I agree with everything you guys have said. The owner of the car fails to realize several things:

1) For the price you are getting a high quality vehicle made by Mercedes with an engine that has been around for some time and therefore most of the little bugs and kremlins have long been found and removed before the first Crossfire ever left Karmann's assembly line.

2) You really need to feel this car. Some people hate the way it looks but for the most part you receive nothing but positive comments, stares and praise. It's a looker for sure! At the same time, I have yet to see a sports car in the same price range that has the same stunning shape with all its curves, lines and sleek design. To me, it beats even the looks of most high end sports cars.

3) If you want to drive something that is relatively reliable and not everyone pulls up in at the next red light, this might just be your vehicle.

4) It is shocking to me how many people fail to come on this forum FIRST before anything else. This place has saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars as I bet you little issues such as the P0410 error code due to a bad joint on the RCM would be close to $2000 at the dealership as they would probably replace a few more things in the process.

I find it hard to take people seriously who badmouth the Xfire but then praise the Miata (not that the Miata is a bad car but you get the idea)