Yeah i get the same sound from mine on startup and then it goes away after about 30 seconds, thats normal. Yes the 3.2 is pretty bulletproof in all other aspects however every engine has a flaw at some point and with this one it has go to be these darn lifters. Mercedes' old 380 SL's were bulletproof V8's however the timing chain design had a flaw that required replacing or a trashed engine if it would snap while in motion. I think they fixed this single timing chain problem by converting it to a double timing chain.

But the problem here is that no one should have to get their engine opened up and worked on in the first year or two or even the first 5 years of ownership. To me once they have to start tampering with the engine of a car, i feel like it loses its integrity and after that you just never trust the engine or car again and you start questioning the cars reliability and POS engine quality.

I think we've paid enough for this car, so it pretty much be problem free for at least the common 3-5 year ownership without nothing more than oil changes, tire rotations and brakes (if needed). Just look at other people's reaction when you tell them "oh my new Crossfire that i just bought 6 months ago is getting its lifters replaced along with a oil change and tire rotation".