feel that way about my car, and to date, I've had zero issues with it. The car is not your average "drive"...and not everyone understands it appeal. That's what makes it so special. On a nice day, with the top down, my favorite tunes playing, I am in heaven!
IMO.
Golfergal, you have it right. The Crossfire is not for everyone.Who knows if it will ever become a classic or a collector's item. Very few cars do. All I know is that I had a number of choice when I was considering buying a new car. I could have bought a Corvette (had one already), a 350Z, G35, Boxter, Mustang, or just about any sports car. I liked the XF when it first came out, but had forgotten about it (DC great marketing).
As I was doing my research, I can across the Crossfire, and remember thinking, THAT'S THE CAR I WANT. I was completely unaware of the depreciation, no 2006s, or DC's lack of marketing effort. I was willing to pay full price. It wasn't until I did my homework that I realized I could buy this car listing to close to 50K, for half the price. Frankly it was not the price of the car that attracted me to it. It was the car itself. The price was just a benefit.
I wasn't looking for muscle power. I just wanted a nice performing car with decent acceleration and handling. This car gives me that and more. So, will it become a classic? Who knows. I will continue to drive it. I have an 8 year bumper to bumper warranty. If I ever get tired of driving it (I doubt), I will put it in storage. Who knows, maybe it becomes a classic, and my grand children can get the benefit. If not, nothing lost.
