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Mar 6, 2014 | 06:09 PM

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Wayneo999

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New member looking at a crossfire

Hi guys

looking at a 2005 crossfire roadster limited with 85k

auto trans cleans and appears to be in nice shape and only 2 owner and a clean car fax.

could you fill me in on typical issues with this car.

I am very handy and have built and run jeeps in the woods for years.
thanks

Mar 6, 2014 | 06:31 PM

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pizzaguy

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Start reading:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...crossfire.html

Mar 6, 2014 | 09:13 PM

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stryfox

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Read read read then buy one and never look back.
I like mine so much when a tree fell on it and totaled it I bought another one.

Mar 14, 2014 | 11:12 AM

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kjwinston

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Don't buy one...BUY TWO!!!!

KJ

Mar 14, 2014 | 03:31 PM

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Mrmiata

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjwinston

Don't buy one...BUY TWO!!!!

KJ

Agreed! Wife's looks just like yours.. with Vanilla interior.. while I went vanilla exterior.. LOL. Thats okay though.. still love my coupe..

Mar 14, 2014 | 07:47 PM

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Wayneo999

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

I bought a 2005 with 89k.

runs good looks even better

I changed plugs, valve cover gaskets, breather gaskets,
drive belt and oil inspection cover then degreased the engine.

looking into tranny fluid change....

i like the german engineering and the simplicity of the design

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Mar 14, 2014 | 07:48 PM

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Wayneo999

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

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Mar 14, 2014 | 09:34 PM

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Valk

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Congratulations and welcome to the forum

Gary

Apr 15, 2014 | 06:42 PM

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Goldwing

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Just letting you know, they don't run worth crap in the woods. You'll be disappointed. However, they are wonderful on twisty back roads.

Apr 16, 2014 | 09:47 AM

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ewaynec

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

They are not good on gravel roads either, ask Frank. (You thought everyone had forgotten, didn't you?)
I got mine in June of 2012, I have changed the oil and air filter. Otherwise I just had fun with it.
It is the most excitement you can have with your pants ON.

Apr 16, 2014 | 10:35 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: New member looking at a crossfire

Congrats ! You found Annie's twin sister !

Apr 16, 2014 | 05:38 PM

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Wayneo999

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From: ct

Re: New member looking at a crossfire

thanks guys
so far its been a good car, I made a dipstick checker and the fluid is nice and RED so im going to hold of on the trans fluid change for a few months.

the only thing that I dont like is the slight rough idle, other than that it runs great and pretty fast