Yes, black is HIGH MAINTENANCE but, can't beat the look. Great contrast with the chrome. LOVE IT

 

Thanks again for all the honest input given on black. I'm pulling the trigger tomorrow on a black 2006.

Just got back from a dealer with a 2008 black roadster limited SIX SPEED at Len Stoler Westminster MD. If anyone wants more info I got their bottom price. As I hear it there are not that many 6 speeds for 2008. It's still more then I want to spend so I'm passing.

From what I'm hearing from the dealers they could not give Crossfires away and now there is a scramble out there to get them.

Thanks again to everyone.....

 

One last thing, wife asked me to look at the auto a dealer has. I'm looking, so I've got a couple of more days to decide. Still only black left. I did put a deposit on the manual. Not going to let it get away without a fight.

 

Black is great for the reflective quality thats for sure. Just get the Rotex Pads and that Cali Duster and you'll be fine.

 

I love my Black Roadster! During the driving months, up here in Michigan, I polish it monthly and spray-detail it almost daily. It also seems like I'm always fighting those darn swirl marks... That said, I can't imagine any other color.

 

Same here in Miami. Clean daily and wax monthly.

 

I have a Black 04 with Cedar/Gray interior and love it. A Black Xfire with tinted out windows is the only way to go! Hope up make your choice and joined the darkside
Swimdad

 

My new BLACK 2006 roadster was delivered last Thursday just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Love it so far.

The dealer, Steve White in Hickory NC, detailed the car nicely. there were no swirl marks or spots and I wish it would stay like this forever. i posted a few pics.

Very happy

 

Congratulations !

First thing ya gotta do is get that dealer sticker off of that fantastic car.

It's best to learn how not to get the scratches and swirls to begin with. See the sticky in the detail section on how to detail your crossfire for advise. Auto car washes are terrible on any car finish. Get some raggtopp for your top. Lots of good advise in this forum, I've learned a lot since last November when I picked up my Crossfire.

Meguire's Ultimate detail spray is fantastic on black between washes.

 

We love the black roadster we have, but again it requires alot of extra efforts during cleaning, ie water spots etc. Wax and a California Duster helps keep it to a minimum. But the look and the compliments are well worth the effort. Had it 1 year and drove it 12,000 on just weekends.

 

Its the best!! Buy a black one...

 

Black is nice, but it's a lot (A LOT) of work. Do yourself a favor and go with a lighter color, you'll have more time to enjoy the car.

 

I have a black srt 6 roadster, its a pain in the butt to keep clean, but when it is clean its the sharpest car on the road. As for the California car duster, I've been using one for years, and it NEVER left any marks. Just make sure it never touches any sand or dirt, and always shake it out after each use.