Cars for Sale: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe in Miami, FL 33169: Coupe Details - 387006811 - AutoTrader.com
A good body should be worth that.

 

I talked to a salesperson at that dealership. In addition to the $5,990 asking price they have a $995.00 dealer fee. Even adding that it still seems like a great deal. I'm going to see the car tomorrow morning at 11:30 AM. I will report back here.

 

Well I have an empty slot in the garage but not sure I'd want to cut up the interior in a SRT.

Sounds like about $7500 if you have a Florida plate to transfer. Miami is not that far away.

 

I checked out this SRT6 today. It needs ALOT of TLC and many replacement parts . . . I forgot to bring my camera but took some photos with my phone. Will try to download them into my computer so I can post them here tomorrow . . .

Basic problems . . .

1) Needs tires
2) Wheels are good but the clearcoat is badly deteriorated so wheels need to be refinished.
3) Someone who didn't seem to know what they were doing tried to do a lot of electrical work
a) The covers are missing from both the right and left side electrical boxes under the hood. No telling what's been tampered with inside there.





b) The central locking control module has been moved up into the area just below the trunk cover flap (not down in the well area below the styrofoam piece where it belongs) and wiring has been spliced. Wiring to the module is a jumbled mess with some OEM connectors missing completely. Nothing that is controlled by that central locking module works . . . No interior lights, no glove box light, no power door locks, no alarm etc. In my experienced opinion this might be the most significant problem with the car.



4) Many of the interior trim pieces in the rear area are broken, missing, and or just hanging (not attached properly). Headliner sagging and needs to be replaced.







5) Center stack needs to come out and lower section needs to be refurbished (ash tray does not work at all).
6) Overspray on the passenger door handle evidences that the door was sloppily repainted at some time in the past. Scratch and minor dent in the left rear quarter panel.



7) Right front inner fender is broken and needs to be replaced.



Good points . . .

The car starts right up and runs good. Lots of power and the transmission shifts nicely. Brakes are smooth and seemed good. Seats are in nice shape especially for a car with just over 100,000 miles.

 

Thanks Red Dog for a first rate report, I was lurking around in the background wondering if I should pop for another SRT6, assuming no other member wanted it, but that idea is no longer haunting me.


Dave

 

I was thinking the same (adding another SRT-6), but thanks to Red Dog and his very complete assessment, not this one! peace

 

Rarely are the cheapest cars the best long term buys.
I have often forgotten that over the years only to be expensively reminded.

 

I've learned that lesson too. I really LOVE these cars and when I was looking over that car I actually felt sorry for it! I know I could refurbish it and I would even enjoy working on it . . . BUT in the end . . . I'd end up with ANOTHER SRT6 that I have too much money tied up in. I can understand those people who try to take in every stray dog (or cat) and end up being being overwhelmed and overrun. Note to self: YOU CANNOT SAVE ALL OF THESE CROSSFIRES . . . YOU MUST HAVE DISCIPLINE!

 

I have added some photos to post #4

 

Those are great and telling photos and assessment of the cars condition condition.

You have done a fine service to the community. Had a few folks helped me out in a similar way over the years I would have a few more bucks in my pocket today and be owning that 2007 S-Type R I so wanted.

I completely agree about the hurt felt when something as special as a Crossfire is not cared for properly. We are caretakers for future generations. There just ain't no more.