I am going with a 78 year old lady tomorrow to see a 2004 Crossfire, white, 35,000 one owner miles. I am meeting her and her mechanic there to see the car. She called me on an old ad for my 04 that I had for sale. She has been looking for something newer, but just did not find anything that she liked. Then, one day passed a lot and saw a Crossfire. She hit the brakes so hard that the person behind her almost hit her. She went back four days in a row to look at the car--test drove it and fell in love. She has turned down two so far due to flaws the mechanic found, but she is on a mission. She is so cute talking about how she just LOVES this car that I called her back and offered to go see the car with her. I told her she would be getting a lot of looks, and she said "why not?" TOO funny!!!! Thought I would share.

 

Isn't she a little old for you???

Sorry... couldn't resist.

 

Good for her!

My 82 y.o. mom loves riding around in ours. It beats driving a Buick.

 

Yeah it does!!!! She told me that she's in a Volvo now, but the test drive reminded her of her XJS back in the day and it was "time" for a sports car again. She liked the way it took the turns---quote. She was too funny; that's the reason I called her back. If I can help her get a good car, that would be great.

 

My mom is 86 and just loves to ride in my x-fire with the top down. No trouble getting in and out. Only complaint is wind in hair. Gave her cap. BTW i am 65.

 

That's great! I was laughing listening to her telling me about the test drive. How she was taking the turns fast and how well the car handled----sounded like a test review from a car mag. I would have loved to have seen that salesman's face!!!!! Not that women can not drive, but few 78's punch it about corners.

 

My mom has always been a sports car fan. My dad and mom bought the very first Mustang vert sold in Dallas back in 64 1/2. That was back in the days when you could special order a car. The pic of my dad taking delivery of the Mustang was published in the Dallas Morning News.

 

Now that's cool!!!

 

My neighbors across the street are both in their late 70's early 80's. She is healthy and walks around outside quite a bit. He is not as lucky. The first time I was out washing my car she came across the street to tell me how beautiful it is. He made it outside far enough to yell across the street to get my attention and give me a thumbs up.
Two days later I was at work and the lady came over again to tell my wife just how much they love our new car. Pretty funny.

 

Good story! This lady is too cute. I just got off the phone with her, and the seller said that he had it sold it for full price at $10,900 AFTER he made the deal with her at $10,500 yesterday on the phone. Some (read: most these days) have NO honor. Well, she is still looking; she wants NOTHING but a Crossfire. I told her that I was willing to help anytime. Looking forward to seeing her get one. She said that she has not been happy with a car since she sold her XJS---cried when she sold it!!!! I told her about the "permagrin" club and she laughed. So, the search is still on, but the car must be local here in Nashville.

 

God bless the older generation. My mom turns 86 this month, and loves to ride to her bingo game in my XF. Her only complaint is that she has to plop down into it for being too low,but likes it better than my FJ Cruiser 'cause it's too high!LOL I bought her a kiddie step stool for the FJ, but likes to be seen getting in and out of the XF with just a helping hand!.. you gotta love 'em!

 

I love it Bob, and you are right---Gotta love' em!!! I do not know the lady from "Eve". She called on my old ad that I ran for my 04 that I just happen to sell to a 75 year old lady---coincidence? She is so fun to talk to that I had to offer to help her. We'll see WHEN, but I KNOW that she is buying a Crossfire!!!!

 

I wish her the best and more power to her,Jimmy! Hopefully she'll post some pics. It might encourage my mom to let me take some pics to post!LOL

 

I will be 72 in September, and when I am on the highway with my Crossfire, get outa my way, cause I'm gonna down shift and blow right by you.
As far as getting in and out of my '05 limited coupe,---I use the turn sideways and like fall into the drivers seat method, getting out is a bit harder, with the arthritis I have in my knee, I just kind of roll out!

 

I hope I still have that much energy and passion for my car when i'm 76 I think it's Great and hope she finds her car..


Howard

 

Funny you mention this. Just the other day I was washing the car out in the drive way. My neighbor happened to drive past; he is in his late 50's and also mentioned the Crossfire reminded him much of his late jaguar XJS. Being that I am only 18 and never have viiewed an XJS in person I cannot fully see the resemblance. Is there actually a connection between the two vehicles?

 

I am longtime car buff, and I do not see any at all in the design. Now, driving would be a different story. This lady has been driving a Volvo for the last ten years, so any two seater would reminder her of her XJS---just my opinion.