Hello,

I'm new to the forums and looking for some advice. I'm in central PA and am looking to purchase a crossfire convertible.

Here's what I'm looking for:

2005-2006 Roadster Limited. Mileage under 70K in decent cosmetic shape and sound mechanically
my price range tops out at 13.5K.

Here is what I am finding in that price range:

Cars with beat up interiors and cars with mechanical flaws.

I looked at two Aero Blue ones yesterday outside of Philadelphia

#1. 66k miles, two tone interior, manual...the "light" color of the two tone was very discolored throughout, the chrome door pulls on the inside had the chrome flaking and peeling. Both headlights fogged. Asking 13,395.

#2 76K miles, dark grey interior, auto. Interior was in much better shape and had none of the issues of the first car, except for fogged headlights. Salesperson informed me that the 12,995 price on the internet was low because the car needed new rotors, a wheel bearing and b/c it had snow tires installed.(?). Price for a the car to be fixed was around $15,000.

I test drove car #2 thinking we might be able to negotiate price. My wife indicated that the passenger seat didn't move up or down (Is it supposed to? The button pushed up and down but seat didn't move)
we stopped at the side of the road to check it out free of salesperson eyes, shut the car off and it would not start back up....had to call salesperson to pick us up. It finally started but then threw a CEL.

Are my expectations too high? Is my budget too low? Are they simply overpriced in my area?
Do dark interiors hold up better than two tone? Should i worry about higher mileage cars?

I am getting frustrated and am about ready to start looking at Audi's and Nissan's (Gasp)

Any advice would be appreciated.