Thread: New To the Crossfire FAM :) help?
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Default Re: New To the Crossfire FAM :) help?
Originally Posted by emutz
Hello! I am new to the crossfire family, well, about to be, for weeks I was looking into buying a Audi TT coupe, but it rattled and I just didnt like the interior that much, I recently took a look into the Crossfires and I must say they are amazing! I am about to purchase a 2004 Crossfire with 85,000 miles, and I wanted to know A. Is that alot of miles for a crossfire? How bad is the maintenance on them, and are they reliable? If I go on my own insurance it will be 300 a month, is there anyway I could get more reasonable insurance, For ex, going on my parents insurance, and I will be trading in my toyota corolla so I will be making monthly payments on it, thank you!

PS: im 18 years old, perfect driving record. I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE CROSSFIRE WHEN I SAW IT!!! THANKS!

-Jarrett
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You need to answer quite a few questions before a helping hand can be extended with your decision on a Crossfire:
1. Buying from a dealer and the type of dealer (Chrysler)?
2. How many previous owners?
3. Stick or Automatic?
4. Proof of previous maintenance, is it current?
5. Tires in good condition 8/32 or better tread?
6. Location of the car, Northeast, South?
7. Coupe or Roadster?
8. Headlights look foggy?

Maintenance Costs:
1. Oil Changes at a dealer $120-$150 w/Mobil1-8 Quarts
2. Premium Gasoline
3. Mileage is an issue, since near future maintenance costs will be high, such as transmission Fluid Changes
4. Tires are expensive $150-$300 each, depending on brand name

This is a Mercedes Benz SLK with a Chrysler body, so the related costs are in the Mercedes cost class. The insurance is totally related to your age, if living at home, stay on your Dad's policy as an occasional driver if possible.

These are just a few of the items related to you posting.
Good Luck,
Dennis


 
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