Originally Posted by doggydaddy
Want to buy a crossfire, but my only concern is parts availability. Are people having problems getting parts for routine maintenance...how about getting body parts after fender benders? I own a vintage BMW and finding parts is close to impossible..i don't want to repeat the same scenario with a newer car...any thoughts?
Good question doggyd, and one I think many Crossfire owners (who plan on keeping their cars for a very long time) are concerned about.
I'm sure some people will tell you there is a "Law" that states that all automotive companies must supply replacement parts for vehicles that they sell for a minimum of 6 years. (Or something like that). Well that's all well and good, but I don't think it makes much difference, because when the stockpile of Crossfire parts eventually runs out, Chrysler/Fiat ain't going to be making any new ones.
I personally feel there should be enough "salvage" parts available through attrition to satisfy the needs of most Crossfire owners. Well, at least I hope there will be.
If it's any consolation, I own a car that hasn't been produced since 1970, (and only 19,134 were originally produced to begin with) and body parts are scarce as well. But there always seems to be something for sale on EBAY.