Originally Posted by
41Ford
Franc, thank you for all the good info. I am thinking that an NA would be perfect for me. I went to look at one and went for a ride. I knew I was not going to buy it. It was a 2004, silver with a black interior. It had 102,360 miles on it. Auto trans, $5999.00.
The salesperson said that the car was all original and there was no special equipment add-ons. The engine sounded nice, like headers on one of my former cars. I noticed a number of things that were missing or not working. However, I know that in the near future I will be driving one to work. Gotta make that 60 mile round trip a little more exciting.
I drive an 06 Scion xb (Toaster). It has about 120,000 miles on it. In the Toyota/Scion market, the general comment is..."It's just barely broke-in." What is broke-in by way of a NA Crossfire?
Thank you all for your expertise.
Jordeen
I do appreciate the compliment, but I am hardly the "expert." Just an addicted aficionado. I named those here I would consider "experts" for the Crossfire driving experience.
Well broke and tested, anything over 20K. Any of the rare production flaws have been corrected. Except perhaps, the rumored existence of a functioning cup holder.
That said, My advice;;;
Try and stay under 60K. Mercedes Benz may be the best engineered cars in the world but they are often assembled just like any other car, with the cheapest parts available. My opinion yes, but there are some things on a Benz which defy the term,,,, "Only the Best."
I would buy an 320SL with over one hundred miles on the clock, but they have factory and dealer support. It gets dicey with the Crossfire. You will need to find a good "IMPORT" repair shop who's mechanics know the Benz line.
Secondly, if you drive 60 miles a day for work, that's 15,600 miles a year. So, if you want the car to last four years I would suggest you try to stay under 60K on the purchase.
Buy a convertible for Southern California. The frame is as stiff and solid as the Coupe. However the trunk is smaller, especially with the top down, so if you need storage space the coupe might be a better choice.
And keep connected to the gals and guys here. The dealers will take your money even though they are lost under the bonnet of a Crossfire. These folks will steer you right ,,,; because you are family..