Hi SWELLCLUB, ...I've never met you and I wouldn't be able to pick you out of a crowd, but I totally understand your reasoning for kissing the Crossfire good-bye. It sounds like you were a victim of extreme circumstances and that could have happend with any model of car, not just the Crossfire.

The Crossfire is indeed somewhat of a rare car in my neck of the woods. Due to the fact they no longer build them, it will become more rare as time goes on. This leads all of us to the problem of how long will we remain a Crossfire owner. Some owners tuck them away for half a year and only drive them in nice weather. Others drive them year-round and will eventually wear them out, so to speak, putting them in a position to trade them in for something newer. Sooner or later our numbers will dwindle, our beloved Crossfires will become a thing of the past, and probably all but disappear.

Cars are expensive and when you are coughing up your hard earned cash you need to drive what you like, and like what you drive. I know you were caught in a lease but I would have dumped that car right after the crash. I know it would have cost you but what was it worth to be stuck driving a rental for 5 months and then getting your car returned in less than desireable shape. Shame on your dealer for doing that to you. Apparently they didn't value your business and could care less if their reputation could be questioned over your incident. I would have followed that up all the way to the CEO of Chysler, if I had to.

It's over and done. Hopefully, you will enjoy your new ride, and maybe have some pleasant memories of your Crossfire before disaster struck. I enjoy mine. I will continue to keep it as the third car in my fleet but recognize the fact that it won't last forever, but while I own it I plan on having as much fun as I can with it.

Good luck with the new ride! Audi is a great automobile.

Bob