Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07

Bladecutter is correct... the 04/05 models had a few MINOR issues that were corrected with the newer cars (or corrected before sold off the lots). I have a 2005 bought new in 2005 and I will be the first to admit it! I got a recall notice (cooling fan) and had the work done under warranty. I also had the headlight replaced which is another common problem (along with other typical issues). Now to BMorgan's point you are correct. It is based on the previous generation of SLK so it is already a pretty solid car. However, not all parts are Mercedes parts so after the first 2 years the bugs were worked out (which are minor bugs). So the old rule of "never buy the first year" does not really work in this case and is not entirely true.

As for the hot head comment.... you have thrown a few hard ***** at me in the past. Just throwing one back at ya! Heck... even I am guilty of throwing them first. So no offense We are good! All is ok... I am just messing with you!

Originally Posted by acrispy1

I have an 04 and an 05 SRT no real issues, besides the earlier models were SLK's s by the time they got to the Crossfire you can safely say that the Crossfire was the later model.

Originally Posted by bmorgan

Well, I will meet ya at the Dragon then. First beer on me.

Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07

I will be watching to make sure you don't poison my beer

In all honesty... there is a select few individuals here that can be rude (at least to me). You are not one of them. You really are a good guy (and so are those select few individuals even if they don't always show it). I just felt bad for the new guy. I thought your response sounded just a bit harsh (even though you didn't mean it to be) and didn't want him to feel bad. This is a great place and the people here are nice.... didn't want the new guy to feel picked on. My apology to you for calling you a hot head.