The Chrysler Crossfire is a Weird But Good Car That Most People Forgot About *SOLD*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2019
- The answer to the question that nobody asked? Maybe, but that works to its favor - it remains a very outside the box coupe and roadster that most people have forgotten - drive one down the road, and only a few folks will recognize it.
The Crossfire was designed to be a love it or hate it vehicle - the styling was, by philosophy, meant to be controversial. The way the front and the back of the car come together was meant to symbolize the joining of Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler.
In this review, we also touch on Chrysler's little discussed efforts in the Space Race, and how they built rockets that brought Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom in to orbit, not to mention a monkey and warhead.
Full review and test drive by Bill. This 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster has the rare manual gearbox and only 25K miles. SOLD - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I came for the cars, I stayed for Bill's sense of humor.
I'm not a fan of aftermarket radios either, but that one fits this interior almost perfectly.
"Something like wall street with body odor." Fuckin great😂
Bought a blue roadster 8 yrs. ago. My wife and I still love it. Smoothest and quietest ride of anything close to its class. Definitely a Mercedes, but better looking than most 2005 Mercedes bodies.Get a lot of looks and compliments. Still looks almost new, even after 100,000 + miles.
Always entertaining as usual, bet your a hoot at the company cocktail parties! 🍻
Lookin forward to the next time,
St Lou out
_Another great video! Cool fact about Chrysler building rockets, and the mini van too. (Actually though it was the K car that save their behind). Iacocca was a brilliant man, and a true visionary. Love this Chrysler Crossfire roadster (especially the slick design of the windshield header). You certainly have the nicest selection of cars on your lot Bill._
Having just returned from another visit to lovely Naples from London I have to say you don't know how lucky you are to live in such a wonderful part of the World. However I have to agree with you about the drivers - the standard is terrible and falling! Changing lanes dangerously without indicating and driving at night with headlights on full beam! Jeez!! We also ended the trip with 4 days in Palm Beach and loved it! You Floridians have it made! We also cruised through your lot in our gray 300 C and actually saw you, but we were both in such a good mood we never stopped to introduce ourselves! Great reviews and humor - keep it up if you can!
As Bill conducts his test drive, all I see is a swarm of SUV's and minivans around him. My hats off to you, sir. I couldn't do it, especially in that unGodly Florida humidity.
I own a 2004 Crossfire and I absolutely love it! Living in Ireland and absolutely nobody has a clue what it is 😂
By the way this video was so entertaining and funny 😂😂😂
Me as well
Bill this is the funniest video of you talking yet. Oh ya, there is a car too..
Yes this vedio is funny.
He is the reason I watch these videos. He is hysterical! I love his commentaries on the heat and humidity!
I'm not here for the cars
I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK and I love it 😍 This Crossfire loks very nice in white
Did the Crossfire come in any other color?
Stammel Blind Archer yes
@@stammelblindarcher4477 Ice Blue the best, a 2007 coupe, rare
Machine grey is the best colour...
I had a 2006 Crossfire in white that I bought new right out of the showroom. I got a great deal on it. It stickered for about 37k and I got it for 22! It had the 6 speed manual. I loved that car.
That was mercifully the quickest history of Chrysler ever. Well done
probably one of the best videos you've made haha
"Give me ONE MINUTE before you warn me the U-boat is sinking!" That's pretty brilliant.
Ford tried the T bird, GM had the Sky, Sunfire, etc. and Chrysler gave us this. I don't think any exec saw much future or profitability in these ventures, regardless of the car show mania they elicited. As Bill says, God bless them for making niche two seaters that were cool, but didn't sell big enough to last.
I still drive mine daily
How long have you had yours? What problems have you faced if any?
@@ColdGameCo I've had it 3 years, only problem was my skreem went out. Other than that its been problem free
Still driving my '07 Coupe' 6spd bought in '08.....just tires, lol.
I had an 05 Crossfire Convertible Blaze Red with the white interior. I flippin loved the car. But this car does have stalling issues. You have to become fluent and proficient of changing out the CPS sensor. Fairly simple to do but bad on your back. Then there was some problem with the control circuit board where you have to re-solder one of the connections every so often. The heat in the engine causes the connections to loosen up. I sold mine back in 2015 but wish I had it back so I am looking again for another one. Same color scheme though. I was in Palm Springs, CA with the top down one day and someone pulls up next to me asking..."Is that a Ferrari"? Then another time 3 women were taking selfies with my car. Laying on the hood and all. I guess they too thought it was a Ferrari.
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I love my red 2005. Nice and low to the ground. Still get comments about how nice it looks. I started with a 66 BRG MGB. It's great to be driving in a convertible again.
Just took my 2005 SRT out for a night run - Great Car! Great Video
Appreciate today’s therapy session Bill.
my dad bought a 2002 300m when I was a toddler. We often spent my childhood at the nearby Chrysler service center and as a kid, these Crossfires were the absolute coolest cars possible to me. the srt crossfires were my dream cars. Now as someone who (hardly) understands how car works, im more interested in Caymans/Boxters now but this car looks cool for what is is. Excited to see how this ages 30+ years from now
Great car !!! Really enjoy the video . wish you were my neighbor man !!!!!
I never thought much of this car; but after seeing your review... Damn! I want to buy one!
Chrysler and the space program. It's something I'd forgotten about, but it does explain why the main character in Robert Sheckley's A Spy Story refers to his spacecraft as a Chrysler Star Clipper. "That antique leaked oxygen along its seams...", he said. I'd found the story in a collection published by Playboy called The Dead Astronaut.
I'm also remembering taking one of these for a spin from the used car lot of the local Chrysler dealer. Your description of the driving experience was much as I recall, though I'd add a couple of things to it. First everybody wanted to try me while I was driving it. That ended poorly for them. A local radio station played something that seemed absolutely appropriate for this: Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy.
Been to many dealer auctions, Manheim, it wasn't a job it was a sport, retired from that long time ago.
I love his reviews. Hilarious and interesting.
I burst out loud laughing at the "I don't know about short hair on women". You are indeed funny!! I am looking for this exact car right now, I hope I find one.
The best car reviewer I have ever seen .best vids
These cars actually look their best in non-metallic colors. It mutes the arguable over-detailing. The yellow is killer. Those parallel channels on the hood must be a reference to those on trunk of the 1961 300-G
I used to have a 1963 Imperial service manual that once belonged to the Chrysler Missile Division library. It still had the sleeve with a card in the back.
I have 1 in black and I want a white one. I Love this car...
White is the new black lol. I want white too
3:30 - Marty's terrific haircut. BOMBASS hahaha
hahaha the 14:50 moment is so relatable. My SRT screams at me like my partner when I'm speeding.
Sweet... Thank you!
I sold these when new and found them to be very enjoyable and fun to drive. I loved the SRT's power but found the entry-level model to be the most fun to drive. Unlike the Z car and other competitors in the market segment the Crossfire, even with its short wheelbase, road better. In the Z and other similar type cars, you could feel running over a bottle cap or cigarette butt, however, the Crossfire was quite smooth riding. At present these cars are a bargain and can still be found in truly outstanding condition. Now is the time to purchase one. The drivetrain is SLK and the body was made in Germany by Karmann.
Now is the time to buy 2 crossfires!!!!
Why did you find the base model more fun to drive? Especially since a lot of others find the motor underpowered in this car? Thanks.
@@hawkrider88 The base model only came with a manual transmission and as such is more sporting in nature than the automatic. I think you are referring to the supercharged version which is a separate model (SRT) and was considerably more expensive. During my 3 plus decades in the automobile industry, I have seen numerous cars unjustly labeled as underpowered while others that actually are underpowered were never labeled as such. Automotive "journalists" frequently include personal bias and/or complete ignorance in their writings. I've seen cars such as the retro Thunderbird of 2002, Jaguar XK8, and the Crossfire labeled as "underpowered." Underpowered compared to what? Each of these cars would easily outperform most of the cars offered in their day. I think of today's horsepower ratings 500, 600, 700 a 1000 HP where are you going to really use that? Certainly, you won't be using their limits on city streets or even the highways. How is it those automotive journalists of the day adored the Miata with only 116 HP and 0-60 times of 9 seconds (vs Crossfire under 7 seconds)?
bill is the kind of guy who would get hammered, throw up on his shirt at the company Christmas party and not change but party on.
I would agree about the stock/aftermarket radio thing except when the stock one looks like the one in here. Not that the Bluetooth aftermarket one looks better, but if they both look dopey you may as well have one that does what you want it to do.
I love my Crossfire. Garage kept. I plan on keeping it forever. 50 yrs it will be considered a classic.
Ice blue 2007 Coupe? Best color, last year.
You don’t drive it
2006 oyster gold Roadster,, yabba dabba doo 👍👍
The prices have, pretty much, bottomed out and are starting to go up fast now. The problem is nobody is making body panels for it! No aftermarket fenders, or doors. Mine has some rust and I hate the idea of putting Bondo in it, so I will wait.
There's a Crossfire that I see around my area quite a bit. I'm not sure if I would want to own one, but I would definitely like to drive one at least once
A Chrysler Made in Germany - made at Karmann in the town of Osnabrück who also produced the Mercedes CLK and worked under supervision for many factories, like VW.
Karman was a specialist for open top/convertible cars. The plant is now part of VW/Porsche and produces the Porsche Boxster/Cayman convertibles.
The Mercedes production is moved than to a MB plant in at the in the north, Bremen (C-Class all variants*, E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet, SL, SLC, GLC and EQC (ca. 400k vehicles p.a.). *C-Classes are produced in many plants wordwide, the plant in South Africa, e.g. produces C-Class cars with the stearing on the right side (UK, Asia Australia) . The regular C-Class for the USA is made in Alabama, USA. But this are no production lines, this are assembly line and the parts arrive from all over the world just in time at the assembly lines. One of the biggest asset of MB is the Software/Database to manage the on time flow of materials wordwide. If a veryfied order is placed at Mercdes, the software calculates the production slot and takes care that all individual options (type, colour, trim, etc.) are at the right time at the right place.
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Karman actually went bankrupt sometime like 2011. The building was sold but not the Karman brand.
Respect for Your WW2 knowledge - paper clipwerner von brown gagarin etc
Meant to write Wernher von Braun!
5:47 the only CERV-1 I can find info about is The Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle Corvette. Are you confusing it with that? I am interested in this Shuttle competitor.
I wish they had based these off the SL instead. Either way they are pretty sweet cars.
I own a 2004 Crossfire Roaster after looking at 2nd hand BMW Z3, BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK... The Z3 is a classy car but so small for a tall person when compared to the Crossfire. I must admit the 2004 Crossfire Roadster today looks so much more modern than the 2004 Mercedes SLK. It is a head turner here in the UK, especially with the top down, much more so that a Mere... I love the drive...
Cup holders are in the middle where that black slot is.. the guy probably probably broke it and replaced it with the blank. Replacement cost around $250 new
I have a 2004, My cup holder works, BUT is very uncomfortable to drive with cup in it. I purchased a "double cup holder" on e-bay for under $20. It works so much better than the factory one. and even has a spot for change and phone!
My step daughter owns a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire coupe. Its a wonderful 2-seat coupe that's a dream to drive (if she could keep from wrecking it).
DISABLING THE SEAT-BELT WARNING CHIME!
1)Turn key to ON/START - within 60 seconds, turn ignition OFF and fasten the driver seat belt.
2)Start engine and wait for the seat belt light to turn off.
3)Within 60 seconds unbuckle/re buckle the seat belt 3 times - ending with buckled, you will hear a single chime.
But how would you know that the U-boat was sinking?!?
Good choice for a car Bill. You really highlight it well, though no place to put the 9mm is kind of a drawback.
Theres a pocket behind the seats that you can store a 9mm
The cup hold should be in front of the storage compartment. It probably was broken and he took it out. It flips up.
I have the metallic grey with a black top. Love my car!
There was an option to replace it with a storage bin. A lot of people went that route because the cup holder is complete garbage
One of my favorite "Bill" videos. I heard him say 'crap' at least twice...
THIS GUYS HILARIOUS!
I drive my fathers red 04, it is not crazy but it is pretty fun.
I like messing with people and doing posi burnouts.
Are you hiring? Im super talented and need a life change.
I love this guy. He takes forever to get to the car, but the way he says you can put your 9mm here...you know he is a Florida guy...not to be messed with. OBTW, he don't like short hair on women. LOL
14:58 i subscribed because of that line
Love it, I want one.!!!! Zoom zoom. 💨
What car s begin you the gray one
Anther fun visit with Bill ... and oh yeah .... a car too ! Please never change. I use the substitute word 'crap' all the time too and it made me spit out laughing .... for example when I say to people to watch 'America's Got Talent'... I say, "let's watch 'America's Got Crap'" .... you are such a treat. I don't know either about women with short hair ... not a big fan. Can't wait to see your next crap !
The goats, birds, bugs, cats and weather. Funny videos.
God I love your videos, HOWEVER old chap, I wish you would've gotten into how Mercedes sucked Chrysler dry for whatever they had, threw them some cheap crap told em to make a few cars, then they went out for cigarettes and never came back.
I can hear Rodney Dangerfield laughing.
I'm gonna get me one after I finish paying off my 08 sebring
Apparently these were all sold in S Florida...
The convertible looks for much better than the standard version. Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear infamously compared its rear end to looking like a dog having a dump. Lol
No place for shoulder launched rockets, a shame .
“The Fat Cobra”
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OK, now, the Crossfire despite its underpinnings is an awesome car. Way better looking than any SLK ever. It still looks fresh.
Also, the roll bars are functional, they’re bolted directly to the chassis.
That’s Aston in the background!!😍:)..
Undertaker Fire
The way it always is, Astons look nice but a nightmare to own.
RIP
U-boat sinking LoL 😂
maybe that door net is more suitable to a 380.
I love the Crossfire. But the manual gearbox is NOT a Mercedes one. It is Chryslers own gearbox.
love this car
I love this guy!
Yuri said “I’ll be back “ before Arnold did.
A man that keeps a 9mm in his car door storage pocket... He has to live in Florida.
I live in West Virginia. Firearms here stay in the passenger seat. People ride in the truck bed.
Lindo car
No extra charge for the Roswell weather balloon in the trunk.🛸👽
Pretty sure the roll bars are real just like the slk.
I wanted to hear about cars not about 357 gun and carry it in your car
Such a whiner
OMG talk about the car!
Crossfires are cool but they're electronical nightmares
So are the SLK's, I own both.
I have a black hardtop. I am really surprised at the performance ! Runs and handles very well. Interior is inferior. But what the hell . mines at 42000 miles .
I got cross in a crossfire? 😂🤣😅😆.
"Before you start warning me the U-Boat is sinking" HA!! Gorgeous car on the outside but the silver plastic switches just shout..."this is cheap crap".
Danggg that thang cleannnn
Evolved from the same heritage as the used horse industry
Bought this car...2005
I hate the font they used on the gauges. They tried to every gauge look like an analog clock.
Tarp in the trunk for covering leaky roof
There is not a better car reviewer than Bill.
You should be on SPEED Channel. There's another very popular Car Guy on TH-cam. I unsubscribed to that channel because... You're much better than him to me.
20:18 I hear ya, Bill. dated one many years ago. Crazy bitch. Keep up the videos!!
wow you know your shit ..thanks for the history lesson .
Great video, Bill. I enjoyed this review of the POS crossfire. Lol
LOVE the political jokes, SO FUNNY! more please!
Please contact me the next time you run across another CLEAN Crossfire. Seriously. Thanks.
Did you say Chrysmer?
I used to get irritated at your constant snarky sarcasm in the videos, but eventually it kinda grew on me...sorta like a wart, or an extra pinky finger
Go to 20:18
Coupé looks better
No cup holder in that baby, takes 8 quarts of oil, 2 sparkplugs per cylinder, handles like a go-cart
No, there are cup holders. Either you haven't found yours, or it's broken. Middle of counsel about where your elbow hits. It's that silver thing there. You push it down a little and it springs up.
I think the reason, well two reasons if I may, that American cars like the Chrysler Crossfire, the Chevrolet Camaro ( in its last generation ) and a few others that went the way or are going the way of penny candy and ice cream counters is first - Shifting control at the tops of the corporate ladders and second - the millennials. The SUV soccer moms that cant keep their legs together and the males who all want to be some wacked out bong-d-bong music maker. Men like Bill and myself are dinosaurs.
Lol mine ash tray broke .