So, I just read an article comparing the "regular" Crossfire and the SRT-6. It said the SRT-6 has a better ride, and is a much, much better handling vehicle...thoughts, opinions, suggestions???

Here was the article (it was pretty good I must say):
http://www.allpar.com/cars/chrysler/crossfire.html

Here's my comments on the "regular" (2004 model year) Crossfire's suspension and handling...
The vehicle is very stable at speed, but once you start pushing past 7/10ths, the suspension reveals it's "soft" side. By this I mean the vehicle begins to sway a little too much. The suspension is also set-up for mild understeer at the limits. It delivers a smooth, firm but not harsh ride.

 

It may "handle better" because it is quicker, more responsive, and has bigger brakes. The ride is stiffer (some of the mags say "too stiff"), but the steering is exactly the same mechanism. Think of the SRT6 as what it is: a professionally tuned version of the Crossfire (SLK 320 vs. SLK32AMG). But "light-years ahead"? Not quite.

So what magazine had the article that you read? The opinion, of course, is only as good as the author.

 

Depends on your definition of light years ahead. Many people would say light years would require a much more holistic approach than can manufacturers generally take.

What you get is a car that handles better, accelerates much faster, shifts faster (auto vs. auto), stops in shorter distance.

You get more HP & Torque, bigger brakes, more aggressive shocks & springs, larger anti-roll bars, etc.

Worth the premium over the base model without a doubt.