Perhaps you should check out the post above your last post(#18), yes, the guy you pissed off. See the HIGHLIGHTED IN RED link in his signature? It's all you need to know there if you check it out. It will help you cut your teeth here. Also, look at how many posts he has here on our Forum; now look at how many you have...... Just saying.

 

Thank you. I did search this problem and found three different causes of water getting into trunks. And I've only begun searching. So that isn't much help or very reassuring. Could be leaking at the wing. Could be the hatch lock. Could be the seal. Maybe it's none of those things.

 

I had the back window delaminate from the canvas top. Water got back in the very bottom of the trunk area that pooled that destroyed a computer module that is used to open the convertible top, amongst other things. I paid a garage to replace the module. They had a very difficult time finding a replacement. It cost me a lot of money for that fix.

The lesson learned is if your back window starts delaminating, fix it immediately.

 

My guess is that it's none of those things because you haven't even purchased the car yet. Not everyone has a leak. If the potential leak is a deal breaker for you, then don't buy a Crossfire. Or get one and then proactively do the fix that has been documented. It sounds almost as though you're trying to talk yourself out of it, with all the complaining.

 

I have an opinion on everything. After nine years, over 100,000 miles on three Crossfires, perhaps my opinions are more than just opinions.
My responses are in bold.

 

 

I appreciate some of your opinions. But if you read the entire thread that you quoted, I clearly said that I wasn't interested in speed. I said if I was interested in just speed, I would get a Mustang. But I also said that I've had 13 Mustangs and my last Mustang was over 10 years ago. Yes I wish the Crossfire wasn't just a two seater but, then it wouldn't be a Crossfire. I like the looks of the Crossfire and in other areas of the forum, I've been told that these engines and transmissions are very strong. My original thread was, "Questions I want to ask before getting a Crossfire". You did not mention any problems to look out for. When I ask questions on my own thread, people accuse me of "complaining." I'm not complaining, I don't even have a Crossfire yet! I'm simply reading things in other places, and when I ask for answers on how to check if a Crossfire has that problem and what is involved to fix the problem, I am offered no help, no explanations, and told to search the Forums which have only made things even more confusing. I want to know how to fix the Crossfire so that it doesn't get water in the trunk and ruin computers and sensors. I thought this was one problem, but I'm up to a possible 5 things that could cause this problem. So, is that complaining or is that something I should genuinely be worried about and ask others how to avoid this problem? I thought that was the point of a Forum. I am instead getting responses saying, go get a Mustang. I don't want a Mustang. So, let's press the reset button here.

Hello everyone, I'm wanting to purchase a Crossfire. I'm not expecting it to be a speed demon if I don't get the SRT6. I don't plan on racing it or beating the hell out of it. If I wanted to beat the hell out of a car and race it, then I would just get a Mustang. I'm not wanting speed, just something fun. I love the looks of the Crossfire. Therefore I'd like to get a Crossfire. Can you guys tell me for things that I should look out for when looking over a Crossfire? For example, I know now to look under the weather stripping for rust and where the wing attaches for rust. I know to look in the trunk for water damage. If you can offer me advice that I am seeking, I would really appreciate it. I you want to tell me, on a Crossfire forum, to buy a Mustang especially after I said I didn't want another Mustang, then don't bother wasting your time commenting.

 

• look over the rear wheel arches for rust.
• check the vent covers ( on the valve covers ) for leaks - easily and cheaply fixed.
• the trunk leakage is mainly the SRT6, but can occur with an NA. Best to just plastic bag the control locking module until you can trace the source of the leak.
• check the tires for uneven wear - indicates alignment issues somewhat common to these cars.
• if a roadster, check pump fluid level and all 5 cylinders for signs of leakage. Also check the bond on the rear window.
• check for "sticky key fix" if 2004/2005 model.
• do the "cheapest bang for the buck" mod if it's not a base model.
• check negative battery cable at the fender for rust/corrosion
• check to see if the "mystery no start" fix has been done.
• don't be upset if the cup holder is broken - that's normal.

you are welcome to message me with any other concerns.

 

Thank you very much ALA_XFIRE! I really appreciate it! I will definitely look for these things. Thank you.