Originally Posted by CharlieO
I agree, PNA, it's hard to go far wrong either way. As to the merits of various features, cruise control is absolutely unimportant to me. I might use it once a year. I have Homelink on both of my cars now, but I can live without it. The stereo in the Limited may be better than the base/Special Edition stereo, but it still isn't great. No CD changer, Ipod input, satellite radio, etc. It's probably not a bad idea to upgrade the sound system in any Crossfire.
The seats are probably the most important issue. The power seats in the Crossfire aren't great, compared to my Lincoln. There is no memory feature. I haven't driven a Crossfire with the cloth seats yet, so I don't know for sure whether they will work for me.
I suspect that the Mercedes transmission is much better than the Chryslers, but is it ever really fun to shift the automatic yourself in the Crossfire?
One thing struck me when test driving a Crossfire this afternoon. There certainly are a lot of areas where the Crossfire is lacking. The sound system and navigation system were outdated before the car was introduced. The power seats should have memory. There is no spare tire. 215 hp is not particularly impressive, especially in a $40,000 car. Despite these issues, I still want one.
CharlieO,
Understood.
I'd only add that the memory seats in this car aren't important to me because I'm really the only one who drives it so the seat stays where I want it to anyway. The adjustment is the key.
WRT the horsepower - if you want more than the 215, go for the SRT6 -- OR, you can Mod these cars and pick up some ponies that will help. Personally, the car is so light and handles so well, the 215 feels quite a bit faster than what it offers. It's still quick enough and nimble enough to out pase most things on the road.
As you say, despite it's shortcomings -- people still love'em. I know I do. Hope you find the right fit for you. When you do, post some pictures and tell us about your experiences.