If a particular car has been such a chronic headache that it gets you pissed off looking at it, sell it for whatever it gets and move on to something else. If it's run well for you and you still enjoy what you originally liked about it, then what's to second guess about your decision? Most SRT-6's seem to fall into the later category from what I can see and don't stack up too poorly compared to the competition on the headache factor. I never met a post-1973 VW that didn't have electrical issues, and their dealers make Chrysler service look good. The first generation Boxster oozed oil and half had to have their engines replaced. 2001/02 M3 was cited on the Bimmer forums as having the "Engine of Damocles" which BMW only addressed under threat of litigation. My friend's new twin turbo 335 Vert has been in the shop 5x already for warranty issues that the Techs never seem to be able to appropriately address.

Fiero GT was a $8k car that had 135hp in its best year, and only the last year had a half-way sporty suspension. Northstar equiped Allante actually has a following and decent resale given that it's very dated looking and not a terribly attractive car. I don't see the comparisons holding to an attractive 330hp sports car. If it's solely reasale that ticking you off, the wholesale car market is super-soft and every new car dealer is offering crap trade-ins on almost every used car these days. Pick up a copy of Galves and check it yourself. Most cars that sell on EBay go for pretty close to wholesale pricing. That's why people shop it.

 

That raises an interesting question which may someday lead to litigation. If they provided that warranty, which they did, then they are bound by it. It may be that Mercedes will someday be servicing all of the Crossfires.

 

I just took delivery of a new 07 Limited Roadster on Friday (3 days ago) but yes.. I would definitely do it over again. For the price I got it for.. there is nothing out there that can come close to its bang for the buck! Hell.. I can't even get a comparable MX-5 for less money.. I don't know if there is any other car out there that gives you so much for so little price (After the $15K discount of MSRP the dealers are giving on these cars!)

 

Hey Hangman, if you don't mind my asking what was the MSRP on that?

 

The sticker on the car was $40, 150 + $895 in dealer add ons such as Rust gurad, VIN etch, Tint, etc..

The drive out price including taxes and everything was $27,995.68 with 6.5% sales Tax..

 

Congratulations on a great deal. I would say it is worth every penny you spent and much more.

 

Its worth twice every penny!. I have been shopping for roadsters the past month and nothing currently can touch it at that price. Even a miata with a powertop (hardtop though) start for around $29K and doesnt' come as loaded. Even the manual softtop Miatas are sticker around $28 fully loaded and drive out on those are around $27 for a fully loaded one, but then its still not as nicely equipped as the Crossfire..

 

In my area of Southern California the roadsters are holding the price a little stronger from what the dealer tells me. They are still getting around $32,000. to $35,000. for a new one and even the '06's if they first time sales. I live in a popular tourist area which may account for the difference. Everything is becoming pricy here.

 

"...from what the dealer tells me."

Well, that's a problem right there!! Never, never, ever, ever trust a car salesman!! The only thing they care about is getting the most money out of your pocket as possible! No matter how nice they are, or tell you how nice you look in the car!! Sorry salesmen, I know it's your job, but I never let them run the sale. I go in there with a price point and walk out if they won't meet it. They usually call back the next day with "...great news!"
lol!

You know what? I thought I got a pretty good deal until I came on this forum. I even feel like I could have done much better. I don't know what I would be doing right now if I had paid full MSRP on my SRT! I would be pi$$$$ed!!!! 40 grand? Ouch man! You could have purchased a car from out of state if need be and had it shipped. You might have had to wait a week and pay a small delivery fee, but I'm sure it would have still come in waaaayyyyyy under 40 grand.

 

I was just doing some calculation


United States Dollars to Singapore Dollars

1 SGD = 0.708416 USD


Wauw, you guys are lucky.

Since there isn't any 2nd ownership, as of now the price of a brand new crossfire here is about


I bought mine 3+ years ago.

I still have it stock. But no more my daily drive. Have no intention to put it on sale. I want to prolong its lifespan hopefully and similarly as in some countries where crossfire is rare or scarce, we don't have specialist and getting parts for crossfire is a nightmare. Not mentioning customized. And in 10 years or 20 years time perhaps if I am still alive, imagine how great that time will be owning the crossfire.

My 2nd car is Chevy, at 50,000.00 SGD = 35,420.04 USD. Driving daily. Moded and still in continuous tense.

I am still in love with my crossfire. If I am not travelling, I'll spend my weekend with EMBRACE. Long drive on a not so busy road.
Can accuse me of being insane...crazy...or whatever you like, 3+ years ago.
It wasn't that simple though to have it... to even up to the very first moment I could run my fingers on it.
But what to say.
Love at first sight is ... priceless.

 

That is what the dealer is telling me as recently as six weeks ago long after I bought my Crossfire. My deal is actually a little more complicated than that because I was trading in a new Crossfire that I had owned for only about 45 days. I saw one I liked better when I went in for my first oil change. You have heard the phrase that new car drops $10,000.00 when you drive it off the lot. That is true so to make the transaction work and to give me a good price on the one I was trading in, I basically had to pay retail for the next one. There was a $7000.00 price difference between the retail on the car I was trading in and the retail on the one I traded it for. So at the end of the day they gave me close to full retail on the one I traded in as well. I guess we were hosing each other.

 

This is what I have been hearing from all over the world. A friend in Australia said the Crossfire is the hottest car on the road "down under." Used ones are very rare and cost almost as much as a new one which is around $65,000.00 US dollars. Even in Canada they are much higher according some Canadian friends. That is why it is so puzzling to me that the car is being discontinued and it causes me to think that it may have more to do with the break up of the corporations than with the sales potential of the vehicle. It is such a pity because the Crossfire is such a beautiful car.

 

DW Duke, There is currently a $10K incentive from the factory to the dealer to move the cars. The dealer does not want you to know that since its an incentive to the dealer and not the customer. Funny thing is I found this out from another dealer when I was shopping for the Crossfire (I later also found references to it on this forum). The other dealer did not have the one I wanted so I told him another dealer has the one i was looking for. The sales manager then told me that since he didn't have on I want, he'll let me in on a secret. That was the dealers are getting $10K incentive from Crhysler to move the Crossfires and that I should use that to my advantage when dealing. He also told me what the lowest he could let one go for if he had it in stock ($28K drive out) and said don't take any higher offers than that from the other dealer. So I went to the other dealer and they quoted me first at $32K drive out saying that was the best they could do. I offered $28K drive out, which equals $25.5K + taxes, title and license (about $15K under the sticker price). The dealer at first laughed and said he couldn't do it and that there's no way he could let go of a $41K car for $25.5K. At that time I mentioned that he was getting $10K from Chrysler to move the vehicles and he should pass that on. The sales manager was surprised about me knowing that and going away for about 20 minutes to calculate the numbers.. he came back and offered $28.5K drive out. I refused, walked away. sure enough.. the next day he called and bargained some more... I told him if he's willing to let it go fro $28K driveout, then I will buy from him, otherwise I will be buying from another dealer that evening after work. He called back in 10 minutes and accepted my offer of $28K drive out. I think if I had haggled more I could have got maybe another $500 or so.. but I was happy with the price I paid for it...

 

i would say NO ......

i mean i like the car for a sports car ... lots of looks and power

just that i feel Chrysler has dropped the ball on us....
also the Dealer's IF they have a certified tech to do the work
seems the Dealers / Chrysler could care less if they work on a crossfire
or solve any problems with them .. i guess i would not care either if
i DROPPED the whole line of cars .. sorry we are no longer supporting the Crossfire you are **** OUT OF LUCK ...

checked the price today on trade in value ..
2 different dealers offered me no more than
18,995.. I HAVE 8300 MILES ON THE SRT-6

right now the value of these cars are not their...
LIST 46,988
gave 23,995 + interest - drove 8000 miles worth 18.995 maybe!

 

Crossfires are like boat motors - don't buy one unless you have a good servicing dealer nearby. If not, buy a different brand...

I can agree with you to a point Hudoo, but you still have to remember that you paid $23.9 for a 46k car.

SQ

 

i really dont have a problem with THAT , i know when you drive off the lot you loose 60% of the value LOL

just Pissed me off with Chrysler and the Dealers..

hey Big Chrysler Brother if your watching , I AIN'T BUYING NO MORE OF YOUR PRODUCTS ......
===== UPDATE =====
damn this hurts, but in a goodway turned out good anyway FOR NOW!
Oh i have to say i had/ found a Dealer that actually turned a flip for me today 2-21-08

fixed my loss of power issue IC PUMP, did what i requested even got a 40.00 mopar hat FREE .

 

Have any of you looked under the gasket on the bottom of the doors for rusting as posted on the Coupe page? I just read this last week and checked mine, and found some little rust spots. I will be cleaning and sealing when my sealant arrives this week.

MikeR

 

I looked at mine - and it looks like there is some soap residue built up in there but I didn't see any rust (yet). It is definitely wet though. there has GOT to be something to do about the weatherstrip rather than POR'ing our cars...

I need to look at it a little better when I have more time (not during lunch).

SQ

 

Just bought mine 4 weeks ago. Been adding this and that to it. Read hundreds of threads and almost know this car in and out. Confirmed my initial impression of it and the values that come with it. Would love to have an SRT coup to pair them up. Maybe if I make some good business deals in the near future.
Also owned two 300ZX turbos. Sold one and kept the 50th anniversary gold and black. They not as fun compare to the Crossfire.

 

Raising an old thread from the dead... I found this information very useful, as I'm hoping to get into an SRT6
in the near future...

IC pump failures were mentioned... Is this covered under the 8/80 warranty? or would this fall into a different warranty category? I guess getting the dealer to acknowledge the problem is tough enough, but I'm very interested as to what common problems fall under which specific warranty group. Thanks!