Hey there! I’ve been interested in buying Crossfire for quite some time(really since they came out), and now I have the means to do so, I am in the market, and I want to have a daily driver.

I have read on this site for some common issues with these cars like the RCM, sticky key and cam/crank shaft sensors failure. I have some minor mechanical ability(like changing plugs, sensors, and oil changes) but have father in law with much more experience and I am willing to learn on how to work on these cars, save for major repairs. What I am reading is that these cars have have mostly quirky electronic issues, is that right?

Well anyways I went to look at a 2004 model, with less than 22k, one owner manual tranny. It belonged to an older gentlemen who was not able to drive anymore, and the car looked to have been sitting, for at least 3 years, Last tabs were from 2019. His grandson said he had tried to periodically drive the car to keep things moving. When I went to look at it, there was rubbage on one tire, and probably on the original tires. They also said that RCM module and ac had been replaced. But initially the electric seats didn’t work, until the owner hit the panel, and the key fobs didn’t work, but the inside door locks worked and could unlock the car via the key. There was also a bas/esp light on, but looks like battery may have been replaced recently as he had hooked up to battery tender. Drove pretty good, and everything felt tight, the car looked practically new inside and out.
They are wanting to unload the car and I can get a pretty good deal probably between 8-9k. Now I realize probably needs new tires, and completely changing all fluids (oil, transmission, coolant, brake fluid) is needed to make road worthy, and probably performing the sticky key procedure. Butdoes this seem like a good situation or does it sound like based on the symptoms and scenario that I would be walking into a night mare?

I appreciate for your time and any insight you may provide,