Hi, I've had a Crossfire for the last three years, and I'd like to hang on to it for a lot longer. But in order to pass the MoT my garage has had to order a suspension spring from Italy. There wasn't one available in the UK, and you can't order one from Mercedes unless you have one of their cars. Is there a shortage of Chrysler parts, and is it possible to get hold of Mercedes parts where they can be used? I'd be grateful for any advice.

 

Yes, parts specific to the crossfire are not made anymore for most part. That is why I started The Crossfire Shop here in the US. Used is best source now.

 

If you get the VIN number of a Mercedes car which has the part you want on it, you wander into a Mercedes dealer all casual and say you want this or that part, when he asks for the VIN number give him the one you have.

Just do not let him see the Crossfire sitting in the car park or you might get rudely shown or thrown through the door.

 

hi tim have you tried these people they always have a crossfire or two that they are breaking...best of luck...chris..... www.chryslerbreakers.co.uk

 

My understanding is that once production stops on a particular model the Manufacturer has to supply parts for a further 10 years (certainly used to be the case)

 

That misconception has been around for years.

I"m sure if you ask real nicely, the new owner of the Karmann Plant will gladly stamp out anything you need.

 

Well, I think it was 5 years, but when supplies are gone, they are gone...for you, I would check the local breaker yard as suggested...get to know them really well...

 

I think that different rules apply here in the EU to the US and I have to admit that 10years also rings a bell with me

 

Yes, 10 years is the given norm, but who is responsible?

Daimler/Chrysler no longer exists. > Assets sold to Cerebus. > Cerebus enters bankruptcy. > Old car company and New car company formed. > Old car company assumes ownership of any liabilities or any bad stuff from all years previous. New car company exists bankruptcy with ownership of all assets, and a clean slate. > New car company eventually clears all bankruptcy hurdles and transforms into todays Fiat/Chrysler company structure.

Throw the bankruptcy of Karmen into the picture where all of your records, supplier info, stamping molds, etc., existed and are now gone, who are you going to turn to? Old car company would be the responsible corporate entity, but they have no assets.

The vehicle is a dead vehicle. There are very limited quantities of left over new Crossfire specific parts. MB mechanical parts are available, but Crossfire specific parts are few and far between. This is why they are so easily totaled by insurance companies.

 

lol no they wont politely told me where to go when I contacted them re new headlamps

 

I had an SLk320 previously and if I need any mechanical parts I just quote its REg any hey presto parts are no problem. Euro car parts have most bits I've ever needed. If you need a reg just look on Autotrader or Ebay for one

 

That's a rosy picture, we should take care of these cars while we have them. You may end up with a nice car that will not work because some little part is unavailable and you have to scrap it or it will sit in the garage gathering dust. LOL

 

Dave, that is exactly why we need to support "The Crossfire Shop". MrMoPar has stepped up, and we need him to be successful. Because he may be the only source of parts in a few more years.

 

You make a fair point

 

Thats fine on your side of the pond but what about us Europeans? By the time you add postage and import duty the parts end up ridiculously expensive

 

dal these people are very good always have a xf or two in for breaking and they do mail order, so all is not too bleak... www.chryslerbreakers.co.uk

 

I'm on the phone to them right now! need yet another front fog light

 

But they don't have any in stock