In July I finally was able to buy the Crossfire I had been looking for: Silver blue metallic coupe with 35,000 miles, breaks and new Kumho tires had been done around 25,000 miles, near perfect body inside and out. Seats heat, no sagging headliner, no rubs or tears on the leather seats, etc. Even cup holder works --sort of. One problem bugged me but didn't keep me from buying it -- had rather noticeable road noise from rear of car, especially if traveling 20-40 MPH on smooth street -- a sort of rumble that I thought must be the dreaded differential problem that palagued several early models But the price from the owner was only $10,500 so I went for it. I enjoyed taking the coupe for exciting rides down the wandering lanes of country roads here in the Texas Hill country north of San Antonio. Fast moving, hard cornering (sans wife of course). But the rumble sound was always there.
Then the other day iwas looking at the tread wear on the front tires and noticed prominant cupping, so today, with 41,000 on it, I took her in to the local Discount Tire and put a set of General Extremes on it. Bingo. Rumble is gone, ride is smooth and QUIET acceleration and handling is exilerating. I know some younger guys may think the Generals side walls too mushy but at 66 Years old I am easier to thrill. So if your Machine is making strange noises especially at lower speed cruise, the tires just may be the problem regardless of how many miles they have on them.

Thanks to all you old Crossfire hands for the many things you have taught me here about my car and what to watch for etc. I must admit I felt really smug when I picked up a spare key from the Chrysler dealer and the parts man told me I would have to get the shop to program it for anoter $35 dollars and I told him I would do it myself because of the post I had seen here on the forum. He watched in amazement as I completed the programmng in his parking lot in about 5 minutes and blasted off down the street with my $35 still in my pocket.

Best to all for the coming year. Let's keep them rolling.

 

Another satisfied customer!


Of course by posting and showing that you are from Texas you will be contacted shortly by those fanatical Texas Crossfire guys inviting you to join them at their meets.
That is of course if you haven't already been accosted by them!

Thanks for the tire tip.

 

Stogey... where are you? You have another customer!

 

Good to hear that your issue is resolved-sort of. Doesn't cupping indicate an alignment problem or something else?

Just sayin'...

 

That Hill country sure is beautiful country. Enjoy the ride. It is really nice to relive some of the excitement and joy of youth. Funny how the Crossfire has done that for many of us. First time in years I just wanted to go out and drive around. Last time I wanted to do that gas was 25 cents a gallon and oil came in gas jugs.

Ditto on the tires and you may want to get that alignment checked. Take a look at the service manual on line. Make sure they do camber and caster and all four wheels. Depending on what rhey find it may be expensive. You may need adjusting bolts, etc. Good luck and great find.

 

DJ-You are just jealous of us Texas boys!!

ronhatchett- Welcome! Great story~

 

Heck I'd join ya if you weren't so darn far away!
Come to think of it. Everywhere is so darn far away from here.