Yeah... IMO, there *is* nothing good about the Chrysler emblem (except maybe the cool art-deco styling of it).
Every single time I've dealt with a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep product, it wound up being trouble. It seems like they've got perpetual issues with transmissions/drivelines and often have problems with radiators that spring leaks (doesn't help they often used plastic radiators either).
My 2007 Jeep Patriot had ball-joints and tie-rod ends that went bad every 30-35K miles or so (Chrysler actually used plastic inside the ball joints instead of steel!), and of course, it never became a recall despite every Patriot owner I know having issues with them. Smart owners finally started substituting ball-joints and tie-rod ends made by Moog, after their warranties were up. Those actually lasted. But then, they *also* had issues with the CVT transmissions. They all seem to develop transmission bearing failures after 60-70K miles or so of use. Transmission starts making a whining noise that varies in pitch with your speed and eventually conks out completely. Replacement cost is over $5,000! Again though, the dealer will always pretend it's "highly unusual" and they've "never seen that problem before". Uh-huh.....
BUT, like you said, the Crossfire is a real oddball, in the sense there's not a whole lot of Chrysler inside one....
Originally Posted by
Mubassmastajoe
Yeah, I'm glad you found one. I was wary of the Chrysler emblem, never found anything positive about them, but found hope rekindled when i learned it was really a "benz". I got mine from Dave Sinclair in St.Louis. He wanted 12, bit i talked him to 10k. Car had higher mileage, 94k, but had only had one previous owner and was in PERFECT condition. Seriously, only paint swirls. She's at 115k now (8 months later) and still runs like a top.
I wouldn't trade my little 04 coupe for anything but a srt6. Good luck!