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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Thumbs up The Crossfire in the Cold

This morning in Connecticut it was 12 Degrees F when I left home and by the time I had arrived at work it warmed up to 13 F. That is pretty cold with wind chills down to about -3 F.

Typically, in that kind of really cold weather, cars develop cold weather squeaks, rattles and squeals... not so my Crossfire. Everything was "normal". Kudos to Chrysler and DB for a job well done.

BTW, the engine power feels much greater in the cold weather...

The only nit I have, and I said this before, is that the fan will blow cold air thru the vents BEFORE the engine has time to heat up the radiator water. So you just have to turn the fan to zero until the engine temp has risen. I am spoiled by my Lexus SC400 and Chrysler 300M which automated this "feature".

BTW, the car performed great in the recent snow storm. The Blizzacks all around on 18" rims are the ticket. No need to add weight in the trunk so far. Just be judicious with first gear and the go pedal.
 
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