Hello Everyone,

I'm loving the crossfire, and am ready to get one hopefully tomorrow--a 2004 Coupe with 10k miles.

I fortunately stumbled upon this forum several days ago, and I think I have the entire index running through my mind by now. Nevertheless, I figured why not ask for some tips/feedback on what key areas to look for in determining the quality of the car.

Of course I've noted the usual rust spots where water gets trapped, and other "used car" key areas to look at; however, if from your experience in owning you know of critical areas of concern to look that might not otherwise be obvious, I would greatly appreciate it. And/or any other tips that I wouldn't think of.

Alternatively, keep enjoying your Friday night and I'll just buy it anyway ha.

Best,
TM

 

I am not an expert by any means - but I have owned a Crossfire for 2 1/2 years and the only problem has been hazed headlights and a defective AM radio antenna amplifier both were replaced under warranty. 28K and no problems at all.

Here is a link to a recent post on "Bulletproof Crossfires" - though it does go off track a bit towards the end

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...let-proof.html

 

Obviously check out all the switches and the seat heaters. Find out if they performed the radiator fan TSB (replacement). Whenever I am real interested in a car, I have the dealer run it up on a lift so I can check the bottom for damage. That's not a lot of mileage for an '04. I would expect to hear a little valve tappet noise on cold start-up. It should go away within seconds as oil pressure builds.