Originally Posted by
Fla_Xfire_SRT
Thanks Chuk..Well, the first thing I saw was the crease type dent in the drivers door, the faded clearcoat at the spoiler wing, improper bumper fit at the passenger front fender, fog light cover shield pass. side, tweeked out of place. (probably over a parking curb where it hooked then reverse pulled the bumper out of align is my guess), the convertible top, when actuated, the pump popped open the cover then it sat with the pump going and no movement, then after several seconds began to move again and retract into position all the while holding the button. So, it did complete a full opening cycle albeit very different from my roadster which is positive and fast. It completed a closing cycle properly as well. Tires on it are well worn, it'll need a set. rotors were scored deeply, it'll need a set of those too. It drove nice, tracked the road well, tranny shifted smoothe, I did not check its spirit, but I am sure it had some. And NO BUDGE on the PRICE???...bump!
Some might say this review was harsh... but the rest of us are grateful for such an eye to detail. While it's true that most 10-y/o cars have their share of blemishes, these
are specialty cars. Tires are a non-issue, as they are consumables. The rotors are in the same arena; however if they're deeply gouged, it means there may have been other shortcuts taken with the general maintenance.
Faded clearcoat may or may not be an issue of owner negligence... I know the cards are stacked against you in Florida with the salt in the atmosphere. Regardless, the wing would need a complete re-spray. A competent shop would charge $400 for this. Bumper re-fitment and respray (if rashed) would be $600. Door dent could potentially be $1,000, depending on the severity. A new outer door skin from Chrysler is
insanely expensive.
This appears to be a clear example of the "profile picture versus real-life" syndrome. In the photos, this car looks immaculate and I have to admit, my pulse quickened a bit (I'm back in the market, so to speak). But knowing what a stickler I am for quality and appearance, the dents/fitment/fading issues indicate that this car would need some TLC in the paint/body department to make it show-ready again. The rarity might command the higher asking price, but the condition certainly does not. You'd quickly find yourself investing 2-3 thousand to bring it up to snuff, and that's on top of the $15K asking price. A tall order for a car that has to be in
great shape to book for $12K
To the OP, good luck with sale. It's my favorite iteration of this car, in my favorite color. I'm sure someone will snap it up in due time.