Originally Posted by
xintersecty
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.
And, most of all, the NA can hold it's own over the 'Tail Of The Dragon'. I know, I did it, The straights were a little slower but I always caught up on the curves.
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