Didn't say I didn't like it, the package is almost perfect for me, small, overpowered, 6 cyl, 6 speed, excellent AC, electronics testbed, just had a few things needing fixed for my personal taste (though was first time I've needed a sawzall, how many here need an extra 2" of legroom ? )


Really the only thing left is a 2.67:1 ring and pinion or differential carrier with same for a decent price. Am looking.


As for top end, last car I had that the top speed was in top gear was a '67 Camaro with Muncie and a Fuelly 327 from a 65 Corvette. For me top should be a long overdrive for minimal IHP on Interstates. Under 2,000 rpm at 70 preferred.


Only problem is that the car seemed designed for the Barney Oldfield school of driving while my back likes support on long drives (heck, it can take 6 hours just to get out of Florida headed west) so I am more of the Jim Clark school.


Not sure why you keep taking what I say as negative, I just see areas for improvement, don't remember ever having a stock car. For me the crossfire is a Keeper.


ps the gears make perfect sense for a turbo 2 liter with an 8 grand redline or for climbing a wall in a Jeep, just not for a sub 3000 lb car with a lazy 6 cyl in Florida. Personally was just glad to get a manual trans in these years of flappy paddles & am amazed that Chrysler was able to produce the Crossfire even with OTS & hand-me-down parts.