I'm still negotiating and researching my xf purchase hence the "newbie" name for now. Anyway, received a heads up from Chrysler on this new offer good till Jan 3 - 06.

I'm holding out till Dec to buy as the deal just keeps getting sweeter!

http://www.chrysler.com/freedom/

Dear ***:

Get behind the wheel of a new Chrysler vehicle today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive—we’ve got you covered. Introducing the Chrysler Miles of Freedom Plan*</STRONG>:

• Oil Changes & Filter Replacement
• Tire Rotations
• Spark Plugs
• NO DEDUCTIBLE

• Full Mechanical Coverage
  • Includes Engine
  • Includes Transmission
• NO DEDUCTIBLE

The Miles of Freedom Plan is available on selected ’05 and ’06 Chrysler models until the end of the year.

With the Miles of Freedom Plan you can focus on the exhilaration you’ll feel behind the wheel of your new Chrysler vehicle—we’ve got you covered.

* Maximum amount $2,367.00. See dealer for details of scheduled maintenance and a copy of the 5-year or 60,000 mile limited warranty. Not available on 300 or SRT8 models. Offer ends January 3, 2006.

Chrysler is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.

 

the way i see it is that this plan is just another marketing ploy. it looks like you have to give up other incentives in order to choose this plan. so instead of getting a $3,500 rebate plus $2,000 bonus cash for a total of $5,500 in incentives on an 05 Crossfire you get a $2,400 debit card, 2 years maintenance, and a mechanical 5yr/60K mile warranty.

keep in mind that '05 Crossfires with the exception of the SRT come with 7/70 drivetrain protection. the 5/60 warranty is strictly mechanical and might only cover just the engine and transmission. so it has no/little additional value for an 05 Crossfire. the two years of scheduled maintenance on a crossfire is also not of particularly high value. during two years of scheduled crossfire maintenance the only significant maintenance costs will be two oil changes (slight chance you might require a third depending on how you drive). you won't need tire rotations (though you could do a side to side rotation), tune ups or other maintenance other than visual inspections and maybe lubricating door hinges, etc. so the actual value of the maintenance on the typical crossfire for 2yr/24k miles is realistically only $300-400.

unfortunately, the domestic manufacturers have to continuously develop new gimmicks to sell cars. unless i'm mistaken on the point about choosing between existing incentives or miles of freedom, a potential crossfire buyer is much better off using the existing incentives.

 

I should have known, if it sounds too good to be true...

I'll take my rebate please and do the maintenance myself then.

Now if I can just decide whether or not to wait for a possible better deal in December. I just found the one I want so its going to make it real hard to be patient.