Well

I can understand it. Enough said.

The only addition to the thread is warranty. New Xfires, or indeed any new cars in the UK, typically carry a 3 year/60k miles warranty on everything from the transmission to the aircon. So, don't mess with the oily bits but there's a downside - you have to have repairs undertaken by the Dealer with Mopar stock. No sneaking off to MB and having a new gubbins fitted; you'll void the warranty. And no servicing outside the dealer network either because this is not third party: it's Chrysler mfr warranty.

The upside is free towing to the dealer workshops and free replacement vehicle delivered to your door for as long as your baby is in the shop.

All in all I'd still prefer reliability and a rapid fix.

Andy G