I restore Alfa's for a living. I say this only in that after reading some of the threads - especially 'Parts supply or lack thereof' - I gather it's not gotten any better.

Should I buy a Crossfire at some point, I'd like to get an idea as to the overall view as to whether the Crossfire experience is more positive than negative. Meaning, is the overall view that these cars 'Shall be kept running' or will in the not too distant future the orphans will die out?

I like Alfa's because they are unique and can be considered orphans - at least in the US. The newest Alfa in the US is 18 years old.

I don't mean to turn this into an Alfa discussion, just pointing out that I have some understanding of what it takes to both repair and find odd parts to keep a car going.

Should I buy a Crossfire - I assume it would be a Limited - I'd want to get a good one which for me would be a pretty decent 'investment'. I just don't want to have to walk away from it because there are some parts that have all been picked over at wrecking yards and the best you can do is buy another one for parts.

I've never owned an American car - and since the Crossfire was made in Germany, I suppose if I get one, that would still be true.

However I feel that these cars are incredibly handsome and have lots of presence.