I saw my first Crossfire in 2004. I instantly fell in love with it. I was at a point in my life where it would have been a very impractical addition to my life. But I could not forget how much I loved that vehicle. It was like an old girlfriend that you can't forget. I might also mention I never had a mid-life crisis. So, at 77 years old I asked my wife of 55 years if it was ok if I had one. She said yes and I bought a 2004 Crossfire with 27,000 miles. I think I have found the Fountain of Youth! Us old guys need lots of help, so you may see me on the Forum frequently. 😊

 

Welcome and you are never too old to enjoy a Crossfire. If you ever need work, mechanically you have a 2003 Mercedes SLK320. There is lots of info in this link and on this site. I am 80 and have had my Limited since 2006.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s-repairs.html

 

I've had a Crossfire since 2007
I'm currently 62 years old
I attend many Crossfire events every year and I can say that these cars are owned primarily by people in their 50's and older.
Welcome to the Crossfire community.
I hope to meet you someday at one of the Crossfire events each year.

The next one is right here in Michigan
The Woodward Dream Cruise
We have attended it every year since 2007
Come join us in August !!!

Look here >>>Woodward Dream Cruise - Royal Oak, Michigan - August 16 & 17 2024


And others here >>>Crossfire Events and Meets

 

Congrats on the purchase. Should you have any questions about ingress or egress it is a learned maneuver.

 

Congrats on your purchase of the 2004 Crossfire Coupe & welcome to our Forum. US 'old guys' need to stick together!

I've had my coupe since OCT/2008. Still runs & looks like it's brand new!

 

Congratulations!
Enjoy the hell out of it!

 

Indeed, it is a learned maneuver. I am perfecting my technique. I am working on it inside the garage. I don't want to provide too much entertainment for the neighbors. I am really enjoying my Crossfire.

 

I bought mine at 70 after a lifetime of muscle cars. I really learned to love the car after this year’s Ozark event. Really was able to push the car and see what it was capable of.

 

Welcome. to the forum Vsuttonjr. Everything and everybody that is anybody on the plant who knows about these cars, is right here.

I am also pushing 78 and really enjoying my hot rod Crossfire convertible sports car which I bought in Dallas about 5 years ago. After 4 Ozarks Rally's, a family reunion flew me to Traverse City Michigan, where another roadster wanted me. I didn't really want another Crossfire. But the 6 speed stick spoke to me and now it is in my garage here in Texas.

The car was in Suttons Bay, Michigan, is that anywhere near you?

 

No, but my 2004 dream (2006 Roadster) is now in New Buffalo, MI. Picked it up in late June.
Chrysler and Daimler did not realize they had such a big market in 2024.

 

I too am an old (68) guy who recently purchased a Crossfire...2005 Coupe Black-on-black with 16k miles...beautiful. Loved it since I saw one many years ago.

 

All you old guys with Crossfires?? I have had mine since 2005. still enjoy it. I am 91. Lorne

 

re: Lorne - we have a winner !!

"Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional." - Walt Disney

 

So glad you still are enjoying driving at 91.
I hope I am that fortunate too although who knows what I'll drive by then.
I'm 62 now so we're talking nearly 30 years from now.
Wonder if I'll still need gas ...lol

 

Maybe you will still be driving your antique crossfire? I remember in 1961, I bought a 1932 Ford that was considered an antique. It was only 29 years old. Of course, back then, a 10 year old car was considered worn out.

 

Math check maybe?

 

some of us over 80 walk slow and when we change our oil, we can do it with our eyes closed, but We may need help to get up,
and when we get behind the wheel of a car we love it we are 16 again ,,I owned the "world fastest crossfire" Look it up
yes at 81 i still drag race at 135 to 150 mph i am yes young again and happy to do it week after week. it all how you feel
and Most older muscle car owners are still muscle car owners.
My first run drag racing was when i was 14,now at 81 i still do it the word old do not compute LOL...jim
take a look at this for an 80th birthday (fast forward to 4 hours i think my run was 3.58 of the 6 hour tape

 

Age is just a number, it's how old you feel that counts!

 

I can relate to your purchase of your XF. I bought a 2008 coupe on May 1st of this year. Driving it is a real blast....PS: I'm 83....