2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
So I decided to start a new thread for this, to grab more attention to a certain issue. Please look at this thread first: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-did-good.html
Now, it seems that there is at least a small batch of '07 base coupes out there that have had bad/degraded windshield shrouds (ones that either fade and disfigure over time or ones that just look terrible).
My question is for all of you, so we can get a tally and get to the bottom of the mystery (if this is just an '07 problem or a base trim problem)- Do or have your windshield shrouds looked like this? Or were they ever in this rough of shape?
Current VINs and build dates:
2 unknowns listed from ZAHANMA
71597- Jan./07
72277- Mar./07
73141-May/07
73307- May/07
xfirebob's 2007 SE- June/07
Now, it seems that there is at least a small batch of '07 base coupes out there that have had bad/degraded windshield shrouds (ones that either fade and disfigure over time or ones that just look terrible).
My question is for all of you, so we can get a tally and get to the bottom of the mystery (if this is just an '07 problem or a base trim problem)- Do or have your windshield shrouds looked like this? Or were they ever in this rough of shape?
Current VINs and build dates:
2 unknowns listed from ZAHANMA
71597- Jan./07
72277- Mar./07
73141-May/07
73307- May/07
xfirebob's 2007 SE- June/07
Last edited by shapeshifter309; 03-26-2010 at 05:47 PM.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07
2005 Base Coupe. Mine looks like brand new after 4 years of baking in the TX sun.
I think you may be hard pressed to find a lot of 2007 base owners. The base models are pretty rare and the amount of active members here with them is even less. I am hoping you can find a correlation, but I think after the first 4 you found said yes, you can assume the worst....
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Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
I had a 2007 Base Coupe with the same problem. I actually had it replaced under warranty shortly after I purchased the vehicle new in April 2008 (it has since been replaced with a SRT6 )
A good buddy of mine in Houston has a 2006 Base Coupe and it is also faded.
I do not believe it is limited to the year of the car...as it may be a post-2005 issue. Not sure though.
A good buddy of mine in Houston has a 2006 Base Coupe and it is also faded.
I do not believe it is limited to the year of the car...as it may be a post-2005 issue. Not sure though.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
I had a 2007 Base Coupe with the same problem. I actually had it replaced under warranty shortly after I purchased the vehicle new in April 2008 (it has since been replaced with a SRT6 )
A good buddy of mine in Houston has a 2006 Base Coupe and it is also faded.
I do not believe it is limited to the year of the car...as it may be a post-2005 issue. Not sure though.
A good buddy of mine in Houston has a 2006 Base Coupe and it is also faded.
I do not believe it is limited to the year of the car...as it may be a post-2005 issue. Not sure though.
I also posted this question to the facebook fan page for the XF. Hopefully we get a handful of responses.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
The base models are pretty rare and the amount of active members here with them is even less.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07
This is true and I can't understand why the base coupes are more rare. I hardly see any base coupes on the road. When I was looking to buy one new in 2005 the dealerships had tons of them.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Hi everyone, mine's a 2007 base black coupe number 73307. It's got the black surround which looks kind of anodized. Under certain light, it looks almost purple. I've noticed this on different cars, notably PT Cruisers on the B pillar. Mine was purchased new in November of 2008, so it still has the factory warranty. I'm wondering if it might be under warranty. The three pieces just pop out. Could be an easy fix - the problem is that the materials for the surrounds might have been degraded for a year or so... Maybe the later or earlier years had a better material.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by winstonscifi
Hi everyone, mine's a 2007 base black coupe number 73307. It's got the black surround which looks kind of anodized. Under certain light, it looks almost purple. I've noticed this on different cars, notably PT Cruisers on the B pillar. Mine was purchased new in November of 2008, so it still has the factory warranty. I'm wondering if it might be under warranty. The three pieces just pop out. Could be an easy fix - the problem is that the materials for the surrounds might have been degraded for a year or so... Maybe the later or earlier years had a better material.
Anyone know what could cause this one part of the paint to degrade like that?
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Shapeshifter
Thanks for starting this thread.
My 2007 is still under warranty but I would rather fix it myself considering Chryslers lack of body parts. Some members have been waiting months for bumpers. Yesterday one of our members posted that he brought his car in for a crank sensor and the mechanic cracked his engine cover. They dont have them on the shelf either. If I can fix it myself I will .
Anyway, as I said last night I used Meguairs scratch X over a year ago, and it still looks fine.
I see your Vin is 72277,Winstons is 73307, and mine(Joejet) is 71597. I don't see a trend.
Lets try this my, car was built in 01-07. How about everyone with a 2007 Black base coupe post your Vin and month it was built. Maybe we can figure it out from that angle.
Joejet
if your here, you know the year,model,and color.71597
Thanks for starting this thread.
My 2007 is still under warranty but I would rather fix it myself considering Chryslers lack of body parts. Some members have been waiting months for bumpers. Yesterday one of our members posted that he brought his car in for a crank sensor and the mechanic cracked his engine cover. They dont have them on the shelf either. If I can fix it myself I will .
Anyway, as I said last night I used Meguairs scratch X over a year ago, and it still looks fine.
I see your Vin is 72277,Winstons is 73307, and mine(Joejet) is 71597. I don't see a trend.
Lets try this my, car was built in 01-07. How about everyone with a 2007 Black base coupe post your Vin and month it was built. Maybe we can figure it out from that angle.
Joejet
if your here, you know the year,model,and color.71597
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by RickZ
I've got an 05 with 65,000 miles on it and still looks good. Sounds like it may be a problem with teh later production vehicles.
Thanks for the responses everyone. Keep them coming.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by joejet
Shapeshifter
Thanks for starting this thread.
My 2007 is still under warranty but I would rather fix it myself considering Chryslers lack of body parts. Some members have been waiting months for bumpers. Yesterday one of our members posted that he brought his car in for a crank sensor and the mechanic cracked his engine cover. They dont have them on the shelf either. If I can fix it myself I will .
Anyway, as I said last night I used Meguairs scratch X over a year ago, and it still looks fine.
I see your Vin is 72277,Winstons is 73307, and mine(Joejet) is 71597. I don't see a trend.
Lets try this my, car was built in 01-07. How about everyone with a 2007 Black base coupe post your Vin and month it was built. Maybe we can figure it out from that angle.
Joejet
if your here, you know the year,model,and color.71597
Thanks for starting this thread.
My 2007 is still under warranty but I would rather fix it myself considering Chryslers lack of body parts. Some members have been waiting months for bumpers. Yesterday one of our members posted that he brought his car in for a crank sensor and the mechanic cracked his engine cover. They dont have them on the shelf either. If I can fix it myself I will .
Anyway, as I said last night I used Meguairs scratch X over a year ago, and it still looks fine.
I see your Vin is 72277,Winstons is 73307, and mine(Joejet) is 71597. I don't see a trend.
Lets try this my, car was built in 01-07. How about everyone with a 2007 Black base coupe post your Vin and month it was built. Maybe we can figure it out from that angle.
Joejet
if your here, you know the year,model,and color.71597
However, I do like your idea. If everyone could post there VIN, year, and if you know when it was built. I would list my build month, but I don't know it off the top of my head.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by joejet
Build month is on the drivers side door.
Joejet
Joejet
So currently we have VINs:
2 unknowns listed from ZAHANMA
71597- Jan./07
72277
73307- May/07
Last edited by shapeshifter309; 03-25-2010 at 12:18 PM.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by xfirebob
i have a 2007 se roadster (same windsheild surround) and have same problem dealer has parts on order build date 06/07
Last edited by shapeshifter309; 03-26-2010 at 12:44 AM.
Re: 2007 Base owners (specifically), and base owners in general.
Originally Posted by xfirebob
i have a 2007 se roadster (same windsheild surround) and have same problem dealer has parts on order build date 06/07