Hi everyone! I posted a couple of weeks ago that I was considering getting rid of my Z3 and getting a roadster. I ended up in Florida and ended up driving 3 roadsters. The first 1 was black with a dark interior and my wife did not like it at all. The second one vibrated like hell at 80 mph like it had a bad tire, but the dealership kept asking me if I was familiar with crossfires and how did I know that wasn't how they drove. (Really!) I told them to fix it and give me a call back. They never did. Two days later, after an internet search, I was the ecstatic owner of a 2005 blue limited roadster. 30k miles and under warranty through 2012. The dealership was generous enough to offer all of $4200 for my 2001 Z3, so I had to fly my brother to florida to drive that back. The Z3 is a great car to drive and handles like its on rails, but I fell in love with the crossfire. A hell of a lot more comfortable, easier to get in and out of, and the exhaust sound is great, etc. The question of the day is....why isn't there a bigger aftermarket selection for this car and how come no one makes any aftermarket tail lights for it?

(If anyone searching this site is looking for a Crossfire - 2001 2.5 BMW Z3 comparison info, feel free to email me.)

 

Congrats on your "new" '05 limited roadster! The reason for so few aftermarket products is because there were so few xfires made. Search around this forum and you'll find lots of people making aftermarket products you won't find elsewhere. How would you want to change the tail lights?

 

Welcome aboard and congrats on a great choice of car.

 

A warm welcome to the Crossfire Forum.
Congratulations on you recent purchase !!

 

I like the euro style/ carbon fiber look My brother followed me back from florida and commented that the rear lights looked "cheap because of the amber turn signals" Not sure I agree with him, the tail lenses look okay. I didn't even confirm there are amber turn signal bulbs in there. I got back to a foot of snow and can't drive her so I've been looking for available accessories. The stock stereo was terrible on the way back and that was with the top up, so that has to go. I already ordered a cover and will probably upgrade to ceramic pads as soon as weather permits because keeping the wheels clean wasn't a lot of fun.

 

Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Browse around and you will soon see that there is a LOT of information on these cars here.
Also a LOT of GREAT folks here to help you with questions and comments, just ask!

"See" you on the forum!

 

Great to have you as one of us! I agree on all points but the tail lights.

 

Awesome! Congrats on a smart choice indeed and welcome aboard!

 

Welcome, You should consider attending some of our meets. The next one coming up is the '09 spring tail of the dragon.

 

i'd say from your story that rather than being a new non-owner, you are in fact a former non-owner who has newly become an owner ... sorry if I seem to belabor a minor point ...

I too am OK with the tail lights ... but, to each his own ... I'm sure that if you're truly determined you'll find a way to modify yours ...

hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do ...

 

My original post was when I was thinking about buying one. At the time there was a bunch of new member non owners, so I incorporated that into my new message trying to show I went from a non owner to an owner.

As far as the tail lights, I probably should have waited until I made up my own mind. It was more a point of just looking for ways to personalize my new vehicle.

Thanks for the welcomes!

 

Wlecome to the forum and congratulations on you recent purchase !! You will love the car, just drive it for a while look at it from all angles and you will agree it looks terrific.

 

congrats 10char

 

Welcome to the forum. I know you will love the roadster as much as I do.

 

Welcome.

Read back through the forum and you'll find lots of information on rear wind blockers, lighted entry plates, chrome replacements for the plastic chrome trim, etc. Not a lot of speed parts available for the n/a engine though. Replacing the stock brake pads is the right way to go. Do a google search on Crossfire + whatever to find stuff, too.

 

Welcome aboard Now that you have a Crossfire this site will be all that much more awesome.

 

Another reason there are not to many aftermarket mods. is it is hard to improve on perfection !

 

Welcome to the forum and to the world of Crossfire ownership. It can be frustrating at times, but for the most part it's great. Try to make it to as many GTG's that you can, because meeting other Crossfire owners while they are enjoying their cars is always a good time.
Some people who have issues with their taillights have put a "dark smoked" overlay on them. Maybe this mod will work for you. Good Luck, and pray for "Roadster Weather".

 

Sorry I'm late to chime in, been over at CICCI way too much lately. Welcome, be sure to use the "search" tools on this site. I think that any questions you can think of will probably have been answered here! Again, welcome!

 

To get rid of the egg yolk look, just buy a pair of chrome amber bulbs. They really change the look of the tail light.