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Old Feb 25, 2026 | 04:53 PM
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In the last 23 years there have been a lot of incredible new cars created, and every one wants you as a new owner. That being said, how many "Original Crossfire owner's" still keep their Crossfires in their stable? I still own my 04. and last year I purchased a 2008 roadster, but quickly sold it for a much nicer 08 coupe. I can name several other much newer cars out there I'd love to own, but just not enough to trade-in my original 04 XF for.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2026 | 07:53 PM
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My 21-year ownership will come to an end, hopefully I find a appreciative new owner to wrench on it. Would hate to see it stripped for parts.. A one owner 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 that needs a little care Selling AS IS - CrossfireForum - The Chrysler Crossfire and SRT6 Resource
 
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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 04:19 AM
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Lorne still has his 2005 SSB Roadster Bought it early 2005. Still have the same" wife" since 1956, Joust cannot let go of nice things. Take Care. Lorne
 
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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 10:08 AM
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I still own my original 2005 Limited roadster and an SRT-6 roadster added about 10 years ago.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 12:48 PM
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I still have my 08 coupe. Don't plan of changing that as I just LOVE this car's handling. I get many stares and comments no matter where I drive her. Forever mine!


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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 11:09 AM
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Mike,
I still have my original 2005 Coupe. It turned 21 years old last December 2025. I still enjoy driving it as much as I did when I purchased it new so many years ago. It's definitely not driven in the Michigan winter months.
BTW, I still regret missing out on your other Chrysler snake..
 
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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 07:19 PM
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It’s funny - I am NOT an original owner, but caught the Crossfire fever in 2011. It started with a N/A Coupe in graphite. When I sat in the SRT for the first time, I knew I had to get one. I ended up purchasing a SRT roadster and drive it almost every day. I remember, when my “Crossfire addiction” first started, my dad told me, just like any car, eventually I would get sick of it and move on to something else. Even though we own other vehicles, the Crossfire was and is my absolute #1. I do not see myself selling it in the foreseeable future.
It’s just too much fun and the engine quality is second to none. To me at least, it outshines its brother the SLK in every aspect and I think the SLK has become extremely date, while I still think the styling of the X-fire is a timeless classic.
Most people don’t know the Crossfire exists and those that do are either ill informed or come from curios. Even less know what the SRT is and it’s always fun to see modern sports cars outperformed by a car from the early 2000s.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 02:08 AM
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I am not the original however, I've owned my coupe since 2008!
Attended many event's and met lots of great people because of this car.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 09:43 AM
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"Most people don’t know the Crossfire exists and those that do are either ill informed or come from curios. Even less know what the SRT is ...."
That's an absolute .
 
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Originally Posted by Beaner
I am not the original however, I've owned my coupe since 2008!
Attended many event's and met lots of great people because of this car.
Happy to have met you at Woodward and other events

 
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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 07:10 PM
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I met the lady who owns the car in the picture below. She bought her car new in 2006 and she still loves it.
Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in the forum or facebook pages.


 
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Old Mar 13, 2026 | 08:25 AM
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My 2007 Coupe had only 1507 miles on it when I found it in KCMO during a visit to my Dad's place in SEP/2008. Bought the Coupe on OCT 4th after a couple of weeks negotiating back & forth with the dealer. Original owner traded it after only 6 months of ownership. Told the dealer that it 'rode like a sports car instead of a Chrysler'. Imagine that!

So I'm the 'pseudo' original owner minus 6 months!
 
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Original on roadster and January 2008 on the SRT6.

 
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Old Mar 26, 2026 | 04:48 PM
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Thumbs up to Graphite Metallic !
 
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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 09:54 AM
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I purchased my 2005 Limited roadster in June 28, 2004 when the first roadsters hit the dealerships. This June will be 26 years of ownership and have never regretted the purchase. I've never owned a car this long and I will probably never get rid of her. I have made many friends and have gone to many GTG's through the years because of this car but now that I've gotten older I have not been doing the longer drives to GTG's but I still love this car.
 
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