My 2 cents I have owned several Audi's a Porsche 924S driven a 928 Porsche and the Crossfire is fantastic. I did check with the local Chrysler dealer parts department and talked to two certified techs before we bought ours and all said only a few minor problems. I think it is all in the care you take of the vehicle. To abusive and is going to cost you. As to finding a deal check the northeast where it snows in the winter. Dealers do not want to keep a car they consider a summer car on the lot all winter thus great deals. Happens to be one on ebay '05 3,900 miles under 18K. No one talks about fuel mileage here but on a 230 mile trip got 26.7 a few stints to 110 a few miles at 85 but mostly 70-75 thought that was fantastic A/C on all the time. The wife and I can't wait for a long trip because we believe the Crossfire to be a great long hauler.This forum is great, has taught me a few things. Don't think you will regret the purchase.