Last week I drove my Jeep to the Airport Park and Ride on my way to San Jose, CA. There was a weird snow/ice storm and I had my first auto mishap, slid off the road and sideswiped a hydro pole. The Jeep is crumpled quite badly just after the driver's door - I escaped injury. After putting more than 3 grand into the Jeep last year, I don't want to do that again since it is a 1995.

Now that I am back in town, I have to find a new vehicle and that means giving up my Crossfire so I can have a reliable winter vehicle - can't manage two car payments.

I doubt if anyone will want to buy my baby during December in the frigid north so I will have to trade her in...argh, do you think they will be fair?

I hate the snow, hate the ice and hate my firggin luck. The very next day after the snow came, the temperature bounced back up and it has been balmy since.

 

That is terrible news! I'm sorry you'll have to sell but don't know what $ you'll get in Canada for a trade in the winter.

 

Sorry to hear about your mishap... sounds like you faired ok. Let us know what the dealer is offering you. Perhaps someone here can offer you more. Good luck!

 

Come on back to San Jose with your Crossfire and stay.

Crossfire roadster is a year round vehicle here. It is top down weather here in every month of the year. Not every day in every month, but every month.

The local dealer, Normandin, even has 3 certified Crossfire mechanics.

 

I envy your climate

 

I was kinda envious of the three certified Crossfire mechanics.

 

Cathie - send me a p.m. - maybe I can help. i doubt that a dealer will be fair, but I may be able to do something for you.

 

Is there any real reason why you can't drive your Crossfire in the winter in Ottawa? Yes, I know, it snows there, and it gets cold. So what? I bet that there are plenty of Mercedes SLK's running around Ontario in the winter, so why not a Crossfire? You've got a great heater, and there is no reason why you can't drive a rear wheel drive car in the snow. Millions of people do it every year, and there was a time in the past when everyone did it.

I know that I would have preferred to put my Crossfire away for the winter if I owned it when I was in Wisconsin, but I'm sure that I would have been able to drive it every day if necessary.

 

I wouldn't consider this. First off....a Roadster (brrrrrr), investment in snow tires/wheels, safety risk. I wouldn't want my wife driving a crossfire through an Ontario winter.......no way.
Well I'd at least have to up the insurance policy first. j/k

 

I believe this is "Lucy" : 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited ? KANATA ? For Sale ? 6658519

Cathie, Good luck with the sale. Priced to move I'd say.

 

It's definitely priced to sell. Almost too cheap, I'd say. The market is very soft for all cars right now, and selling this one below market value will mean that you likely won't be able to get another for the same price at a later date, if you even can sell this one now. I still say keep this one and put some money into getting something else to replace your jeep. Either way it may cost you some money, but at least you'll still have the Crossfire. Having said that, I don't know your situation and sometimes hard decisions must be made.
Good luck with whatever you do, Cathie.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I am driving "Lucy" today and may do so for another week if the weather holds.

That was not my ad - a friend posted that just to see what kind of response I got. I was bothered for two days by scam artisits - people calling from California and Nevada to ask if they could buy the car. Then of course, there was a number of guys on oil riggs who wanted to buy it sight unseen. They must think I was born yesterday.

I suck at negoatiating but my son, who lives in San Jose is doing some checking via phone and email for me. He just bought a Subaru WRX and I think he got an awesome deal.

I would be happy to bus it until the spring but I need a car to do my job - I am all over town visiting employers and students.

 

Murphie's Law...the time you sell it, it will be the lightess snow season ever in your region. (sure looks pretty still.)

Kj

 

Cathie,

Sorry you may have to sell. Maybe you could buy a "throw-away" car; Neons are great for abuse, and cheap.

If you have to sell, don't discount the guys on the oil rigs. I do some work with ExxonMobil and a couple of others, and the guys on the rigs make money, and if single, can often afford to be careless with it. Lot's of expensive Harley riders. They tend to be home about half the time, and may come with cash in hand.

Use caution, but you might find a good buyer and a fair price. From my experience, a rough group, but good people.

Good luck.

Michael, already cold in Mississippi
05 Roadster Limited, black, 6spd

 

Update - my Crossfire is snug in the garage, properly prepped for storage.

The new car dealers were insulting in what they offered (yes, I know, the time of year was an issue) so I managed to get my Jeep fixed and I will drive it this winter. It is butt ugly - new back door from the wreckers and the rocker panel is still bent a bit but since I put 3 grand in the front end last year, it runs soundly.

So I am still a crossfire owner. It is amazing how resourceful you can be when faced with the loss of a loved one.

I am getting a new knee in early February and the surgeon said no driving for three months. So by the time the fair weather rolls around, I will be happy to get "Lucy" back on the road!

Happy New Year crossfire buddies - you are good friends!

Cathie

 

Good news Cathie! Now you can plan the May long weekend on the Old Hippie Tour with us, too.
Good luck with that knee replacement.

 

Congrats Cathie. I was meant to stay with you....

 

Really FP.... a little forward ? lol


Ah.... I see now...you missed the t.

 

LOL.. read that and was thinking "Stalker Alert Sticky"..

 

Glad to hear you got the Jeep fixed and are able to keep the Crossfire!