Chrysler Crossfire (+SRT6) - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled So Fast (2004-2008)
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- In this video we are looking at the Chrysler Crossfire, a 2-seater RWD coupe! Chrysler wanted this car to help build their brand, giving it a design that many people loved. There even was a supercharged SRT6 version that packed some good power. Unfortunately, not everything went smoothly and I have found 6 major flaws and reasons that I felt caused this car to be cancelled. Watch along for a full history of this car from concept in 2001 to its cancellation in 2008!
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Chrysler Crossfire Overview: 00:38
Chrysler Crossfire History/Specs (2004-08): 03:09
Flaws and Reasons for Cancellation: 10:15
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I've been driving my 2005 Crossfire for 11 years and still love it despite the occasional expensive or hard to find part. It's easily the best car I have ever owned. I now have 202k miles on it.
I loved mine. Got it at an auction for 3200 with 83k miles. I got for our dealership my father owns. I end up keeping it. So much fun! I had the module for the convertible top go and it was really hard to find and expensive to install and replace.
I have a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire hardtop....grey color..
I love it & plan on keeping it forever..
My son had to have 4 small parts sent here from Germany which took a few months to receive, cost me $1,800...runs great now!! 😊
My wife and I are 72 years young and decided to finally get a fun car. A dealer in town who has specialty cars, got us a 2007 Crossfire convertible in MINT condition with 9400 miles. Needless to say, we are having a blast with it..I even get to drive it once in awhile..
How much did you pay?
Nice
For sale ?
@@carlosr24 Sorry Carlos, it's not.
Do you think it could handle MN winters with winter tires?
I have a 2004 black crossfire for four years now and i think its a very fun reliable car ,its got very low mileage and i don't drive it very often but when i do it makes me smile .
Hope that you're putting highway miles on it...will last significantly longer!
I would love to see the Chrysler Crossfire make a comeback. I have always liked the Crossfire even as a little kid.
its only by Fiat and Peugeot buddy, Chrysler is italian and french now
It's sad, because the stellantus shit has plans to make Chrysler a people mover brand, so we probably will never see it again even if people wanted it.
@@Bobby-cm7vu that was Fiats plan. I'm hoping Stellantis changes it's direction.
@@dontelindsey5846 I hope stellantis is like nah this cost too much 💀 yall independent now.
I purchased an '06 (New) in '08 SRT6 and now have 280,000 miles on the car. Love it.
I’ve owned my 2005 Crossfire Coupe Limited since 2015. I never thought I would love a car but I love this one. It gets lots of looks and compliments and I love driving it. It’s a fun car.
How is the reliability. I would like to get a used one with a manual transmission.
@@georgeharleydavidsonrider156 I have 3. Sticky ignition has been my main problem and changing out convertible hydraulic pump
@@playwithdaisy2.021 I have the same problem with ignition. Did you ever figured out why....mine is very moody. Tried everything...not sure what can be the problem..
@@yuliya0504 sometimes your key won’t turn?
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I really love my 2004 Crossfire. Have not had a bit of trouble out of it. I like the smooth look of the exterior. I'm very pleased with it and would own another one.
My cupholder broke.
I love my crossfire. I wish they still made them.
I've owned two. I wrecked my first one. I still technically own it, but it's totaled.
i have a 2005 crossfire convertible limited with 6 speed manual transmission, i really love it but the only problem with this car it is very rare so it is hard to find some parts for it , other than that it is an amazing car i use it as a daily car , you can enjoy with this lovely car just by driving it , i really wish if chrysler didn’t stop making it
@@UAExCRAZY I have 05 limited that's totaled and a 04. I use the 05 for parts.
Me too.Love mine.
I just bought a 2007 Chrysler crossfire a week ago. Drove it all the way home 600 miles and was ready to hop back in as soon as I could
i've had my crossfire for 12 years now and dive it almost daily.....it still turns heads and is one of the most reliable cars i've ever had
Me too.
I'm getting one this weekend
I second that. These cars are not only reliable but very fun to drive
@@Bonbon-og7cw A Chrysler? Reliable? Really?
Jоhn Wiсk never had an issue with mine. Its more so Mercedes actually too.
Just bought a 2004 Crossfire with 49000 miles. Had been looking at this car for years, but was always to pricey. Now we have a great car that we always wanted. Absolutely love this ride. Always get "THE LOOK" from other drivers. This car is in showroom condition, with no rust , dings or dents. Love this car
I have a 2005 Crossfire SRT6 convertible I bought new and it now has 6,132 miles on it. Runs great and is in showroom condition. Had to have the convertible top replaced after a mouse chewed a hole in it. Now in mouse proof storage!
Mine is too.Live it.
so you bought a crossfire and have put it in storage and it runs great and is in showroom condition. You are so full of shit! you bought the car as a investment, its a trailer queen that you dust now and then and are hoping its going to be a collectors so you can clean up.
These still turn my head when I see one out on the road or in a parking lot.
Yes they do, people turn heads at mine all the time..
Its funny bcuz the teenagers ask me what is your car never seen one..lol
There is only 3 hard top Crossfires in my town of 107,000 people 😉😊
I am now on my second Crossfire, both bought new and love this outstanding car. Most of the comments were accurate on reasons for cancelation, many including dealer price gouging on purchase, very limited availability and impossible to custom order. I disagree on value, people were paying above sticker for the car when launched, waiting for one, if the dealer could get it because of allotments and then finding servicing difficult and expensive. I will never part with my Crossfire Limited Roadster and to this day it draws raves from onlookers for a car that still turns heads. Since 2004 of ownership, I have not had a single failure or mechanical issue. I think it was and remains a great value.
My experience has been the same. 2004 crossfire coup blaze red. Stick. The auto slows it considerably.
thanks for the feedback and great comment, that’s awesome you’ve had no problems. I believe this was one of the cars that had far better reliability than the many other chryslers of this era. They could have executed the release and sales better I guess
I got my 04 two months ago & it had one owner with 73000 miles.I paid $6000.It looks new & I'm in love with it.
@@denisekinzle1672 Still you have it?
@@denisekinzle1672 pppp
I miss when Chrysler actually had product.
I'm sensing a theme whenever they made a good car they cancel it if they made a bad product it stays
It wasn't a Chrysler. It was a straight up 1990s Mercedes SLK. Even had the exact same interior. That's why nobody bought one. You could buy a used SLK, with nicer amenities and build quality (Chrysler used cheap plastics) for less than a Crossfire. The car made no sense to buy.
I agree though, I have 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee, has transmission slippage but besides that it still drives like a dream. I actually prefer driving that than the Toyota Minivan I have.
Who interested in one ☝️
It's rebadged benz🧐
Gorgeous car. Even in 2019 the car doesn’t seem dated at all. I’d love to own the SRT 6!! I don’t think I’ve ever even seen an srt 6
hi had a srt 6 for 5 years now very rare goes like hell and so many people ask what it is great drive too.
Love my 2004 Crossfire. Looks as good today as it did the day it was born
My cup holder just broke.
My 2005 too, mine is in brand new condition 😊
In the near future Crossfires are suppose to be worth alot of money bcuz not many were made between 2004-2008 😉
I just saw a crossfire on the road by where I live and I thought oh wow I forgot Chrysler even made that car and really wish I could have one
They honestly look awesome I wouldn’t mind driving one around
They are very fun to drive
I owned it’s relative the SLK (R-170)
I know where a 2005 limited convertible 14k miles on it can be purchased from a private owner if interested,lady owned since new,show room condition,white with black top.
Just got a white 04.Go online & look.My 04 was $34000 & I got it for $6000 in perfect condition.
I've seen some really nice ones and thought it was one of the better looking recent cars Chrysler made
I agree they really look sick
Rosanne looks better than Chrysler's recent cars!
Everyone just thinks it's a new car because they don't know what it is, not 15 yrs old now it's getting to cost more than having a kid almost. 500 for rear tires every year alone..
@@MarspeedCars ikr
@@jenmiddleton6317 The Designer Was From The Future - Because People Think Its A Newer Model Porsche Or Something
Future Episodes are going to be Plymouth Prowler, Dodge Stratus and Dakota, and might get into some Jeep as well! Also the pricing slide was messed up, Coupe and Convertible are reversed 😨
Cool 😀
Awesome 👍 👍 Stratus was my first car. Loved it.
Marspeed do the Dakota Convertible
First Gen Chrysler Pacifica, and Jeep Commander!!
Marspeed Dodge Stealth
I own a 2005 convertible so will share a few personal insights on the Crossfire. The convertible with the top up gives much more headroom than the coupe. Being 6'4" tall I have to tilt my head when sitting in the coupe but do not need to in the convertible. What I like about the Crossfire is the fact that you are getting Mercedes engineering with a fresh and interesting design. The coupe in my opinion is a very polarizing design in that most either really like it or do not. The convertible design just looks more balanced and is liked by almost everyone. I can see why many were concerned about the price tag when new but now as a used vehicle the Crossfire offers a big bang for your dollar and is not often seen since so few were produced in it's five year run.
I will mention that the Crossfire got the first generation SLK running gear but this is actually a good thing as the next generation SLK engine had timing gear issues. There are some common issues with the Crossfire but are well documented and easy to find fixes for on the Crossfire forum and regional club sights.
The two things I find that can be issues visually with the Crossfire are the standard 7 spoke wheels that to my eye give the Crossfire a kit car appearance and the center console silver paint on finish which really cheapens the appearance of the interior. The SRT wheels to my eye give the Crossfire a much more modern and balanced look and you can get the wood grain decals to put over the silver center console which gives the interior the rich look it deserves. In summary I would encourage any one looking for a well made and eye catching 2 seater car to put the Crossfire on their list of considerations. We could not be happier with our convertible and you will not find a better looking rear end of any car of that era.
How much more headroom would you say is the difference between the coupe and convertible? I'm 6ft2
Hertz rented Crossfires and I was like a 16 year old kid with dad's car when I was lucky enough to get one. I liked the car, the design, and especially the performance.
I own three Crossfires. Good job Marspeed on this well put together review. I laugh when I read some comments below saying the Crossfire is unreliable. Clearly from people that have not owned one, or more likely trolls looking to stir up trouble.
Yeah I didn’t really talk about reliability for this one like the other episodes. It probably had some issues (as do many/all Chryslers) but they screwed up worse than that for this one.
Its the same idiots who say all the 1st gen cars from the mid 2000s are unreliable when you see an abundance of them of them on the road today i mean literally you cant go one day with out seeing a 2005 or newer charger or 300c yet they are unreliable cant stand when people talk out there ass
I've got an 07.convertable....i love driving it...but new parts are almost non existent...and no Chrysler dealers around with test equipment..im thinking of selling it because it's expensive to run
@@dogtieredwozear6098 don't use Chrysler. Use a local Mercedes tech. And you can use Mercedes parts that match the part. Theres a few cars the xfire shares parts with.
I tried..but in u.k when you give them your reg....and they see it's a crossfire there not interested and just as expensive.they say there test equip won't work on a Chrysler....bullshit it's 90%merc
I actually love the fake vents on the side, I think they are done well and adds a lot of character. Normally I hate fake side vents just not this one.
I still have my Crossfire. Love it!
Me too and you don't see them often, which I love!
The only SRT6 ever, I wanted one so bad but went with a 300c in 2005 instead.
That’s not a bad compromise
I loved my crossfire convertible. I had a black SRT6 with a terracotta colored interior. It definitely wasn't the most luxurious car on the inside, but it was fun to drive. I wish I would never have gotten rid of that car, I think of it often.
I think of my srt8 chrysler all the time
@@tylercouture216 I currently have a 2005 300c. It looks like new inside and out. I love it and have a heck of a lot of fun driving it. I also just got a 2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label and I still think about which car I'm going to drive for the day. I catch garbage from people all the time about driving an older car but Chrysler did such a good job styling the exterior of that car that it has a timeless appearance. It's still one of the best looking cars on the road. The interior is not really that fancy, typical for Chrysler but it's still a great car and I have no thoughts on getting rid of it at all.
@@tylercouture216😊
@vdgitaliano agree the LX body 300 is timeless and I love the angular edges on it
i just bought one as my first car. a black 2006 crossfire manual. its so much fun and a blast to drive every day. all my friends think its a really cool car everytime i drive them.
I have an XRT6 and it is an awesome car. It will do under 5 sec 0-6. Bolt ons and tuning can push this car to almost 400 HP. It gets a lot of looks. I am keeping mine stock. They are already going up in value.
I have owned my crossfire for 3 years it's so nice yeah its dated now but it looks great and sounds great like all cars have issues but it's been solid for me and iv driven it in snow got everywhere and had fun
I have the Alabaster White Crossfire Coupe and it is one fun car to drive. Took it to the Tail of the Dragon in 2018. I was amazed by what that car can do.
I think it would be really cool if you did some history videos on mopars going back to the 50s and 60s and maybe even the very early days of these companies, either way great video keep up the good work!
Thanks! That’s an idea, just have to get more knowledgeable about the older stuff since I don’t know as much!
Great looking car and very reliable (despite what people think): should have been better thought through to put it ahead of its competitors not behind. For two smart companies they made some major production and marketing errors !!
still have mine... 160k miles.. and I love it.. I drive everyday ... I will never sell my crossfire
What about parts? Hard to find but im guessing dont need much maintenance?
@@bmarie8965 just eh basics... sometimes things happen.. I had to replace my window mirror motor.. I got used one and replace it... so far so good.
@@manoelramon8283 m112 is good engine is basicly m113 with 2 cyl cut off, and the m113 engine is one of the most reliable engine mercedes ever built. You will drive it for many miles if you maintain the car :)
My 1998 SLK 230 is still going strong and turns heads daily. The hard-top convertible was way ahead of it's time, and offers the perfect Summer-Winter solution.
I have 2 of these gorgeous cars. One is a Roadster 100 000 miles and the Limited has only 16 000 miles. Both look and drive great.
Funny thing, I have not yet seen a bad looking Crossfire. They seem to look good even after many more miles on the clock.
Me too beauties.
thats because the insurance companies write them off for minor things like a damaged wing because they are too expensive to repair
@@insertnamehere5146maybe where you live but not all insurance companies just write these cars off..
My insurance company would fix my 2005 Crossfire immediately..
Now my Corvette would be another thing bcuz its body it all fiberglass, once wrecked = totaled 😉
@@countrybabe1111 I am in the UK and the standard crossfire is not worth much. it therefore follows that if the damage is greater than the market value, insurers just write em off and do often. it does not help that Fiat/Chrysler don't really make any of the panels for them anymore
We recently bought a low mileage Crossfire roadster and love it. When these cars first appeared I couldn't afford one at the time but vowed that I would have one someday. It is a fun-to-drive, classy car that still turns heads. I love driving it in the mountains.
Me too.
I’ve always loved the Crossfire, never could pick a favorite between the coupe or convertible, but loved the top-up (and down) look of the convertible very much and saw it as a more substantial and stylish competitor to the original Audi TT! It still looks great in 2019 too. Thanks for posting this!
My ex's dad has/had an SRT6. He loved it and said the only better car he'd driven was a Fiat Barchetta (mind you this was long before the FCA merger).
I worked for Chrysler when these were new. First of all, we can thank former GM of Europe Pres. Bob Eaton for selling Chrysler to Mercedes so they would have more US distribution since Lexus and Audi were now taking even more of their market share due to Mercedes quality issues at the time. Also, Chrysler had numerous successful product lines such as the Sebring convertible, the PT Cruiser, Ram pickups, the Dodge Intrepid, and the minivan lines at the time of purchase (1998) and Daimler sucked the cash out of Chrysler.
As for the Crossfire, the "base models" which initially came only in black (red was added later) were actually quite fun to drive. The convertible, in particular, was pure fun. Then came the SRT which were rockets on the road. The Crossfire, unlike the Nissan 350Z, Pontiac Solstice and other similar cars did not ride like a buckboard and transmit every bottle cap sized bump in the road to the passenger compartment. The Crossfire has an amazingly smooth ride for such a short wheelbase. I never liked the silver-painted dash appliques and center console, which was more an effort of Mercedes keeping Chrysler downmarket from their own brand.
The Crossfire is unique, fun to drive, reliable and an obtainable collector type car. Buy now while clean, low mileage cars are still available.
Worst decision Bob Eaton ever made.
@@Matt_from_Florida Chrysler should have had Bob Lutz or Tom Gale run the company. Not a GM exec with Euro ties and no loyalty to Chrysler. It made me sick when it happened. People forget, or aren't old enough to remember, but Chrysler was on a roll in the `90s. Mercedes was losing ground to Lexus, BMW and a newly resurgent Audi. They desperately needed the cash flow and distribution.
@@Clarkecars 100% agree. And yes I remember. The LH cars were considered groundbreaking.
The Crossfire still turns heads even today, not bad for a 15+ year-old car. Love it or loathe it, you can't ignore it.
The Daimler-Benz R170 platform might not have been the latest at the time, but it was/still is reliable. This M112 engine is rock solid, so is the transmission.
They were expensive at the time, for sure. But ironically these days they are really cheap - how many V6, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, reliable coupes can you have under 10k€? They seem even cheaper these days where I live, considering the ridiculously high CO2-taxation on *new* cars...
Also, there's speed cameras *EVERYWHERE* so having hundreds of HP doesn't make a lot of sense. 215hp is enough to have fun.
I thought Chrysler couldn't make the coupe any uglier, but recently I saw one in a pale yellow. Boy was I wrong
I got the white hardtop.
So let’s get to where you are right and where you are wrong.
1. Price. Yes, it was to expensive, for two reasons one you gave. Hand built in Germany. And shipped to the USA. But the problem is, the car didn’t cost any less in Europe, or at least you didn’t save shipping costs? So there was a bigger profit in Europe on these cars. There were faster cars for less money.
2. Old outdated platform. This is a myth. It would be true if there was something better about the new platform. But there isn’t. It’s just bigger. Recirculating ball steering boxes have been in cars for ages. Most people wouldn’t know the difference from car to car. A rack and pinion could have been put in. Without changing the platform. And should have.
3. The car was a “hand me down” platform from Mercedes. The only Chrysler bits are the interior and exterior. Nothing mechanical. Which saved MILLIONS in development costs! They made money on these cars. They didn’t sell was many as they wanted to.
The M113 V8 should have been the SRT engine in the car. The car is lighter, faster and less expensive with a naturally aspirated V8 than with a supercharged V6.
With a lower cost, a V8 and a rack and pinion this car would have been a cult badass hero car Chrysler wanted. Like the Barracuda.
A V8 engine option would have made a difference in the sales numbers.
The world economy collapsed during the Crossfires heyday.
Just curious…but,would they have been able to shoehorn a V-8 into the engine bay?
@@myleslong5584 I have a 5.4L M113 V8 in my car right now. It’s an easy swap, because all the parts are the same. Very few modifications are even necessary.
The M113 is the same exact engine as the M112 V6 that comes in the car. And the R170 Mercedes platform the Crossfire was built on was used for V8 with Mercedes cars.
So yes, it EASILY fits!!!
7:41 *WRONG!!!* The air intake is exclusive to the Xfire but the exhaust is identical to the Mercedes-Benz SLK320.
9:05 My "butt time" in the Limited expires at the 3 to 4 hour mark, so I have a cushion I use on longer rides. The SRT-6 rides much more harshly still. This can be mitigated by installing Koni adjustable shocks but it's something you'd best keep in mind.
Most Chrysler dealers (except for the few which still employee their original *Xfire tech)* are completely inept at repairing the vehicle and may even refuse to service the car. Your best bet is finding a competent independent German (Mercedes/BMW specialist) repair facility in your area.
Butt time is the same on the Benz R170 I have.
Many sports cars over the years (Porsches, Lotus 7, Morgan,etc) all with great handling with comfortable ride vs these.
Interesting and seemingly well researched video and commentary.👍
I still own my 2005 Crossfire Coupe Limited.
I love it!❤️
I drove an SRT crossfire on the track at the SRT experience at the Michelin proving grounds back in 2006. It was a good car and performed well on the track.
I own one of the earliest examples of the crossfire and for a car that’s over 15 years old, it’s held up very well. The only issues I get are mild corrosion, which plagues most cars in the UK anyway, and typical Mercedes electronic issues for a car of its age.
Mechanically it’s solid, no real issues beyond the fact it’s an “old” car, so typical consumables like bushes and gaskets.
Driving wise, it’s not as bad as people think. 215hp is enough, not mind-blowing but hardly slow. It makes a nice noise, a very unique smooth tone, almost inline 6 sounding. The controls are rather heavy but easy to use, however I will concede that the steering is the worst part of the car. It’s numb, slow and vague, but does have nice weight to it at least.
I’ll also admit the quality of the interior trim is pretty weak, it’s cheap plastic and Napa leather which ideally should be upgraded if you want to spend the money, although it does look nice.
Which brings me onto the best part of the car, the reason I and many others bought one. The styling is just fantastic, they look retro and modern at the time time, very unique and well sculpted. Some don’t like the design of the rear in coupe form but most agree the convertible looks great. I revive endless compliments from people who see it, often stopping to talk to me about the car.
For the current money they command, they are great value plus are a definite future classic.
I couldn't agree more. I've always like the look and had wondered why the were dropped. Now I know. I'd almost buy one today, but I really don't need another classic car, and I've heard stories, perhaps apocryphal, about frequent camshaft sensor failures and other sometimes hard to get or replace parts. I have a 1966 Thunderbird that I can buy almost any part I need for it, most electrical parts new and inexpensive, the same day at the parts stores. Plus I can work on most of it myself. These Crossfires, as stylish as the are, would be quite the opposite. I still admire the car and the fortitude of the owner when I see one.
Love my Srt6, many people come to me not even knowing it existed.
I want to see it
@@tylercouture216 I can't post pics on TH-cam comments lol, but it's on my Instagram @reedquint, pics of the engine and the car if anyone interested.
@@quintr3756 so its basically a compressor? Or is it just a supercharger and no other trim difference?
I just bought my Crossfire in February. I had been looking for one for over three years. But I waited until the the color combination with low mileage came available. While on vacation in Florida I came across the car and bought it. So far I love it but I did have to spend $2000.00 on repairs. It's a 2005 Beautiful Blue silver metallic with white leather interior and 42,000 miles.
I just seen an all blacked out one at the gas station just a few minutes ago and immediately thought about this video being posted earlier today and I’m now able to watch it since I was busy earlier today
Haha that’s funny! Hope you liked it 👍🏽
I was the cross-fire tech at a large chrysler dealer. It failed due to having a Chrysler name badge, the public really had no idea what it is due to lack of advertising.
@@eastcoastdriver-pm9ss yes sir. slk 320 assembled and body by Karmin. Nobody wanted a $52k Chrysler. People were not aware. Advertising sucked.
Excellent reporting, about the Chrysler Crossfire...just saw one pass my house about an hour ago, and it refreshed my memory about this rather unique car. Thank you!
One important factor related to the price was the value of the dollar in relation to the Euro.
Great video! It was exactly what I was looking for.
I've had two Crossfires. The first was a Limited Coupe that was a joy. Came with all the bells and whistles. Hit a deer at about 70mph on the freeway, and the car did exactly what it was supposed to do. It crushed up to the driver's compartment, but I was able to drive it a short distance to a safe place, and the doors still opened. I then got an '05 base convertible which I am very happy with. No bells or whistles, and that suits me fine. Less to go wrong. I you get one thinking you're getting a muscle car, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a roadster that you can have fun with, then you won't be disappointed. Mercedes parts are easy to get, but some of the Chrysler-badged parts are just about impossible to get.
I had a SRT 6. One of the coolest cars ever. Very fast car capable of beating most Muscle cars of the 60s/70s. I have a bad back and had problems getting in and out of it. Otherwise among the best cars I’ve owned. I currently own a Challenger Hellcat.
Marspeed, you put together, researched, this car very well. I agree with yours and others here for the demise of this car. But, what a bang for the buck in the used market today. We bought a 2005 SRT6 coupe in Sapphire Silver Blue with 39,800 miles (low mile ones are still out there) on her 15 months ago. Yes, the steering is not rack and pinion, but we just returned from a 5 day trip, driving the Tail of the Dragon (11 miles with 318 turns) on US 129. We did this 4 times. We are a novice at this but this car felt like it was on rails. Very torquee motor and the auto stick allowed us to stay in the power band, spending time in 2nd and 3rd. Thanks again for your review!
Thanks for watching and for the comment man! Yes I agree it’s a fantastic deal today I kind of want to get one now 😂😂 how is that steering feel, is it as bad as everyone says? The SRT definitely has some great power I’m sure it’s an enjoyable car to drive for sure!
@@MarspeedCars Not driven on a closed track, quite honestly , I never felt the older steering technology in this car was an issue. She drives tight and right. The performance tires (new in Dec., 2018), certainly adds to this. Keep your eyes open for one...they are out there. The drivetrain is bullet proof. 👍
I see a few of them around my town these days I'm a Mopar guy and I definitely appreciate this car, would love to have a srt6 one day I'm sure that v6 sounds amazing when driving it, would look nice with my 08 charger
Between the Crossfire and the last generation 200 they both were amazing designs but unfortunately they’re both gone
Lavonte A Another one of Chrysler's awesome products that was executed poorly and ruined the promise of success
I have a 2005 Limited Roadster. From a value point of view, I have had more than one Mercedes 350 owners say, you bought the less expensive one. Most drivers would never appreciate the upgrade from the 170 to the 171 platform. This is a really great car. The biggest problem with marketing was no one knew what the car was. No one knew the base of the car was Mercedes and very few knew it was being manufactured in Germany. I think you are a little short on the Mercedes content. I think it is more like 90%. Regardless, great car and now the value as collectors now understand the DNA and the limited production will make the value of the car increase.
Great video. Love the history of the cars, pros, cons, and why they were canceled. Would love to see some other brands too besides mopar.
Keep up the good work!
I don't understand the "unreliable" posts either. My '06 just hit 96K. It's had two sensors and an air pump replaced. That's all. I change the oil every 6K and just had a flush, fill, filter change on the the trans. Still runs like the day it came from the dealer.
I’m picking up my 2003 crossfire tomorrow. Can’t wait 😊 ❤️
Just got 1 about 4 days ago loving it was scared at first but I love the reviews im seeing
You are an absolute legend!!! I have been searching many chrysler crossfire forums for this & I thank you SO much for your videos. I’ve subscribed now to your channel! You’ve really made me day! Thank you🤗🤗🤗🤗
Great video as always! I'll be sharing with others...
Thank you so much for the support!!
Thanks for this stellar, informative video! Terrific job! I just traded in my 2005 Aero Blue Coupe (61,000 miles) for a One-owner, 2013 Blue Ray Metallic Chevy Camaro (55,000 miles) in January 2020. Owned the Crossfire since April 2009. I was the second owner with only 2800 miles on the Odometer. Had zero mechanical problems until it left me stranded in a parking lot last fall, due to an electrical / computer malfunction. The car wouldn't even turn over. Nothing. Dead. Can't recall the exact verbiage of the part eventually installed -- A scrim key, perhaps? Anyway, when considering the Camaro, I created a check list of flaws with my Crossfire:
The occasional sliced finger while pulling on the driver's side metallic door handle.
No spare tire. (Camaro has one)
Useless cupholder. (Camaro has two)
Cheap, plastic console. (Broke a slat on an air vent. Better, stronger interior in the Camaro)
Premium gas. (Camaro takes Regular.)
Sluggish horsepower (215 HP compared to Camaro's 323 HP).
Limited trunk space.
Sparse Crossfire parts availability.
I really enjoyed owning the Crossfire, but after paying the $1165.00 for the parts and labor that left me stranded, I made the right choice in trading it in. Don't miss it. Having too much fun with the Camaro! : )
Great video very informative keep up the great work
I bought my 05 SRT6 Crossfire in 2012 and I love it. I still only have a little over 30k miles on the car. I don't drive it nearly enough but the styling and uniqueness makes it a blast to drive. With a tune and smaller supercharger pulley the car easily puts out 400hp. I only wish it had come in a manual.
Thanks brother. Great review and history. I love this car. God bless you.......I just found your channel. Liked and subscribed! !!!!
kinda regret not getting a used Crossfire coupe when I had the chance.
Jersey Jimmy Why? So you can have the struggle of your life finding parts
You still can online.I just got mine for $6000.Tag price In 04was $33.500.
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Good video sir 😎👍🏽 Seen a good bit of these when I was in Houston a few months ago
I've never had one but I always though that car had a tough looking rear end. None like it on the road then or now.
I'm still a fan of the SRT-6 Crossfire. Too bad I don't fit too comfortably in it or I'd buy one.
At six foot five its rather snug for me!
@@dontelindsey5846 I'm 6'6 lol
@@c5natie1 I feel your pain lol
I love my Crossfire 04 & a beauty in white.
great in depth video man thank you for this
I own a Stealth twin turbo and i just bought a Crossfire this week. The Crossfire is a blast to drive, but I'll be trying to squeeze more power out of it.
If it came with a V8 they would still be around, minus the Chris Craft boat hood of course. Cudda been a contender with a lower price and a Hemi ? The lack of a V8 also killed the Prowler I'll wager !
My mom was buying a Dodge, Dad and I test drove a SRT6 while she did paperwork. I bought an 06 two years ago. I knew what I was getting into though. More European that anything. Helped me crosscheck some part #s, thanx.
This is one of the few moments where the base model looks better than SRT trim
Big facts.. except I kind of want to get the srt front bumper for my crossfire. I think the front lip extension looks dope on base/limited models
And two-tone leather interiors not available on the SRT-6!
@@DreamDrivenLifestyle it also has the worst SRT logo
the joke being, that in europe, it had serious market potential, but there was hardly any marketing. It was cheaper than many competitors (remember, we pay more than double the US stickerprice for most cars) and in europe we actually liked knowing it had mercedes underneath.
I bought a 2004 crossfire a couple of weeks ago and love it. it is the coupe limited. I think it looks very cool I do think the rear spoiler is a bit gimmicky and is annoying when doing the twisties as it is always working. I think I will pull the fuse. Apart from that I think it handles very well and inspires confidence. Came with Nitto invos. the car feels classy and one can feel it's German roots. I have seen these cars for sale in Canada with low kms and in great shape... owners seem to be going for the collector aspect. 4 - 12k c price tag. I love the roar when you reach 4k rpm as you start to hit the power band even with stock pipes and intake.
I had a black 2007 Coupe. It had some flaws...but I loved that car. It was fun to drive and it always put a smile on my face when I took it for a ride.
I had one. Loved it. You are spot on about the tires - they were expensive as hell. And the routine maintenance was expensive, too.
The tires are not expensive when you buy them online, do a thorough search for the best prices 😉
Very informative. I am in UK and I thought that this car looked really great. Here it was relatively cheap. It is a strange thing with sports coupes. Some wonderful sports coupes don’t sell that well and get axed, whilst some grim commercial vehicles go on for years.
I have an 04 and I've only had it 6 months and I love it. I'm not a big person so it's perfect for me and it's fast handles good and has become my new baby. I wish they still made them because it is a fun car. And I bought mine for 2,200.00 from a private owner who took very good care of it.
a great underrated car
Great review / History of the Chrysler Crossfire.... Thank you for a nice video.
I had a roadster for 11 years - the longest I ever owned a car. I loved it and always got looks and compliments. Not arguing any of your points about why it failed, but sometimes a product is more than a sum of its parts. I think Chrysler tried to repress sales and Chrysler certainly never taught their sales personnel how to sell them. One of the best driving cars I ever owned.
My close friend had one of these. I couldn't stand it when riding in it. I'm 6/5 and my knees were jammed hard into the dash and the seat wouldn't go that far back because of a big bar behind it. So I decided to try the drivers side. Only a little better. So I drove while I was in it. I grant it one compliment and that was it was very fast!! Was glad when my friend traded for a larger Mercedes
I was very lucky to get one a couple years back. #899 off the assembly line built in May of 2003. It's a fum car to drive. It's really a shame it was cancelled, but the price was it's downfall. Being an import made it that much more expensive and that didn't help.
Now you can get them very reasonable and finding one in great condition and low miles is getting harder.
In the long run they may become a very desirable collector's car. The car is meant to be driven.
Agreed on everything you said. I just think it’s ridiculous that they were imported even though it’s a Chrysler, just not worth it at that point. I took a look at some used ones and they are very cheap and decently low mileage too, it’d be awesome to have one now
i have a 2004 limited in white. how do you find out what number off the assembly line it is?
@@time2go265 check the Vin.number.
@@time2go265 I also would like to point you to the driver's side door. The VIN and other information is available there as well. Not just the VIN, but the date as well. Date of manufacture gives month and year. MDH tells you Month DAY and hour of the day in military time..
Example: MDH 051410 means it was built on the 14th of May at 10am.
It was about halfway through the video, and I was thinking "Where are the negatives?" Then you mention the negatives and I'm like "Oh, there they are."
They should have used the retractable hardtop on the Crossfire Roadster like the ones used on the Mercedes SLK models, instead of the soft top.
The retractable top is a break down waiting to happen.
I've had my Crossfire for 6 years . Never let me down and only spent money on the service and tyres (usual stuff) . Passed every mot and great on petrol. Sadly it's getting old now 2004 so I've got to part with it . It's going to take a lot of replacing and still makes me smile when I drive it .
I had an 06 SRT6 convertible for a few years, I put 18's all round on it, changed the SC pulley, put headers and exhaust, fabbed a dual cold air intake, up graded the heat exchanger, upped the power a good amount, but engine, and gearbox mounts, suffered as did the tail shaft. I believe they will have a resurgence in the future as a good cheap platform to own and mod.
I have an N/A Crossfire. I got it when I was 14 and I’m currently 18. I’ve driven that car pedal to the metal for 4 years straight and the worst thing to ever happened was the radiator cracked because a fuse went out for the radiator fan. Admittedly, I don’t even take care of the car all that well. If it were any other car it would’ve blown the trans or motor a year or two into me owning it.
I wouldnt tear your Crossfire up bcuz they are going to be one of the cars worth alot of money in the near future 😉
I have a 2006 6 speed manual coupe, and I love it. It's different, reliable and a good looking car.
Great vid! Thanks for sharing. Could you do the Plymouth Prowler?
I have 2005 SRT 6. I love it with 254,000 miles. Hard to find a replacement water pump. The SRT 6 super charge has a different water pump. Nice job on the review and history.
I have a 2006 Limited and its a great car but definitely not a cheap car to maintain since it is all Mercedes under the hood and the offset tires are not cheap from the dealer as stated and wear out pretty fast due to the soft rubber. Love to drive it though. Nice video.
I got tires online.
Dealer tires cost $1250 a set !
I went to RAS tires in Chicago, they were $650 a set out the door!!
Hankook with 65,000 mile warranty. This car so far is awesome to have.
What parts have you had to replace?
I owned one, and it was reliable, but took premium fuel and was expensive to maintain. The V6 was an amazing engine, smooth and refined, but the manual transmission was tricky in that it takes a bit of getting to know it, but good otherwise. The breaks were amazing too, strong, and linear. My two biggest gripes were the extremely limited visibility from the cramped cockpit (it really is a cockpit), and build quality. The car was a COMPLETE rattle box. The many plastic interior parts made the car sound like it was about to fall into a million pieces, crashing and surrounding you in rattles every time there was even the slightest bump. Even opening and shutting the doors, especially with the windows down, made extremely disheartening sounds. I’m the type of person that needs to feel quality all around, which is why I ended up selling it. In terms of the areas of this car that Chrysler designed, which luckily was not any significant components, the quality was just not there. Oh, and yes, the steering was as dead as a door nail, and the seats had no lower back support.
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Excellent review. Quite thorough.