Unexpected Purchase
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Unexpected Purchase
I never planned to buy a SRT-6. In fact, I barely knew the Crossfire existed. I was shopping for a car though because I was gifting my 2005 Monte Carlo to a family member. One day after work, I stopped to browse a small car lot near my office that specializes in rare and collectible vehicles. I decided to test drive the Crossfire, even though it was over my budget, just for fun. Off I went, during the height of the evening commute in Los Angeles traffic. About 2 minutes later, I. Was. In. Love.
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
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From: Ridgecrest, CA
Re: Unexpected Purchase
I never planned to buy a SRT-6. In fact, I barely knew the Crossfire existed. I was shopping for a car though because I was gifting my 2005 Monte Carlo to a family member. One day after work, I stopped to browse a small car lot near my office that specializes in rare and collectible vehicles. I decided to test drive the Crossfire, even though it was over my budget, just for fun. Off I went, during the height of the evening commute in Los Angeles traffic. About 2 minutes later, I. Was. In. Love.
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
Nice! and welcome to the forum... We have a pretty good mix here and are always excited to see new people coming aboard and understanding why we are here. So congrats and have fun!
P.s. the "honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage" gave me a good laugh lol.
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From: Lineville, AL
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Nice! and welcome to the forum... We have a pretty good mix here and are always excited to see new people coming aboard and understanding why we are here. So congrats and have fun!
P.s. the "honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage" gave me a good laugh lol.
P.s. the "honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage" gave me a good laugh lol.
I'ts a known fact that stick-on Buick portholes from Walmart add at least 10 MPH to any car's top end.
BTW Josh, no valve covers yet. Stupid USPS says they are still in California.
( is it one or two boxes ? )
Last edited by ala_xfire; Mar 27, 2013 at 06:23 PM.
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From: Coastal NC
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Welcome! I know those who own a SRT-6 will be in touch with you. We all love our Crossfires, but the SRT owners are particularly vocal in their praise. I'm in love with all the roadsters! I've asked my share of the 'know-nothing' questions, and the replies have always been helpful. It's educational and enlightenibng to simply read many of the posts. I had to laugh about your comment about the red light scenario - sometimes I have to restrain myself from just being a show-off when the light turns green.
Enjoy every moment -
Alicia
Enjoy every moment -
Alicia
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From: Ridgecrest, CA
Re: Unexpected Purchase
There is absolutely nothing POINTLESS about any of that garbage, at least to the owner.
I'ts a known fact that stick-on Buick portholes from Walmart add at least 10 MPH to any car's top end.
BTW Josh, no valve covers yet. Stupid USPS says they are still in California.
( is it one or two boxes ? )
I'ts a known fact that stick-on Buick portholes from Walmart add at least 10 MPH to any car's top end.
BTW Josh, no valve covers yet. Stupid USPS says they are still in California.
( is it one or two boxes ? )
LMAO George you crack me up. PM about to be sent about the valve covers though.
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From: Kellyville, Ok
Re: Unexpected Purchase
I never planned to buy a SRT-6. In fact, I barely knew the Crossfire existed. I was shopping for a car though because I was gifting my 2005 Monte Carlo to a family member. One day after work, I stopped to browse a small car lot near my office that specializes in rare and collectible vehicles. I decided to test drive the Crossfire, even though it was over my budget, just for fun. Off I went, during the height of the evening commute in Los Angeles traffic. About 2 minutes later, I. Was. In. Love.
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
After owning the car for less than a week, I literally can’t imagine driving anything else … ever. I love sitting at a red light next to one of those silly kids (you know the type, driving a Honda something dripping with pointless aftermarket garbage) and knowing that I could thoroughly embarrass him without even trying.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
Welcome to the group.. Your journey has just began.. seat belt chime deactivation.. biggest bang for the buck stereo mod.. and on and on..
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From: Maryland (Central)
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Welcome! These cars are great ------ looks, performance and fun all in one vehicle. This form is invaluable too. One tip. Save money and do your own oil changes. Buy an evacuator and get the oil and filter changes on sale. You'll save a ton of money and time.
Enjoy
Enjoy
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
I hope you guys will be patient with a girl on the forums and all the questions I’m going to be asking in the days to come. Thanks in advance!
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Welcome, it's nice to have a lady join our little group. It's true, we SRT6 owners have a select fraternity or sorority...... whatever. How old are you and do you mind getting your hands a little dirty? Many of us do our own wrench work, it saves us tons of $$$. In any case, glad to have you.
Welcome, it's nice to have a lady join our little group. It's true, we SRT6 owners have a select fraternity or sorority...... whatever. How old are you and do you mind getting your hands a little dirty? Many of us do our own wrench work, it saves us tons of $$$. In any case, glad to have you.
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From: Southern California
Re: Unexpected Purchase
I don't mind getting dirty but I don't own any tools and although I took a year of auto shop in high school, that was ages ago and I'm really not very mechanically inclined.
So here comes the first of a million questions. This one is particularly for other Crossfire owners in California. What do you do about a front license plate? My car didn't come with one and I know they're required. I'd rather not start drilling holes but I don't want to get pulled over either.
So here comes the first of a million questions. This one is particularly for other Crossfire owners in California. What do you do about a front license plate? My car didn't come with one and I know they're required. I'd rather not start drilling holes but I don't want to get pulled over either.
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From: Kellyville, Ok
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Drill holes on the bottom of the bumper.. see ( 91) Miata front plate holder..
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-colorado.html
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-colorado.html
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From: Ridgecrest, CA
Re: Unexpected Purchase
I don't mind getting dirty but I don't own any tools and although I took a year of auto shop in high school, that was ages ago and I'm really not very mechanically inclined.
So here comes the first of a million questions. This one is particularly for other Crossfire owners in California. What do you do about a front license plate? My car didn't come with one and I know they're required. I'd rather not start drilling holes but I don't want to get pulled over either.
So here comes the first of a million questions. This one is particularly for other Crossfire owners in California. What do you do about a front license plate? My car didn't come with one and I know they're required. I'd rather not start drilling holes but I don't want to get pulled over either.
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From: Kansas, USA
Re: Unexpected Purchase
WOW - beautiful car! Very clean and the headlights are not foggy - that's a good sign! Be sure to go to the SRT VIN registration thread here and register your car - you never know, it might have been owned by a previous member and you can get a good history on the car.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt6-vin.html
SRT-6.com also has a registry if you'd like to list your car there as well - several of us have done that and the owner of the site (FUBU) is very knowledgeable about these cars.
Enjoy the car (as I know you will) and use this forum for all of your concerns about the car BEFORE consulting a dealership. These people know more about these cars than any dealership and the information is FREE
If you can't find what you're looking for, post it up - we're here to help
Enjoy!!
RL
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt6-vin.html
SRT-6.com also has a registry if you'd like to list your car there as well - several of us have done that and the owner of the site (FUBU) is very knowledgeable about these cars.
Enjoy the car (as I know you will) and use this forum for all of your concerns about the car BEFORE consulting a dealership. These people know more about these cars than any dealership and the information is FREE
If you can't find what you're looking for, post it up - we're here to help Enjoy!!
RL
Last edited by RL67037; Mar 28, 2013 at 09:52 PM.
