First question:
Why I have two CF's?
When my daughter turned 16 in May 2006, I gave her my '97 C 230 MB and I went out and bought a new 2005 Black roadster SRT6. I ended up paying 38K for it. It was new (never titled) and had 150 miles on it. I thought it was a great deal. It was either the CF or the Corvette in the dealer lot next door. My wife said the Vette had too much power and knowing me, (figured I would let the daughter drive it) she thought the Cf was better to buy
Then in November the business next to me in Miami bought the twin to my car at an auction. At that time I was thinking, hmmm, wouldn't it be cool to have matching Crossfires. So, I was seriously considering buying the second one. Well, on December 8, my daughter got into an accident with the MB and I decided to give the matching CF to her for Xmas. (what a Dad). So on xmas night we returned from Ft.Myers and pulled into the driveway and she saw the Black roadster Crossfire in the driveway with a big red ribbon around the entire car. At first she thought it was mine till she turned around and saw the other one behind her. The 2nd one cost me 25K.
Both have about 11,000 miles on them.
To Brad considering a Crossfire:
Yes, the brake dust is a pain. Cleaning the SRT6 rims is time consuming. It takes 15 min to wash the car and 30 to clean the rims. For that matter it is a black car, which I had never previously owned. Luckily, I golf on weekends and usually have them wash it once a week. During the week, I'll wipe it down if it rains or spray that wax on it when I clean it. Ohhh yea, then there's my daughter... I cajole her into washing it occasionally.
Negatives:
Cup holder - need 2
No room for golf clubs in the "cough cough" trunk. They are my passenger.
If your taller than 6 ft., leg room might be a problem in the roadster
Driving long distances - In most other cars the right arm rest (and door arm rest) is situated where you can rest your elbow on it and still reach the steering wheel. Ok, maybe my arms are short... Bring a small pillow with you. The Corvette I was test driving was excellent ergonomically.
It took me a little bit of thinking for me to figure out if I wanted heat on my feet, I needed to shut off the top vents. Common sense prevailed. Was having senior moments. (Should have asked my daughter)
Lots of back draft wind coming in with the top down- Read last night about the plastic shield. That should eliminate that problem.
I will tell that I absolutely love driving the Cf. I usually drive fast and my wife might say a little aggressively. You have maximum control of this car. The car is very unique. It corners like a slot car on a table.
The heated seats are great. Even though I am in Miami, it does get a little nippy down here. Yea yea yea you can cry for me... it was 43 degrees yesterday morning. Buuuttt, no snow. LOL.
Thing I wish the Xfire had:
A better radio sound system. Ok I can replace the speakers and stereo.
Optional decent GPS Ok I can replace the radio with a GPS and satellite system
The car is comfortable. Would I buy another one. I did!
PS I'm 52 going on 19.
Randy
2 Black Roadster SRT6'S 2005
Hope to be a part of this forum for a long time.