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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 07, 2007 7:42 am) I never was able to warm up to the Crossfire even when it was new. It's also very pricey and that will hurt it. I'm glad you got a good deal on it. Just remember that warranty is only for the original owner and you'd better read the fine print very carefully. They are discussing the Chrysler warranty in another forum, it's not so good for whomever buys the car from you. It's a two seater, right? Useless for me as I need 4 real seats. I'm sure you'll have fun with it for a long time. 
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 07, 2007 8:24 am) This would concern me where I live as slush could get up into it. I'll have to decide that if I buy one, so far it's the front runner. AWD would be nice to have but just too expensive for the STI at this time. I have another month and then I'll have to buy something. I'd have kept the Jeep as well if it was all paid for, it's good to have an extra car if it's cheap enough. |
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 07, 2007 7:42 am) |
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Having chose the sub $23K brand new 6 speed '07 Crossfire over the 2 MS3s I tested I can now report, after 800 miles.... runs like a striped-ass-ape. 24 mpg, solid as a rock, beats MS3 on lateral Gs, maybe midrange also..acceleration more linear/smooth....deceptive...but only tops out at 151 mph. Much quieter / solid than MS3. Downside = 8.4 quarts Mobil-1 ,....12 spark plugs, "W" rated ASP 18s on front and 19s on rear will be expensive to replace. Was in a Sonic today....guy in new Vette kept looking at it.....killed his engine 4-5 times before he got out of the place!!!!!!! Heated leather seats a real plus this time of year. HomeLink nice. Dynamic Stability Control/Traction Control work great in snow/ice. First rear drive car I've had since '88.....NO TORQUE STEER! Maybe I can convince my wife she needs a wagon like the MS3, would be nice to have both.....?
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 18, 2007 1:25 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Dec 19, 2007 2:52 pm) Regarding it being discontinued......GREAT !!!! The original contract was for 100,00 to be buildt & about 20-30K of them went to other countries.... you won't see yourself coming & going!! Some day, people will realize what a good vehicle it is...& it has the strange background of being a Mercedes with a Chrysler designed body and badge on it.. This will never happen again. I'm a car magazine avid reader & it never clicked with me that it was really a Mercedes till I saw the ad in the paper $14K off & started to investigate the vehicle. Went & test drove one & said WOW......$23K for a Limited with a sticker of $36K...see the dealerships I believe are getting a $10K kickback from Chrysler to dump them since they separated from Daimler. Daimler-Chrysler never pushed the fact that it was a Mercedes ....they didn't really want to dilute Mercedes' image with the public....that something with a Chrysler price tag was made from Mercedes parts.... I'm glad it's discontinued.....will make mine that much more unusual & rare. Go slam the door on one...then slam the door on a MS3.....see what you think...
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Replying to: smogdung (Dec 19, 2007 10:09 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Dec 20, 2007 7:40 am) I could not agree more. For me, it hearkens back to some Vettes of long ago.
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Replying to: autonomous (Dec 20, 2007 10:35 am) 
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 20, 2007 12:29 pm)
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