To: estcal
Originally Posted by wpetraska
It rides and feels great. Very solid feeling to it. The stock motor isn't fast but this isn't a Johnny Speedracer type car. Perfect mix of class and sporty.
Really good advice for someone considering a Crossfire purchase. I do take a little exception with the comment highlighted above. The Crossfire had an autobahn-tested top speed of 150 mph (if I recall correctly)! And that applied to both motor versions - NA's & SC'd. Does the NA have the capability to accelerate quickly? It would not be my choice for a quarter mile drag car. In fact, neither would the SRT-6, from my vantage point.
As stated, the Crossfire was never designed to be that type of car. It is a top notch. 2-seat sports car built for power & control (superior road handling properties) combining a German-derived powertrain with American styling. There are Owners in this group that have converted their cars (typically SRT-6's ) into potent quarter mile cars. Frankly, than comes from our so-called muscle car era when going as fast as possible from stoplight to stoplight was the thing you did. I know - been there, done that! (To this day, I still build performance motors for street rodders when I have the time.) And I'm respectful of those that have executed various mods to develop their XFires into these 'exotic muscle cars' (my perspective). (Note: So don't any of you go off on me! I didn't mean anything personal.)
The Crossfire was the 'best bang for the buck' when it was being marketed if you wanted a performance-oriented, 2-seat, sports car. And it still is today in the 'previously owned' market. Does it have issues? Yes - parts, especially body components, can be tough to locate & get. But that's true of any limited production car. I owned Merkur XR4Ti's (had 3, all drivable, in the driveway) which were sold from 1985 to 1989. All these cars had the same issues. But there was/is a Forum for those cars that kept all the owners in touch regarding how to keep our cars on the road. And one of the best features of owning a Crossfire is you have this Forum to do the same!!
And I agree with the comments that it doesn't really matter which model year you select for your purchase. From 2004 to 2008, the cars are essentially the same. (I can't believe I'm agreeing with
bmorgan - HAH!) Just rely on doing your research when looking at various cars. And take advantage of having nearby XFire Owners look over the car your considering. Most of us know what to look for.
Enough already,