After watching Autoline Detroit just a few minutes ago, it was not a surprise to me when I heard that the Crossfire is one of the longest cars to stay on a dealer lot. On average, the Crossfire stays on a dealer lot for 206 days!!! I believe only 2 other cars stay on dealer lots longer, and the worst one is the Mazda B-series pick-up truck. On the other hand, the Mini Cooper is the quickest car off the dealer lot, staying there on average only 9 days!

 

they mean people don't hurry to buy it?

 

It still amazes me how so many people really like my Crossfire, and yet nobody wants to buy one...

Oh well, I bought mine to drive - that's what I'll do...

 

its cause its not a practical car for most. people with kids raising a family are going to have sedans and vans. single people or couples not needing a third seat may be interested in the car, but then u have other sports cars like the s2000, and 350z which are similar to the crossfire. plus when they first came out the price point probably had an effect. just like the pacifica, they were just to overpriced.

 

When I purchased mine it was not after I have seen it on display at any local dealer. I have to get names of dealers that accept order and do parallel import. So when my crossfire shipped here, gone through all the legal it was just few days with the dealer.
Here its still one of the pricey car with 6 digits after $ sign.

 

I guess the price slashing is getting them off the lots quicker. At one point the average was closer to 300 days. At that time the only vehicle that stayed on lots longer was the Chevy SSR. It's average time was over a year.

 

I actually stumbled upon getting a Crossfire, after Ford screwing me on the 05' Stang GT. I took the Crossfire for a ride and was very impressed, especially with the power. Not that it was fastest car I've ever driven, but the torque, it felt alot better than everyone said it was. I remember reading that it had a "lame" motor, lame compared to what, something with 300+ hp. If that's the case then yes, its lame, I guess. The people that rag the car are usually the ones who've never driven one, its a great touring car that's got a decent ride considering its a sports car, handles great and its very confident when driving at speeds above 90 mph (who actually drives their Crossfire at 70 mph on the freeway, you can't, you know I'm right!) Even here in the metro Detroit area the car gets noticed and that really amazes me because we've got everything out here. As far as them staying on the lots, its not a practical car but give Chrysler credit for building it when other car companies tease the enthusiast (GM) and they actually build their concept cars, i.e. the Prowler, PT, Viper, Crossfire, Firepower?, etc.

 

yeah what he said, Ford lost me too, and a mustang was my first car so, I really wanted it at the time.

 

Like good wine! *lol*

I handle it like gibsonjunkie, I bought the car for me, for driving, for pleasure. I really do enjoy my ride and I give a sh*t on what others say or write about. If any article keeps some morons away from buying a crossfire - good for me, the longer I have a rare beautiful car people turn heads after.

Greets

 

I had a '99 Mustang GT Convertible before my Crossfire (and a 96' coupe before that). I loved that car. I put 100,000 miles on it and enjoyed most every one. By the time it was ready for a trade, it wasn't worth all that much. You know what - don't care. I had 6 great years and if I have half the pleasure from my X-fire (which I expect to do) I'll be just as satisfied in a another 6 years...

 

it's good to know that someone out there is really enjoying their Crossfire.

 

I have aluminum wheels on a silverado P/U. Not painted or chrome. Whats best to keep them clean and to produce a shine?

 

Ahh, very good hijack ... at least not ordinary and banal ...

 

After owning the Crossfire for a year, I still get comments. Even on the California Freeways, I rarely see them. I sat in a new Benz SLK 350 last week. It's beautiful and has many improvements over the old SLK 320 (Crossfire) but it was also $60K. There's a Infinity G35, Nissan Z, and BMW Z at every stop light. I like being unique and look at that as a positive.

 

I also can't understand why the car has not sold better or obtained a better reputation. I have had no trouble with the vehicle except for a couple of minor adjustments. I've never enjoyed driving a vehicle as much as the Crossfire & I've owned 23 cars. We have had ours for nearly 2 years & I still get stopped almost everywhere I go with people asking "What is it?" followed by "That's a great looking car". I recently had a family in a Chevy sedan traveling through our city on the interstate from out of state pull up along side of me & take pictures followed by a "thumbs-up" sign.

I enjoy the uniqueness of the car, but am also disappointed Chrysler has not marketed it more effectively to establish a reputation its worthy of and a better resale value.

 

In a couple minutes you will get a personal pm. Come on folks, my signature invites those observing to ask me questions about detailing, so let them! After all, I will be happy to answer questions!

 

its actually embarrassing.

 

Because it only has 2 seats...duh!

Plus who cares, mine is in my garage, not on a lot. you busy body people and your Jerry Springer mentalities.

 

Maybe it is because it does not have a spare tire.

 

Z's don't have a spare too...it's the looks - people thought it's a REAL expensive car like the vettes!