I will repeat one answer you've seen - if you maintain it mostly yourself, it may be less expensive than many other options. If you'll have someone else change the oil and such, costs may break you. Tires are expensive, and if you go back to super sticky tires, they won't last long. A set of plugs can cost close to $100 (just for the plugs), but you shouldn't need them until around 80K.

Another consideration is depreciation. If your likely options are relatively new more mundane cars, in a couple of years they may be worth less than you owe. The Crossfire will probably not depreciate much - they already did that.

For me, insurance was only very slightly higher than for the Sebring convertible I replaced. You might want to talk with your insurance agent first to compare costs with other cars you are considering.

Good luck making a wise decision. They aren't making the Crossfire anymore, but you can't eat it, and it doesn't sleep comfortably.

Michael (had to wait a while for mine)