The Chrysler Crossfire's sales plummeted through Oct. 2008, down 78.3 percent with only 1,819 sold, according to Cars.com.
That's ashame.;-)

 

Well, let's see.

They are not making them anymore.

The company that designed, built and sold them no longer exists.

The MB component has abandoned them.

The Chrysler component is financially fragile.

Most people have no idea what the Crossfire is.

I'm surprised they can sell them at all.

roadster with a stick

 

A co-worker was just reading a similar story on another news site, and also cited declining sales of the Dodge Magnum. I, of course had to point out to him that both of those vehicles are no longer in production - no wonder sales are down! He then pointed out the low sales numbers of the still in production Dodge Viper. To which I responded that there isn't a lot of demand for a $100,000 600HP 2 seater so it's no great shock Dodge doesn't sell as many Vipers as Honda does Civics.

Some people just don't get it.

 

What were the two worst selling cars?

 

2.Cadillac XLR and 1. Da' Viper!

 

I wouldnt be suprised to see the Challenger join that list. At least in the top ten.

 

Over the weekend, Mrs Inferno drove her xfire to OKC so she could help her parents out with their garage sale. During the garage sale, A LOT of visitors drooled all over her car asking questions about it and wanting to drive it

My point being that Chrysler marketing screwed up from the very beginning to get the word out on this car. Why shouldn't we expect the last ones to be slow to go?

 

Personally, I couldn't be much happier with my purchase of an '05 XF last month. I don't have a problem with sales figures being low; if people don't want a German sports car made with MB parts and engineering sold at a US auto price, I can live with it.

 

Look on the bright side.
If nobody knows about them and the prices keep coming down all of us will own at least two!
Nothing wrong with that!

 

As someone who has just begun researching the Crossfire, I honestly am not sure how to take this news...

Any advice on keeping this news in context, or in general, advice on things to consider before purchasing a Crossfire would be much appreciated!

 

So true. Advertising, or the lack there of, was the biggest downer to the Xfire. I can't tell you how many owners I've met, many here on the forum, that claim they had no knowledge of the car until they ran accross it at the dealer when looking for something else.

I actually met one such guy today at Lowes driving a twin of my SSB roadster. But, the poor guy had to suffer with an auto.

roadster with a stick

 

I actually met a guy with a Crossfire with a stick. But, the poor guy had to suffer with only 215hp!

SRT coupe with an auto

 

In summary, Crossfires are the automotive world's best kept secret. They are Mercedes SLK under the Chrysler art deco body. Invest some time searching this site and you'll learn a lot about them.

 

Touche!

 

These are most definitely the best kept secret in the automotive world.

Underneath the sexy skin is a true tested drive train and suspension. After 6 years as an slk 320 MB the proven unit was recast with the cool body and no real advertising.

For less than half the cost of any similar performer, you will get a steal. And now, even new ones are cheaper than a decent ricer or Chevy Cobalt.

Mercedes builds good cars so the service issues, of which there have been few, are but minor irritations. Unless you buy and SRT-6 (cause you will drive it like a crazy man) the car should last 100M miles, with little more than maintainance, no problem. After that it will be like any Benz, not worth the cost of repair but you will fix it anyway because you still really love the car.

In the event you have issues, there are many here on the forum who can help you thru it with advice and sourcing parts and service. And remember, the only thing not MB on the car is the Chrysler badges.

Unless you need more than two seats or room for two sets of golf clubs, (or two decent cup holders) this is the best deal around since just about never.

Yeah, I like my Crossfire.


roadster with a stick

 

Hey Franc, after watching you follow me thru the Tail of The Dragon I don't feel sorry for you and your 215 hp roadster with a stick. I was impressed, and that was a great day. Jim

 

265hp with a stick here.

 

Yeah? My biggest problem that weekend was getting all the damm SRTs out of my way. Ya'll kept holding back for me. I appreciate the courtesy. But me and my little roadster wanted to vindicate the stick shift decision. I guess we held our own.

Thanks for the compliment Jim. I had a great time pedaling my NA thru the Dragon with ya.
Still grinnin'.


franc

 

In response to the prospective buyer concerned about them not selling...buy the car because you love the looks or the drive. Don't buy it as an investment. And, if you buy, you can get a used one very inexpensively because they have not held value at all.

Why, you can even buy three let alone 1 or 2!!!

 

You haven't made a mistake looking at the Crossfire. This year's Crossfire sales statistic is about as important as the drop is sales of the Ford F-150. Only 76,000 were made, and two-thirds of that by May 1994. The fact is, this car was supposed to demostrate to the WORLD what a Dymler-Chrysler was. When the 3.5 motor was abondoned in the XF because it would be in direct competition to the MB 350 SLK but for half the price, I think this car was swept under the rug.
If you drive one, you will love it. You may be worried about parts, most are available from Chrysler and MB.
There are a lot of folks on the forum that know that they have made the right choice.