No Fire Crossfire! CAR WIZARD finds out exactly why this '07 Chrysler Crossfire won't start

[@michaelderkacz5526]

I didnt know the Crossfire was literally a Mercedes. That body style makes a lot more sense now.

[@CarWizard]

See guys! Good information for ALL people. Not just gear heads only.

[@jdffee5076]

The first 300C is mostly an E-class

[@transformerstuff7029]

@@CarWizard lmao don't even own a drivers license.....love the content xD

[@gpaje]

@@ohioplayerinva True, but the Crossfire is literally is SLK320 in drag. The other platform cars are bits and pieces.

[@sophisticated]

@@gpaje literally! Nothing was made by Chrysler on this car.

[@gpaje]

I made fun of this car for years, and just bought one recently and absolutely love it! I wanted a manual transmission and one popped up on Craigslist, I looked at it and fell in love. The car has been great and I get some many compliments from people, seems like the design has aged well. Doesn't hurt it's lowered 1" and has a nice set of wheels.

[@zachm7916]

What are the cost of parts like for these?

[@gpaje]

@@zachm7916 Not bad actually, tons of OEM Mercedes parts that will work for the suspension, engine and electronics that are cheaper than dealership or Chrysler branded parts. I recently had to replace the steering drag link, found a Lemforder (OEM Mercedes) part for half the price of dealership. The only things that will be harder to get in the future is the body panels and interior from the bulkhead back. Essentially anything that isn't Mercedes. This car is a R170 series SLK320 in drag.

[@puddytat54]

Wait for a year or so when the pos falls apart.Mercedes and Chrysler,two of the most unreliable car makers on the planet.Good luck.

[@gpaje]

@@puddytat54 I'm familiar with old German cars, I have had two BMW (E46 & E90). There is no Chrysler mechanical or electric stuff in this car, it was built in Germany by Karman. Not that German cars age well. However, there isn't any major weaknesses in this car, all the stuff that would leave you stranded are pretty cheap and easy to fix.

[@sophisticated]

@@zachm7916 if you shop online under SLK320 it's pretty cheap. Sometimes it's cheaper under Crossfire but not too often. If you want one get a good one because they are out there. Do not shop emotionally. It's been the pride and joy of a lot of older guys and they've maintained them. 2007+ are even more reliable.

[@TheScarletSpeedster1]

'04 Crossfire owner here, manual non SRT. Have had it since 09 when I paid something like $12k for it with around 30k miles. 165k mostly trouble free miles later. Basic maintenance, finally had to replace the shocks last year and a leaky water pump a few years ago. Plan to drive it til it won't go anymore.

[@h7pubg]

you should restore it when it wont go anymore, hope people keep their high mileage collectibles, they deserve it

[@bewareofmountainlions4429]

I have an 05 SRT6 and I love it. I put a needswings intake system on it and a eurocharged 65mm pulley. It currently runs low 12s and the whine is incredible. I call it the Hell Kitten lol.

[@sspeedy2859]

@@bewareofmountainlions4429 The SRT6 don't need a lot to increase their powerful 1/4 mile runs, from what I hear if you don't put your foot into it you'll still get the high mileage they are famous for!

[@kentonhammond8938]

I bought a 2005 Crossfire as my retirement fun car. Mines the Roadster drop top with a 6 speed manual, one of the reasons I bought it. I bought an MGB earlier as my retirement car,.. but man at 70 yrs old now it's just too much trouble. I love it but the only problem I am having is a power drain when sitting for awhile. Alternator & battery are fine. Is this a common problem & how do I rectify it ?

[@gstevens6948]

Thank you Wizard for taking time to explain about the cars and educate those of us who are not gear heads. Thanks for great content!

[@arifmansoor_]

*raises hand* Yup. Not a car guy. Love the educational aspect of Car Wizard.

[@lindanelson8400]

I love this channel. I'm a retired nurse. The last thing I had that I could work on was my 73 Ford F 100. So when I watch these videos I'm always learning. This way if something was to go wrong with my car I'd have an idea what my mechanic was talking about.

[@demianihrig1047]

5:23 that's not an m272, that's its predecessor, the m112. It's a SOHC 3 valve engine and like you said it's very reliable. Fun fact: it was Mercedes' first V6 when it debuted in 1996.

[@Diamondo25]

To add to that, the automatic is the NAG1, which is used in plenty of cars too :)

[@jimdempsey767]

We love you Wizard, but all of us M112/M113 guys are crushed right now 😂

[@ikocheratcr]

I was also confused... looks like a m112, smells like an m112, valve cover gasket leaks like an m112

[@omostim2385]

Right. I’m not familiar with the m272 but I know my M112/M113

[@andremasi9209]

What I love about this channel is: I'm a car guy. I know a lot about cars. But the problem is that I'm from Brazil, so there's cars I've never heard of, like this. But thanks to the Wizard I get to know these cars up close. Thank you Mr. And Ms. Wizard!

[@lindgreensutube]

Number 3 crankshaft positioner

[@FrankArmstrong-w5v]

I watched this video because I am considering buying a Crossfire for my grandson’s first car. Great information, and I did a little more digging on the cost of a crank sensor. From a Mopar online parts seller the crank sensor is $244, about $50 less than over the counter, plus shipping. I then Googled Bosch crank sensor for Chrysler Crossfire, and found multiple foreign parts sellers with Bosch Mercedes OEM crank sensors for under $25! I remembered this method from a previous experience owning a BMW 3.0CSi that needed a Bosch part. It was $95 at the BMW dealer (pre internet days, folks), but the same Bosch electric part was in VW cars, and the same part number was $23 at the Volkswagen dealer. It pays to search out these details, especially on German cars.

[@MrCunningham4]

I like how the Smart was lurking in-between the Lincoln and the Tahoe, like it was trying to hide 😂

[@danielseelye6005]

"I can be big too!" 😋

[@jameswhiteii4679]

Smart is a Daimler so I suspect it was wanting to have a family reunion.

[@mikeshuck2760]

Retired Chrysler tech, I was the only Crossfire factory trained tech in the dealership. Yes I did a few cps. Had to do one complete engine for an engine noise. Frame oil filter plugged the cyl. Wall spray nozzles. Oil filter fibers plugging the nozzle. One complete harness to repair canbuss failure.

[@Diamondo25]

Hey, would you be interested to join the Crossfire Facebook group?

[@lashlarue7924]

😱 God!!! That's a nightmare! I had low opinions of Fram, but now I'm terrified of their junk!

[@mikeshuck2760]

@@Diamondo25 Retired 2011. I've forgotten a lot of the knowledge. But I will take a look.

[@mikeshuck2760]

@@lashlarue7924 35 years as a tech. If engine noise with Frame filter, that got replaced FIRST. Fixed a few.

[@ronjohnson8119]

Fram

[@smsunder]

We love out '05 Crossfire Limited Roadster with tuxedo interior and 48k miles! Big reason we bought it is it is an MB and the 13th MB we've had since 2010. I have ordered the typical items that need replaced on these MB SLK 320s... transmission mount, crank shaft sensor etc! Thanks for highlighting this short production vehicle from the Daimler/Chrysler merge.

[@lemonylemon2289]

Never been so ecstatic to get the problem right first try :D You're really teaching me something Wizard!

[@gpaje]

Just to add some more detail, this car was built by Karmann in Germany, essentially building the previous gen SLK320 with a Chrysler designed body.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yup, the R170 platform, the product of Mercedes cost cutting after the 80's GFC, and already obsolete when it was introduced in the mid 90's - should never have made it to the 00's, except Chrysler...

[@gillesthibault429]

@@Beer_Dad1975 Hey! The LX/LC/LD/ platform, now on its 17th Model-Year (Sic) is based on the mid-90s E-Series...

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Fun fact when you open the doors you can actually see a silhouette of the SLK Bodyline in the door jamb show me how much wider the crossfire is almost like a body over a body

[@billyjoejimbob56]

@@gillesthibault429 True! Probably one of the reasons those cars are still reasonably competitive so many years later. A good solid platform developed before Daimler loaded their vehicles with overly complex electronic wizardry that no one can repair.

[@flymcmarty7305]

Friend of my dad's had one for years. He loved and garage queened that thing ever since he bought it! Sadly, he had to sell it a couple years ago. He still remebers how fun it was to drive, especially with the manual.

[@alexjohnson3030]

I had one of these for about 2 years and as a 22 year old it treated me great. Love these cars!

[@HypocriticYT]

Rotors can rust within a week where I am. Doesn’t hurt them. When you’re in the rust belt these things are of no consequence, neither are tight callipers. One pad just wears quicker. At 15 years old this car looks like new in comparison to the same one that has lived here

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

It was on my trailer for two weeks before I "literally pushed it off the trailer in front of his shop". Thanks for the compliment, there is a couple issues with the paint like the Wizard pointed out. The clear coat on the hood is shot and there is a spot in the rear that has been in an impact with another car. I actually have a new rear bumper for it when I get around to wanting to spend the money on paint work.

[@WarrantCWO]

@@emmanuelmcallister5412 You can do a vinyl wrap.

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

@@WarrantCWO no thanks. I'll do it right and have it painted.

[@sharke8351]

I have a 2005 Crossfire SRT6 with just over 17,000 miles! It’s mint. The compliments I get with it when I bring it out are endless. I love this car!

[@Flash363]

Can I buy it? What color?

[@sharke8351]

@@Flash363 it’s the silver blue color … the only way I’d sell it is if I made decent money on it. I doubt you want to pay that …

[@Flash363]

@@sharke8351 what's decent money?

[@sharke8351]

@@Flash363 I’d have to have around 50 grand for it to be happy I sold it!

[@Flash363]

@sharke8351 haha damn! I'm currently looking at one with 17k miles+ some mods for 17k. I'm considering that one! If yours was the last one on earth I'd buy it😂 I do hope uou enjoy the shit out of that car tho!

[@LuckyCharburner]

Love the new guessing game format! Makes me as a DIYer learn something new every time (even though this time I already knew about the Crank sensor, friend of mine had a '00 E240 with the M112 engine with exactly this fault).

[@BFCINTL]

As a 90s kid, your reference to the Crossfire commercial was not lost on me. Nice one!

[@stevenmaxfield6103]

I would consider moving to Kansas to be near your shop. I think you're great 💯👍

[@ranelldodge7519]

Very informative. I just got my 2004 last week. Thanks for going over things I didn’t know.

[@porcelainthunder2213]

Had one for 11 years and 187k miles. I was surprisingly reliable until the last two years. Lots of small expensive things, just like a Merc. The tires were also a pain in the ass. 18s in the front, 19s innthe rear, and both really low profile. It became hard to find tires at a reasonable price, and you were screwed if you had a flat. No spare, and few tire shops stocked the sizes this thing took. You always had to order the rears and wait a while for them to come in. Fun car. And a lots of looks at the gas station. Great stereo in the limited models, too.

[@Mik3y2087]

I bought the 2005 SRT-6 at 21 yo back in 2009 and went through rear tires every 3 months or so. I was able to find a dealer on EBay and got the pair for $350. It had Goodyear Eagle sports that were $450 per tire back when cars barely had 19 inch wheels and I was not paying that much. I finally got smart and stopped burning them off and they’d last a year or so. It got a lot of attention because most people didn’t know what it was. Some thought it was a Porsche and when I’d say Chrysler their jaws would drop. One of my coworkers had a brother and he said it was gay looking until he went for a ride in it. I did a 200+ foot burn out (unintentionally) and jumped on the highway. By the time I was done he said he wanted one

[@porcelainthunder2213]

@@Mik3y2087 it ate tires pretty quick, until I found a place that did a proper alignment on it. Then the tires lasted much, much longer. It took them HOURS to do the alignment properly. I paid numerous other places to do alignments, and it always seemed to go out very quickly. Somehow, the last place nailed it. Too bad its not there anymore, but my xfire is long gone.

[@Mik3y2087]

@@porcelainthunder2213 I didn’t trust anyone but Mercedes to do an alignment on mine. Didn’t take them very long and was pretty reasonable. Mine is long gone as well. Some days I wish I still had it. A drunk driver plowed into it and managed to total it while it was parked.

[@WarrantCWO]

Everyone has the tires now. Everyone. Tirerack is always in stock. Correct, there's no spare...because the front and back are different sizes. That's why under the trunk floor liner there's a can of tire leak stop and an air pump.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

They made a really cool two-tone color with beige and black that I loved in this car. I’d like to own one of these one day.

[@marsgal42]

Both Chrysler and Mercedes Benz have distinctive design languages and you can really see the difference above and below. Seeing underneath a (real) Chrysler of that era would be an interesting comparison.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

Nobody wants to see under a Pity Cruiser.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

When you open the door on a Chrysler Crossfire you can actually see the body lines of the SLK Roadster it's built on running down the door jamb

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

The Mopar Radiator hoses are immaculate compared to the Mercedes hoses. Chryslers of this era had interchangeable Mercedes parts sometimes to the detriment of Chrysler products that were not designed for the part. Chryslers are designed to be driven hard and poorly maintained like any consumer brand. When they are forced to use a Mercedes part, it hurts perceived reliability.

[@collinreesejones5525]

I watch these, Wizard, even on cars I have ZERO interest in..you calm my nerves I am a funeral guy who is a caregiver to an 85 y/o former Marine and is still active and the most feared bailbondsman for 40 years in this region... ABSOLUTELY stay stressed every waking moment, Thanks for truly giving me my getaway I am a car nutjob and absolutely take in every tip...look back..I have watched 95% of your videos since the first one. David just wanted to tell you and your wife that you awesome friends aren't just doing car videos.. your doing much more than you realize! Keep up the good work..I absolutely appreciate all you do! 😎🤗

[@TRJ2525]

I had the SRT-6 of this car. Hated every minute of it lol it was quick...when it actually worked. Terrible to work on too. Proud Toyota owner from here out. Lesson learned!

[@williamegler8771]

Isn't it strange how people have different ownership experiences. My wife had a Honda Accord that was very problematic. She traded it in on the current generation Toyota RAV4 and that has had several issues. She has had more problems in 25k miles than my Buick Regal Tour X has had in 85k miles.

[@Stax62]

How do you go from an srt-6 to a Toyota though? Unless it’s a gr-86 I don’t get the cross shopping here lol

[@TRJ2525]

@@Stax62 reliability is worth far more to me than something crazy flashy. However my Toyota is a FJ Cruiser.

[@ExUSSailor]

@@Stax62 Simple, incredibly poor taste.

[@ExUSSailor]

@@Stax62 Also, probably some kind of brain damage.

[@DG-ti4qc]

I still have my Crossfire bought it brand new in 2006 as 06 left over! 6spd manual fun to drive. I luv my car

[@Nathan-fz8wx]

Didn't know this although I probably could have guessed since it was Daimler Chrsyler for years. My 06 Jeep Wrangler was part of the Daimler Chrysler era. Good info, thanks Wizard.

[@traviskorda3262]

The old classic "only problem with the car is you have to push it in order for it to go anywhere". I love the frequency with which you've been cranking out the content lately! Bringing blue collar Midwest work ethic into KZbin

[@phil955i]

I don't care what Jeremy Clarkson said about their styling, I actually quite like them. Just a shame they never got a V8. And yep, crank position sensor a very common fault on the M112 / M113, the replacements are uprated so should last. Also cam cover gaskets, common thing with age but once done should be good for another 10 years.

[@bradwilliams4921]

I think that you do a good job of instructing viewers by not assuming that we all know what you know Mr. Wizard. Really good video.

[@Glitch-Vids]

Has been my favourite car since it was debuted. I’ve have owned the coupe and currently have an roadster both stick and I love the 6 speed. Torquey engine in these cars

[@dcast777]

I took a quick look through the comments and didn't see anyone else that picked up on your "Crossfire!" comment as a throwback to the Crossfire board game. You have to have been alive in the 80's to remember. I wanted one as a kid but never got one. Good times.

[@marcoarreola9058]

The headliner in these will ultimately fall as well. Very fun 6 speed car. Replace that stock muffler with a Magnaflow and they sound amazing for 6 cylinder.

[@griviljava]

I had no idea that thing was a Merc! You all are both very interesting and I appreciate your perspective and expertise.

[@houseofno]

Maybe we should rename it a Chrysler Ceasefire. LOL. Thanks Car Wizard. This was essentially a hand-me-down chassis from Mercedes as the SLK had already moved on to the second gen chassis and gave Chrysler this cast-off 1st gen SLK bones to build the car on. The 1st gen car actually dates back to the late 90s.

[@sophisticated]

True. It's fine as a used car though.

[@robertross8811]

Hey love your channel I'm no mechanic by learning something every time I watch you.

[@badopinionsrighthere]

My favorite detail about this is that the rear end is inspired by the AMC Marlin

[@jaybennett5490]

I lucked up on a 2008 CF with a driveshaft center bearing problem, just got that piece in today and it has an A-arm bent something I haven’t had a chance to put it in the air yet. Just got a sweet gig at an auto shop so that’s so sweet. Having intermittent No start always starts the second time. There is something about this car that just draws to it. 147,000 on the odometer. Awesome.

[@TOC1616]

The relay control module is also a problem with these cars, the solder cracks from heat cycling and separates. You can replace the whole module or resolder the connection.

[@fupabox]

that was my first thought

[@WarrantCWO]

All RCM modules (K40 on a MB SLK) come from the factory with weak soldering. KZbin solder fix instructions are available.

[@HollywoodHornet]

I owned one of these. 05 convertible. Black on black. Loved it. Having not watched the video yet and having experience with these and Mercedes I'm going to guess Crankshaft position sensor. I'll see if I'm right. Also, literally everybody used to yell "Crossfire"! at me like from the old boardgame commercial. It turned a lot of heads. It was a very nice car. I loved it.

[@gpaje]

They didn't even bother changing the key, they covered the Mercedes emblem with a Chrysler sticker. Literally a sticker!

[@formatique_arschloch]

Yep, Chrysler is cheap! And so is is the whole industry.

[@MyerShift7]

@@formatique_arschloch you mean that Mercedes is cheap because they wouldn't bother to change their own part.

[@WarrantCWO]

Crossfire fobs are Grey, MB are black.

[@gpaje]

@@WarrantCWO Sure, but they still have the Mercedes emblems on them under the sticker.

[@russellhammond4373]

Like you and Mrs Wizard's no BS approach to car inspection and diagnosis. Keep up the great work.

[@trevorsonnenberg5268]

The srt version had one of my favorite MB engines ever made

[@Mik3y2087]

I had a 2005 in black and I loved the engine. I miss it. A drunk driver ran into it one night and totaled it out.

[@WarrantCWO]

All the same 3.2L engine. The SRT has a supercharger, different air intake, and a few other differences.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

great, now I have the crossfire ad jingle running through my head. thanks

[@jerobd1jay261]

I had several ones over the years, normally the crankshaft sensor fails as well as the abs position wheel as well

[@josephnasiri]

Hey Dude, thanks for being EOE, Equal Opportunity Educator, I learn a lot from your channel, keep up the good work, highly appreciate your efforts.

[@busterhymen6224]

I have an 05 limited with 308 thousand miles. I encountered this same problem at 245 thousand miles. That and the headliner coming down on a hot day are the only problems I have ever had.

[@deliennemoncrieft1688]

300,000 miles on the original engine and transmission?

[@busterhymen6224]

@@deliennemoncrieft1688 yes, it's a mercedes Benz engine and transmission. I'm going for 500,000 miles.

[@deliennemoncrieft1688]

@@busterhymen6224 THANKS FOR REPLYING! GOD BLESS YOU! AMEN

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I recently got one of these. It is an absolute hoot to drive, unlike any Chrysler product in my opinion. The best way to make a Chrysler drive well is to let someone else build it.

[@kens8903]

Always wanted one of these. You should try to talk hoovie into getting the srt version of this

[@christianclausen9434]

Great idea to have the audience quiz included. Thank you.

[@carlj4992]

Had a 05 SRT6 that I bought for nearly 50% off the 47k original sticker 2007. The Crossfires did not sell well at all! It had like 599 miles and still most of the fac warranty as it was only titled in 07!! It was a great car very dependable and quick. Sold it and bought a 2011 BMW 335is., i regretted the BMW purchase as it was not dependable like the SRT6😂

[@sophisticated]

It sold well on the first 2 years. Close to Miata numbers. I believe like 45000 in the first two years. It barely sold in 06-07 and 08. Maybe it was just dealers overstocking them though. Not too sure.

[@Ulford]

Love the "what could be the problem" quiz. Great video as always Wizard.

[@a.revolution961]

I remember being a Chrysler salesman back when the Mercedes merger finally finished and how hyped we were to sell Chrysler badged MB cars. I got fired a little after that announcement and I was sad (at the time) I missed out. But, the dealership lost its franchise license a year after I left so they missed out too.

[@RustyShacklefordlivefreeordie]

Why did you get fired

[@sophisticated]

😂

[@a.revolution961]

@@RustyShacklefordlivefreeordie I needed to sell 10 cars that month. But onlyI sold 8 which included a Chrysler Prowler on $20k dealer markup. I thought the Prowler sale would save me. 😑

[@RustyShacklefordlivefreeordie]

@@a.revolution961 I feel ya man. Thanks for the story!

[@stigley9537]

Car wizard, you're awesome! Most car issues are easily detected "if you know and understand the order of operations" if you don't and fail to learn this aspect, you're basically what we call is a "parts changer' a full inspection and a detailed description should be established so they are aware of fellas who are just there for a paycheck, I wish we could teach common sense but that's something you can't teach 🤣 Thank you car wizard for your videos, very insightful

[@raymondparks4108]

Jeremy Clarkson once referred to the Crossfire as a Mercedes SLK with all the components made by the lowest bidder.

[@MrMozz07]

I believe he also said it looks like a pooping dog 😂

[@sophisticated]

No it's exactly the same parts. That makes no sense.

[@harbinger9913]

@@sophisticated If you've ever owned a Chrysler it makes perfect sense.

[@sophisticated]

@@harbinger9913 I have a Crossfire. They're all the same parts as the SLK. They are not lower tier.

[@crazysnarfy861]

If I recall correctly, Jeremy said that about Chrysler in general. At least there aren't any Chrysler parts in this car!

[@RusnakAutoDesign]

I've got a black manual coupe just like this and it's a pretty neat feeling car. It feels more expensive than it was to buy used, and mines got around 160k miles and still feels great.

[@VDPEFi]

When the 300c was launched in Europe it surprised everyone that underneath it was basically a w210 e class but I personally think that's a good thing. I was always staggered how long they kept that old w202 steering box platform for the crossfire though. The rear suspension was so good by design it has basically never changed since the 190. Sorry, I'm a Mercedes fan haha.

[@JedemPoKucama]

I drove a 300c 3.0 diesel and I owned a w210 E420.. Chrysler was awful to drive,good for open road but felt awful in corners and city driving..My Merc felt like a light and nimble car in comparison..

[@VDPEFi]

@@JedemPoKucama I agree I had an e300td and then an e240 2.6 V6 and they felt light and nimble and responsive, I drove a 300c with the 'better' V6 diesel and it felt cheap and sloppy to drive in comparison

[@travisseabrooks2739]

No it was w211 03-09 eclass not w210

[@sophisticated]

The simple Mercedes cars are really underrated. I am a fan of Mercedes now that I have own the Crossfire.

[@MyerShift7]

This is not true. This is a third generation LH car. It was already going to be rear wheel drive. Mercedes delayed the project and insisted that some of their own parts be stuffed into it but no it is not based on the old E-Class.

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

Thank you for getting my car going @Car Wizard. And thank you to Mrs. Wizard for your review of the interior. I'm not particularly a fan of the Ricky Racer steering wheel, nor the tacky paint on the stock gearshift that the kid who owned it before me added. You were creative enough to talk them up. Oh yeah, the change in the ashtray is for the tolls as I have the option of taking the toll road on my daily commute. I pay monthly to club Car Wash to go through the fast pass for the car wash.

[@WarrantCWO]

The front of the ashtray pulls open and has coin slots, so you don't have to put change in the ashtray itself.

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

@@WarrantCWO that's not how I prefer to use it

[@rogersmith9705]

Thanks Wizard for another very informative video. With all the Mercedes parts on the Crossfire, does it mean the cost of repair is higher than the average Chrysler product?

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

For the most part yes. Parts are higher for it and it can be more troublesome to diagnose.

[@christianboyd4635]

My Mom had one of these, it was a convertible soft top, red with white interior. I took it down the coast to Santa Barbara when it first came out and I got so many looks and people telling me it was cool and asking what it was, it was pretty crazy.

[@deaks25]

I've always like the looks of the Crossfire, although I do think the convertible is the better looking over the coupe. Sounds like this car has given plenty of miles to its' owner/s, exactly what we like to see; a machine being used.

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

I'm the opposite. I think the coupe is what makes a Crossfire a Crossfire. I just got that car in September and have put a little over four thousand miles on it.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

They are a bit shit to drive to be honest. Gearbox change is sloppy and the recirculating ball steering feels like something from the 1950's (because it is) - and coupe or convertible, they flex like a sheet of plastic. They feel like what they are, old Mercedes tech from the 1980's and prior.

[@emmanuelmcallister5412]

@@Beer_Dad1975 I've always had trucks and SUVs, so this is my first true sports car. I've had a couple of Ford escort GT's when I was younger and currently have a Ford Porbe GT, so this car is obviously an improvement over them. I've also had a Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300C, and a Dodge charger RT Max for the wife. The Crossfire is also sportier than those. It's the first six speed I've ever owned and love the transmission, but I hear alot about how the steering is not that great on them. Coming from my other vehicles consisting of a F-450, F-350, and Dodge Durango it has good feel, but is somewhat heavy. What 2 seater rear wheel drive six speed manual sports cars would you recommend?

[@robertstone9988]

The hardtop looks like a dog taking a shit. You know how they arch their back and point their ass down. Once you see it you can never unsee it

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@emmanuelmcallister5412 It's not a terrible car at all, it's just more of a cruiser than a sports car, in my opinion. Depends on your budget, but in this age bracket and price range the king of daily drivable affordable sports cars used to be the S2000 which are amazing to drive - I haven't looked, but I suspect they have probably skyrocketed in price and are no longer affordable. Otherwise if you have a little more money & want something that feels like laser precision compared to pretty much anything else road legal, you can't go past a Lotus - I've been lucky enough to drive a few models on the track and they are always extremely memorable. Drove an Exige S back to back with a Ferrari F430, and the Exige was in my opinion the far more entertaining car. Probably not so great as a daily though, especially at my age.

[@concrete2733]

My grandparents have a 2005 Yellow convertible. Only 32,000kms on it. Idk what that is in miles but it still has the factory black paint on the rear muffler.

[@TrueNomadSkies]

Always thought these were cool. The early 2000's were such a unique time for Chrysler. It's sad to see the brand basically riding on the Ram, Wrangler, and Challenger at this point.

[@WarrantCWO]

The 300 is one of the highest rated cars by Consumer reports.

[@stevenlatham4397]

It’s awesome to see a KZbinr here in Kansas. I didn’t think that there were any here.

[@adamp7920]

M112 hands down better than the m272...m112/113 are as close to bulletproof as you can get...rust and paint are a different story (on the MB back then)

[@mbmann3892]

I owned cars with both engines. The M112 is bulletproof. But the later 272 are also quit bulletproof. The m272 revs better and has a better power band .

[@datill9392]

Love your videos, my favorite car is a used Lexus gs i bought a couple years ago that just refuses to die, i love it

[@md2k8]

This Crossfire looks a lot better than the PT Cruiser. The PT Cruiser is totally unreliable but this Crossfire is very reliable. The Car Wizard agrees on this.

[@patk8417]

Back when I was repairing A/C on M.B.s the Pentastar logo was clearly visible on the programer. Got wise to that quick and got replacements from Chrysler. Saved a trip back and forth across the pond, more than a few$$$ and more often than not, obtained in two hours instead of two weeks.

[@don2deliver]

Funny I had a customer with an SRT with a busted intercooler. Chrysler had a list of $480 and would take a week to get. Read the Mercedes part number off to a Benz dealer, listed for $320 and had it in stock.

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

Clarkson wasn't wrong when he said that it looks like a dog taking a sh*t :-D

[@dimitritsivilashvili5238]

Very informative for non mercedes gearheads. While inspecting under the car mentioned about mb lables, you forgot to point out about classic mb multilink suspension.

[@dimitrig3739]

M112s are known for crankshaft position sensors. Common crank no start wizard

[@gnomiefirst9201]

does a no crank signal show up as no rpm on rpm gauge when cranking?

[@dimitrig3739]

@@gnomiefirst9201 I believe typically these era of Benz cars don’t show anything on the tach until it fires up. Don’t quote me though. They’re quite inexpensive and not impossible to change. If you’re having this issue, that’s what I would do. I keep one in my garage, and if I do a road trip I have it in the trunk with a coil, and an injector. Those are pretty much what will keep you from getting home on a road trip

[@dimitrig3739]

Sorry wizard, jumped in before I got to the question segment

[@ronsloan7662]

Hey Wizard, I've got a blue 05 convertible automatic. It's been great until the Skreem messed up. Haven't had a problem with the pcs yet, but now i think I'm going to pick one up to keep in the glove box. Great video!

[@mattscullin5844]

Chrysler Ceasefire!

[@kevinhearts616]

Its good that you always give detailed information of a car. I also didn't know it was a merc underneath

[@tocino-kk3yt]

German car wearing Walmart clothes

[@Holeyguagaamoley]

Last of the good Mercedes is what I think you meant.

[@gieauto7175]

On your next multiple guess question. How about adding a time lapse of you walking, taking short steps, around the car. Then when you've made one lap supply the answer. Maybe even syncing the music with you movements. Just a fun thought of adding a visual timer.

[@mctag5317]

One of the UGLIEST cars ever made!

[@jaredlazaron8414]

It's funny because that's a common response. You either love it (like me) or hate it (like you). There is no in-between.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I have an 01 e320 with that engine. It has 153k miles on it and it runs like a top. Very reliable engine.

[@gnome-ski]

love the crossfire game reference, such an iconic commercial from the 90s.

[@DM-hd4xm]

I’ve got one of those, nice little car fun to drive, thank you for explaining so well , I wish your shop was closer to Colorado.

[@WarioSaysSo]

The 2007 years Chrysler Crossfires are more rare due to it was the last year of production and at that point you could only boy one per order-made. Can't help but love the Crossfire!

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

I owned an SRT for about 5yrs before someone rear ended it. Spent more time on the back of a tow truck than on the road but when it worked man was it a blast. Also because it’s a Benz you can’t just get it serviced anywhere and you can’t just go to Benz dealer. Crank issues could be cps, but also the fuse box under the hood is another area which can cause this problem. Wait until you have issues with the SKREEM. Lots of fun when your out on the town have keys and can’t get in your car.

[@jamespn]

I always learn something new from your channel, great tips, keep up the good work.

[@rnt45t1]

These have been popping up all over KZbin as a "BUY" in this crazy used car market. Makes me want to find one!

[@WarrantCWO]

I bought 2 last summer. A coupe with 12,000 miles for $16,400 and a roadster with 13,000 miles for $12,500. The roadster needed a new top and fuel pump, so add another $2K.

[@blaketindle4703]

The first thing I would have done is take out a spark plug, reconnect it outside the engine, make sure I see it sparking to let me know the ignition system is at least working enough that the engine should start. Next I’d check the fuel pressure to see if the fuel pump works. If it’s the crank position sensor, I’d hope there’d be an OBD2 code saying there’s a fault with that. When you listed the options my guess was the fuel pump. Thanks for the valuable information about crank sensors! I learn more with every video of yours I watch!

[@deanstevenson6527]

Nice the team at Mopar named it after the CrossFire twin TBi injection system from 1982-85. That's why it goes off line with head scratching by automotive technicians. Glad you Fixed the I.T.

[@donw758]

When I was younger I had one of these in concept form on a glossy folder that I bought from a schoolastic book fair. I think it was also the same book fair that I bought the poster of the blue viper with white stripes.

[@stoker261]

i like the car tour and history of the vehicle before fixing it. thanks for this !👍

[@jamesberry7811]

Yes indeed I’m in the 70% category and that’s why I love your channel. I have saved $1000s by your advice and great knowledge. Thanks car wizard.

[@jamesberry7811]

Thanks whoever responded. I love my Buick 3800 V6 and will enjoy my next 100K miles. God bless CarWizard!!!

[@saltiestsalt6326]

10:15 as someone who's only getting into the technical aspect of cars, i appreciate the anti-gatekeeping 👍

[@joshuagibson2520]

Who is gatekeeping?

[@rhondahart800]

When you did your walk around...I saw the Kompressor tag.....That was the giveaway for me...

[@davidgrisez]

I had an engine crankshaft position sensor start to fail on a 2011BMW 328i. The problem that I experienced was that once in a long while the engine would stall when I came to a stop. It took the BMW dealer a few days to locate the problem. The problem did not bring in any trouble codes. So it took awhile for the BMW dealer to duplicate the intermittent problem and determine that the engine crankshaft position sensor would intermittently fail. They replaced the engine crankshaft position sensor and that eliminated the engine stall problem.

[@ironhead3661]

Thanks, it's fun seeing the car I own featured. That one has seen some abuse. Aftermarket steering wheel and all the plastic underneath is gone. I painted the grey windshield trim to match the body. I try to do my own oil changes on everything I own and I was happy to find out the 3.2 oil change is done on the ground.

[@joshuagibson2520]

While I recognize that I'm a bit of a perfectionist myself, I wouldn't call this car abused. It absolutely has some bumps and scrapes. It's a used automobile.

[@mikemoxley9477]

Thanks for the info... I'm one that didn't know about the specs on this car. Again thanks, always learning something with your videos.

[@samuelwright8749]

Thanks David, didn't know that. Watch all your videos here in the UK

[@La-yt1wr]

I love the Crossfire mainly because of it’s design and those oversized wheels. I as of recent months was sketching out how a future Crossfire would look like.

[@brandonfiore8982]

That is a very good engine. I bought a 2001 ML 320 because of Tyler Hoover. The episode of when he got his ML stolen made me buy that car.

[@Joggr]

Just started a job as a lube technician at an Acura dealership. Thanks for being so informative in your videos, I’ll use some of your knowledge to hopefully make this into a career in the future.

[@HarleySLA]

Which Acura? They're pretty solid cars to work on. Best of luck in your endeavors 🍻