Originally Posted by Soctramg1967

I agree, that really is a beautiful piece of work. If my home was not already filled with 75 years of aluminized photography, momentoes from two wars and a dozen different countries, I would probably go after one of these. While I am here, what I usually do with my Crossfire each and every day, is worry about what will fail next. It is my daily driver, and though I enjoy it more than any car I have ever owned, it is pushing 20 years of age. It has been beautifully cared for over the years (I have owned it for the past two), but no matter how much care I give it, those 20 years are significant. During the past two years I have changed the engine oil and filter each year, flushed and replenished the engine cooling system, flushed the automatic transmission, replaced the RCM, installed a new convertible top, checked and flushed the braking system and the same with the power steering, replaced the engine air filters and the cabin air filter, replaced both rear tires, installed an illuminated wind screen in the cabin, replaced the trunk and hood struts, added new carpet protectors, thoroughly cleaned, buffed, and waxed the vehicle each year, replaced a lensless fog lamp, buffed and protected the lenses on all exterior lights, etc. I have purchased a new fuel filter and pump which will be going in next month along with new plugs and coil packs which will also be going in. Last week the automatic transmission failed to go into reverse several times, one of which required me to use the manual over ride. It has not happened since. It has the sticky key problem right now, but it is intermittent so I am holding off for as long as I can. I have also replaced the windshield wipers, and done many, many small things along the way. Granted, most of the work has been because I received no maintenance records with the vehicle and simply wanted to be sure all had been done. I even changed the fluid in the differential. Maintenance has probably cost me more than the cost I paid for the car and shows no signs of slowing. Though it is my daily driver, I try to keep the mileage down to around 500 per month. That is very hard to do while living in a rural area when a trip to a grocery store is a minimum of 15 miles round trip. The car draws a lot of positive attention, probably because the rear license plate reads NO MASKS and the front plate reads NO COVID. For some reason, every person wants to get pictures of it. I still have to go through a number of issues with the top mechanism, the sticky key and transmission problems, a buzzy passenger door well speaker, failed seat heating, and repairs to the upholstery on both seats, but it remains a fantastic vehicle to drive. At some point I would love to install vertical doors. My legs are shot to hell and it is difficult to get in and out. However, I didn't buy it to get in and out . . . I bought it because I love to drive it. I guess a car is really like a wife . . . they can be beautiful, often wonderful, but often also regular pains in the ***.