I bought mine a year ago. A comparable base model for sale through CarMax right now is the same price, a little less mileage but not much. Given CarMax may not be the ideal place to purchase but through a dealer that will negotiate a lower price, how does one calculate "price dropping". Perhaps it's about demand for the vehicle?? CarMax advertises a multiple point check of every vehicle and they say they reject vehicles that don't make the grade and they do not negotiate - even the Crossfire. The Crossfire, according to parts managers (Mercedes and Chrysler) is a pain, did not make me feel very good looking for a door module (failure this weekend), but I still like the uniqueness of the vehicle. I originally found a Crossfire at a dealer that I was seriously considering, low mileage great condition but the idiots rotated the tires so when we test drove, the front wheels rubbed on turns. Of course they dropped the price considerably and I took a pass. They took it in on trade, have no idea of how the vehicle was maintained and certainly did not know the vehicle. if I paid a bit more from a private party a year ago, I felt that the vehicle was well kept (receipts, etc.) not to mention 4 new tires and a new front windshield that I was told originally had some dings. You just have to weigh the pros and con, pay now or pay later. If you can acquire the extended warranty from Chrysler, buy it!