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When not racing...
by smogdung
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Dec 17, 2007 (6:25 am)
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I've noticed that with the 6 speed manual you can start out in 2nd gear and it pulls away just fine as long as it's not your intention to race someone or "get on it". It's actually very smooth & probably saves some gas.....The 1-2 shift can be a little clunky unless you rap it out to higher RPMs (close to 3,000 at least). It seems to me this transmission WANTS to be shifted at higher RPMs .....the shifts get smoother at high RPMS.
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- #1143 of 1519
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Re: When not racing... [smogdung]
by shubis
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Dec 17, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 17, 2007 6:25 am)
I've noticed that too. On the rare occasion that I take it out during the snow, starting in 2nd provides a great deal more traction than does 1st. 1-2, 2-3 shifts are pretty clunky on mine, but after that its smooth sailing.
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- #1144 of 1519
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Re: When not racing... [smogdung]
by slnrd
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Dec 17, 2007 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 17, 2007 6:25 am)
I recently bought a white '04 six speed coupe with 17k for under $15k - unbelieveable, everybody loves this car. I was hesitant to get a manual shift (it's been many years) but I LOVE THIS CAR !!! I find using 3 gears (2, 4 and 6) is sufficient for 90% of my driving. 2nd gear is fine for rolling off on level pavement and revving the rpm's to shift into 4th gear around 45 mph is just fine. Dropping into 6th at 55 mph works as well. Overall, this scheme makes it much more fun to drive - using 2 or 3 gears rather than 5 or 6 is a lot less work - of course I can always use all 6 gears if I want to have a little fun . . . 
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- #1145 of 1519
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Re: crossfire good or bad price? [smogdung]
by riddlebox
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Dec 17, 2007 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 17, 2007 6:18 am)
"W" rating is correct - these cars will go upwards of 150 MPH.
If you just now found out about the 8.5 quarts of synthetic oil needed, wait till you read about the 12 spark plugs.....
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- #1146 of 1519
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Would you buy one again?
by zq8
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Dec 18, 2007 (9:21 am)
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For Crossfire owners ONLY.
Would you buy one again? Why would you or why would you not?
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- #1147 of 1519
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Re: Would you buy one again? [zq8]
by jbjtkbw00
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Dec 18, 2007 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: zq8 (Dec 18, 2007 9:21 am)
IN a heartbeat!!!! I just had to trade mine as I have a new baby girl and wouldn't risk putting her in the passenger seat even with airbags disabled. The ONLY thing I would change is I would have gone with the SRT-6 vs. the Limited. I like the extra speed.
This car garnered more looks and oohs and aahs from people than anything I've ever driven, and I've driven a lot of cars. I fell in love with it from the day I drove it home. I could care less about resale value. The car held up like a dream for the 2 years I had it with regular maintenance. No issues. I am saddened that I had to get rid of it. 
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- #1148 of 1519
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Re: crossfire good or bad price? [riddlebox]
by smogdung
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Dec 18, 2007 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: riddlebox (Dec 17, 2007 2:28 pm)
12 spark plugs......you're kidding....right? I knew it was 3 valve/cylinder & VVT....but 12 spark plugs???? No wonder it runs like a striped ass ape!!!
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- #1149 of 1519
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Re: Would you buy one again? [zq8]
by smogdung
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Dec 18, 2007 (12:50 pm)
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Replying to: zq8 (Dec 18, 2007 9:21 am)
Hey zq8, after about 800 miles I have to say.....WOW, this thing is so much fun...the more I drive it the BETTER it gets! (6-speed). >24MPG rocket! Fantastic daily driver & part time rocket. At 1/2 the price of a Corvette & $2K less than a MazdaSpeed 3 (10 times more solid than the Mazda...I tested 2 of them). Took 200-300 miles to get accustomed to the travel/throw of the clutch....now I'm a PRO! The throw of the clutch now seems perfect for easy city stop & go traffic...the car won't jump out from underneath you unless you're really trying to be stupid in traffic.
Would I buy another.....my thought is if I was wealthy I'd buy every one I could find & store them away......
If you can find a new 6-speed Limited & get it for less than $23K like I did...with a lifetime warranty......Jesus Man...go get it before it's gone!!!!
I'm 55 ...a little over 6 ft tall & I fit OK, & hope to drive it till I can't push a clutch anymore.
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Re: Would you buy one again? [zq8]
by xfireroadster
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Dec 18, 2007 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: zq8 (Dec 18, 2007 9:21 am)
Yes.....in a heartbeat, but it would be an SRT6!!!!
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- #1151 of 1519
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Re: Would you buy one again? [xfireroadster]
by smogdung
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Dec 18, 2007 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: xfireroadster (Dec 18, 2007 4:10 pm)
Wow, I'd probably get myself in trouble with that one.....go for it! Keep in mind....nobody is ever gonna call these suspensions mushy......
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