Originally Posted by
xjken
I am curious how many members here bought their Crossfires new in 2004 and 2005. These were the two best sales years and I was wondering if the dealers were selling the XF at huge discounts during those years or were they selling them at sticker or above like they tend to do with new models (Roadsters/SRT'S). I have a '05 Base Roadster and I was wondering what it might have sold for when it was new.
At its introduction (June 2003) Crossfires sold at, or near, MSRP, and a few sold for a premium. By autumn 2003 prices were starting to fall to the point that MSRPs were discounted slightly (consistent with the typical American car).
By winter 0f 2004, "serious" (LOL) discounts could be found. I bought my new 2004 coupe for $29K in February 2004. Dealers in my home state where holding out for $30-31K so I took a cheap flight to Carmax Orlando and drove her home.
Unfortunately for those who had already bought, prices kept falling. By late fall 2005, they were being sold on Overstock.com at $9K under MSRP. As some 2004 models lingered in lots into 2006 if not longer, there were some "new" transactions in the $18 or $19 K range.