Originally Posted by harry7
I usually recommend the Crossfire, but in your case, I'd advise against it. I've seen several younger people become quickly disenchanted with the Crossfire. If you have to ask what's special about it, then I would have to say, nothing, as far as you're concerned. I'm not trying to be rude, just realistic.
I have to say I know what you are saying, but I am one of those old-young kinda person. I am 24 and married, not quite a young teenager I used to be. But I know what you mean and I don't fit that crowd.
This is why I want this car,
1. I need refined looks inside and out. I used to drive '03 A6 and '04 Passat. I switched back to Mustang GT in '04, and then have owned the New Jetta and '06 Eclipse now and what I have noticed is the quality loss. I miss that rich leather in the German cars and how well it was built and lacked plastic decor.
2. I need a car to be unique. I bought the '06 Eclipse Gt because it was new and rare. So I jumped on the band wagon. I still have yet to see it where I live on the road or parked (I know people buy them because the local dealer has sold 30+ so far). But I know the trend. 3G Eclipses are everywhere and that isn't what I want.
But I am concerned that Chrysler is dropping this car and that there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket support and that it will be difficult to fix a discontinued car in the future (although I doubt I will have it for more than 1 year since I have yet to own a car for more than a year).
Also, this is my year round driving car. I have taken courses to drive in the winter and do well with RWD handling on snow, but the car has to be practical.
I have talked to a salesman over the phone and I can get the used '05 SRT Crossfire for $31,000 w/ 5,500 miles on it. That price intrigues me and the fact that it has power. But I hate AT and get bored driving AT (including the ones with tiptronic). New '05 SRT limited is what I am seriously considering and those are very inexpensive at this time (best price I saw was $27,000 NEW).