Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

Morning guys,

I've just made the decision (Extremely rashly) to pick up a 2007 Crossfire from a local dealer for numerous reasons, firstly the price, secondly the mileage (<35k) and thirdly 'WOW omg I want it so bad'!

I've had the vehicle for 24 hours and am truly smitten, I did little research before buying except for reading reviews etc, so I thought that now I've shelled out £5000 (extremely reasonable compared to others on the market) I'd ask a few questions and get to know the car.

I'm a 33 year old 6'5 guy (I know I know) and I cannot wait to treat this like my baby, I've always been into fringe cars, loved the PT cruiser etc, but until now have always been a 2.0D safe and reliable kind of guy!

I'll pop to the appropriate threads for questions, heres to getting to know a lot of you well :D

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

Welcome - from the other side of the pond!

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

I replied to your other post, but dang, 6'5", how do you fit? I also am into what I call "niche" vehicles, PT Cruiser, then PT Convertible, Old Shelby Charger Turbos, Dodge Rampage. I still have a '67 El Camino.
Just keep reading this thread, ask specific questions, read the stickies.

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

I fit... I won't be staging any parties or sleeping in it anytime soon, but technically I fit hahahaha

I keep looking at peoples Crossfires on here and wow, mine looks so basic in comparison. I hate white cars generally Pioneer but that contrast with the black is stunning!!! How often to you wash and wax though?

Thanks for the welcome though guys, I have to say I'm already lining up my next one, has to be an SRT 6 Roadster...

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

[QUOTE=Xfirenewbie;844792]... I hate white cars generally Pioneer but that contrast with the black is stunning!!! How often to you wash and wax though?...QUOTE]
I don't typically wax my cars much, but just a thorough wash with wax in the wash soap. White is SO much nicer than dark colors, not as good as silver/grey/light metallic blue/gold in dirty areas where it rains often. I only had it 4 weeks, and have washed it twice, plus the original when I got it, the dang brake dust is the worst, so ceramic pads are next.
I didn't wash it this weekend due to rain yesterday and today. I imagine comparable to Wales weather, except colder winters.
Also, what do you mean contrast to the black?
I mainly bought this one for the interior, and low miles (5,600), I love the Cedar leather with the white exterior.

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

welcome to the forum,from another uk owner. I am from East Yorkshire.

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

I meant the dark areas, such as the grill, wheels, and it looks in a few pics you've tinted the windows?

the white really pops!!

I can't wait to go and wash the car this afternoon, really love it, except I definately need the scuffs on the Alloy wheels refurbed, theyre not severe but noticable on all 4 wheels, I am still deciding on whether to DIY or just let a pro do them.

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

Thanks Ardenian!

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

Nope, no extra tint, and I agree, the dark grill looks nice. Everything except the radio is factory as far as I know. The back glass is pretty easy to see through and does allow a lot of heat from the sun when parked. I have 2 sunshades that I sometimes use, and at my house I will leave the front one on the exterior of the windshield when I am around it. I have light scuffing on 1 of the fronts, real minor, but still there.
I am kinda considering some custom paint based on how amazing this guy's came out
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post844800
But I can't think of an accent color that would look good on white, with the Cedar interior.

Re: Hi guys, from South Wales UK
 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...em-solved.html
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tion-sort.html
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lder-mods.html <- My Wish later in the thread
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...older-mod.html <- My Favorite