Should Car Enthusiasts Still Hate The Chrysler Crossfire?

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The Chrysler Crossfire is universally hated by enthusiasts. But is it time to finally give the Mercedes SLK-based car another chance? Alex finds out!
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[@MillerCorner]

Love the owner - he loves his car, acknowledges that others don't, doesn't care! Proper petrolhead spirit! Top guy 👍

[@LordTwaddle]

Why thank you!

[@lacroix1976]

my ex girlfriend bought one , i had to stop driving it , even with the little 3,2 that car was fun enough on acceleration and handlin , when the guy said that you always have to adjust steering while driving that is actualy true if the road is not perfect or brand new , these big large wheels make you feel all imperfections .^^

[@omaralramadneh2642]

Very positive guy, knows what he wants! Awesome guy

[@nicholassellerss2309]

@@lacroix1976 yes you do have to adjust. But I don't agree with his statement on handling. Mine with those big low profile tires grip the road wonderfully.

[@Jameshoward999]

Since when did u watch car throttle!!!!!!!!?

[@nickwildman8327]

I’ve had two, and just bought my third. You don’t buy these for performance, you buy them for their looks. The attention you get - like having a supercar, without having a suoercar. It just looks awesome. You either love it or you hate it. Haters always gonna hate. I, personally, love it.

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

My tuned srt6 is as fast as prety much any 2005 supercar so they can be bought for performance. Hows 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds? 0-100 mph in under 9 seconds? Thats what ive got out of mine. And its only £1500 of mods (intake, pulley and tune)

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@Andrue Rendon you're a fool. Why do you say that? Dont you think that a 440 bhp / 452 lbs ft 1400kg car isnt capable of that? There are plenty of rear wheel drive cars that can do that. You havent a clue. Im sure theres vids on here that show it if you type in srt6 0-60. Youre a troll, go back to living under a bush.

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@Andrue Rendon so you have nothing to say about your stupid comment? Maybe you've found out that these cars are very much capable of those performance figures. You sound like an idiot to anybody reading your comment. Do some research before you try and tell somebody that they are lying.

[@nicholassellerss2309]

Me too

[@marthahansen7934]

Yep chick magnet they say lmfao

[@tmanepic]

"Blame Chrysler", yet all the switchgear you complained about are Mercedes parts.

[@mephistovonfaust]

Yes, I had them in my S204 a couple of years back and I've missed them ever since. My C7 had a similar style of switches for cruise control but the Mercedes one still is the MVP, though you have to get used to it at first. I'd still get my Audi A6 (C7) back if I could, though my Golf VII GTI Performance is much more fun to drive. The C7 all in all was the most comfortable car I've ever owned.

[@kylebudd3664]

Um, no, thee main complaint was the cruise control stalk, which was only used once by Mercedes for a short run before it was changed in a facelift, and it was put in a different location The “infotainment” and dash board are not Mercedes parts, that’s all Chrysler Edit: spelling and word replacement (without changing context)

[@mephistovonfaust]

@@kylebudd3664 that's not true... The stalks were in used by Mercedes forever. They still use them now, just in a modernized version of them. Ie the whole W204 including every variation used them.

[@kylebudd3664]

DezzyTee I haven’t owned a single Mercedes outside of a 2003/4MY with that style of stalk, and as I said in that location. I never said Mercedes stopped using them. But to correct your point Mercedes haven’t used them “forever” my 1991 190e doesn’t have one, and my wife’s 2020 e350 doesn’t have one

[@mephistovonfaust]

@@kylebudd3664 you are kidding me, right? You know exactly what I meant with "in forever". I've never sat in a Merc with cruise control and different stalks or in a different location. I am from Stuttgart so you can imagine how many Mercs we have around here and as the biggest employer of the state, how many people I know working there with all varieties of Mercs. If your wifes E350 doesn't have the stalks, I would check if it's a real one. Idk, maybe you have different kinds wherever you live but the original German cars all have the exact same wiper configuration.

[@mahiru20ten]

If people said the A90 Supra is basically the current gen Z4, then people might have said the Crossfire is basically a Mercedes SLK with a different outfit. And man, I love it.

[@gpaje]

Essentially correct. I love mine too!

[@haarukko]

I dont understand why Y'all hating this car, I think it's gorgeous

[@tony_5156]

To each to their own howver I don’t think it’s a good car Another wimpy car made by GM in the 2000s unless there’s something actually cool I’m missing out on

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@@tony_5156 look up srt6

[@emanuelgonzalez9211]

@@tony_5156 GM?

[@FearlessLeader2001]

@@tony_5156 Chrysler isnt GM lmao

[@smurf5320]

@@tony_5156 tell you what Chrysler isn't from GM, they have their own group called Stellantis

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

You gotta give chrysler props for styling. Unlike most manufacturers, the concepts they produce make it to production with little to no watering down.

[@ashaik6947]

maxxjett films the first half looks really good but the back is a train wreck

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

Brown Gumshoe polarizing may be a better term than train wreck. Many people like it, many don't. I personally like the styling all around, you don't like the back end.

[@endlessroadie3131]

Most of the time that's a negative like this time

[@niekgozer26]

the bloke who owns it is right about it aging good too. normal people would think its a 2014 from the outside. an I honestly like the look of the srt6 with the lip and fixed spoiler.

[@aussiebloke609]

Maybe the design needed to be changed or "watered down" a little. I think JC was right - the back end looks like a dog on the lawn doing its "business" in the grass.

[@joshbacon8241]

*“It looks like a dog doing a poo”* _- Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear (S3 E9)_

[@johnrodriguez6169]

Josh Bacon - yes looks likes poo

[@jakeskd]

Speaking of Top gear... am i the only on who is noticing the car intros are very simillar to Top gear... Not complaining just asking if somebody else is thinking the same

[@duttyburger6528]

I thought of that quote when I saw the vid

[@oinker4290]

It's just the way they arc their backs when preparing to drop a phat, steamy log... the Chrysler I mean...

[@kevinf1729]

Josh Bacon I think it looks alright. The cabriolet is the Crossfire to go for though.

[@alexkersten1964]

Why do I get the feeling I'll never get a friend request from a Crossfire owner... 😅

[@jasonandrsen]

Alex Kersten I Don't Know. Why?

[@euanwest4600]

Alex Kersten well you did kinda said it’s crap😂

[@LordTwaddle]

Hey, I let you drive mine. That's something right?

[@burnzy3210]

because they've accepted that they'll never have friends

[@tmr_media6927]

Alex Kersten when is phill getting a v8

[@leehepplestone7622]

Best car I ever had. 156000 miles ( I put 126000 on) and all I put in it is gas, oil, one set brake pads, tires and light bulbs. Very dependable. Love it!

[@TheDonuan]

The motorized mechanism For the spoiler in the back sounds like a motorized mechanism... *gasp! Lol I mean when you have to stretch like that to find something you don't like...

[@TYFLOL]

yeah honestly, like that fucking matters. I think you heard most pop-up spoilers back in those days. Ofcourse it isn't a car as advanced as a 2019 911

[@theartfulcodger7459]

Yeah.. I heard that sound on the landing gear on a multi-million dollar commercial jet .Hmmm 🤔

[@jr-hr2mw]

The issue he presented was not the sound itself, rather the volume of the sound.

[@sharkythesharkdogg9732]

Considering the aircraft inspired design behind this car, and that you can hear flaps deploying on a lot of aircraft, I think it suits the car perfectly. It's not obnoxiously loud, but you can hear it if you listen for it.

[@meanstreetsuk]

No different to the “motorised mechanism” on all the convertible cars!

[@sammp6034]

Next project: swap engine a fiat multipla

[@TheBadRockMen]

its been done, google multipla 2.0 turbo the engine is from a fiat coupe

[@Jucamech]

2JZ in a Fiat Multipla

[@joe125ful]

10 litre 4 X Turbo V16 Swamp to multishit:)

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

LT4 swap in a fiat multipla

[@ptibab73]

2.4 jtd

[@Juso0815]

I never hated the Crossfire, its a cool car!

[@luisaguerrero92]

I own a crossfire and I love it 🥰

[@sonyadempsey5154]

Me too !! I've owned it for 13 yrs and I'm still in love with it. I have the inferno red color and she is still a head turner, people ask me all the time what is it and is it ?? I get compliments all the time.

[@nicholassellerss2309]

Me too

[@nicholassellerss2309]

@@sonyadempsey5154 me too

[@sonyadempsey5154]

@@nicholassellerss2309 what color you have, what yr..mine is 2005 limited coupe..are you a member of Chrysler Crossfire tech parts and rescue Facebook page.. these crossfire Facebook pages are so helpful with our cars.. i just had a custom front spoiler painted to match put on mine,with new silver mesh grille inserts.. tomorrow im getting my new custom wheels plus Nitto Motivo tires.. im getting 275/35 R19 on the back and 235/40 R18 on the front, going a little bigger in tire size..🥰🥰🥰🥰 i ordered some side splitter winglets im going to have painted to mach the color and mounted soon.. join our Facebook page!!!

[@stevenwilliams3906]

I just bought an 05 Crossfire 6 speed,150K miles,for a steal,$2300.No issues,it's a fun car,I'm 62,not too picky about the little stuff,just deal with it & drive it,have fun.

[@Breezy_Outside]

I’ve owned 2. One convertible one hard top. They are reliable. You do get compliments, and I loved it when I had this car. It’s not for long road trips, but it’s a good daily driver to get from point A to point B. They are quick and handling is not as bad as he’s making it seem.

[@fredwinegar3926]

I've owned a Crossfire for eight years and sixty thousand miles. Mostly trouble free and a fun drive. Embarrassing miss information on part of this review. Viewers beware!

[@627pm]

Thinking about getting one. Is the maintenance expensive?

[@LordTwaddle]

Depends what needs doing. General mechanical components are Mercedes so they're easy to find but not overly cheap. Insurance isn't too expensive, tax isnt too bad depending on which model year you buy (avoid 2005 for this reason) and fuel economy isn't ideal but not Mazda RX8 levels of awful. Buy one now while they're cheap, get a cheap one but pay to get it restored, get a pricy one but make sure it's well maintained.

[@sonyadempsey5154]

@@627pm I've owned mine for 13 yrs and I'm still crazy about her still to this day. The only thing I've had to replace it the RCM module that sits next to the battery, it melted beyond repair, causing my battery not to turn over. But it was 12 yrs old when that happened. They replaced it with a repurposed one which only cost me 150 dollars, not bad. A brand new one was almost 400. I've had the radiator hose system replaced and the serpentine belt only cause it was 12 yrs old and needed maintenance ,the price on that wasn't bad either. Personally my experience has been well worth the joy I get from my little car..

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

Your absolutely right, this reviewer really has no idea what he's talking about

[@TheVagolfer]

I have owned dozens of cars, everything you can think off. I bought an '04 Crossfire coupe with 71K for 6 grand. The best bang for the buck in a long time. Fun to drive, cool looking, reliable and love the six speed manual. Find a well maintained one at you will have a good fun car for years...undervalued.

[@Toyota4Life]

didnt know anyone hated this car... most car enthusiasts are ignorant anyway

[@wildfire389]

Swear you're the one who doesnt like the mx5. "Most car enthusiasts are ignorant anyway"

[@Nickoboss29]

@@wildfire389 how do you know??

[@axl9913]

It's a decent looking coupe that was ruined by a lazy ass company (who surprisingly is still a lazy ass company today as well)

[@thegirthquake8574]

Axl 991 >Surprisingly

[@axl9913]

Generic Memes actually yea, Chrysler hasn't given a shit about making good cars in years, I can only think of one good car they ever made in decades, the 300 SRT8

[@V8_Diva]

Axl 991 you think the 300 srt8 is a good car? The Chrysler 200 and Pacifica are the best things coming out of Chrysler currently.

[@axl9913]

LtSenpai they killed off the 200, and the Pacifica is the only thing coming out of them

[@V8_Diva]

Axl 991 well the 200 was one of the best things, beyond that i still can't believe you said the SRT-8 300 was good. Edit: took a visit to their website, they offer 3 vehicles. A chrysler 300, a pacifica, and a hybrid pacifica.

[@Mireaze]

It looks nice and..... well it looks nice

[@joe125ful]

Yes if you blind:)

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

a dog taking a dump looks nice🤔....

[@endlessroadie3131]

Please visit a emergency room as soon as possible

[@aussie2uGA]

The Crossfire was being sold for $20k off at the end of the run. When you consider it was an SLK derivative, that price made it extremely attractive.

[@miskatonic6210]

Aussie2u Attractive when you're an idiot. It has nothing you'd buy a SLK for. No prestige, build quality is shit, parts are hard to get, horrible interiour, bad resale value.

[@cody7445]

As the owner of two heavily modified srt6s, it's hilarious seeing the reaction of hellcat/corvette/porsche owners when the little car I spent under 15k on beat their car they spent 3 to 10 times as much on

[@parkerhightower150]

I have an SRT 6 we should get in touch. I need a little help getting some extra power

[@jimtom4878]

I can say the same thing in my 2006 impala SS

[@TheScarletSpeedster1]

'04 Crossfire owner here. Love mine. Bought it in '09 with 30k miles on it. Driven daily ever since. 150k miles on it now. Oil changes, tires, brake pads, shocks, steering damper. That's it, no major repairs. Can confirm, bad cupholder. Sure it's got it's quirks but it runs great and has been super reliable for me. I still get people that comment on how nice it looks and are shocked when I tell them it's 14 years old.

[@dekhunter148]

I'm a 93 300zx vert and 05 turbo Sebring vert owner. I'm into the weirder cars and so that's what I've done. I like the crossfire a lot and I've driven one. It's like the z32 where it's always overshadowed by other cars so no one pays any attention to it. The cup holder for both cars suck(no z32 cup) so I have to do a aftermarket one. They're all fun but people don't want to put up with them when they can just fork out the money and buy a Porsche or bmw. But 20 years from now they'll be worth a lot more.

[@CaptainXeonGaming]

Same! People can't believe how well it's aged! And me being younger combined with it having a magna flow exhaust, the first question I usually get asked is "how many tickets have you gotten in that thing?" LOL!

[@jaredlazaron8414]

I really think that the Crossfire has timeless styling!! In 20-30-40 years, it will still look as cool as it did when it was introduced. I don't own one yet, but am looking at one this weekend!!

[@hemi-pwer2639]

Is it weird to think that most Chryslers around these years were actually really reliable.. maybe not the PT cruiser as much but still I have an 07 300c with 96k and the only thing it needs is ac, and suspension

[@rasmusgundersen2575]

@@hemi-pwer2639 I have a 07, second gen PT as a winter car, it allways starts and have no rust. So there are good exaples out there.

[@ravibo1997]

Tbh... I like this car. Usually I'm a BMW and Audi fan, but imo the Chrysler looks timeless and quite special, it's not a coupe you see around every day like a Miata, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster...

[@somerandomname9252]

Yes, who wants to buy a gay Mazda or Audi TT (more common than muck plus not that fast).

[@1980sPainTrain]

I own a black '04 coupe w/64k miles and it's a great car. I bought the Eurocharged stage 1 custom tune and it made a huge difference; I believe it bumped the hp to 245, which ain't bad considering the car's weight is only around 3000 lbs. The only issue I've had so far is a nail in one of the tires, but that's just bad luck. I'm hoping the Crossfire will be a "collector" car in the not too distant future. I'm already seeing prices in the low $10k - $15k, even for a non-SRT 6.

[@nickk4304]

Where did you get the tune from? I got a 05 myself

[@battlestylespl]

"Thanks for parking my car in a giant mud puddle, you dope." - SRT6 Owner

[@ViscountSinistere]

Man this car is awesome ,fast ,agile ,superb steering ,nothing beats me ,NOTHING !

[@rbarnes791]

I own one of these amazing cars from new , red convertible... best sports car I have ever owned, traded it in from my Mercedes roadster... LOVE IT !

[@jepperasmussen2581]

Chrysler misfire

[@James-oo1yq]

BMW Dude Chrysler... Set fire!

[@Patrick76496]

MISFIRINGU SHYSTEM

[@James-oo1yq]

Erwin Schrödinger crispy shitpile

[@James-oo1yq]

Erwin Schrödinger chocolate starfish

[@moparfam300c]

BMW Broke My Wallet

[@M67v]

Don’t sleep on the Crossfire! It’s actually really good driving, especially the supercharged one.

[@colinstu]

Short answer: No. Long answer: No.

[@VehicleValhalla]

Colin Stuart I made a video about cars: Top 10 cars that weren't as good as we expected kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHOoaI2wod6Bq5Y Do you like it?

[@forresttm]

Short answer. No. Long answer. Noooooo

[@deniss8844]

=No answer!

[@miaugato93]

Long answer: Noooooooooooooooooooo.

[@Ward1706]

Short answer: No Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[@anthonygreen440]

I bought one in 2011 when i was 20 for 10k as my first financed car. I had a great time with it and it lasted me 42k miles. I had the crank shaft sensor fail which caused embarrassment at the stop light but taught me how to deal with car issues as a young adult. The crossfire forums had awesome support and i found a new sensor for 30$ on ebay and quickly fixed it with youtube videos and forum guidance. I also had to replace the alternator 3 times. I honestly to this day don't know why this car had so many alternator/battery problems but ill never forget walking to advanced auto in mid February to grab a new alternator and loosing feeling in my fingertips putting a new one in. watching this video makes me want to track down the person i sold mine to and buy it back. My friends all ragged on me for my "midlife crisis car" but i absolutely loved it and it was a blast to own!

[@featherboards1565]

My Crossfire turned 15 this week and it still looks nearly new and it's mostly been bullet-proof. I think it handles just fine and I suspect those samples could use new shocks. I replaced mine last year and it was like it was reborn! I get people asking me all the time what it is and they always assume it's some high dollar exotic. It's aged brilliantly (trying to sound like a Brit, here).

[@houssam6222]

i think every car deserves some love

[@Stylemaster911]

Chrysler Crossfire: The best way to acquire a manual box and put it in your SLK. Other then that, I can't see any other possible uses for the car.

[@Marcos0ne]

Steve LaForce agreed, my cousin actually did this lmao

[@Marcos0ne]

Then sold it to the junkyard for $500

[@Stylemaster911]

Haha nice.

[@Shakshuka69]

You're insane if you think this transmission belongs in any kind of non-agricultural vehicle. It's a Mercedes gearbox to begin with, and they themselves wouldn't put it in anything besides trucks. Chrysler just said 'fuck it, nobody is gonna buy the manual anyways and it'll get us cool points with auto journalists to offer it'

[@Marcos0ne]

AD1 I'd still prefer this over an auto tbh, but that's coming from someone that does track days/auto cross

[@user-md4bu2ni6j]

Crossfires are really nice and quick especially for the price

[@LordTwaddle]

UPDATE: this car is now undergoing light restoration and will be receiving some upgrades too in the near future. If you live in East Anglia, keep an eye out for it at car shows as I will be attending some with it.

[@johnstreetman7812]

How can you trust a man who drives on the wrong side of the road.? I have a Crossfire that I bought new and glad I did. Only dislike is the cup holder (which I quit using ) and the lack of a spare.

[@sonyadempsey5154]

Bought mine 13 yrs ago and I'm still crazy about my Timeless Beauty!!! I get compliments ALL THE TIME on it..

[@countrybabe1111]

John S, stick a spare tire in the trunk.. Most cars don't come with a spare anyways.. OR call Roadside service... I have a separate plan from my car insurance called "Home & Auto" I love this plan & I love my 2005 Crossfire! 😉😎

[@Jmt_ent]

I get compliments everyday when Im at a red light. Love my crossfire.

[@ethannelsson2209]

You spelt 'complaints' wrong.

[@sonyadempsey5154]

I'm crazy about mine, I've owned it 13 yrs. I still get compliments all the time. I have the inferno red color..LOVE MY GIRL!!!

[@coleromani148]

Me too

[@ReeceJCurtis1212]

You misspelled complaint

[@chicky4444]

I have a Black Crossfire and i get the same feedback... since 2013 everyDaY!

[@dannyarias8786]

Out of curiosity, what do Porsche’s look like? They look like dogs doing poo too, but nobody seems to notice. I disagree, I think this car had a good design - but it’s not a Porsche.

[@eveofcontempt]

*cries*

[@drgabe2908]

I love that V6 logo on the sides

[@VehicleValhalla]

Dr Gabe I made a video about cars: Top 10 cars that weren't as good as we expected kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHOoaI2wod6Bq5Y Do you like it?

[@morgancruz629]

sort of like a vintage v8 emblem

[@VehicleValhalla]

DroidTech loool

[@devinsti7124]

DroidTech I saw a chevy spark with a "V8" logo

[@VehicleValhalla]

DevinSTi did it have a huge spoiler on the back too? 😂

[@mindywest207]

I own a Crossfire and love it. Never had any problems with it

[@idknils2920]

Callum is a legend. He likes his car. He accepts that others don't and respects others opinions and decisions. What a guy

[@LordTwaddle]

You should have seen my full car history.

[@idknils2920]

@@LordTwaddle are you the guy the legend ?

[@LordTwaddle]

@@idknils2920 I was last time I checked yes.

[@idknils2920]

@@LordTwaddle Jesus. I think the crossfire is a nice car. Lots of mercedes parts. I personally drive a Mercedes excellent car

[@LordTwaddle]

@@idknils2920 it is a near two decade old car now and it does show signs of age. Plenty of small issues spring up on it but overall it is a decent car especially for the current prices they command.

[@JakubVacek42]

No shitting dog scene? I'm disappointed.

[@edwardwilson5402]

The next video of this series should be a Fiat Panda 100HP Sport, the coolest old peoples car, they're little pocket rockets

[@coejbee]

This guy seems like he's just mad dramatic. Oh, and that steering column is from Mercedes, not Chrysler. You'd think this dude would have driven *any* Mercedes from the 90s-00s in his lifetime but apparently not. So you can blame MB for the low blinker stalk placement.

[@brutusbigbone2394]

True. Clarkson the tit sets the tone and this guys kool. But he's dramatic. Iv had every car from rx8s to type r's this car is not that bad.

[@jordankidd8789]

Brutus in all in all a rx-8 and a type r (in that order) then (either order) that is 230 bhp (rx-8) and 190 (ISH type r) no where near proper speed a crossfire would surely beat those piles of shit parson the language. But the rx8 gave to ring it's neck and the type r is the same.

[@Chromecarft]

@@jordankidd8789 I think you fail to understand the differences between the RX8 and this car. Sure it might win in a straight drag race, but take it to a track and the RX8 or type R would walk all over this car because of the better handling. it doesnt always matter about speed, if you cant take a corner well, ya aint gonna win the race on the track.

[@larrythehedgehog]

Ive loved the crossfire ever since I saw it deploy its rear wing while I was behind it as a kid. The crossfire is a cool concept. 2 companies mixing design and engineering. I want to see if that could be done again. Maybe ford and Toyota? Honda and Porsche???

[@AG3333333]

The Crossfire was made in Germany by Karmann. The center stack controls and other switchgear are shared with its sister car, the SLK.

[@SCBrown]

It’s a Mercedes SLK 320 with a Chrysler concept shell. I love mine. F whoever doesn’t Opinions are like a**holes everyone’s got one. Haters gonna hate.

[@j-masters]

SC Brown the srt6 has same engine as a c32 amg and the amg is a nicer car

[@DatCarguy]

As a fellow Crossfire owner I am curious what specifically do you love about these cars?

[@armonianumerica5830]

Word!!

[@mauricemotors8207]

Built like shit tho my 2 decade old Nissan is built better

[@devinsti7124]

jordan masters It's basically like the SLK32 AMG

[@peyn]

This is my sleeper car in GTA

[@colo2104]

Peyton S. The Schyster Fusilade

[@peyn]

Uhhhhhhhhh that sounds right lmao, just know it's based off of the Crossfire

[@maxpower892]

bruh that car in gta is sloooooow

[@peyn]

yeah thats what you think ;) thats why it's my sleeper

[@maxpower892]

but... it's like really slow... check this video out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOUYXyQj96Vadk

[@theoriginalmungaman]

The car was not built by Chrysler! Its a Mercedes SLK320 built at the exclusive Ghia plant. The only Chrysler thing is the re styled body. They handle excellent and the SRT6 flys! And it has 330 hp AMG hand built engine, again all Mercedes.

[@Sebast1an89]

Yes it's like the new BMW z4 and the new Toyota Supra the Supra is a Toyota shell on a BMW

[@Skitungen]

But u can get the Chrysler with a manual trans.

[@Bonbon-og7cw]

Sadly not the srt6 though. Those are strictly autos

[@Tourist1967]

Built by Karmann in Osnabruck. Independent at the time, but now owned by VW. Karmann did work with Ghia, which is based in Turin, most notably on the VW Karmann Ghia sports car based on the Beetle.

[@manowar5516]

I've seen multiple modified *SRT-6* Crossfires beat stock Vipers. So yes, I would have one.

[@vulpinemachine]

On a ROAD COURSE!?

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@@vulpinemachine no on a race track. Look it up. When they were new standard srt6s beat nismo 350zs. They are lateral 1g + cars. The steering may not be very sharp but its sharp enough and straight line speed is great. Dont forget if you spend £1500 modifying the engine (intake, pulley and tune) it will do 0-100 mph quicker than a 592 hp Lamborghini gallardo.

[@vulpinemachine]

@@UserUser-vo2ky 1500 quid? Man at that point I'll stick with my Subies and create a Franken monster that would beat it on the straights and awd still kills it in the corner, mate. I'm not hatin but there are engineering realities here to consider.

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@@vulpinemachine 1500 pounds is cheap for the performance. There are hundreds of subarus where i live and no they do not beat my car quarter mile. Only 1 ever has beaten me and i talked to the guy afterwards. His car was a 2005 and had 520hp and he spent 12k on tuning it. My car has cost me 9.5k in total including the car. I am big into my quarter miles as there is an airfield in the city. I have raced and beaten gallardos and have even crossed the line an inch before a f430. As for corners i have 295 rears and 245 fronts and my passengers have nearly been sick with the cornering ability. There has been lots of magazine write ups praising even a standard cars cornering g force. My car has 440 bhp in 1400kg. If your after a good looking fast coupe for 10 grand you cant do much better in my opinion. 👍 obviously there will be those who dont like them but thats just how taste works.

[@vulpinemachine]

@@UserUser-vo2ky I said Road Course. Idc about quarter. Subarus aren't quarter mile cars and that's a waste of a good car. Though I admit your building coming in under 10k is intriguing. It's just I can build a pretty darn fast Subaru for a track really cheap. I stick to 90s Subies. They're insanely light.

[@credilbecars9713]

The Chrysler crossfire is a gorgeous looking car. There now amazing value for money

[@carlosg6482]

Its actually one of my favorite cars 😤 well the srt6 variant for sure

[@MrBrohoward71]

Why did you park the SRT in the middle of a muddy bog to introduce it ? Would love to have seen the footwell when you got back in

[@99AmethystZJ]

Just what I thought! Thanks for getting back in my car with your filthy mud filled trainers! 🙄

[@dylanfokkelman1261]

I am a true car enthusiast but I really like the crossfire and they make leather interior and that does look decent

[@CLIFFWILKES]

find this interesting because the new 2024 AMG GT Coup Looks very similar to a Chrysler Crossfire! The Chrysler Crossfire was Revolutionary.

[@dnomusic]

I have a 2004 Crossfire and i absolutely love it. Reliable, looks shit hot and turns heads where ever I go. Best car I’ve had in my 53 years on this planet

[@marcoarreola9058]

It's a great little car. I had one with a 6 speed Manual. It's a very fun car to drive and it turns heads. With an exhaust, it sounds sounds very good. The cargo area is very spacious as well. My dog hung out back there on trips.

[@neelparmar6690]

If I wanted a new 90's Merc in the 2000's, I'd have just bought a used SLK instead

[@matadorman78]

To all you haters out there just remember Jeremy Clarkston liked it.And he usually hates Chrysler products and GM products.

[@eriksvensson2098]

@Got_nuffin_on_me ''BBC puppet'' literally punched his producer and yelled at him for an hour, and got fired by upper management for his actions.

[@intorsusvolo7834]

Don’t forget the rear wheels are bigger than the front which makes it ever cooler looking.

[@powerglory4022]

This actual car was in the Top Gear studio with Clarkson and May slating it. I used the own a manual coupe and am looking for another. Great cars.

[@kal1mm]

'Murican muscle. Jk pls dont kill me.

[@MyerShift7]

I've always loved the styling.

[@2sik_UK]

I dont mind it but the ugly silver-blue color ruins it, itd look better in black and the srt 6 looks way better the wheels do it alot of justice

[@99ron30]

I also doubt the build quality is that bad. Built in Germany. And almost all car interiors are plasticky, the seats look fine.

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

I have one. The quality is perfectly normal for 2005. People can compare them to cars 15 years newer and thats stupid. I have had my 440 bhp srt6 for 6 years and its never broken in any way. Plus its quicker quarter mile than a 592 hp Lamborghini gallardo.

[@bmarie8965]

Seats have shock absorbers too

[@hertzair1186]

One styling problem... is that front-on, it looks exactly like a Chrysler Pacifica SUV...

[@BikerTrashWolf]

I actually liked these. I think the SRT-6 is pretty bad ass actually.

[@joselyncrespobaquero9176]

It’s a nice looking car, cheap and dependable, I like it!

[@chrisumana8454]

i think if they kept making the crossfire for a few years it would have come around to be a relatively good car

[@parkerhightower150]

It is a great car still to this day. I’ve had three of them. This review was absolute garbage. Go watch any other review on the crossfire

[@erniestoner8266]

I've owned mine for 14 years and the tires wearing out is the only major complaint. Had to replace the water pump this spring- it's 18 years old - original. 30 mpg if you can keep your foot out of it.,😜.I've dealt with a lot of worst cars. A few better but non of them were more fun - except my 1971 triumph GT6+.

[@augustsawzak5401]

The back looks like an attempt at the bentley continental

[@chicky4444]

I disagree, HOWEVER, everyone knows that ALL brand car developers take design styles from OTHER car makers.... #ALL! it's normal and it won't look exactly like another model due to branding and production rights!

[@lilwyt6537]

I’ve got one in a manual option and I can say the interior is quite basic but nice and the steering is amazing and the looks are quite good and the wing is good to hear because then it gets everyone in the passenger seats attention

[@XCNT]

After getting my w208 clk 320 I only thought that the crossfire shared the engine, and maybe gearbox. But that whole interior is copy paste with just some minor changes there about. But just gotta say that I love mine, comfortable, quiet when it should be and roars when you put the foot down without any exhaust mods. Can't really say the handling is sharp but definetly not a boat, it's a sort of relaxed car that should put miles on the autobahn.

[@mistermatix8241]

I had one in maroon as my first company car (I work in IT) I loved it! was always reliable, and drove very well in my opinion. It was late in its life though, so possibly had some improvements made.

[@faridalghali5246]

I own a Crossfire. I donot recognise the car which you have reviewed. Each to his own.

[@LordTwaddle]

Do not recognise it?

[@sonyadempsey5154]

Yes, what's he reviewing, definitely NOT A CROSSFIRE, he's lost his mind..

[@jamesmylife6578]

I’ve always liked the crossfire.

[@DeChronics]

The SRT 6 is a complete monster, and that’s looking at the marketed specs. The real HP is 349 out of the factory with a true 0-60 of 4.6 to 4.8 The only issues with these cars are the cup holders (absolutely horrible, I just removed the cup holder all together from my N/A) and the lack of aftermarket support.

[@theoneandonlyworldruler418]

i think i buy one next week. its my first little bit more expensive car.

[@theoneandonlyworldruler418]

I bought it and i love it

[@daxosm]

@@theoneandonlyworldruler418 how is it handling? :D

[@theoneandonlyworldruler418]

@@daxosm it's very nice. i had not 1 problem until now. and people around me like it too

[@813Productions]

The SRT6 editions are very nice!

[@janprokopenko7928]

813Productions they are, but not for the price of e46 m3.

[@DFWsCars]

813Productions finally someone else who gets it! And you can pick those up quote cheap now.

[@F92Leo]

Jan Prokopenko e46 clean $14k srt6 clean $8k definitely close in price

[@janprokopenko7928]

No Name Alex he said in the video,i didn't do any further research.

[@F92Leo]

Jan Prokopenko you gotta remember the uk has cheaper cars a cleaner lower mileage e46 m3 is expensive a crossfire is pretty cheap

[@sideswipebl]

Reboot the Crossfire as the gapfiller between Charger and Challenger

[@AbronHawkins]

But don't put a Fiat engine in it

[@thisoldnew4544]

what gap between charger and challenger?

[@elijahmullins3289]

That’s dodge my man

[@alekm9795]

The next charger will be a romero.

[@5Genjoyer]

@@thisoldnew4544 the pony car Gap. They have a super saloon and a muscle car, but no pony car.

[@pieyield2255]

I loved the crossfire. I hope to get one in a couple years

[@TheBoxingNinja]

Did you get one? I know a guy trying to sell his for $4,000

[@pieyield2255]

@@TheBoxingNinja 1. I’m surprised you responded to a 2 year old comment 😅 2. I’ve considered a crossfire but I’m not sure I can financially afford one right now 3. If you or your friend wants to sell one for 4K, you should try your luck on Craigslist because there are TONS of people in the market right now who want a cheap convertible (they would gladly pay whatever you’re asking).

[@tc16169]

I bought a Crossfire 3 years ago and I love it. Got it for cheap, haven't had a single issue, have had lots of compliments, and mine handles fantastically. Perhaps the one you drove has a handling issue...? Mine is honestly one of the best handling cars I've ever driven, and I've driven LOTS of cars, believe me.

[@ZhadTheRad]

"If you buy a car simply because you like it, that's far more important than what other people around you say" Truer words have never been spoken. I asked on Reddit about which engine is the best for an Eos (TSI or TFSI) And one guy answered something along the lines of "Avoid Eos at all costs, they're big money pits". And I was like "So?". If you just take proper care of your car, it shouldn't break. I don't care what that guy said, I'll buy an Eos before summer rolls around

[@LordTwaddle]

I was only stating a fact, a car is an extension of one’s personality. Why buy a car that you don’t like and says bad things about you?

[@AndorRadnai]

I like it!! Especially the grooves in the bonnet!! Coupé as well as convertible..!

[@AnthonyBoettcher24]

pretty sure the indicator and cruise control was directly carried over from Mercedes. My mercedes has the same layout

[@NorthernmostMustard]

A Crossfire owner here (1 month). Had just as many compliments about this car as I did with my brand new M3 f80. If you look on AutoTrader for Crossfires it's so difficult to get hold of one, they go in a day or two! I bought mine for purely for woofting about. And at 3k it's the sort of money I normally put down on a deposit on a car. As for the comment about a noisy spoiler!? Better put mine up for sale! Don't want to wake up the neighbours. Snore.

[@627pm]

Hows your crossfire holding up? Hows the maintenance considering buying one. How many miles did you buy it

[@albertofaucci1599]

In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated cars in the last twenty years...

[@MarkyBoy-z5w]

Prices will rise but you can't argue with stupid.

[@droge192]

The fact that you wouldn't buy one is a leading reason why I, and others bought one :o)

[@arsyaar5931]

i don't know why...but i love it

[@StephenButlerOne]

9k you'd have to be simple in the head. Not a sports car, and not a GT, so what's the point? The cheaper none supercharged one, may be a decent £3k gt car, if you can put up with the plastics, that look like they are form a 2003 ka. Which is probably more fun to drive and cost you all £400 with a years MOT.

[@JUNAID187]

That's what I was thinking, think of the cars you can get for 9K and then compare them to the SRT. I did some reading and a lot of owners seem to think they are some sort of ultra rare classic LOL, hence the optimistic prices being posted online.

[@conanmagruder]

I think it depends on the location. I paid what'd be £2500 for a 2005 manual with 40,000 miles. I had to put new tires on but hasn't been too bad apart from that. You can find SRT-6s for as little as like £4500 over here which is a pretty good deal.

[@97I30T]

Stephen Butler I find it funny that people make fun of the interior on the Crossfire even though it’s ripped straight out of a Mercedes SLK. If this car was actually a Mercedes people would be heaping it with praise.

[@StephenButlerOne]

KentB27 i can't say I've ever been in or even been interested to look in this era slk. They was horrid little things. Real hairdresser looking things But youre wrong, a shit interior, is a shit interior. The badge doesn't magically make it a good one. Well as long as your not some type of fan boy or fashionista. They will say a turd is fabulous as long as it adorns the correct badge they follow. I don't care about badge or history. I'll judge almost anything, car included, on the product put infront of me.

[@StephenButlerOne]

KentB27 out of interest i went and searched some 2000 slk interiors. your correct, the SLK is defo on par with xfire. Sadly for merc, that's not a good 'par'.

[@Nickoboss29]

You're not a car guy if you hate someone's car that love cars, even if he has a multipla. Personally i love the design of the crossfire, i don't care what other people says.

[@droge192]

Well said. This guy doesn't 'do' individuality. He likes the cars that everyone else likes, and puts down the cars that everyone else does. Crossfires are a performance bargain, very reliable, great fun and rare. You go into it knowing their downsides (for me, the steering and the manual's clutch) and you enjoy the many positives. This channel never fails to be predictable and dull.

[@Nickoboss29]

@@droge192 definitely agree with you

[@scottburkettmichael8696]

If I recall, the limit is 380 pounds between passengers and cargo. I also was able to get the Crossfire luggage, a dufflebag and a suitcase with Crossfire logos and styling designs from the car. They added a small bit of sophistication. I really enjoyed mine, and because I rarely saw myself coming or going, others often showed an interest in my car. I didn't need to race anyone. I had mine to arrive.

[@levyan4718]

Love my crossfire, I've fixed her up myself and she's wonderful

[@jetstream454]

Also you don't seem to have ever driven a Mercedes mate - they all, until more recent years, had the cruise control and above the indicator. Speaking of, yeah that's Mercedes parts

[@henrymccomments]

If they only made the SRT-6 in a manual then I would consider

[@vincentbaelde-millar670]

0-60 in 6.5s, feels more like an 8s car. So basically automatic.

[@droge192]

I have a manual (0-60: 6.3s). And truly it feels exactly like 6.3s. This guys an idiot.

[@hEXordo]

My auto does 6 sec flat

[@richardgibbs6327]

I have an 05 and mine drives and handles great

[@Dr_Monitor]

I dig the fuck out of the Crossfire, despite being vastly uncomfortable. Edit: 1 year later and I'm considering getting one in a 6MT cabriolet. It's an '06. I need it.

[@johnsailor6081]

The srt6 crossfire fixed a lot of issues

[@Welcometofacsistube]

john sailor exactly. Better to say Chrysler fixed a Mercedes pos.

[@mauricemotors8207]

Kristopher Klassen SLK320 what this based on is far superior than this cheap american wanna be sports car Chrysler sucks cock anyway

[@johnsailor6081]

American cars are better than anything Japan has to offer, and btw Mercedes Fromm that period is the opposite of reliable

[@FrankW1029]

uhh....SRT6 has the engine, transmission, suspension, and brakes from the SLK 32. you are an idiot. Chrysler didn't do anything other than putting the badge on.

[@squidwardshouse67]

Speaking of doing a poo, I'm actually doing a poo while watching this

[@redbaron4578]

Squidward's House me too

[@jabeard9]

Heyyy! It’s the Chrysler SLK 320!

[@JS-qg1ie]

What this guy is missing is that- if he made this video in 2018 ...the car is 15 years old. The steering he was right about but after driving for 3 months you master it’s handling. Brakes are sharp and the roll- it’s really solid.

[@williamschuyler6294]

This car is lighter than a nissan z and e46 bmw so wtf is he talking about, all you need to do is put sport suspension on it and it will handle as good as any other track car, the body is already extremely stiff, and with a few mods the srt6 is a low 11 sec car. And btw the srt6 has over 350 hp, they down played the numbers to not compete with the slk32

[@alexkersten1964]

Recirculating ball steering system vs normal rack and pinion kills the steering feel. And on track, that's important

[@conanmagruder]

SRT-6 is definitely better to mod for straight line performance.

[@williamschuyler6294]

Conan Magruder you could swap in a m113 or m113k supercharged v8 too if you wanted

[@conanmagruder]

William Schuyler Absolutely will if get the time. Very cool that the documented builds are out there.

[@RotrexfezST]

William Schuyler low 11 second car 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 with a lot of money maybe.