I agree completely with CharlieO's comments above. And regarding pricing, we're talking from experience as most of us have shopped around for XFires and they are an exceptional buy now since their value is deflating fast. But remember when you confront the dealer with his high asking price (our opinions), according to KBB, the SE is worth just over $19k retail. So the dealer already thinks it's at a good price.

 

I think I would go with the SRT6 due to warranty, Ithink it still has fact. warranty left. Has great performance.
Dave
dtinker

 

The 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on the SRT6 has expired. There was a service contract, but the dealer doesn't mention it being transferrable.

 

I agree for the most part....however there are exceptions out there. Some dealers/conglomerates have very deep pockets and will sit on a vehicle for a couple months to get an extra $2-3K.

 

Anyone who has experienced a serious event with their Crossieand an isuranceagent will tell you theNADA values are way way off.

Wholesale price separation from Retail is large because the Crossie doesn't move well. In the end the dealer will sell the car for a profit over costs. Costs which add up every month hisfloorplan must pay for that 2 seat roadster in his inventory.

By next spring the appeal of the car may increase but so will his investment in the car. Right now he likely has less than $13K in the SE.
DEwards $15K is a good offer.

Assuming and extrapolating from what Rudy was asking for the car here on the Forum, the SRT is likely tighter. I'll SWAG it at more like $15K or $16K

If the SRT went for $17 you would have braggin rights the buy of the decade under your butt.

It's winter and real buyers are scarcer in MN than conservatives.

Go in low and serious.

 

Thanks for all of your opinions, I've been talking with my brother about your thoughts. Since both cars are at different dealerships, but under the same umbrella, they told him they were going to bring them together tomorrow (Monday) so he can see them side-by-side.
I'll let you know which he chooses.
Does anyone know what Rudy did with the AMG wheels? According to his post, he left them on the car, but now it has the SRT wheels on it.

 

They're on his current V8 build.............Jim's car!

 

IMHO, the SE is a base model with SRT6 rims. I've seen several at dealerships and in various parking lots and they are no big deal. I did not notice anything special about the rim color but will look closer next time.

 

I bought my SE new in the wrap because it was the most beautiful car I had experienced. It was RED and the Top came down, a 6 Speed true Sports car. No regrets and it cost me $25K. There were no limited's at my dealer. I installed leather seats from LQK. The radio is adequate. I don't want heated seats or navigation. I find my own way around. The wheels do have paint on the side of spokes. Gary