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Default Re: crossfire: what you like and what not

My own perspective:
Many years ago when they crossfires first came out, I saw one accelerating on the highway and then the spoiler deployed. I thought that was so freaking cool. I really like active tech. I really did not give the crossfire much thought until I was separated and started dancing again. One of my dance friends had a red crossfire roadster. I took it for a drive and loved it. She had a manual car and all I could find at the time were autos. I got my roadster and I really like it.

Things I don't like:
The cupholder is right in line of the shifter. I managed to spill coffee all over my car by elbow hitting the coffee cup. I will never use the coffee cup holder again.
The overly complicated intertwining of modules and safety interlocks in the design of electrical system.
Not all modules are accessible from a single CAN line on most ODBII connectors. You have to have a special module/adapter to get to the various systems. And then special software to control the adapter.
While this is a small car, the interior could have been better designed for comfort. I drove a Chevy Aveo (now spark) for years and find that the seating is far more comfortable. I am 5'11' with long legs.

Things I really like:
I do love the spoiler. It's wicked cool.
The car is relatively simple and easy to work on.
The car is quite. It does have a nice rumble in the exhaust but not overwhelming noisy. When accelerating, the crossfire has a nice whrrrr but not a deafening thunder.
The roadster is a really good looking convertible compared to most cars. The roofline of the roadster breaks up the boat-tail design.
The automatic is a nice touring cruising car. While it has performance, it just about the right amount for fun.

General Comments;
I have found with practice and better placement of my left leg, I can get in and out of the car without falling in the seat.
The plastics could have held up better. I hope that the boutique custom venders with printers can continue to provide parts.
The community of support has been really good.
 
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