First sighting of a Chrysler Crossfire...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 6:29 am

Saw one today. (removed) that thing is SOOOOOO UGLY!!!!! They shoulda kept it as a concept...

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 8:32 am

Agreed. Looks very ordinary and overpriced. It's a nice, functional vehicle, but I think it will be a failure.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 9:42 am

One showed up @ one of our car shows 2 weeks ago. I was going to mention it but forgot. Over all I like it. It's not for me, but it's something different on the road to look at besides civics, GA's, and cavaliers. I thought the Porshe type spoiler that pops up automatically was neat, but didn't really fit the car.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 10:33 am

Looked at one at a dealership a couple of months ago... *colonelpanic scratches his head* Whatta pricetag! Actually saw one on the road today... I admit, I kinda like the concept. I'll take a station wagon over an SUV any day!

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:44 pm

I don't agree. I think it's nice looking. However, it is overpriced and underpowered.

Vibe · Post by **Vibe** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:46 pm

I'll second that-------------------

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 1:10 pm

"Me Three"... I think it's pretty sharp. Too bad about the price though.

billabong_star · Post by **billabong_star** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 2:12 pm

an SUV? Are you thinking of the Pacifica???

macrosonic · Post by **macrosonic** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 2:42 pm

I like the back-end of that car, the way the side fenders cut into the hatch and tail lights. The front is kinda weak and it is overpriced. But I totally support any manufacturer taking a chance on new designs. Cars are finally getting interesting again.

billabong_star · Post by **billabong_star** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:46 pm

I love it, but it really should be around the 20k range..

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 6:09 am

Oh yea! DOH Pacifica.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 6:53 am

went to the web site to check it out its different, bet it goes though

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 9:27 am

quote:went to the web site to check it out its different, bet it goes thoughI've never seen it either.....

billabong_star · Post by **billabong_star** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 2:17 pm

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/details/ ... rview.html

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billabong_star · Post by **billabong_star** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 2:17 pm

another

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Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 2:46 am

I saw my fisrt one this weekend Black. They're abit smaller than I had thought. No it's not really my "cup-o-tea" but you gotta remeber who these type of rides are marketed towards. they're definiitly NOT to the import croud.the one thing it has going for it is the powertrain (all MB baby, and man do their engineers konw a thing or two) so.... for the priced of a chrysler yuo get a mercedes CLK on teh 30% off rack, not too bad.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 3:26 am

yeah I've seen one or two over the last few months or so. They look ok.

aggie_vibe · Post by **aggie_vibe** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:13 am

I once owned a Mercedes SLK and it's hilarious how much of the Crossfire is from the about-to-be-replaced SLK. Besides the cool top and V6, the SLK had nothing sporty or high quality to speak of. Reliability was pitiful (still one of the better Mercedes due to the I4) and the chassis creaked and moaned with a hint of aggressive driving. I hope Chrysler updated the vague recirculating ball steering as well. Just like the Pacifica, the Crossfire price is too high and demand will be low = short 3-4 year life.

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:32 am

I know they didn't even hide the fact that the dash is lifted right from the CLK (jsut a different gauge faces and silver rather than wood in the center). Even the engine cover is the same (well so is a vibes to a matrix) but you know what I mean. I guess its one way to keep cost down (e.g. steal as many parts/pieces from the shelves rather than make'm). But for DC's (dalamier chrysler) first jiont-venture its not too bad. They jsut need to put the blown v-6 in it form the baby-benz AMG! then I'd be interested! hummmmm?

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 6:07 am

i kinda like it, its not that bad.

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:43 pm

I saw it was on autoweek last night (speed vison). the exhaust "note" is awesome. they even said think of it as a benz under 40K.

pwarren4 · Post by **pwarren4** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:39 am

quote: price is too high and demand will be low = short 3-4 year life.Yea, and they predicted that about the PT too.

fuel4soul · Post by **fuel4soul** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 2:35 am

What ever happened to the Prowler? It was cool but a pretty penny.

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 8:48 am

The Chrysler dealership has one in the show room, haven't gone in to look at it yet. The photos that I have seen of it make it look pretty good. I kinda like it, too bad I can't afford it.

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 3:28 am

sale dwindles to almost nothing so.....it wasn't worth continuing. The interesting thing re: the prowler was that it was originally to be sold in primer! letting customers paint it (flames, scalops...etc) the way they want. UNfortunly they didn't know most true hot rodders want more than custome paint. they want a custom (e.g. 1 of a kind) car. therefore it was a failure w/ it's intended target market. Nice try though! I'd drive one!

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