Hi all!
I recently purchased a 2005 Roadster Limited manual, sapphire silver blue metallic with 22,700 miles from the original owner. I've spent the past month catching up on forum postings and making some updates, i.e., new BF Goodrich Comp AS2 tires and TPMS, new front rim, Lloyds xfire matts, rear glass window weld, and a full exterior and interior detail. Next on the list of updates include: Kenwood KMR-D765BT marine silver radio, headlight restoration, sticky key mod and RCM swap.
I've started to build out my parts bin with some purchases from NeedsWings and online discount Mopar and Mercedes retailers for future maintenance/repairs too including: Centric premium rotors, ceramic pads, G-Stop brake lines, MB brake sensors, Bosch wipers, CPS, ignition key housing, RCM, universal garage opener (homelink), MB blue antifreeze and thermostat, and headlight seal kits.
Prior to picking up the Crossfire from the used auto dealer (Autodealz out of Shennandoah VA, highly recommended by the way) they performed a Mobile 1 oil change, detailed car, replaced the yaw sensor to resolve the ESP/BAS light and started repair on the TPMS light which ultimately turned out to be a broken wire to the DTC (OBD2). Once the wire was fixed the TPMS relearn was successful.
My copilot (Tina) is super excited for some top down fun and rides to the Georgia falls and Tail of the Dragon. I've been a fan of the Crossfire since seeing it at an auto show in LA in the early 2000s. In 2006, I became an owner (albiet 6 months) of one of the first 1000 Pontiac Solstice convertibles. I've also owned a Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible since 1997 that's still running with 150K miles although she's nearing retirement. In looking at used roadsters I really liked the quality of the build and ride. It's interesting to see many forum members owning multiple Crossfires...I'm keeping my eyes out for an SRT convertible. On a side note, I was going to purchase a white 2006 roadster limited with 1700 miles on it but it got away to another buyer in Pittsburgh. Maybe we'll see them here too.
Best Regards,
Richard
