Jeremy Clarkson Was WRONG! No, the Chrysler Crossfire Doesn't Suck!

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[@doug6191]

Chrysler deserves credit for making this car unrecognizable as a version of another car.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Damming with faint praise, but you have a point.

[@01gtbdaily30]

You spelt “Mercedes” wrong. This was a rejected Mercedes model just like the Chrysler 300 . They were both designed and built with Mercedes parts during the Daimler Chrysler era .

[@doug6191]

@01gtbdaily30 I repeat what I said. Chrysler, not Mercedes, deserves credit for designing this in a way that hides the Mercedes roots. Nobody said anything about whether the vehicle is based on a Mercedes.

[@jamesleate]

But it's ugly as sin, so you have to take that credit back.

[@noneyabizz8337]

​@@01gtbdaily30the challenger and charger still ride on a Band-Aided version of a 30 year old Mercedes frame.

[@jlcii]

I wouldn't give credit to anything Jeremy Clarkson says about a vehicle when he thinks the Range Rover is one of the best vehicles of all time, while it's truly a turd on wheels.

[@roodick85]

Amazing truck...when it works which is rare lol I've owned 3 of them with a total of 3 years of driving. 😂

[@Jupiterider1]

I always thought the Crossfire is a good looking car. Kudos to Chrysler for making the most out of what they were given. The manual always makes things better.

[@johnbertram]

To be fair, the Crossfire has aged pretty well and is certainly an interesting proposition today.

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

Compared to such modern eyesores as the Supra, yes, its a good looker

[@ju4121]

​@@GregZentTrumpetManlol that's your opinion 😂😂😂

[@MrFmccarty]

I want one! Still

[@billycav75]

This is why I bought one. You either love it or hate it. Something different.

[@geoffkeller5337]

I love the design of these. Of course I also love my 2007 Magnum SRT8 as well so I may be a bit odd.

[@aaronfewins795]

Exactly. The reason I have one 😁

[@Soh90]

This car is 20 years old and STILL looks good.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

It's quite unique in its styling. Lets leave it at that.

[@geoffkeller5337]

Agreed that it looks good

[@donaldwilson2620]

Many people say that the convertible Crossfire looks better than the coupe but actually disagree. The Crossfire stands out better and has better rigidity than the convertible.

[@buttsexandbananapeels]

Ray Charles once said the same thing after having a piano closed on his fingers.

[@Bunglbeez]

Mine is red, and I LOVE it❤

[@Nellie-H]

I always found it very special. "Handmade" like very exclusive cars at Karmann in Germany. The SRT-6 was a powerful AMG duplicate. Hell of a good looking Coupe with lots of power reasonably priced. Yes, it's a classic.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

How much HP/Torque did the SC SRT version have?

[@ShogunAutoworks]

The base version sucked. Sc definitely was sweet.

[@Nellie-H]

@@richfarfugnuven6308 330hp/310lb.ft

[@Nozferatu46]

I liked them back then... but I like them more now. You guys hit it on the head... in an era of boring crossovers, this really stands out now.

[@CLIFFWILKES]

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

[@vdgitaliano]

I loved my 2005 crossfire limited. Black convertible with terracotta interior. When 2008 hit, everything had to go just to stay above water... I miss the crap outta that car!

[@galenhaye7818]

I have a 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor in red with 32,000 miles. Bruno Sacco supervised the design for MB. It is a much more elegant and inspired design than the Crossfire, (although they both share the same cheap plastic interior panels). The SLK230 has a 2.3 I4 engine producing 190 hp. Sadly, the engine was not offered in the Crossfire. The 3.2 is not much more powerful and is heavier. I will make a comment on the Daimler Chrysler relationship. During the 2000-2006 period, I was driving limousines in the Metro Detroit area. One of my regular clients was an older executive from Germany who flew in every month to visit Chrysler Headquarters in Auburn Hills. It was a long drive and we had plenty of time to talk. He absolutely hated Chrysler and said he felt the acquisition was the biggest mistake Daimler had made. They sold it soon after.

[@brucemcintosh7466]

I've got an 04 coupe with 13000 miles on the clock. The only mod is a sprint booster. This car is a wolf. I love it.

[@marcoarreola9058]

I had a black 6 speed, it sounded great with a magnaflow. It also moved and handled really well.

[@Jumbojetfueler]

I'm getting a 07 crossfire next week a roadster convertible, I'm single, no kids, this car is a perfect fit for a guy like me.

[@MarkB-33]

Lovely. Bet you are loving it.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

A few weeks ago, I saw a Crossfire for the very first time. Since it was never officially sold here im Brazil, it's pretty much non-existent. But out of the blue I saw one, painted in red...very nice. Went after it, talked to the driver, took some pictures of it...the driver said there are only 5 examples here. Two of them belong to the same owner, both cars were black but his garage painted them. This red one I spotted was painted in Porsche's Guards Red, while the other was painted in BMW's Estoril Blue, if I'm not mistaken. Clarkson was very stupid to make that comparison, because the car is amazing, despite what most people say. In terms of coupe based on a roadster, it's certainly more elegant than the "clown's shoe" BMW Z3 Coupe, for example. And sure, it's essentially a Mercedes underneath. But back then Mercedes still had more reliability than today, the M112 engine is known to be very reliable, certainly more than the later M272 that Mercedes replaced the 112 with. It's a great car, fitting for a project or for collecting.

[@edwardpate6128]

I lived through those Daimler-Chrysler years and experienced that culture clash firsthand. Daimler basically thought that American engineers knew nothing. They sent a group over to Auburn Hills to find out how Chrysler had engineered their 3.5 V6 that put out 250hp and used about 25% few parts than the Mercedes V6. They just couldn't believe how efficient both Chrysler engineering techniques were but especially the manufacturing ones. They seemed to forget Chrysler's great legacy as being an engineering company.

[@tnsd5801]

They also hate technicians. Technicians are the constant reminder to the Daimler engineers that they aren't perfect and that their "Best or nothing" sucks.

[@manuelsmiley7125]

The Italians have the nerve to have the same mindset

[@sethsteener]

…and then Mercedes put out a 3.5L V6 that made 268hp as a result of this?

[@rickymack2611]

I have never put a lot of stock in anything Jeremy Clarkson says.

[@marial8235]

He is a pompous idiot, misogynist and racist who is occasionally funny. I never cared for him and his opinions. My husband found Clarkson obnoxious as well.James May, however, is a different story. He is the main reason I ever watched the show. I owned a Crossfire for a few years and it was reliable, got a lot of looks, was reasonably quick and practical. The base car could have been aa bit quicker in the era of the 350Z. It’s interior is very cheapish feeling and the steering is pretty archaic feeling. The orange and gray combo (which I did not have) is weird. But it was a good car for me.

[@johnh3476]

Ya, if it's American he hates it.

[@DevoutSkeptic]

I mean it's still hideous.

[@marial8235]

@@DevoutSkeptic I still like it. The Crossfire has style and as the guys point out, a good value these days.

[@alastair9894]

He's a bloody loudmouth.

[@itskyb]

I owned six of them and I still wish I had them all. I have also driven these on the Tail of the Dragon in TN/NC and they handled extremely well.

[@ChryslerHyper]

Six!?

[@mrcross78]

I had three of them myself. I wish I kept all three 😢

[@socalguy97]

Jeremy Clarkson is wrong about most. If it isn’t hand-built, rides like a rock, and masters the Nurburgring, then it’s “rubbish” to him.

[@clarkleakins879]

The grooves on the hood lend structural rigidity to the large flat area. The rear window/shape similar to the AC Cobra coupe, or the old Corvette.

[@GretschenMunch]

I bought a black Crossfire coupe a few months ago. I just love it. Drive so nice and its just so full of character! I literally cannot go anywhere without people asking about it!

[@ronb9901]

Still have it? How has it been (reliable)??

[@GretschenMunch]

@@ronb9901 Hi Ron. Yes I still have it. Driven about 25,000kms as a daily driver in the last 18 months. No mechanical or electrical issues at all. Heater and Air conditioner working great. Replaced the factory tweeters and re-foamed the subwoofers to bring the factory sound system back up to scratch. Has had 2 services plus new brake pads and discs on the front. Awesome car!

[@ronb9901]

@@GretschenMunch thank you 🙏

[@petergiourelas3753]

Great car, great design still looks better than new cars, had one 16yrs replaced one rcm , that's it. Just love it, light and handles very well. 😊

[@InputHercules]

I have a 2007 and I have replaced almost every module, love the car but mine has definitely been a money sink

[@maximeparent3004]

I was a kid when they first came out and i was fascinated by the look. Still today i think they aged incredibly well. My dream would be a very clean and stock SRT6 with the manual.

[@InputHercules]

Did they ever make the SRT6 in a manual?

[@arieljones4595]

​@@InputHerculesNope.

[@randyfine4535]

SRTs were auto only and a 5 speed

[@overk1ll520]

The Crossfire is an absolute blast to drive. I have some very twisty mountain roads locally and this car handles like it is on rails. The little air foil does help at speed too.

[@bidensucks6792]

My Crossfire will be 20 in 2024, it finally had 60k on it. I can think of many other cars, mostly SUVs that look more like a dog taking a dump!

[@sophisticated]

I have one exactly like this. I've owned it for 6 years. They handle very well. The low points are the touch points. The steering wheel is too big, the shift knob is plastic, the gauges are ugly. I've swapped all of this in mine (except the gauges) and it totally feels like a sports car at high speed in the corners. It feels heavier to drive than it actually is but it feels substantial. I don't think anybody cares but I swapped my steering wheel for an aftermarket raid/atiwe steering wheel that has an airbag with the hub made for Mercedes cars of that era. Those were used in Rufs, older Aston Martins and many other exotic cars. It's 1.5 cm smaller and it changes the car. It feels perfect for the size of the car and doesn't hide the gauges. I swapped the shift knob for a leather SLK320 one. I have gauge faces from a 2004 SLK320 but have yet to install them. You have to take out the actual gauges faces to swap them into the Crossfire cluster. They are silver and are more sporty looking. The Crossfire is also one of the easiest to swap in a m113 engine. FYI The manual shifter is way better than what Clarkson says in his review. The manual transmission is actually robust and the clutches are very strong. Mostly trouble free car. The key fob and rear speakers are trash (both need to be rebuilt unless you are lucky). The sound system is different than mercedes (swapping to single din carplay/android auto is a must imo). The steering feel can feel odd when you are not used to it.

[@rockymountboy]

Is it true that are four tires are different? That may be specific to the SRT package.

[@sophisticated]

@@rockymountboy Staggered. Rears are 19 inches wheels on 255 wide tires and fronts are 18 inches, 225.

[@rockymountboy]

@@sophisticated But aren't they special wheels where the outside diameter is different on the "inside" of the wheel compared to the "outside"?

[@sophisticated]

@@rockymountboy No, it's a normal wheel just different sizes between front and back.

[@popeyevalls]

Sooooo as a poor man, meaning myself, would this be an easy affordable, reliable car for me at $8000 with 120000 miles on it? Im no mechanic, and I just found one of these for sale and its in great shape.

[@wgold20107]

I had a 2005 limited, black in color. I still miss it.

[@directorjustin]

This car has aged so well! It still looks modern.

[@ergezinger]

I loved this car as soon as it came out. I have two of them. Cons: Interior is poor quality. They should have had more engine options (imagine it with the Hurricane I6). Pros: Exterior quality, and chassis quality are great. It looks great, and my kids think my murdered out black one with straightpipes is a freaking batmobile.

[@jacquesc3166]

The powertrain on this is probably the most reliable thing Dodge/Chrysler put out on the market in the 2000's... it's pre-DI Merc stuff with a manual, it's bulletproof.

[@wompa70]

I’ve always loved this car. It’s a road going old school 1950s speed boat.

[@yuriboguslavsky8868]

Bough one new in 2006 and loved it. Was very sad to sell it. Will try to do find another low mileage one next year.

[@brucemcintosh7466]

Mine is in Vancouver. Selling it in the spring

[@adamriale9065]

Ya know…. Short of the hood it’s a slick looking car. I think it’s style aged well.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

I got to drive them when they were new… thought the convertible was better than the coupe, the SRT-6 model was a rocket - however, the regular version was available with a manual gearbox, and that was a joy!

[@djparra41]

Agreed, I had the SRT-6 and the auto was always gear hunting and occasionally would start in 2nd which was super embarrassing when ppl wanted to run light to light. But when it was selecting the right gears it was amazing, great power to weight ratio and well balanced.

[@ljefferies2012]

My friend had a convertible version back in high school that had a vinyl decal on the door that said “powered by Mercedes-Benz” on it. Not that reliable but was a very cool first car in the early 2010s

[@AutobahnVault]

More beautiful than the SLK.

[@ROGERLATHAM-z4q]

I purchased my '06, in '08 with 0 Miles. It's a one owner and I'm the owner. After 257,000 miles, I have had only one major mechanical problem. Needed to rebuild the front end. Change the oil and filter as instructed in the manual and it will last a very long time.

[@mattorama]

I didn't even realize how well the styling has aged, that thing looks amazing these days.

[@kevindavis8143]

That era of Chrysler was a very good looking one, all the cars were fire. They were reliable too, but I'd never buy one nowadays. We owned a Pacifica and loved it, but the parts were stupid expensive. When we traded it in, it needed new rear shocks at $3k, new front seats at $1500, and new motor mounts at $2k... resell was only $7k.

[@tylerdurden9748]

you should find a better mechanic or buy some tools.

[@kevindavis8143]

@@tylerdurden9748 nice one, incel. I'm an engineer and perform all my own repairs. Hence me using the word "parts" and not "labor".

[@tylerdurden9748]

add the AMG throttle body, cold air intake, borla exhaust and you will have yourself a very fast car!

[@robertruggles6067]

I just bought my 76th vehicle and it's a Crossfire Limited coupe. I love driving the Crossfire "IT'S SO SOLID" and the Crossfires story. If your looking at buying a Crossfire I highly recommend having it inspected by a shop.

[@jezzeestewart3712]

I have this car myself mines a 2004. I really wish Chrysler would make another one exactly like it but a little better. I think it’s a revolutionary product. I love mine and never will get rid of it. They get more and more valuable and it’s an awesome car. I believe it’s one of the best cars in the world and I don’t care who says I could be wrong because I know I’m right how did you get this one? It’s beautiful and I love mine And how did you get this? We gotta keep these things alive and take care of them and don’t get rid of it. They’re awesome vehicles.

[@jezzeestewart3712]

Thank you

[@MarkB-33]

Like the mach e and lothesom new "Capri" they have proposed a new Crossfire...it's an SUV.

[@randyfine4535]

Bought mine 5 years ago for $9500 with only 22,000 miles and I love driving it. And yes it does hold 2 sets of clubs

[@NoSugarCoating2024]

I owned the 1st 2004 limited model in America. I loved it. But got rid of it at 28k miles. I just traveled to much and I couldn't move the back of the seat that far.

[@0159ralph]

Im glad you guys pointed it out the same ol fuddy duddy cross overs. One success story is the 300 which also based on the Mercedes E class. Our 2014 300 S AWD is one of best cars we own. Also Im glad you make trips to Albuquerque. Its a great place to test cars especially with our weather. One day its can be a beautiful day and the next day your in a blizzard. Back to the Crossfire its a good looking car Id buy one.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

I don’t care what people say. I have always appreciated these. Drive what you like and F everyone else.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

i saw one for sale recently - manual transmission, destroyed clearcoat and high-ish miles, it was only 4 grand!! what a deal. If i had the cash i would have scooped it up.. im about to move from my small town to the city and this would be a great city car! But i guess ill stick with my volvo wagon for now.. Crossfire is a future classic for sure

[@1DEADBEEF1]

Destroyed paint makes it worthless unless you can paint cars... to repaint this car properly will be expensive (in the teens)

[@EricFortuneJr.]

If I had room for another car this would be on my list of must haves, along with the Prowler though this would be a bargain. One thing about Chrysler, you could hand them a box full of parts from various companies and they’ll build you a Crossfire or Prowler.

[@Audiomainia2310]

The car was made completely overseas - not in America. The costs were incurred with overseas manufacturing as well as importing these cars. But maintenance is high - can't swap the tires from front to rear - two completely different sizes. German parts - expensive to maintain. So why are they cheap? Cause they cost too much to maintain.

[@rnt45t1]

One of my FAVORITE cars of the 00s.

[@davidkosach3095]

Let the hater’s hate 😂….The car is a chick magnet ! My wife was a playboy bunny, my girlfriend was in adult movies, my fiancé was a swimsuit adult tiny size model and my new girlfriend is only 25 years old !!😂 Jeremy has no clue what he is missing in this car or what it can bring you….From pleasure in mini performance levels, to bringing you beautiful women who seem to love this car and the man who owns it 👍🏻😎. I have owned this car for 4.5 years with NO major problems with it, just the normal maintenance issues and fun times.

[@MarkB-33]

Great isn't it 😊

[@Pete_Finch]

I kinda love when a Clarkson take ages really poorly, unlike the Crossfire which has (astoundingly) aged well. SRT-6 would've been an even better move, although they're super hard to find

[@Mr-Neven]

I really loved the concept. The Crossfire was much better looking than the SLK

[@AntonHoward-mx9sb]

I don't take any notice of anybody else when it comes to styling. If I like it I like it and I think these things look superb. It's interesting, different and rarish. It should be ok with the Merc underpinnings and at least it was built in Germany.

[@arieljones4595]

I have a 2005 black, coupe with 6MT, 23k miles. I went with my friend to buy it in 2006. It was a leftover 2005 on the dealer lot. Sticker was $30k. He left with that car for $21k without much trouble. I think the dealer would've given it to him if they could've.

[@damienthefuelman]

The engine on my ‘05 Srt-6 with the supercharger looks amazing, I really want to replaced the air filters for a straight pipe air intake leading into the grill🤙🏻

[@ReasonablyMotarded]

I love my crossfire it's fun to drive and always gets looks no matter what it's next to

[@aaronbritt2025]

The SRT-6 was actually pretty cool. Just wish Mercedes had a manual that fit the supercharged engine. BTW, those styling features on the hood are called "scallops". You probably know that, the word just escaped you at the time. Same thing happens to me.

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

Some call them strakes..

[@jeremynoakes]

My mom had one new back In the day it was ok looking car but had lots of issues . Almost 20 years later my step dad just got her the same one as she used to have today . Looks way more cooler than In 2004

[@lal2300]

Fantastic looking car; drives like a dream; real fun and always gets good comments when out.

[@RunDub]

I've always liked the Crossfire. I worked at a Jeep/Chrysler dealership when they came out. Always thought they looked like a newer version of the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.

[@erniearruda8861]

I see a Chrysler Pacifica in the background. Also it was a Mercedes parts and plant form also🤣.my wife had a2004 all wheel drive in silver fully loaded with goodies.

[@Chin-Savage]

I am Glad i bought this in 2024! Car is a Beast!!

[@voiceover2191]

I bought one last year and though I had a list of repairs, I love driving in it every second and I just love the look. No regrets

[@SmangItDrums]

This is definitely a modern classic for many reasons. For starters, the Mercedes connection means that lots of parts are interchangeable between both cars. For another, the SRT 6 variant is essentially a detuned SLK32 AMG (the SLK made 349 hp, the SRT made 330). With that said, many of the criticisms against the car were mostly right. For one, I can see what Clarkson meant regarding the silhouette of the rear end. He may be right, but I also think that’s a striking look, one that’s unique and stands out compared to others. Also, the steering and manual transmission were weak points (the steering was incredibly numb & disconnected, the shifter was often balky and recalcitrant). On the other hand, a different set of tires and shift kit can maybe alleviate those complaints. Considering how cheap you can find these cars, they can still make for an amazing long distance cruising machine.

[@nickweissflog4883]

To be fair most people have never driven the car and just regurgitate what they read in magazine at the time. I owned a 2004 Coupe and recently bought a 2005 SRT-6 Roadster with very low miles. Best kept secret ...can't find this kind of power anywhere else for that price. Is the steering perfect? No. Do you get used to it? Absolutely. This is a true Grand Tourer with serious power if SRT. Even my 2004 Coupe was super fun and a perfect daily driver. Actually not bad on gas at all, plenty of trunk space and everywhere I go I get compliments or people who strike up a conversation. It gets a lot of attention. Now as far as power is concerned. My SRT with a few inexpensive modifications will beat modern Chargers, Challengers, BMW M Models, newer SLKs, Porsches etc. Which is highly impressive for a car from 2005. But when the SLK32 AMG came out in 2002 (the car the SRT is based on), it was the fastest production vehicle of it's era. Very impressive and unique.

[@Mik3y2087]

@@nickweissflog4883I agree with the regurgitation of the magazines. I often wondered if MB didn’t want the cheaper Crossfire to cannibalize sales of the existing first gen SLK at the time. I also wondered if they had Chrysler understate performance figures. The SRT6 was marginally slower than the SLK32 due to the larger wheels. I purchased a black SRT6 in 2009. People wanted to race all of the time, Chargers, Challengers, Mustangs, Pontiac’s etc. My car got a lot of attention and people were shocked to find out what it was and what kind of engine/power it had(many thought it was a 4cyl.). I loved the rarity of it but hated the cost of repair.

[@SmangItDrums]

@@Mik3y2087 The SRT6 was also slower than the SLK32 due to having less power (330 hp < 349 hp, respectively).

[@iainriley617]

I'm a Brit , but Ckarkson is a nob , he say's crap just for effect although he was once a good reviewer ( that's fame for you). I'm sorry on behalf of my country , guys

[@duncanmorgan4322]

Another Brit here. Totally agree, Clarkson used to be amusing when he started but now loves to slag off anything American. I've had an SRT6 for three years, fantastic car in looks and performance. Actual 350 hp, identical engine to the Merc, an extra 100 hp easily obtained for about 2/12 grand. ill never sell mine.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

Thanks Tommy and Brendan 👏👏..Have a good day everyone ✌️

[@whatchath385]

I like the crossfire! I might pickup one if I can get it at a decent price. What's up with the Caddy Deville with all those colors on it? Just curious. Thanks!

[@williamegler8771]

Jeremy Clarkson sniffs his flatulence and in his opinion believes it smells of roses and then expects everyone else to share his opinion.

[@andreakropecu4174]

La mia è uguale a questa, però manuale, allestimento Limited, interni in pelle rossa. Una favola❤

[@thomosburn8740]

I own one of these with 220k miles, you absolutely should not swap out the stereo head unit - they voiced this car's audio perfectly. This was the last car built in the Kharmann plant before it closed in 2009.

[@grahamforster4070]

I didn’t know about it being the last car they built. Thanks!

[@dusty2xx]

any major issues? looking at one with 103k

[@maltesephil]

The convertible looks much better than the coupe

[@MarkB-33]

Objective. I disagree.

[@STB-jh7od]

I've always loved the look of these. Too bad they never made the Firepower.

[@Rich-z3r]

Original, and still thrilled, owner of a 2006 manual convertible, an amazing car. Video was a great overview and first time I saw the TV add.

[@MrBillsfishin]

We bought my youngest son one for graduating college. He really liked it and it served him well and was reliable until he finally purchased his first new car a 2017 Dodge Challenger.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

meanwhile I am 28 and driving a 26 year old Sentra 😂

[@MrBillsfishin]

@@fortheloveofnoise we paid $8000 for it and the payment was around $150 a month I think if I remember correctly. We decided not to spend the Lottery money or Grant from Bill Gates paying it off in full. Lol

[@yissibiiyte]

Clarkson was wrong about many many things. Most of his "opinions" are just deliberately trying to annoy people.

[@damilolaakanni]

Agreed. Like him saying that the Lexus SC430 was "the worst car in the history of the world" when it was just misunderstood. It wasn't designed to be a sports car.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Biggest loudmouth hack on. KZbin

[@mihailhidler5400]

​@@damilolaakanni Sc430 competes against sl 500 and is horrible to drive in comparison. That s all you need to understand

[@OsbornTramain]

one thing...on the "Ahead of their times" on the bold print of the name across the rear of the car....actually, that's totally 1950's retro styling. My 58 Chrysler New Yorker had the Chrysler name Boldly across the back.....what goes around comes around, I've seen it before and will see it again.

[@koenigseggkid1678]

This was my first car at 18. I loved that thing, but the reliability and maintenance in the years I've had it was horrible. The fact it's consider a classic now is depressing lol. I always loved it even with all its problems and was always a head turner with the ladies as a young man including my fiance.

[@donschiffer7400]

That is the downside of the Mercedes platform…

[@danboozled]

I remember the first time I saw this car when it first came out. The deployable wing was the coolest thing to me at the time. Some OG active areo.

[@MatiasFFernandezJ]

Awesome video, I did havea fond for that car. I currently drive a second gen CLK (not slk) 320 which t has the same engine. Very reliable, and easy to work on. The greatest part is that mercedes spares are quite expensive, yet chrysler are not, and are direct replacements. Th engine is 215 to 220 hp, but they are decent enough to get to 60 in the high 6's. Still can make 140 mph which is great for a burst unless you want to get to jail, so I think this stuff makes a great daily driver !!!!

[@osmaks1518]

You mentioned that the first gen ML (W163) was created with cost cutting, meaning that the quality was lacking. But that is not true, as the first gen ML is the best and the most simple ML to repair. It did not lack quality engineering, but lacked the now famous German unnecessarily complicated engineering. And that's why it is extremely easy to fix and cheap to run, while being very capable for towing and off road..

[@La-yt1wr]

This is a model Chrysler should bring back.

[@PepeSerrano-ju8rh]

Crossfire AND PT Cruiser Icons ❤😊

[@johnkosh1555]

My wife and I just replaced the convertible top on our Black 6 speed Crossfire, It looks, drives and feels Super!

[@bobcoats2708]

They were kinda cool back in their day. Now it’s a cheap car to buy which will drain your wallet later. Imagine the fun getting expensive or non-existent Daimler/Chrysler era parts. No sale.

[@donf4869]

You should give the srt6 a test drive, I own one and it's amazing, it has a different suspension system which is way stiffer and more responsive, and with the supercharger it makes over 100 more horsepower and a more than a second faster 0-60. Its basically a whole different car, and with the fixed wing it makes the side profile look much better.

[@casualworgen]

I have an 05’ Limited Roaster Convertible and love the car to be honest. It’s a pain in the butt! Worth it though😂

[@mr.keptitreal]

What's a pain about it? By the way does it havetany trunk space?

[@casualworgen]

@ Everything is a pain, everything is expensive and hard to find replacements and when the top is up trunk space is ok. When it’s down the top takes up half of the trunk space.

[@donaldwilson2620]

I do had to admit, I actually thought that the Crossfire looked ugly when it came out. But 20 years later, I think it's actually cool looking now.

[@LaytonKnightt]

I’m probably getting my history wrong but I thought the merger was because Chrysler had lots of cash, and Mercedes had the engineering. Sounds like MB just chewed Chrysler up and spit them back out, which is a shame.

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Chrysler would have gone bankrupt without a buyer Daimler purchased Chrysler in a stock swap. Chrysler was actually beginning to cause Daimler quality to lower or at least it was being implied by some at the time. More likely they were being spread thin trying to manage both. I believe they kept around 20% stake in the company after selling the bulk of shares off.

[@blurredvision1013]

I bought my Crossfire year ago, same as the video but automatic..Great fun to drive.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

I've always liked these, but the concept car was so much better looking. I'd still pick one of these up if the price was right.

[@jd-lv1iv]

I owned a 2004 coupe /fastback that I traded in my SLK for in 2008. I had the car for 8 years, hated to sell it by far my favorite car to have owned.

[@patpatboy2]

1:13 But it DOES look like a dog pooping. It can look like that while ALSO being "striking" and "very different from any other car design out there." But it definitely looks like a dog pooping.

[@MrJerobona]

Love it, since it came out! The SLK was a total disappointment! I'm talking design...

[@ecymbura31]

I feel like British people aren’t used to really fun cars. They think little 1.5 liter cars are fun

[@chaswd3790]

I have a very low mileage SRT6. Performance wise….it can still outperform many new sports cars. Its main advantage is it is supercharged. It just pulls and pulls. A very misunderstood car. Yes it is a 70% Merc SLK 32 AMG…what is wrong with that! It handles well but you need to learn how first. The auto box only for the SRT6 is a small weakness but suits the car in that it is a very fast GT car that is good for smooth flowng backroads. I drive it once every couple of weeks and each time I get home with a smile on my face. It looks good, drives well and no one knows what the hell it is! The perfect Q car.

[@Legendary-2024]

the srt-6 was supercharged and over 330hp from the factory.. people were getting them into the low 12s and high 11s just with a tune and tire lol. they are sleepers for sure.

[@waterloo123100]

The SRT 6 is not a sleeper. If you saw that car you knew exactly what it is

[@hananderson4940]

Seen them back in the day at the track high 11s all day long. Good luck outrunning one even today....

[@noneyabizz8337]

Snoozers

[@DatCarguy]

I bought one of these as my first Manual. 2004 with 100k miles. I daily drove it in NYC, Autocross, Snow activities, etc. It was shockingly reliable for my 15k miles of ABUSE. I like to say it's the worst of both worlds! Expensive German parts & cheap American interior plastics! Mine rattled from seemingly everywhere. For my $3,500, It was an incredible car!

[@carlfreymuth2346]

I loved this car when it came out (still do), remember sitting in a brand new Crossfire at the Chrysler dealer dreaming. It was out of my price range back then, but I still would take the Plymouth Prowler over it.

[@robertruggles6067]

I thought the Prowler was so cool until I drove one, terrible car. I bought a 2005 Crossfire coupe a couple months ago and absolutely love the car, so quite and solid at high speeds.

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

I bought a red 05 crossfire in 06 for 32,000. I loved that car even though it was really small with no spare tire. That same car can be found on marketplace for around 3,500 and around 100,000 miles. Prices have fallen way down on these cars.

[@danielksimmons]

The Crossfire reminds me a lot of my 2014 Audi TT. If I found a Crossfire in great shape, I’d totally own one.