Hi there. My previous car was a V6 Cougar and I'm shocked you think the 2.5 is dull compared to the 2.0 as the 4 banger is totally gutless. The V6 has a bit of pep and makes a great noise.

As for 'sliding', the Crossfire doesn't so much have tyres as garden rollers, particularly at the rear. In my experience it will blankly refuse to break traction in the dry, though it will stick its **** out in the wet.