Guess you have to ask yourself what do you want out of the car? I bought Rcomparts car for the love that I have for x-fires. Will it be worth more then what I paid, maybe. If I don't drive it and keep it nice, one day it might be worth more. But to think that you a rocket right outside your door and your not going to drive it, its insane! I love my car and I will drive it the way it should. I hope that it stays nice like everybody remembers.

 

We've got a 6 that has nothing but a CAI, with 33k miles, and a price that I'm not at liberty to discuss. Let's just say the market on our cars would take a hit if word got out. There have already been numerous offers for profit, but Bo Derek will never be for sale.

This is a love it or leave it type of car, and we LOVE them!!!! I'm in agreeance with everyone else, DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE NEXT OWNER. Just get the color you want with the lowest miles

 

The problem with your logic is that (a large amount of)people actually wanted to buy Road Runners and Superbirds back in the day and now...............but very few people are even willing to pay out HALF of MSRP for a Crossfire when brand new. A better comparison would be the Dodge Spirit R/T.......its performance was so great when released in 91/92 that it could outrun a BMW M5(of those years) and only 1208 were built in its two years of production. I will let you go ahead and search what they are selling for these days in ANY condition.


PS A convertible turd is still a turd lol

 

Chuk_138, Misfits ??

 

Or inflation has increased. Your dollar buys less of everything anymore.

 

Unless you put flames on the hood, I'll give you what you paid any day.

Standing offer.

franc

 

Why would you bring up the subject of price if you are not at liberty to discuss it? LOL Did you sign some sort of double secret double dare pact on purchase?

 

i paid $15,500 on mine approx 2 years ago. wasnt perfect as there were a number of hood/bumper paint chips and some wear spots on the seat but overall it was in good condition. Only had 24xxx miles 100% stock. Won it off ebay and was amazed when my lowball bid of 16022 actually won it. also was able to get new headlights covered under the factory warranty as they had lost there seal and had heavy hazing. Damn IC pump gave out not more than 1 week after my warranty expired. Dealership wanted something like $800+ to fix it, thanks to finding this forum i was able to do it for 150.

 

On the contrary, there are several valid comparisons you can draw:
1. The Superbird was a fairly expensive niche vehicle at the time, like the SRT6.
2. They didn't sell very well either. There were many new untitled Superbirds on dealer lots well into '71, and even '72. By the gas crunch days... You couldn't give one away. (they took a huge depriciation, just like the SRT6)

Collectability is such a fickle thing. 86-87 Grand Natoinals were socked away in garages by the thousands. As a result there are tons of nice ones out there, and they aren't skyrocketing in value.

Generally the cars that end up collectible were either ones that people had or wanted as a youngster, or ones that have aged well and/or represent an automotive milestone.

The SRT6 is/was a beautiful design that is often confused for a current 2011 model today. I think it's lines will age very well compared to other cars of it's era. It has high performance, (almost a nesessity for collectibility) and was built in very low numbers. (and the way insurance companies write these cars off, they are becoming more scarce nearly every day.)
I think it has a far better shot at being desirable/collectible in 30 years than most of the cars of it's era.

That being said, I would not ferret it away as an investment. Drive it, love it, keep it.
It might just be worth a fortune one day. You never know!

 

2. They didn't sell very well either. There were many new untitled Superbirds on dealer lots well into '71, and even '72. By the gas crunch days... You couldn't give one away. (they took a huge depriciation, just like the SRT6)

That is a fact. You couldn't give a Superbird or a Dodge Daytona away back in the day. They were and are a couple of the ugliest cars ever built.

 

The top goes down the price goes UP. This is true across the board including Crossfires. the Viper is an exception. I still want one.

 

I AGREE with this post!!!!

But there is a BIG difference with the Superbird
1) Nascar history!!
2) Big block Muscle Car Craze---THAT was the catalyst which drove the crazy demand/ prices!!!

With the Grand National---Turbo V6 from the 80's---No big deal!! Yes, fastest production car in 86, still no one REALLY cares---not enough to make it a GREAT investment!!! Other investments would have been better over the last 25 years!!! Did not have a V6 turbo, 80's car catalyst, and I doubt we will!!!

My question---What will be the catalyst to drive the demand in the future for the Crossfire? Hybrid German-American cars from the 2000's?

If the "group" like muscle car demand did not rise, the Superbird would not have gone crazy, nor would have Hemi Cudas, etc. Neither sold well at the time, BUT the Muscle Car Craze drove them and due to the lower numbers compared to a Camaro or Mustang, they were getting a higher price.

This car is a GREAT deal for the money, but that is it! Look at other AMG cars---NONE are off-the-charts collector cars---but as it was said---"Collectability is such a fickle thing"---I say---drive it and enjoy it---Best BANG-FOR-THE-BUCK out there---At full price when they first came out, not so much!!! But the 5 year old used market---YES!!! I paid $19,655 for one with 917 miles on it this time last year. A little high at the time, but way lower than the $46,800 sticker that was in the glove box that the owner kept. There is NO WAY I can lose $27,145 (assuming that he paid full price) unless I PAY to have it taken away.

JUST DRIVE IT and wear a grin!!!!

 

A Dodge Spirit R/T compared to a crossfire? Isnt the dodge spirit a 4 door sedan? Come on....

I have always seen the superbird and SRT as a valid comparison. A Road Runner with a wing on the back and a different nose. Just like the SRT. Small production numbers just like the SRT. Will the SRT ever come close to the value of a super bird? That is an entirely different question. But there are similarities there.

 

Okay, let's throw another twist into the mix. There are rumors the Crossfire will go back into production. Haven't heard anything about an SRT version, but possible. Not same engine/power train. What will that do to the value?

 

Not as an investment, but resale

 

Resale would likely go up if production started back, collectablity would likely go down at least for a while.

I could easily see this happening, but wouldn't it most likely be an Alfa Romeo rebadged with new sheet metal? IF so, there is no telling what it would do to our German models. It could be a hot car as the Italians are known for styling.

 

Resale would likely go up if production started back, collectablity would likely go down at least for a while.

I could easily see this happening, but wouldn't it most likely be an Alfa Romeo rebadged with new sheet metal? IF so, there is no telling what it would do to our German models. It could be a hot car as the Italians are known for styling. Could this be it?

Sexy, affordable Alfa Romeo sports car headed for U.S. - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

 

Sign me up in 5 years when they get to 20k!

 

I'm in the market and will hopefully buy one soon. I do not see it as an investment, and intend to track whatever car I purchase as often as possible. I wanted something unusual and decent at the track, and it really fits the bill. Plus, it should be fun to drive in the mountains.

In terms of price, I think we're at the bottom of the market for stock examples with low miles only because the supply is running out. I've been looking for about 6 months, and I only saw 2 100% stock (looking at coupes only, no roadsters) that were also under 40,000 miles. I know one sold for $15,250 at a dealer in Ohio and the other sold for $15,500 private party. People that rely on KBB or NADA in pricing their SRT6 for sale are a little out of touch with reality. Even the dealers are selling well below those prices due to low demand for the car. But demand for these cars has always been low, especially when new.

All the other cars I looked at usually had higher miles, and/or some sort of modification. I personally wasn't as interested in a car if it had any sort of modification. I own a highly modified car, I know why people modify cars, and it's not to treat them kindly.

Good luck in your search, roadsters seem to be less likely to be modified, and driven as often. So finding one in good shape at a fairly low price should be possible for a few more years.

 

When I met my wife in 1982 and we went out to a night club and there was an orange Superbird for sale that looked pristine for 8k. I spoke with the owner and we talked about the car and we both knew it would be a collector's dream car, but I had no cash to store it away. Hind sight is 20/20. Will the SRT be a collector,,,,,,????? Yes, but never in the same ballpark as the muscle cars of yesteryear. JMHO