Originally Posted by zx3speed
My names patrick. 21 years old just picked up my third car. A beautiful white 04 crossfire with black leather. First time ever driving a manual transmission was taking it off the lot. Not a fun experience. Learned pretty quick but have still yet to get stuck on a hill. Got her for 12000 with 39000 on the odomoeter. Haven't decided if I want to mod this car or not after what I did to my focus. Looking forward to maybe some meets or something in North Jersey area.
Welcome to forum Patrick, good luck with the manual transmission practice. Since the Crossfire has a relatively low first gear, and plenty of torque, it's pretty easy to launch. 1st. to 2nd. shifts can be a little notchy at times but that's pretty much normal with the XF tranny.
Don't be afraid to use the old "parking brake" technique on those really steep inclines, I've been driving 44 years and still encounter some situation that it's called for.
Living where you do, there are any number of gtg's. near by. You just missed a really good car show on the Boardwalk a couple weeks ago. Fall color tours in Conn. and the big Mopar event in Carlisle PA. Most everything takes place in the warmer weather months though.
Sounds like you got a nice deal on your car.
By the way, you picked the best color for your car too.
Enjoy