Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
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Actually, I was trying to figure out how I could afford a SECOND SRT-6. 
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I first read about the SRT6 in 2004 in CD or RT. I knew I wanted one but had just purchased 2 new bikes and a CLK500. Still have the bikes, sold the CLK, and bought a "new" 05 SRT, I should have done it sooner, since I am in the last quarter it will probably outlast me. Buy another, you damn right.
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
Wholesale is what the dealer would buy it for and KBB is usually retail, or what the car would sell for. KBB does show trade-in and private sale estimates as well.
KBB for the one I bought is $30,025. So I figure $21,000 with the door dent, only one key, a non-OEM radio, and a missing owner's manual is still pretty good. I'm hoping to bring it back to OEM stock for under a grand.
KBB for the one I bought is $30,025. So I figure $21,000 with the door dent, only one key, a non-OEM radio, and a missing owner's manual is still pretty good. I'm hoping to bring it back to OEM stock for under a grand.
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I bought this car after a short, but intensive search for a spots car (wasn't even real serious about buying a new car really). I knew nothing about them, but when I read the spec sheet and price, I couldnt believe this car was going for that cheap. I called Carmax and ran the credit. Had it on hold and all, but checked one more place and found it for cheaper. That same day I found it on the internet, I bought one (talk about an impulse buy
). Had no idea it had an AMG engine or anything. Just couldn't believe a car that cool looking with a supercharged engine was that cheap. I honestly think this car despite its gremlins is a total steal for the price. No other car in its price range has the looks and power. NONE
I would totaly buy this car again, no doubt.
). Had no idea it had an AMG engine or anything. Just couldn't believe a car that cool looking with a supercharged engine was that cheap. I honestly think this car despite its gremlins is a total steal for the price. No other car in its price range has the looks and power. NONEI would totaly buy this car again, no doubt.
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
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TBS: 30-Mar-06 - E19 - Campaign - Cooling Fan and or Motor Assembly Replacement
TBS: 1-Apr-04 - D11 - Campaign - Radiator Hose Inspection and or Positioning
TBS: 23-May-03 - 24-003-03 - Air Conditioning - System Sealer Usage Prohibition
TBS: 7-May-05 - 21-002-05A - Auto Trans - NAG1 Fluid Weepage and or Leaks
TBS: 26-Jul-05 - 23-035-05 - Body - Circular and or Ring Marks on Glass
TBS: 18-Oct-05 - 23-042-05 - Body - Convertible Top Deck Lid Malfunctions
TBS: 2-Aug-04 - 23-030-04 - Body - Convertible Top Inoperative
TBS: 13-Dec-05 - 23-019-05A - Body - Convertible Top is Hard to Close
TBS: 18-Oct-04 - 23-042-04 - Body - Deck Lid Won't Open and or Convertible Top Inop.
TBS: 11-Nov-04 - 23-047-04 - Body - Door Mirror Wind Noise
TBS: 6-Dec-04 - 23-051-04 - Body - Liftgate Bumper Won't Tighten
TBS: 5-Feb-05 - 08-009-05 - Body - Pneumatic Power Lock Repair Kit
TBS: 8-Jan-05 - 23-001-05 - Body - Popping Noise From Side Window Area
TBS: 25-May-04 - 23-019-04 - Body - Rattling From Liftgate Area
TBS: 5-Sep-04 - 23-040-04 - Body - Rear Spoiler Parts and or Service Procedures
TBS: 29-Jul-06 - 23-032-06 - Body - Rear Spoiler Service Parts and Procedures
TBS: 5-Jul-04 - 23-025-04 - Body - Squeak and or Creak Noise From Rear Spoiler
TBS: 26-Oct-05 - 23-051-05 - Body - Tonneau Cover Rub Strip Wrinkled
TBS: 17-Oct-03 - 23-023-03 - Body - Wind Noise From Door Mirrors
TBS: 4-May-04 - 23-014-04 - Body - Wind Noise From Top of Door
TBS: 28-Jan-05 - 23-004-05 - Body - Window Glass Misaligned and or Contacts Roof
TBS: 21-Oct-06 - 23-047-06 - Body - Windshield Crack Diagnosis
TBS: 13-Jun-03 - 03-018-03 - Electrical - Systems Operation and or Features
TBS: 5-Jul-04 - 18-030-04 - Engine Control - MIL ON, Multiple Misfire DTCs
TBS: 25-Aug-06 - 08-030-06A - Engine Control - PCM Initialization Procedure
TBS: 20-Oct-05 - 18-037-05 - Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
TBS: 18-Jan-06 - 08-003-06 - Instruments - Cluster Initialization Procedure
TBS: 9-Mar-05 - 23-016-05 - Interior - Cup Holder Broken and or Inoperative
TBS: 10-Nov-06 - 23-036-06A - Interior - Interior Door Handle Replacement
TBS: 2-Sep-04 - 08-030-04 - Keyless Entry - Transmitters Inoperative
TBS: 13-Jan-05 - 08-002-05 - Lighting - Condensation in Headlamps
TBS: 9-Mar-04 - 21-002-04 - Manual Trans - First Gear Disengages During Normal Acceleration
TBS: 6-Jan-05 - 21-001-05 - Manual Trans - Gear Grind Sound When Shifting
TBS: 30-Jul-04 - 08-027-04 - Safety Systems - Inadvertent Damage and or Disabling
TBS: 29-Aug-03 - 19-005-03 - Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage
TBS: 16-Dec-04 - 02-009-04 - Suspension - Front End Squeaking Sound
TBS: 4-Oct-06 - 22-004-06 - Tire Pressure Monitor - System Information
TBS: 1-Dec-05 - 22-001-05 - Wheels - Caring for Chrome Wheels
TBS: 8-Mar-06 - 23-014-06 - Wipers and or Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
TBS: 1-Apr-04 - D11 - Campaign - Radiator Hose Inspection and or Positioning
TBS: 23-May-03 - 24-003-03 - Air Conditioning - System Sealer Usage Prohibition
TBS: 7-May-05 - 21-002-05A - Auto Trans - NAG1 Fluid Weepage and or Leaks
TBS: 26-Jul-05 - 23-035-05 - Body - Circular and or Ring Marks on Glass
TBS: 18-Oct-05 - 23-042-05 - Body - Convertible Top Deck Lid Malfunctions
TBS: 2-Aug-04 - 23-030-04 - Body - Convertible Top Inoperative
TBS: 13-Dec-05 - 23-019-05A - Body - Convertible Top is Hard to Close
TBS: 18-Oct-04 - 23-042-04 - Body - Deck Lid Won't Open and or Convertible Top Inop.
TBS: 11-Nov-04 - 23-047-04 - Body - Door Mirror Wind Noise
TBS: 6-Dec-04 - 23-051-04 - Body - Liftgate Bumper Won't Tighten
TBS: 5-Feb-05 - 08-009-05 - Body - Pneumatic Power Lock Repair Kit
TBS: 8-Jan-05 - 23-001-05 - Body - Popping Noise From Side Window Area
TBS: 25-May-04 - 23-019-04 - Body - Rattling From Liftgate Area
TBS: 5-Sep-04 - 23-040-04 - Body - Rear Spoiler Parts and or Service Procedures
TBS: 29-Jul-06 - 23-032-06 - Body - Rear Spoiler Service Parts and Procedures
TBS: 5-Jul-04 - 23-025-04 - Body - Squeak and or Creak Noise From Rear Spoiler
TBS: 26-Oct-05 - 23-051-05 - Body - Tonneau Cover Rub Strip Wrinkled
TBS: 17-Oct-03 - 23-023-03 - Body - Wind Noise From Door Mirrors
TBS: 4-May-04 - 23-014-04 - Body - Wind Noise From Top of Door
TBS: 28-Jan-05 - 23-004-05 - Body - Window Glass Misaligned and or Contacts Roof
TBS: 21-Oct-06 - 23-047-06 - Body - Windshield Crack Diagnosis
TBS: 13-Jun-03 - 03-018-03 - Electrical - Systems Operation and or Features
TBS: 5-Jul-04 - 18-030-04 - Engine Control - MIL ON, Multiple Misfire DTCs
TBS: 25-Aug-06 - 08-030-06A - Engine Control - PCM Initialization Procedure
TBS: 20-Oct-05 - 18-037-05 - Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
TBS: 18-Jan-06 - 08-003-06 - Instruments - Cluster Initialization Procedure
TBS: 9-Mar-05 - 23-016-05 - Interior - Cup Holder Broken and or Inoperative
TBS: 10-Nov-06 - 23-036-06A - Interior - Interior Door Handle Replacement
TBS: 2-Sep-04 - 08-030-04 - Keyless Entry - Transmitters Inoperative
TBS: 13-Jan-05 - 08-002-05 - Lighting - Condensation in Headlamps
TBS: 9-Mar-04 - 21-002-04 - Manual Trans - First Gear Disengages During Normal Acceleration
TBS: 6-Jan-05 - 21-001-05 - Manual Trans - Gear Grind Sound When Shifting
TBS: 30-Jul-04 - 08-027-04 - Safety Systems - Inadvertent Damage and or Disabling
TBS: 29-Aug-03 - 19-005-03 - Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage
TBS: 16-Dec-04 - 02-009-04 - Suspension - Front End Squeaking Sound
TBS: 4-Oct-06 - 22-004-06 - Tire Pressure Monitor - System Information
TBS: 1-Dec-05 - 22-001-05 - Wheels - Caring for Chrome Wheels
TBS: 8-Mar-06 - 23-014-06 - Wipers and or Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
I'd bet that this list of TSB's is typical, if not shorter than that for most cars on the road.
Getting back to the original question that I did not actually answer in my first post, my response is a resounding YES!!!
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
a cheap fun date- yes I would do it again.
And though I did not buy it for a long term commitment, I would not mind letting it hang around
- there's nothing like the view from the rear...and who could not admire the unique way crossfire owners spell....
And though I did not buy it for a long term commitment, I would not mind letting it hang around
- there's nothing like the view from the rear...and who could not admire the unique way crossfire owners spell....
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
Unfortunately no. Well, maybe. If I did do it again, I would buy a brand new one. My car had 10k on it when I bought it and something just doesn't seem right. It feels a bit tired. I can't pinpoint what is wrong with it, but it definitely doesn't feel fresh. The drive train is noisy (I know, I've heard tons of things about this being normal), and when the SC kicks in at a normal acceleration rate, the engine bogs or surges and the drive train makes a nice rattle, though this could be resonance(?) for a second. All I've ever been told is that this is normal, but I've driven in the AMG SLKs and it is not normal. The transmission has a mind of its own too. This is a shame, because all I've read about the AMG engine in our cars is that it is nearly bullet proof except for the cooling pump failures.
The biggest reason, I probably wouldn't get one is due to the treatment at the dealerships. I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND FIX THAT PROBLEM WITHOUT ALL THE B.S.!!!!! I don't want a car where even a good long term warranty doesn't mean squat. Just my opinion.
The biggest reason, I probably wouldn't get one is due to the treatment at the dealerships. I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND FIX THAT PROBLEM WITHOUT ALL THE B.S.!!!!! I don't want a car where even a good long term warranty doesn't mean squat. Just my opinion.
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
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Unfortunately no. Well, maybe. If I did do it again, I would buy a brand new one. My car had 10k on it when I bought it and something just doesn't seem right. It feels a bit tired. I can't pinpoint what is wrong with it, but it definitely doesn't feel fresh. The drive train is noisy (I know, I've heard tons of things about this), and when the SC kicks in at a normal acceleration rate, the engine bogs severely adn the drive train makes even more noise. All I've ever been told is that this is normal, but I've driven in the AMG SLKs and it is not normal. The transmission has a ind of it's own too. The biggest reason, I probably wouldn't get one is due to the treatment at the dealerships. I don't want a car where even a good long term warranty doesn't mean squat. Just my opinion.
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Re: Would You Still Purchase A Crossfire
I've only had mine for a month and I haven't had any problems.
I do dread ever having it serviced in light of the issues posted on this board.
I'd probably be better off just driving my Crossfire, and loving it, rather than reading the service and parts horror stories.
I do dread ever having it serviced in light of the issues posted on this board.
I'd probably be better off just driving my Crossfire, and loving it, rather than reading the service and parts horror stories.
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Great deal in the short run, but a wallet buster in the long run possibly. I've had my car since Aug. but it's been in my garage since October and it's been in the shop for a total of 2 months and that was only for a faulty seatbelt alarm!! All you can do is pray that nothing goes wrong with this car! This all sounds negative, but I'm just being honest about my experiences with the ownership experience I've had thus far. I'm sure it varies from owner to owner, but I'm sure you'll find more negative dealership experiences than positive ones. It's not the car's fault, it's Chrysler's IMO. I'm stuck with the car now for a very long time due to it's horrible resale value and continuing decline in value. I guess I'll just enjoy it.