cheap fast reliable 2 Chrysler Crossfire 25k miles of ownership

I'm loving this car! Past sporty cars I have owned for baseline: Porsche 924S, 944, and 944 turbo. corvette C5, Subaru WRX, Pontiac solstice (slowstice), and various VW / Audi's.
I consider this more a GT (grand Touring) than a true sports car. It's comfortable and fun.
Right now they are CHEAP!!!!! People are almost giving them away.
9:46 you can see the spoiler go up and down!
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[@yukilabrador7219]

I had a Roadster from 2009 to 2013, despite the rainy climate in The Netherlands I still miss the car. It was SO fun to drive and with less than 20 sold here quite rare.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Wow only 20 that is crazy! Not many in the USA compared to other cars but way more than 20

[@jefforing]

Just last week I bought a 2005 Aero Blue Pearl SRT6 convertible (roadster) from a dealer near me. 43,000 miles, and in virtually flawless condition! This SRT6 Crossfire is an absolute BEAST!!! The ride is a little too firm for my 67 year-old tush, but once on smooth roads, it's a total pleasure! And that AMG hand-built supercharged V6....all I can say is it's downright scary (i.e thrilling!) when the transmission shifts down when you're driving on the highway....feels like Stars Wars when they go into Hyperspeed! And I LOVE the way it looks!!! I decided to sell my 1994 Jaguar XJS V12 convertible in order to buy this one; that's how great the Crossfire is to drive! So cool that they built a vehicle basically just for fun and smiles! Thanks for your detailed review of your car...I very much enjoyed it!

[@HomesteadReliance]

I wish I bought the SRT6! My old drive had too many miles and it would be great for my current one. That extra HP would make me smile!

[@charlesbromage5734]

2005 nissan 350z 2005 with 62000miles

[@oseleadon-pedro5327]

Great and prestigious with it design. I've used it for almost 9 years. Extremely reliable

[@HomesteadReliance]

Agree 100%! I’m still daily driving and loving it!

[@petergiourelas3753]

Got one, 16yrs now, replaced rcm, thats it, been great, love it.

[@HomesteadReliance]

It’s been such a great car

[@johnanthony5931]

It was way ahead of its time in style. Now it looks normal. Sweet ride.

[@HomesteadReliance]

correct, people are shocked when I tell them how old it is. It does fit in and look current!

[@thsmit2367]

Actually the frame, transmission and engine on that vehicle in 2004 was already 10yrs old. Used by first gen Mercedes SLK. Mercedes upgraded and Chrysler got the hand me down.

[@sdfhdalton8210]

I’m in uk have had a black one for nearly four years and love it .. I love driving it and just love how it looks .. amazes me how some ppl still come up and ask what it is .. it pulls away fast as well like you said .. I think the reds ones look the best but when I was looking could not find a good one for the right price .. so black was my second choice .. roof lining came down when we had hot weather and fitted new myself .

[@HomesteadReliance]

some people think it's a new expensive car I get stopped often and asked at gas stations

[@sdfhdalton8210]

@@HomesteadReliance where I live in uk I do a lot of short journeys.. sometimes it gets a bit grumpy .. I take it on the motorway put my foot down then it goes like a dream again just had the wheels repainted looks like a new car again .. I’ve kept it all standard apart from putting hid headlights in .. dark rainy nights in uk is not great .. do you still get parts pretty easily ?

[@HomesteadReliance]

@@sdfhdalton8210 yea my wheels could use a refresh too.

[@geraldhuff657]

If you open your ash tray you called a change tray , if you tilt the silver cover backwards at the top you will discover a real change holder . Love our xfires 😁✌️

[@HomesteadReliance]

Thanks

[@terrydoberstein6742]

I love that is gets great gas mileage no matter what speed you go.. around 28mpg on mine.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Agree! I drive it like I stole it every day!

[@WarrantCWO]

8 qts oil. Manual says 8.5, but put in only 8 or will be overfull. I have 3 of these. love 'em.

[@HomesteadReliance]

correct I was just rounding up. It's a lot! Most capacity of any vehicle I own.

[@jspedhappy]

I have one and love it! Nothing else like it on the road

[@HomesteadReliance]

Agree!!!

[@gwyrchauhan]

How expensive (and frequent) is the maintenance? Currently considering a 2007 coupe with 75k miles. Asking price is 10k. I really like the design, but still researching the details. Thanks!

[@jezzeestewart3712]

I have one too and I love mine too so thank you

[@HomesteadReliance]

Such great underrated cars!

[@ammoalamo6485]

Our 2005 PT Cruiser got its headlights polished at Wally for $25, the best appearance dollars I ever spent. They did a great job for not much more than the cost of a polishing kit.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Thanks much! I need to see if mine does that! Yea that is a great price!

[@davidkosach3095]

I bought one of these for my girlfriend, she loves it ! Gets a lot of positive attention every where we go. Very reliable, solid motor and trans. I call it cool, she calls it sick lol only because we are 20 years apart 👍🏻😉 Lots of after market parts for it too. It is a lot of fun. Handles like a Mini Cooper but not in the snow, summer car only ! We took it to St. Louis, she had it up to 140-145mph, smooth cruising no issues…..

[@donchez7512]

lots of aftermarket parts?unfortunately the crossfire doesn't have alot of companies that support aftermarket goodies for our cars.

[@HomesteadReliance]

It’s a great car for sure!

[@adkirchn]

The coin tray you pulled out is most likely an ash tray, the coin holder flips down from the silver end peice.

[@HomesteadReliance]

you are correct!

[@BlingKong]

You do good videos and you seem like a really cool dude,wish we could’ve been buds! I like that car!!

[@HomesteadReliance]

thanks much!

[@GordonBeckles]

Happy for you. It's always great to come across a car that (reasonably) pushes all your buttons. 😁 As a 64 year old who values practicality... yet still sees cars as a combination of toy and fashion statement ...Man, you've got the best of both worlds goin' on here! 😄👊🏾

[@HomesteadReliance]

thanks and I agree!

[@GordonBeckles]

@@HomesteadReliance 😁👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@stuartdunn4121]

One sweet ride, nice looking car.

[@HomesteadReliance]

thanks! I did just have the sticky key issue, but fixed it myself. Pretty easy car to work on so far. I was going to sell, but just love driving it daily to work.

[@winstonsmith3685]

Love mine. 6 speed. Great car.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Yes it is a great UNDERRATED car!

[@casualworgen]

Just got myself a 2005 Limited Roadster. Love the thing. Only had it a month. Had to replace the alternator. It had 29k original miles

[@HomesteadReliance]

Yea some things go bad due to age. My headlights are fogging up again and I’ll have to address that soon.

[@Bunglbeez]

I use the coin holder to house my vape. Utilize the space 😎

[@HomesteadReliance]

Yea I’ve been putting my usb music stick in there

[@tchrisou812]

it's 4/16/24 and I'm looking at an '08 Limited in black with red interior in excellent condition with 39k. What would be a fair price for this car? The guy wants $12,950. I'm 6ft2, is that too tall or not an issue? I can't believe you said "I thought it may have been my wifes driving", you're a brave man. Btw this is the most thorough walk around I have ever seen. Thanks for the showing.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Price really depends on area. There are some in my area that are not selling even at low price. What other car can you get with 39k for $12,950? Not much at this price point. Blue book value on my car is $3k now with 60k miles. It’s subjective as nothing comes close in this price range. That color combo you are looking at is pretty cool tool. I really wanted red interior and would over pay for it. Size I think you will be ok. It’s large inside (I have to move my seat way forward ) I think in 10 years the value is going way up on these

[@jamescrabtree5778]

Great Video about a great car. I own 2 and I do not see anything I would trade them for .!

[@HomesteadReliance]

They are so underrated right now. One of the best bang for the buck currently! Still driving mine

[@tonywoodham3760]

Excellent briefing on a super car.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Thanks!

[@Unhandled_Exceptionx86]

I recently bought a 2005 Silver Crossfire SRT6. Always wanted one when I was in highschool. Bought it for $10k with 80k miles, probably should have paid more from a dealer, lots of electronic/wiring fixes and water leaking fixes that i didnt know about from the owner. Especially leaking around the spoiler area, and the drains in the front getting clogged causing water to puddle in the passenger footwell. I love the car, but just beware when buying one, since as you said they are approaching 20 years old.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Srt6 is What I wish I got, but it does have higher maintenance and parts. Join the Facebook and online forums for crossfires. Lots of good information

[@crypto_11]

It’s not that the not drawing any power it’s because they are missing the resistor which would get rid of that light. They called canbus

[@HomesteadReliance]

Thanks

[@rondematteo369]

Too small of a trunk, but neat looking car. prices now in 2022 late summer more like $17000 to $20000 in Northeast Ohio for one with low 20k to mid 40k miles. Only ones for $7 to $9k have over 100,000 mile. you my friend got a super duper deal on that car!

[@HomesteadReliance]

The trunk is bigger than you think. Join some of the crossfire groups on Facebook. I still see some low mileage ones pop up for under 8K. You may have to travel but I have only seen the SRT6 (super charged ones going that high in the groups) Plus they really take care of them!

[@rondematteo369]

@@HomesteadReliance wouldn't want a high mileage one, yes there sre some for $ 7k to $8k for 90k and 111k ones, usually have multiple owners and don't know how well each one driver treated them. have a local one owner recent trade in, husband died , was his car, wife had her own car and sold it to this local Kia dealership. Beautiful car, only 18,900 miles, they're wanting $16,990. Just dont want to pay that much!

[@HomesteadReliance]

@@rondematteo369 Yea a few super low mileage ones popped up around me for around $20k I would rather get one buy a fanatic that took care of it. I just had to perform the "sticky key fix" as I got stranded at work on Friday. Did that today and I'm going to replace anything else on the potential issue list. there is someone other forums that has almost 300k on it, so they are built to last!

[@OK-ul9kr]

@@HomesteadReliance can two golf bags fit in trunk?

[@HomesteadReliance]

@@OK-ul9kr I don't golf but the previous owner used to golf, so at least one

[@ut1004bp]

for a short while, I owned a 2018, 370z, but traded it off for a Infinity SUV.. it got alot of compliments it, but I just didnt like it as a daily driver.. but back to looking for a toy..I always like the look of the Crossfire, but didnt know of it's reliability and I suspected it to be subpar. An older friend of 90 years old, who was a small time collector had one and when I asked him about it he said.."Oh that piece of junk, ya ya" Anyway, I finally read enough reviews to realize he was full of sht, and I found one in a couple months ago, a 2008 sapphire blue, Limited with 59k miles.. and got a good deal on it.. this person also was a small time collector/driver.. He had a early ninties vette parked near it.. and when I pulled up and saw the two back-end views.. I much preferred the look of the Crossfire, test drive the Crossfire and due to the price, condition and how it compared to my 370z.. I took it home

[@HomesteadReliance]

Sapphire blue is a great color for these cars! It's such a timeless car and people still don't know what it is when I pull into a gas station or work.

[@daniellebuehner8441]

I regret not buying a Crossfire SRT6.. it was a fun little car it had probably 65,000 miles on it and only reason I walked away from it, it was a dealership known for their hi over inflated pricing.. $13k for the car.. but test driving it was fun and I loved it wanted it but the dealer had one of those no haggle policy and even with trade in it was still over $13k ( an 08' Escape ) with only 105k on and the Crossfire was a 2006, too . but if I find one I may go after it ..

[@HomesteadReliance]

I still think about the SRT6 all the time. The stock version pushes you back in your seat, and I could just imagine the SRT6!

[@daniellebuehner8441]

@@HomesteadReliance Yes I was impressed as how quick the SRT6 was.. it did indeed pushed me into the back seat.. wait there is no back seat! LOL

[@francischung5511]

nice headlights, what polishing kit did you use?

[@HomesteadReliance]

I forgot but think it was the 3M kit and wipes

[@bladez942]

Great review man.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Thanks so much

[@bettylouguthery2738]

I have the exact same car and I've had nothing but trouble in my wiring since I got it

[@HomesteadReliance]

Have you joined any of the crossfire forums or Facebook groups? they are a wealth of knowledge. Lots of help with issues you may have. How many miles are on yours?

[@flycatchful]

The crossfire is actually a Mercedes SLK with a different body placed on the chassis.

[@HomesteadReliance]

Correct! It's a great MB/ DC hybrid car. I really wanted a BMW Z4 coup and this was as close as I could get for the money. (though I would take an AMG 55 SLK in a heartbeat!)

[@briandoan3837]

@@HomesteadReliance you are much better off with the Crossfire. The BMWs turn into money pits as they age.

[@MichaelMomohara]

Having previously owned a C5 Corvette, how does it compare with the Crossfire? I realize the two vehicles are quite different, especially from a performance standpoint. Given the current prices of C5s, though, the Crossfire does seem like a great value proposition.

[@HomesteadReliance]

The C5 does have more power, but the build quality is very good on the crossfire. The other thing is the C5 looks a bit "dated" and in the crossfire I have people thinking it's a new vehicle all the time. They do not think it's almost 20 years old. I'm still seeing crossfires for great prices in my area

[@MichaelMomohara]

Ended up purchasing a 2005 coupe! Definitely a lot of fun! 🙂

[@JareBear7]

Ive been thinking about purchasing my first vehicle. I found one at almost 70k miles for just under 6 grand at a dealership. Clean carfax too. Is it still easy to get parts for it? Still a good daily driver?

[@HomesteadReliance]

Yes that’s a good price! Engine and mechanical parts are easy to find Mercedes. Some body parts not as easy to find. But cheap wrecked ones for parts pop up all the tiMe. I’m still daily driving mine and loving it,

[@JareBear7]

@@HomesteadReliance i appreciate the feed back. People are telling me not to get it because parts are hard to get but I hear they are easy. As long as you didn't have to invest a lot of money in the long run, its a win.

[@HomesteadReliance]

check out the crossfire forum on the net for lots of great info. A few more groups. These cars do have some quirks though as they are old. Sticky key, and a few other things you must take care of first thing as preventative maintenance. Pretty easy car to work on too@@JareBear7

[@kjwinston77]

Your Crossfire holds ONLY 8.5 Quarts

[@HomesteadReliance]

Correct

[@Carla-nb3iv]

Oh really,? I'm pretty sure I bought that side cup holder for my husband... Dam what webs we weave when we practice to decieve

[@HomesteadReliance]

Not sure what I was deceptive about?

[@throwaway-ds6yg]

Do the rear seats fold down?

[@HomesteadReliance]

no rear seats at all. Just a two seater

[@mikeyploeger3387]

Is it worth buying one for 9000 with 37000 miles Limited trim 2006?

[@HomesteadReliance]

that still sounds like a good price, as I have been told they are going up in price. Limited gets you leather, amplified infinity audio with subs, and more. I have the limited and would not get the base for a daily driver if I could. Better audio was worth it to me (though the subs foam was rotted and I had to replace.)

[@mikeyploeger3387]

@@HomesteadReliance You think I could drive it in MN Winter if I put winter tires on it?

[@Gmizejewski]

@@mikeyploeger3387 I live in northern iowa and I get around just fine with 18’ wheels and winter tires. The only thing I would worry about in Minnesota is rust from all of the salt they use on the roads up there.

[@mikeyploeger3387]

@@Gmizejewski i ended up buying it and it’s been good so far this winter

[@timothyrobinson8653]

I never drive mine in the rain.

[@HomesteadReliance]

I bought it to daily drive, but I don't drive in the winter due to them salting the roads. I really did not want a garage queen. The guy I bought it from put 26k miles in around 15 years and said he should have driven it more. I did that in a little over a year Now up to around 53k. It rained again today, so I'd never get to drive if I skipped the rain! I have a Subaru Outback for winter (but it's boring to drive). Only negative is the seat will show wear from daily use.

[@crypto_11]

How much u paid for it ?

[@HomesteadReliance]

$7500, I just performed the "sticky key" fix as I got stranded at work on Friday. Still a great car.

[@raydden1210]

I never like how these car looks

[@HomesteadReliance]

I think it's a love it or hate it on looks. Some angles I love it and some not so much.