How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
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Originally Posted by cgocifer
I'm sure you did. I however did not because that combo is a bit too outlandish and loud for my taste. I looked at one when they first came out and it was aweful. I bought a brand new black on black instead. Nice car, but that one was gone in a year and a half. It was traded for a Z3. Much more agile and the red and black interior was sporty, but not tacky. To each their own.
I'm thinking the blue interior probably looks better in the flesh than in the photo. A smurf always looks better in person.
Re: How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
Originally Posted by Chris L.
Which KC dealership do you use....just bought my '07 from Lees Summit 12/5....wondering where is best to take it for service when the time comes?
Re: How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
I meant for stuff I can't do myself. Back in '78 (before kids) my wife & I bought a brand new Corvette off the showroom floor.....(bad judgement), drove 10 years / only 5 or 6 thousand miles / year. After about 5 years most of the brakes were leaking fluid.....I bought all the parts and had to replace them myself....cost a fortune just for parts. Pits (corrosion) formed between the pistons and cylinder walls....had fantastic brakes....when they worked!
Re: How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
Originally Posted by Chris L.
Giant mistake today.....stopped back in the dealership today.....wife wants one of her own......Gold-red leather-automatic-navigation....$15K off $38K sticker......
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Re: How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
Just traded my Xfire for a MB SLK 350 last Sunday, so this still fresh for me.-- I agree with those who say that the Xfire is neither a Chrysler or a MB, the Xfire is unique! and that's why it is such a special car. The looks, the comments, and the fact that you have a car that looks like no other, plus you do not see many Xfires on the streets.
I have to agree that the MB is superior. Interior is way more on the luxury side and the engine of the SLK 350 might kick the xfire's butt (not the SRT!)
Withntht said, I miss my Xfire but love my SLK already.
Don't forget Crossfires are beautiful and UNIQUE!!!
I have to agree that the MB is superior. Interior is way more on the luxury side and the engine of the SLK 350 might kick the xfire's butt (not the SRT!)
Withntht said, I miss my Xfire but love my SLK already.
Don't forget Crossfires are beautiful and UNIQUE!!!
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Originally Posted by aranofly
Just traded my Xfire for a MB SLK 350 last Sunday, so this still fresh for me.-- I agree with those who say that the Xfire is neither a Chrysler or a MB, the Xfire is unique! and that's why it is such a special car. The looks, the comments, and the fact that you have a car that looks like no other, plus you do not see many Xfires on the streets.
I have to agree that the MB is superior. Interior is way more on the luxury side and the engine of the SLK 350 might kick the xfire's butt (not the SRT!)
Withntht said, I miss my Xfire but love my SLK already.
Don't forget Crossfires are beautiful and UNIQUE!!!
I have to agree that the MB is superior. Interior is way more on the luxury side and the engine of the SLK 350 might kick the xfire's butt (not the SRT!)
Withntht said, I miss my Xfire but love my SLK already.
Don't forget Crossfires are beautiful and UNIQUE!!!
Re: How many Crossfire owners feel their driving a Mercedes-Benz
We've owned Dodge and Chryslers and driven MBZ before.
Crossfire looks like a forward thinking exterior Chrysler design ...........
.....but it definitely feels like a Mercedes-Benz when you're driving it.
The car probably feels that way because Europes automotive TUV standards are more stringent when it comes to mechanical and performance engineering. And because of Mercedes-Benz's compliance to those standards coupled with their manufacturing and high performance heritage, Crossfires mechanical platform meets or exceeds those standards. I believe thats is what Crossfire owners are feeling when they talk about the Mercedes-Benz gene.
And we're not talking about distinquishing a cushy or firm ride.
Crossfire looks like a forward thinking exterior Chrysler design ...........
.....but it definitely feels like a Mercedes-Benz when you're driving it.
The car probably feels that way because Europes automotive TUV standards are more stringent when it comes to mechanical and performance engineering. And because of Mercedes-Benz's compliance to those standards coupled with their manufacturing and high performance heritage, Crossfires mechanical platform meets or exceeds those standards. I believe thats is what Crossfire owners are feeling when they talk about the Mercedes-Benz gene.
And we're not talking about distinquishing a cushy or firm ride.
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I think MB not Chrysler when driving my roadster. I too have badged it with "powered by MB" and a MB window sticker. I will soon have "Crossfire" covering the Chrysler name. This car is so German. I know of no other Chrysler that drives like the Crossfire. Patty
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honestly I was looking at both, and I picked the Xfire mainly because IT IS SO UNIQUE. under the hood its the same car as the 230 but lighter and with much more throttle response. I love the Xfire and plan on keeping it for a very long time. It will def be a collectors car. I love the clash of german and american engineering..
Sooooo Preeeeeety
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Originally Posted by maximussquid
honestly I was looking at both, and I picked the Xfire mainly because IT IS SO UNIQUE. under the hood its the same car as the 230 but lighter and with much more throttle response. I love the Xfire and plan on keeping it for a very long time. It will def be a collectors car. I love the clash of german and american engineering..
Sooooo Preeeeeety
Sooooo Preeeeeety
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I only bought mine because of MB. I have owned 2 new Chrysler products and they are junk . cheapest looking interiors of any motor company. The Crossfire is a beauty and runs and drives like a MB. Only reason I bought it. It is the prettiest body Chrysler ever put out. Love my Crossfire.