Big dittos!!!!!!

The dog bit them in the AS*,

DC plan is to make Benz buyers out of Chrysler buyers!

 

Guess what guys.... your comments are a hit!!!!! Here's the deal... Please email me with more suggestions.... If you're tapped out lobby others...

I'm interested in any and all things you guys have to say...
chipkinder - You’re in the automotive industry, what are your sales people saying?
What are they talking about, what are their struggles successes?
Buggy4crossfires - mentioned having more high end – wearable accessories re: Crossfire….. You mentioned the leather jacket… What else would you like to see?
Dan Root and Crossfire LTD said that they would participate in Chrysler sponsored Crossfire events… Would any of the rest of you? Regional events? National Events? What would the event consist of?

Chime in whenever you’re ready…. Who ever you are… Spread the word… Listen this is your chance to influence the market place…. This might seem like a teaser now, but we’re really interested in what you guys have to say, we just need more direction from you.

No you don’t make the rules but here’s as good an opportunity as any to influence those who do. I NEED YOUR HELP. Post - Email - PM.... Just do your thing..... CHRYSLER INFORMATION WANTS TO KNOW...

Thanks to all those who’ve responded… Can’t wait to see what else you have to say….


Robin T.
Chrysler Information Center Marketing Representative
www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com
1-800-CHRYSLER (1-800-247-9753)

 

Robin, sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. The jackets Chrysler gave away to its sales people were Navy blue Cutter & Buck (a manufacturer of nice quality golf type shirts and jackets) Golf jacket. Its more of a poplin type material. Chrysler and Crossfire logo on left breast along with Roadster underneath the wings I believe. Usually the Cutter & Buck logo is sewn on the back at the neck. There should be an assortment of Golf shirts. Light blue and white Chambray shirts (both long and short sleeve) as well as several hats. The Chrysler site has one hat, one T shirt and some stupid products like an aluminum notebook or a humidor????????????????? Just check out the stuff you can get for Corvettes, M/Benz and Porsches and that's what Chrysler should be offering. If you want to play with the big boys you have to act like the big boys. The Chrysler "Wings" logo is beautiful, on a par with Aston Martin, Bentley and Breitling. The Crossfire logo (lettering style) is also quite distinctive and together they would embroider quite well on a variety of products. I assume I've seen private embroidery products right here on this site for sale but never in any quantity or wide selection. Just my thoughts but I would guess as the majority of the regulars on this site are men and woman close in age to myself and able to spend $30,00 - $40,000 on a toy in most cases, there is sufficient disposable income to drop on the trappings that go along with being proud of your toy.



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Robin T.

I agree with Buggy....I recently purchased a Chrysler licensed jacket on Ebay and I am in the process of finding someone to custom embroider "Crossfire Roadster" and my build #in the crossfire font on it. I have also acquired patches from various auto parts companies that I will have sewn on. Chrysler should offer more items for Crossfire owners, especially Roadster owners. I would go as far to say that most of us are "empty nesters" and have a bit of disposable income to dispose of, why not spend it on a car that we love? As far as Chrysler Crossfire events go, maybe a "Chrysler Crossfire Awareness Meet". Just like local car shows and meet's, Chrysler corporate personnel onsite, Crossfire show with awards given for different catagories, commerative patches or plaques. Chrysler goodies bags, photo ops for Chrysler Magazine. These are just a few idea off the top of my head. Our cars always draw a great deal of attention everywhere we go, so why not give us a day that we can really show them off, and really show what proud owners we are.

 

Say Robin T. if you have ANY real interest in knowing what Crossfire owners think about their Crossfire you're missing a HUGE event May 7 at the Yosemite Hook-up! I think at least 20 owners will show and be cruising the park together! That may not seem like alot but it's more than any Chrysler commerial shows. You could write about and photo shoot the Whole event for a DC magazine!

 

Hi Robin,

We would enjoy participating in a Chrysler sponsored event...and you asked what we would change about the car...actually not very much...
It would be nice to have the headlights turn off automatically when you turned the engine off..
You might take a peak at the Boxers seats and modify the Crossfires a tad...
The paint job seems a little sparse, not quite the same as a Merc or Volvo...
and of course the ubiquitous coffee holder...need a total makeover...

Here's an idea, how about a competition where the winners get to drive the car across Europe or the US....

We really enjoy the car...

 

RobinT,

My wife and I would love to participate in a DC event. The only thing more exciting in owning/driving a crossfire is owning/driving/talking/gawking at a bunch of crossfires with others!!!

 

RobinT,

I was on the Crossfirefourm.org and saw your comments to the "car wash" thread. I thought I would put my two cents worth in for the Crossfire.

I have always owned Chrysler products. My first car was a used 1951 Plymouth and I've owned 6 Chrysler/Dodge since. I put 187k miles on a Dodge Dakota that I gave to my brother who now has over 300k on it. I just retired my 1996 Dodge Ram Sport to the driveway with 193k trouble free miles.

We bought the 2004 SSB Crossfire on July 4th 2003 and now have 19k on it. I payed full MSRP and even though they are now less expensive I have no regrets. The car (or should I say "piece of art") is simply amazing. It rides very well, corners like glue and even though some complain of lack of hoursepower, I find it gets where its going fast, smooth, and with style. It is true that this automobile is one of the great secrets in the industry. Owning a "rare" car is great but the fear is that if it doesn't sell well, it might be discontinued. I am torn with that thought. For us in the public that don't care about being the fastest at the light or racing 19 year olds down a country road, this allows us style, prestige, and performance we had only dreamed of for years.

Thanks for the many years of transportation and now the great styling.

Gregory Sciscoe
East Brunswick, NJ

 

Hi Robin,
I just picked up my 05 coupe this past thursday, and I LOVE IT. Everyone stops and stares eveywhere I go.
This is the first chrysler that I have ever owned, and the first sports car i've ever owned. I first saw the crossfire in automobile magizine just before it was released, and I thought to myself that is a car that I have to own someday. I like eveything about it, and as for the HP it may not have the most or be the fastest, but it looks like its doing 110 standing still, and I love HP and fast cars and any car that will do 150 stock is go enough for me! I would love to go to a chysler sponcered event and see a ton of crossfires and there owners, sounds great, hope that you can make it happen.

Jackson

 

Dan Root, I can't accept your “gauntlet”... I know that I won't be able to go to the Yosemite event, however here's a challenge for you. If you would do the honors (take photos and write a brief article re: the event) I'll personally forward the contents to the people responsible for Chrysler Owner Magazine! I can't guarantee that the article will be picked up BUT I can plead the case for why it should be. I don't care if there are 2, 20, or 200 owners, I'd love to see something from you.

Special thanks to, Bartinmi, Buggycrossfires, Buckeyedad, Chipkinder, CrossfireLTD, Cyril Baldwin, Dan Root, Jlseagull, Jackson (WELCOME TO THE CHRYSLER FAMILY!!!!!!), Kit and Kat, Kmax91, Leabea, Marc B. Mankuta, Punkin, reallywantXfire, VegasCrossfire, and Xfuego (candid comments are always a plus).. I can’t express how grateful I am to each of you. You’re the authority as Crossfire owners and enthusiasts. We want to know what you know. As always, spread the word… Tell others!!!! The Chrysler Information Center wants to hear from you and other Crossfire owners. What ever you do, please don’t stop posting responses….

This is for Crossfire owners/enthusiasts reading this message - I have yet another challenge. Sometime in coming weeks, I'll be posting a poll (possibly polls) asking for feedback in a more formalized way... Please participate and take a moment to answer the questions. THIS IS NOT a request to stop posting responses to my questions within this and other threads--- I crave consumer feedback, and I’ll take it any way I can get it.

Just to let you know, all of the feedback gleaned from this site has been/will be forwarded to individuals who have a vested interest in what you’re saying. I can’t over emphasize the importance and significance of your participation in this new venture. You’re 21st century pioneers good people. How does it feel?

Regards,
Robin T.
Chrysler Information Center Marketing Representative
www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com
1-800-CHRYSLER (1-800-247-9753)

 

it's nice to know that someone out there really appears to care what we think! I wanted this car since I saw the prototype, and when I picked up RED885 September 2003 I was glad it was a long ride home!!

Love this car, everytime I come out of a store and head across the parking lot towards it, I just cant help grinning!!

 

RED885, I’m glad to make your acquaintance. The Chrysler Information Center is always interested in what owners and enthusiasts think... So does this mean I can count on your participation in my poll? Please say yes... Spread the word new friend... We're trying to do something extraordinary.

Thanks for the response and encouragement. I’m out for the evening, but I’m hoping that you guys leave me something in my mailbox.... Hint, hint, nudge, nudge…..

Regards,
Robin T.
Chrysler Information Center Marketing Representative
www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com
1-800-CHRYSLER (1-800-247-9753)

 

Looking forward to the poll(s). Also would love to attend any DC sponsored event, most of us on this forum love our cars and wouldn't change very much. Like I said I've had RED885 for a year and a half and only minor problems (radio, rattle, wind noise) and its a pretty early build #, so later ones probably had most bugs worked out. Thanks again, Fiona

 

I have only had my Crossfire for about a month now. I really love the car in general. I agree with Red885, I look forward to driving ...anywhere! It's got great styling, handles unbelievably, and goes plenty fast for my driving. I get lots of comments, all positive. (Usually "What is that?")

Complaints? Well, I'm about 6'1", and 195 lbs so it's a pretty tight fit for me. If I would have had 2 or 3" of more legroom, that would have been great. Getting into the car in the garage, when I can't open the door all the way, is usually a battle between my butt and the seat bolster. Other than that, I can't think of anything.

I would like to see more items like t-shirts, hats, key rings, etc. I would really like to see more aftermarket parts - performance or appearance/convenience. Things like cold air intake (K&N?), dual exhaust or floor mats. I realize the limited sales volume of the Crossfire probably limits the number of aftermarket items.

Thanks for your interest Robin. I'm looking forward to your poll.

 

I sent an email directly to Robin regarding this post, but I thought it would be good to get some forum member opinions of this suggestion.

My biggest wish is that Mopar would come out with performance kits for the Crossfire like they do with other Chrysler vehicles, like the SRT-4 or PT Cruiser, or the NISMO S-Tune 350Z. Maybe new cars could be sold with these performance upgrades as well. Basically, the car really does need the option of more power, especially considering the immediate competition (350z, RX-8, etc.) I'm 32 years old and I'm not much of a speed demon and don't drag at stoplights, but an added 20 or 30 HP would help the car be a bit more "inspirational".

 

The one thing that stands out in my mind is when I stopped at a long light in traffic (in my Roadster with the top down) and a "macho" guy in a van commented on how "cute" the car is and that it's a great looking woman's car. And that it was great that Chrysler finally made a car for girls! I was polite and just said "thanks", but I know that there are probably more men than women driving the Crossfires and that could have started quite a road rage if someone else was in the car. I am wondering exactly what people are seeing when they say that it's a cute car? and why would it be for women? Is it because it's kind of small and maybe underpowered for a "Macho Man"? Could be that DC might sell more of them if they DID have a little more power.
On the same note, I'll get guys that seem to get excited about the car and ask how fast it goes. I guess people might be expecting more than it can do?? Maybe it's just the age group because it seems like, on this forum, that most of the boomers are happy with the speed, whereas the younger crowd need more.
JMHO, I LOVE the car!

 

Some thoughts off the top of my head Robin: I have the '05 Roadster in Red...and love it!

1. 20-30 more HP at the wheels. hell, put them in the trunk, just get more HP in there.

2. The center console lid doesn't stay closed well, even after repair. Might be a mfg. defect, but not sure. It takes several "slams" of the lid to get it to stay shut usually. I blame the Germans. LOL!

3. Update the damn gearbox to the new Mercedes....even the Crossfire tech at my dealer said it's the most horrid gearbox on the planet. It's chunky as hell in gears 1-3. If you fix only one thing on this car, make it that!

4. There is a lag in the accelerator sensor between pushing the gas and the throttle in the engine reading the change and turning on the gas. It's small, almost imperceptible unless you really concentrate, but it's there and it's annoying at times, esp. sitting on an uphill grade at a light.

5. This baby should come standard with non-dust brake pads. These wheels are a ***** to clean, so i'm going to have to buy some Rotex Gold and have the dealer put them on. From what i've read on here, that tends to solve the problem. It's a small price for Chrysler, but a nice touch, and a hell of a marketing tool to this crowd.

6. The factory Navigation/radio (a mighty $1200 option i might add, which i didn't have a choice on) is terrible to use and without a real display is near useless. That needs a fixing! I've stopped using it entirely and find myself angry at the thought of continuing to pay for it in my payment each month.

7. Tilt wheel. The steering column should tilt. The telescoping wheel seemed like an afterthought, or maybe just a holdover from a bad Mercedes design. That might solve some of the "leg room" problems some have encountered, as well as some ingress/egress issues (i put up Styrofoam on my garage wall to keep the door from impacting concrete when i'm getting in or out of the car through those massively wide/long doors. a tilt wheel would be nice and helpful)

8. Wireless phone link. Could be a nice option, but those of us who spend lots of time on the phone while driving (i use Bluetooth wireless currently) might like a decent in-car wireless phone connection option for our Bluetooth phones that works with the top down. Hell, i'm not sure there's one out there, but it's worth a look (and maybe one of you can help me out).

9. Off the top of my head, those are my thoughts/issues/problems. Not much i don't like about this car actually! If you could install a "weather control device" to allow us to direct 75 degrees and sunshine onto the vehicle at all times, that would be nice too. Thanx for caring about what those of us Xfire owners think! I owned 2 Sebring coupes before this, and if you keep it up, i might never need another car manufacturer in my life!

Brian Halloran

 

Not true, I'm German and mine works great! Yours just got an attitude after the 1st time you slammed it!

 

Hey... I'm Back!!! I see that there's not been a ton of activity within the thread.. How's life treating you guys... Any new stories re: your Crossfire?

Thanks for the feedback CincyRedRoadster... How long did it take you to type all that? You must have known it would be time well spent.

CincyRedRoadster, MJanowich, MI Roadster and Red885, you know the drill... Fill me in on why you chose the Crossfire over its competitors... I've been through this with Bartinmi....
Your answers are needed...

Thanks Good People...

Robin T.
Chrysler Information Center Marketing Representative
www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com
1-800-CHRYSLER (1-800-247-9753)

 

Robin T,
You might find some new stuff in this thread as it gets going:
Things I Wish My Crossfire Had...