I am searching for my second Xfire. I currently have a coupe and would like a roadster. I have read the posts on color etc. But since I do not want to spend the money on a 2008, I am left with a dilemma. Just curious what some of you would say. Would you select color over condition or just the opposite?

I understand this is a "nature vs. nurture" issue. Just looking for some thoughts.

PS First Xfire I choose condition over color.

 

I chose my first one on color AND condition. Now IF I could not find the color I wanted in the condition I wanted, I would take condition over color. But that is know how great this car is. Even a BLACK one would be acceptable to not having one.....

 

I too had this decision...wanted an Alabaster with Cedar interior over a Graphite...Went with SSB I say go for condition over color...jmho

 

Gotta chime in here and say condition over color.

Regarding color.....
what color(s) do I not want?
what color do I want the most?
which is the 2nd color?

Especially in today's economy and with limits on certain available XF replacement parts, I would rather get a low mileage/excellent condition car and then find my ideal color..... wherever it may be.

Good luck in your search for your second. I want to be in that position one day soon!

 

That's a tough call Mike but I'll have to agree with you.

I bought my coupe because I WANTED an SRT. Turned out the color was acceptable and the condition was Excellent.

I bought my roadster cuz I wanted a roadster. An N/A was out of the question (I already have a Chevy Metro to go slow in) so it had to be another SRT. Color had to be blue. Turned out the the condition was excellent.

Things just worked out!

 

I thought you were a good guy Tighed, but between the constant black bashing and now the NA bashing, I am not so sure.....

 

Dang that's tough B-Fire. Looks like you took a double hit LOL!

Sorry Bud!

 

I hated the gold when I first saw it, but I loved the cedar interior, and the mileage. Condition is way more important, any color will grow on you.

 

Not so sure about SSB.

 

At least you have an option. I thought I was going to trade my truck for a sebring... turns out the guy had a crossfire.

 

I definitely wanted a black SRT, but found an SRT sitting on the
showroom floor about 100 miles away with only 300 miles on it.
It happened to be SSB. The dealer knew I wasn't thrilled with the color,
so he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The color has grown on me,
and it's different because it's not really blue and not really silver,
both colors I don't care for (no offense - just don't like the colors
on anything). But SSB sure is sparkly in the sun.

I agree - go with condition. Plus the condition of the car may
be an indicator of how well it was treated and maintained.

 

Why compromise? Look, there are plenty of crossfires for sale. I would wait until I found a low mileage one in excellent condition in the color that I wanted. I flew from Ga to Il to get mine, and then had an 800 mile ride to get her home. That was actually the most fun that I have had with a car purchase, and one that I will definitely remember.

So, I say don't compromise, but be willing to travel to get exactly what you want. This is the only way to ensure that you make a decision that you will never regret.

I could never imagine driving a car every day..... Wishing it was another color...... Or, feeling disappointed because I compromised on condition.

 

Hey what the oooh, you're dinging a lot of doors now

 

Condition, condition condition when buying previously enjoyed cars. Colour is only a consideration when buying new.

 

Not even then when they have only one to sell and your wife says "buy it".

 

Hey, what kind of MPG ya get with that Chevy Metro?

 

Have you considered an SRT-6 roadster? Finding one in excellent condition at a great deal is what convinced me to buy a second xfire.

 

38mpg with it floored! Second gear is shot (at least for upshifts) but I do have a spare rebuilt tranny for it. The car has a Big Block in it.
Ok, not a BIG big block but it does have a 1.6 engine swap. Now it's faster than my Suzuki Swift GTI.

It's for sale ya know. $2,500 or will consider trading for a BLACK SRT or a mint N/A Crossfire.

 

I would consider any Xfire as long as it is a limited roadster.

 

$35K.....20th to last one buildt.