Ok, so I love the Crossfire and drove 3 this weekend....but it may have left me MORE confused.

1. Surprisingly I found the manual to be more satisfying than the auto. However, many here rave about the automatic and I've read some less than stellar reports on the manual. Sure it was alitlle notchy but I found the auto to always be doing what I didn't want....alittle slower too (and there isn't that much power to begin with). The problem is I live in Atlanta and traffic is a ***** AND the auto seems to have better MPG. Then again I guess what I pay in gas won't really be that bad considering the cost savings of the manual (sticker price). Right now I'm leaning towards the manual...any thoughts.

2. Color. I definately want the two tone grey interior, but I'm undecided on the exterior color. I really like the graphite grey. If I had my choice I'd want a true silver, but the SSB is the closest to that color there is. I definately like that the SSB won't show dirt as bad and that the color really highlights the curves....but there's something about the graphite. White ain't bad either.

3. Power. Like I said, it's borderline. If the SRT is 5k more and the looks aren't harmed by the mods I'd just wait for the supercharged X-fire. The real problem is that right now I can get a manual X-fire for $28K! That's quite a savings and I'm not sure the SRT will every be discounted.

Any advice?
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Dallas

 

Hi Dallas,
I'm in practically the same position as you.
1. I've pretty much decided in favour of the Crossfire against the 350z the Z4 and thr RX8 but for the money I could still pick up a well cared for Porche 966 Carrera 2. 8)
2. If I go for the Crossfire then it'll definitely be the auto as the box is one of the best that Mercedes make, it offers the option of normal, sport and winter settings aswel as manual toggle shifting - so practically the best of all worlds. :wink:
3. As for colour, I had my heart set on Graphite, but having seen a Black Crossfire, well it looks so sleek but then, it'll get dirty, so I'll probably plump for the SSB because as you say it really highlights the cars lines and changes colour tone according to the light - sometimes silver, sometimes graphite sometimes blue - very chameleon. 8)
4. I'm waiting for a delivery time and price quote for the SRT-6 so I can see if it's worth waiting and paying extra bucks for what will be an awsome motor - 330 bhp in a little Crossfire :!: - it'll have the power to weight ratio to match practically anything around. Lets see.
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28K is a firesale price for a car with the quality, background and engineering of the Crossfire and once they are gone at that price they are gone! Chrysler needs to get them on the road, they are their own best advertizement judging from the responses I get with mine.

Color is such a subjective thing, mine is SSB and I love it, I just considered it the best of the best for me. But I would have been satisfied with any of the color offerings.

Mine is auto and I am completely satisfied, mainly because of the autostick feature. But I like standard shifts in a car like the Crossfire. If performance is your thing though, I would wait for the SRT, but you will pay more out of the box, maybe a lot more.

It's your decision, but I get a kick out of just looking at my Crossfire in my garage. If the mantel above the fireplace was large enough I would park it there.

 

The points you raised are all really personal choice, but since you asked for opinions:

Wih the stop and go in Atlanta, I think I would go with the Auto.

I have owned both white and black cars before, and never again. They truly look wonderful when they are clean, but they never stay clean for very long!!! I have SSB, and it is great, but I really like blue.....

I think the current offereing has plenty of power. I don't understand why a second off the 0 to 60 is so important for a car that spends 99% of its time cruising down main street at 40 mph, or on the interstate at 70 mph, + or - 30 mph!! I have had mine to 130, and had more to go. That is good enough for me.

And except for stormbird's $78K, the pricing is terrific!

And CCrossfire is right. I have been trying to figure out a way to convince the wife to put a camera in the garage with a screen in the den just to take a look at it any time. It really is that cool a car.

 

I've an auto black one. The auto, when left to its own devices can be a bit frustrating at times. However, slap it around to where you want it to be and it's very satisfying. I live in the mountains where being able to control your shift points adds immeasurabley to the fun. Given another chance, I'd still pick the auto.

Doubt that you'll be able to get an SRT at msrp for a couple of months after its introduction.

 

Mine is black. And while it's true that it's a pain to keep clean, IMHO it best shows off the car's features. The chrome and silver trim really stand out. I think Graphite is real close as far as showing off the car's features and then the Red also really looks good. Since you asked, buy black.

 

"Saphire Silver Blue" is the only way to go!!! :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Seriously... it's a stunning car in any color.

 

Agree about SSB. It just changes color depending on the light and angle of view. White is next as, I think, it hides the dirt...you just turn light grey or whatever over the entire car.

 

I'll stick with black. Obviously, the car is a work of art in any color, but a well detailed black Crossfire has a menacing look that doesn't come through in any of the lighter colors.

That said, they're all great, and we wouldn't want them all to be the same, right?

 

I really like the Alabaster it doesn't show dirt and blends well with the silver windshield. For me the 6 speed is best sportscars should me manual not automatic. Power is fine for me just requires a downshift if you really want extra power. Above is just my personal opinion. Everyone has different ideas

 

When I saw the XFire in July it was love at first sight. I had to have it. Favorite colors were SSB and the graphite but I would have taken pink if that's all I could get.
I couldn't find one near by so bought mine on Ebay from a Kansas dealer. I'm real pleased with the SSB and its subtle color shifts.
I bounced back and forth on auto vs 6sp and I have NO regrets over opting for auto.
While I like the idea of 330hp this little sweetheart has all the power I need and is "somewhat" less likely to have me in traffic court.

Whatever you decide, good luck with it.

 

I fully cuncur on the traffic court referance.

 

Well, one thing has been decided....I definately will NOT wait for the SRT. It's just asthetically not as appealing.

I'm still on the fence about SSB or Graphite. Honestly I'd take either but I'm sorta thinking longterm that the SSB will be easiest to live with while the Graphite is a tad sexier.

The main problem now is finding a 6speed in the combo I want. Carmax in Atlanta doesn't have what I want and other Chrysler dealers aren't willing to match CM's price. However, Carmax says I can order a X-fire and still get the price offered now or lower if a better offer is released before delivery. The only downside is waiting 6 to 10 weeks and juggling selling my Pilot to coincide.

Wish me luck :wink:

 

Good Luck!!! :P

 

JUST BUY ONE. It is not a lifetime decision like having kids, getting married or getting a washing machine... :lol: