Hello people My name is Pat and do not have a Crossfire, YET. I am hoping to get one this next year. Cant decide to go for the coupe or roadster. Any help to make this decision would be greatly appreciated. I live in Manitoba , Canada Which is very flat prairie

 

Coupe given where you live and I'd say try to get a 2004 unless you want the later supercharged version. Yes, it will be the oldest of the years they were made but the first 2004 model year Chrysler loaded it with everything for the launch including full leather dual power seats. Given the age these cars are reaching, a 2004 vs. 2008 really makes no difference. What matters is ownership and maintenance. If I were you, given where you live and when you will be able to use it, I'd look for a 2004 coupe with between say 50-80K on the clock but you could easily go higher up to 100K which = lower price. These cars have strong engines that can go 200K+ miles but maintaining everything else can get costly if you're not a DIY'er. Do not pay up for an ultra low mileage garage queen that looks fantastic, will cost a pile of $ to buy, and then another pile of $ to fix all the problems that come with buying such a thing due to lack of use.

 

Total BS on low milage Crossfires. Have you had a low milage Crossfire? You keep bashing low milage Crossfires to people interested in buying one. You should stop doing this when you are completely ignorant on the subject.

 

Most people who buy these cars actually have another "real" car for day to day use and use their two-seater only for the weekends and recreation. Should you choose a convertible or a coupe? It’s an age-old debate that can be difficult to answer. I have had several convertibles (some had a removable hardtop: Corvette roadsters, Mercedes 450SL, some removable T-tops) I found I rarely put the top(s) down or removed the tops. All the Corvette coupes were preferred. Climate is a big factor, heat, rain, temperature, etc. The biggest benefit of choosing a convertible over a coupe is simple: enjoying beautiful summer days with the top down, the wind in your hair, and a relaxing ride without the encumbrances of a fixed roof to limit your visibility — or your fun. Everything in Life is a trade off.........
I would prefer an SRT6 for looks, performance, rarity. So, get either a coupe (auto) or roadster (standard) which brings you back to your original thought of What to Do?

 

Welcome aboard

 

I have a low miles Roadster and the guy has a point.

My SE had 22,000 on it in 2015. Been stored a lot. In the first year, the AM/FM died, the valve covers leaked, the alternator died and I had to replace one of the battery cables due to corrosion from sitting and not being protected (They left it on a battery tender for almost two years - Jeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.)

My Graphite Roadster had 44,000 on it in 2009 and was driven daily. It was not as pristine as the SE but it never let me down, cept for the sticky key incident.

The guy has a point.

 

I'd never SAT in a convertible until 2009 when I sat in a ROadster. I've owned three of them now. YES, you will change the top eventually and it will cost $800 or so for the top (USD) and another $300-400 for labor. THe new top will last ten years or so.

A set of tires will last 25,000 miles or so and cost $800-1200 USD. Don't let the top expense scare you, the top down drive is a good compromise between the fun, sensation of flight and feeling of joy the motorcycle brings with the safety of a car.
I"m not a coupe hater, but I can't resist the roadsters.

 

I do not think he has good point.

Your radio going out is strange. Alternators are hit and miss I have had one last 17 years and one died a month after new car warranty ended. Leaking valve gaskets are not uncommon for these cars. As far as the cables I wonder if was stored in a damp location. None of this hardly cost you a pile of $ to fix.

I bought my car almost 6 years ago with 3700 miles now has 18,500 miles. I have replaced transmission conductor plate. Specific to SRT6 the O-rings on the oil cooler and the intercooler pump. If you do not add in regular maintenance costs, I am at well under $300. I can live with that.

 

In a lot of ways it is luck of the draw. Lately I have seen so many posts about roadster top issues and there aren't a lot of used parts available so I personally would not get one.

 

"Completely ignorant on the the subject"? OK. You obviously know far more than I. Pack your trunk with your bags and take your low mileage XF on a cross country trip an see what happens. 'nuf said. Lecture me? I don't think so.

 

Since you have not bought a low milage crossfire I do know more than you on that subject. You should stop lecturing people about that subject. You have made comments many times on this subject that you have no personal experience with.
My longest drive in it without stopping is 1800 miles. All I am saying is you should not be steering people away from low mile cars for no sound reason. There are many people that do not want high milage cars. You should not be steering them away from the fun that is the Crossfire.

 

PJOHNSON, sorry for hijacking this thread. Welcome to the forum. Hope you find a car next year.

 

Low mileage or high mileage, they are all still aging whether sitting or driving. I kept my coupe and sold my roadster. You can travel with more in a coupe. Also I found that there are very limited times to really enjoy the top down in Ohio. I try to stay out of the sun when possible now.

Good luck on your choice! James

 

Welcome to the forum!
I just bought my 2006 Roadster base in April. I love it! It's not my daily driver, but I take it out as often as I can.
When I was searching for a car I just wanted something with a manual transmission. It also had to be a MoPar and had to be under a certain amount of money. Then I saw a Crossfire and I thought it looked great!
I didn't know what I wanted either so I drove a coupe first and it was cool, then I drove my roadster and that checked all the boxes!
One things for sure, a Roadster is usually more expensive than a Coupe.
Good luck with what ever you choose.