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06-22-2005, 04:48 PM
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Any knowlege or opinions about the Chrysler Crossfire?
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I have been looking at these cars and thinking I might trade for one in the future. 
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06-22-2005, 04:52 PM
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I liek gramer
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06-22-2005, 04:54 PM
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I'm not worthy...
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In my opinion, it is like buying an H2...just a status mobile. I also agree it is fugly...but..tastes vary. Plus, it's a chrystler. ewww. I wouldn't trade your car for it...but again, tastes vary. |
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06-22-2005, 05:06 PM
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if you get 1 get the supercharged 1
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06-22-2005, 05:35 PM
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330 hp in that little sportscar would be nice, but they also run about 10K more on the price tag, lol. I am sure it would get you on insurance too. The standard 215 hp or whatever it is is enough for me with it. Test drove one the other day, does nice. I think they look different, but not fugly in my opinion. I would like to have a vert, or roadster, but they run a bit high too, I have not made up my mind yet, I might just go with an 06 GT or something. Don't know yet. 
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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06-22-2005, 05:37 PM
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What I like about the Crossfire is the mechanical parts are mostly Mercedes.
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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06-22-2005, 05:38 PM
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mustang would be your best bet if you want to do things to it. i dont think the crossfire has a big aftermarket what so ever
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06-22-2005, 05:55 PM
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06-22-2005, 06:18 PM
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You want to **** me?
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06-22-2005, 06:20 PM
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
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06-22-2005, 06:37 PM
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Slow?? I drove one, it is anything but slow. Pretty quick for a 3.2L V6 I think.
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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06-22-2005, 06:50 PM
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
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i heard the srt-6 is pretty fast, but not worth $50k, and i think you can only get the srt in an auto. the normal runs what, mid 15's and costs $30k? not worth it in my book, i'll take a used 03/04 cobra with 500-600hp for $25k-30k.
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06-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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what is this bat you speak of?
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Road and Track did a comparo with the Crossfire SRT6 and three other roadsters. I think it was a Mercedes, Vette and Porche.
They rated the Crossfire last mostly because they said the ride was like a skatebaord on the highway. That's an objective rating though so YMMV. For the hard data performance it was competitive. Now the SRT6 is the blown version, so I dunno what they did other than the engine to make this an SRT6.
As for no aftermarket, well ever hear of AMG?
Mercedes aftermarket is damned expensive though. I like the art deco look myself and if I had the bux to afford a roadster that would be the one for me.
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06-22-2005, 06:53 PM
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
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why did they rate the crossfire worse than the benz, aren't they the same car (assuming its the e320 or whichever car is the same as the crossfire)?
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06-22-2005, 07:19 PM
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what is this bat you speak of?
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the crossfire is based off the last generation Benz running gear. The current Benz roadster is what was tested in the shootout. The article is at work, I am not. So I cannot be more precise.
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06-22-2005, 07:21 PM
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
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oh, thanks for clearing that up, i thought the crossfire was updated everytime the e-class was.
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06-22-2005, 07:23 PM
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I've sat in one...
they're tiny and they have a cheap looking interior, cheaper than my mustang was IMO
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06-22-2005, 10:37 PM
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I would say they are definitely NOT built to be drag raced, they are a road car, plain and simple, built to be enjoyed on the roads and highways. I am sure the SRT-6 would get you a decent 1/4 mile time, but like I said, its a Sports Car, a road car, and built to be enjoyed while driving it.
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06-22-2005, 10:49 PM
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