Originally Posted by IBLUBYU
Hey Live2drive .... a couple of things I noticed .... the Carfax states that oil and filter were changed at "Midas" at about 90000 miles. You'd best change that oil and filter out to be sure. Use Mobil 1 0-40, and a "fleece" oil filter, and best done by someone familiar with this car, or by yourself. Easy to do by searching here. Also, their listing states a tilt steering wheel. NOT!!! The wheel only retracts, in and out.
Make sure you get 2 key fobs from them and that they work. I think the base model has the same alarm system that the other Crossfires have, and there fore when the "panic" button is pressed the alarm should sound like siren, and not chirp like a "cricket on crack".
I guess one thing to remember, is that these "wholesale dealers" generally no nothing about these little jewels, and I wouldn't take their word with much credibility. Best to come in with about as much knowledge as you can. Just sayin ........
EDIT: See.... other guys caught that "tilt" wheel thing before me. Kinda lets you know that there are people here that are observant, and willing to help. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS Even if you think they are stupid ...
Thank you all so much for helping me out and being so nice. I'll check on the alarm for sure; I've read some mixed reviews about this dealership online but most of them are from back in 2009. I'm hoping that the dealership doesn't know much at all about this car because I'd love it if I could haggle them down. The crossfire really peaked my interest since I first saw it and I never thought I'd be able to afford such a luxurious sports car. I do understand that this vehicle has that american specific look with the heart of a Mercedes, which obviously has it's pro's and cons. Good quality and great looks with high cost maintenance are my expectations.
A few more questions: Are the tires on the car all-weather tires? They sure look like it to me but I'm no expert on tires. I'd most certainly need the all weather tires seeing as this car will be my daily driver all year long. Also, the pictures seem to show quite a bit of wear on the steering wheel, is this normal on the XF? Hopefully I can go see it in person tomorrow, otherwise it may be another 3-4 days before I have an open schedule. It might be the camera playing tricks on me, hopefully it's just dust on the steering wheel; the condition of the interior will be make or break for me. In the 12th picture of the vehicle, what do the far left and far right buttons control? They have no icons so I figured I'd ask before assuming they are extra.