I recently sold my Harley Davidson and am looking for a car to replace it...it has to be a special car and fun to drive. I was told about the Crossfire SRT6. Being there are no SRT6's in my area to test drive, I thought I would get advice from this forum.

All bias aside...what are the pros and cons of the car? Does the car pose seating problems for people over 6' tall? Are Mopar Stage 1 & 2 kits available for the Crossfire? Problems/concerns with unidirectional tires?

Suggestions for modifications...if needed?

Lastly, how do you rate this car in the areas of performance, ride, quality of construction, dependability and resale?

Thanks for your help and advice.

 

,, over 6'tall---maybe ,yet some fourm members aer over 6", i am 5' 11" it works for me,
problems/ concerns---none except,, if you like to DRIVE then your mpg will be like mine 10 to 12, Oh my car only works at wot. ...are mopar 1 &2 kits available no it is not a mopar under the skin and under the badge is a 100% mercedes AMG motor cpu, tranny brakes,, well under the skin it is 100% mercedes AMG supercharged car, bar none. sotck runs the 1/4 in 13 flat,, slight mod (intake and tune) 12 70,, add a few more mods(pully) you have a low 12 second car that is 100% streetable,, ride --sports car, on interance ramps at 85 to 90 mph not many can do that this one can. Quality of construction= mercedes,,resale ,,buy for 16 to 19000 sell for 16 to 19000 jim

 

Welcome, Khotani !

A few short observations:


I recently sold my Harley Davidson and am looking for a car to replace it...it has to be a special car and fun to drive. Then you're looking in the right direction! Hands down, this is the most reliable, most fun & head-turning car I have ever driven. Remember too, that there are less than 3000 of these cars in existence worldwide & were made for only one year (with 16 '06's out there, if I remember correctly.)!

I was told about the Crossfire SRT6. Being there are no SRT6's in my area to test drive, I thought I would get advice from this forum. If at all possible, try to locate one within driving distance. The first Crossfire I test drove took me to a different state. It was a worthwhile drive.

All bias aside...what are the pros and cons of the car? There are many opinions available on this forum, both pro & con. Remember though, that in any forum ALL of the car's faults will be apparent. It's the nature of any forum to point out the flaws: all the problems are out there. That's what a good forum does. Don't let it sway your decisions; my car, a daily driver with roughly 86K on it, has been exceptionally reliable.

Does the car pose seating problems for people over 6' tall? Nope, 6 way seats are helpful.

Are Mopar Stage 1 & 2 kits available for the Crossfire? Don't know what those are BUT many modifications are possible including ECU tuning, CAI's, various supercharger pulley sizes, intake manifolds, etc.

Problems/concerns with unidirectional tires? Haven't ever used them - the weather in my home state make All-Season tires more practical. Lets say many choices are possible along with some excellent wheels. Just check your wallet first: a set of 4 tires, mounted, etc., will set you back nearly a grand.

Suggestions for modifications...if needed? Many might disagree but CAI first (single or dual's are available. Either works great but the duals look cooler!) followed by an ECU tune if it's gonna be a daily driver. Add a pulley next for extra fun though, in most cases, you'll need the ECU re-tuned.

Lastly, how do you rate this car in the areas of performance, oustanding for the cost. Nimble handling, excellent acceleration & superb braking.

ride, can be rough, especially over crappy pavement but not horribly so.

quality of construction, engine hand built (one engine - one tech.) & hand tuned. Features the Benz M112 E32AMG engine. Body tight & well-done. Interior could've used nice carbon-fiber or wood accent but all-in-all, it still works.

dependability Very!

and resale? Not so good- go figure. For a unique car such as this one it's a mystery to all owners!

Thanks for your help and advice. No problem! Do some serious searching around the forum. MANY questions similar to this have been posted before. You'll enjoy the read!

 

Where are you ???
Perhaps one of us on here can solve that problem for you?

 

I am in California...close to Sacramento and the Bay Area

 

I'm a little over 6'2" and fit fine. If you like torque...this car is for you. The ride is stiff but acceptable. Reliability is great. Buy one!

 

Fixed that for you...Just for clarity's sake.

 

I just bought one in the begining of June and I love it. The only thing is be careful, everyone will want to race you and tickets aren't cheap either these days. Like someone said try to find one to test drive first, and you will be sold. I am 5'11'' getting in the first time was different, just lay you back into the seat and the seat will guide you in. Don't forget to duck your head.

Chief

 

Hey .... should we tell him about the "OMG" button? Or should we let him grip the wheel and get a "permagrin-whiplash"?

 

My vote is for the "permagrin-whiplash" it sold me...

 

I'm 6'1" and I find the seating a little uncomfortable. But, it's worth it to me because the car is very fun to drive. The benchmark for me is I actually look forward to going to work because I get to drive the 6.

 

Get one and report back!

I got one and HAD to buy another!

Looking for two more!

 

From what we know it'll just make you feel more BLUE, when it should put you in the BLACK

 

Actually Matt, this engine is an M112K E32AMG that is found in the C32s/SK32s/SRT6s. (Engine designation info directly from the Mercedes SDS hardware)

 

Do I smell something burning? Oh wait....

If I still lived in the Bay Area I'd gladly come let you drive mine, but the military moved me over to nebraska

 

Have you done an "Autotrader.com" search? I can't beleive there aren't any in EVEN the Mid-West area that you could get a good look and Test Drive out of?

 

You win. I bow out gracefully...but that just cost you a set of drag rims...muahahaha, ok not really.

 

Going from a Harley, you may want to consider an SRT-6 Roadster for the same open air feel. I have owned many Harleys, and love my 6. There were only 928 of the roadsters made so they are a bit harder to find, but worth the search in my opinion.

 

Can I have them? (if there cheap) Or better yet, if you have an extra set .....

Les

 

I do have a set of Drag Rims/Tires (Nitto 555Rs)...if you want them, but they wouldn't be PIF, they would be for sale...lots of rubber on them. Purchased them, but haven't had (and don't forsee) time to use them soon. PM me if you are interested. We can work something out cheap.