It was a dark and stormy night. Or, more accurately, it was a dark and slippery night. The real pain of it is I had just purchased a set of winter tires+rims, but hadn't yet put them on.
Estimated repair cost: $12,881.08
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I'm man enough to say I cried.

And a a picture from a couple months before.
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That is a sorry sight to see, I hope you are OK.
Another one bites the dust, will you be getting another one? I think we can say that one is toast.

 

I would cry too. Hope you can find another one.

 

I'm mostly okay, other than being a bit sore, both in pride and in the neck.
I would dearly love to get another one, but I just can't afford it right now. I think I may have to get the dreaded "practical" car, looking at a Dodge Caliber or similar.
Also, the selection around Detroit is pretty limited, with none being as nice as the one I had, with as few miles, for the price I paid.

 

That's a shame your car is busted up. I'm glad you are ok though.

 

Glad you are OK. Sorry to see a black one taken out. Also glad that I no longer drive in that kind of weather.

 

Glad you're OK. But a Caliber? Say it isn't so. No insurance? Wicked bummer!

 

Liability insurance only? Part that puppy out and buy 2 !

 

So guys, digging up an older topic here, but..
An update on my Crossfire. It was, indeed, totaled..and I made a $1200 profit off the purchase price(!).
Now I've been longing after another one, heart leaping at the sight of every black Crossfire out there..and I might've found one.
It's a 2005 Crossfire, black with black interior, and only 31,000 miles :O
$7250
I'll miss the auto-dimming mirror, the silver windshield surround, the foglights...
...Okay, I won't miss anything but the mirror, that was actually pretty handy. I got tired of hearing those stupid caps rattling inside the foglights.

SO!
Should I take the plunge? Crossfire round two?
Have I learned my lesson to never drive it in the winter?(You better believe I have)
The only issue with this Crossfire, as of yet, is it needs a battery. What other things should I examine extra closely when looking at a Crossfire around 31k miles?

 

We need to start a "memorial" wall thread.. you two "black cars" that same week I think.. then the two t-boned... what within the last two months now...
Guessing that's a base coupe you've found?

 

I think it is. I haven't called on it or anything yet. Judging from the pictures, it's a base(no fog lights and a black windshield bezel), but it has leather seats, so I'm not sure! I don't claim to be an expert on the differences though, just a quick internet search.
What are all of the differences between the 2004 and 2005 models, anyway? Or is that basically it?

 

Take the plunge! You'll regret it if you do.

 

If you don't buy the Xfire that is. I believe the difference are the auto dimming rear view mirror and the personalized ""Crossfire" door sill plates. Someone will correct me if Im wrong

 

Stole one of those off mine, last time I saw it.
They said I couldn't have it, I said I needed a memento!

 

$7250 sounds like a steal for that car.

 

All 2004 models are comparable to a 2005+ Limited models, they just were not branded as a Limited yet. When the BASE model was released in 2005, the Limited label was added for the difference.

PS - I have seen a number of Base Models with added or aftermarket leather seats. Some straight out of a MB.

 

Well, I emailed him, and the guy called me back just now. He said the price was negotiable, and he negotiated himself right on down to $6500.
Freaking awesome, right?
..Except..
The car was in a flood in Virginia.
That's an /awfully/ computerized car to have to deal with guaranteed electrical issues..
I think I may pass on this one..painfully.

 

I would pass on a flood car... Too many unknowns in the future.

 

Look on the bright side : at least the guy was honest enough to tell you that is was a flood car .....

 

Offer him $3000 and see what happens