Hi there,
I have a low mileage N/A Crossfire which I have owned approx 6 months and done everything to. All fluids, full service, transmission service etc. New tyres, rebuilt the subs and new tweeters. I'd give it a solid 8/10.

However an SRT with similar miles have come up interstate. I've had a friend look at it. Its been sitting with occasional use for the last 11 years. Wheel rash, a couple of minor dents and scratches, needs a polish and detail, no service history for the time its been sitting.

Would you make the change or not? What do I need to look out for that pertains to the SRT6 especially? Both cars are coupes.

Thanks!

 

When you get the SRT , You'll never go back to the NA.

 

UnderTheSouthernCross
I happened to maintain the SRT6 VIN# database and found 30+ SRT6's located in Australia. You may want to click on the link below and search for the SRT6 you are interested in at this time. It may reveal the previous owners of the SRT6 Coupe. The key to buying any 18 year old car is the maintenance performed by the prior owner(s). Since this SRT6 has been parked for 11 years, I would walk away from this car, too many questions/gremlins that could arise.
Good Luck....
Dennis
DTMenace
SRT6 Serial Numbers ~ PDF format file...continued - CrossfireForum - The Chrysler Crossfire and SRT6 Resource

 

I would agree with this quote. Unless you know why it was parked/little used (or so the seller probably passed along), you might be opening Pandora's box. If you still want to look at it, go to where it is and hire an independent European mechanic familiar with MB vehicles and pay to have a complete inspection done. It would be well worth your money. Good luck searching for an SRT-6!


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With regard to IS it worth upgrading from N/A to SRT6?
Yes! the Performance is real and it's spectacular!

 

In my months of search for an SRT, I came across three that I was interested in and lots that did not make the grade. I had a PPI inspection done on all three. What I found was that some of the owners did little maintenance during their ownership, while others did. I suspect that some owners bought the car as an investment which did not return what they hoped it would.

Deferred maintenance is not uncommon, The Audi S4 I own is like that as well as the other old/new to me cars I purchased over the last five decades. Ferraris are a good example known for deferred maintenance due to cost. There are certain marquees that I stay away from because of high simple maintenance costs. The most important item in your toll box is your confidence in problem-solving, having the time and space to repair the car, or the money to pay someone to do the work.

One of the SRTs I looked at required a lot of maintenance due to the present owner not doing anything to the car for the 12 months he owned it. He had ten-year-old tires on the car and had a TPMS light which he did not resolve. The PPI showed the shocks were leaking, the stabilizer was shot, tires needed to be replaced, and regular maintenance items had not been done. In the end, I purchased a 2005 SRT Coupe in Aero Blue. The car has 28K on the odometer and has a regular service history. The way I have always approached buying a used car/ new to me is can I work on it, parts availability, known problems, and are those problems major or due to early wear or a poor quality part. The last is why am I buying the car. Is it for investment or to drive it? I have never found investment to be the reason to purchase a car but driving it is, the sound it makes, the pleasure I get from driving. Good luck in your search and the sound an SRT makes is old hot rod-like.Good luck with your purchase.

 

Thanks everyone for your responses. The vehicle is indeed on @DTMenace list. Its number 66194 and is located in Perth Western Australia.

Apparently the car was purchased by current owner in 2012 from the dealer principal of a Chrysler dealership in Queensland. Since then he says he's done about 6,000 kms in it and the only servicing its had is oil changes. Total mileage is 65,000 kms.

My friend who drive it said there was some loose play in the steering wheel on centre whilst driving and interior rattles. Also said he had to push it to get it to accelerate strongly. Does that sound normal?

Tyres are obviously at least 11 years old so would need changing.

My N/A needs a bit of throttle to get going, but it does get going quite well when you want it too!

 

Sounds like it needs a steering stabilizer and an intercooler pump. Common and relatively easy and inexpensive repairs.

 

Had an N/A when they came out and did most things including ECU tune. Sold when kids were born. Just picked up an SRT6 and it is SO worth it. Now I added some major parts (crank pulley, DCAI, Crossover manifolds, ECU tune, down pipes, etc). It is an absolute BEAST in another league than N/A.

 

yes

 

I vote BOTH. The SRT6 is a blast to drive fast and surprises a lot of Corvettes and Mustang muscle cars. The Roadster is a blast to drive, has a stick which is a requirement for a two-seater sports cars, and is fast enough to garner speeding tickets.

 

From my perspective, ...

It Bears Repeating:

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Yes! the Performance is real and it's spectacular!