Hey guys, I just put a deposit on an '05 Crossfire Coupe (6 speed) that has 420 original miles on it. The lowest they'll let it go for is $17000 CDN because it's basically a new car that was stored by an American who believed it would go up in value as a collector. He trailered it up here when he moved, and it sat for 2 more years.

Anything I should be looking for before I seal the deal? and is 17 grand a fair price?

Thanks!

Jesticle

 

Welcome and congrats! Have the dealer change the battery and oil and filter, probably the wiper blades and check the tires for dry rot. Price is high for an American car, a little more reasonable if it were a CDN car at least from what I've seen in the "Golden Horseshoe", prices I hear are higher on the left coast.

 

I'm not familiar with up there in Canada, but if it is a Chrysler dealer, I'd try to get a Chrysler warranty thrown in.

 

Well I bought the neat little car and drove it around town and to work today. I noticed a couple issues with starting the vehicle. I turned the key a few times to start the car and it wouldn't even turn over. Pulled the key out, put it back in and it started fine...

Later on, I stopped after the car warmed up and tried to start it again 5 minutes later. The engine turned over and over and over, then only fired and started when I released the key. This happened a few times during the day and seems pretty strange for a car with 440 miles on the ticker.

Drove to work and the car sat all night cooling off. Went to start it up and it cranked and cranked, then when I released the key, it sputtered and fired up.

Did a search and found some things on RCM and crank and cam sensors, but nothing specific about my issues.

Any ideas? I'm hesitant to take it back to the dealer. I mentioned it to their service guy and he kept talking about depressing the clutch. No ****, almost every car has the clutch safety switch.

 

Did you buy your car from Richmond Suzuki? If so, the original owner was my brother.

 

bmci, I private messaged you