I just received a magazine called "Great American Drives" by Chrysler, it's the June 2005 issue. In it, there is a picture of what they (DCM) are calling a new "Spring Edition Crossfire Roadster". With "check me out" flair thanks to SRT6 wheels, a blaze Red exterior, black windshield surround and silver side louvers and door handles.
I think it's a Roadster with SRT6 wheels and black windshield surround. Has anybody seen one in a dealer...what's the sticker price. I couldn't even find any info on http://www.chrysler.com.

 

yeah, i saw the same magazine that's really a lame way to sell roadsters hah! put SRT6 wheels and paint the windshield surround black. why??? find some other wheels or colors.

 

can you scan the page and post it?

 

I would like view a photo of it as well.

 

Here ya go!!!

 

very interesting. is it a Chrysler thing or a certain dealership trying to move inventory?

 

DC thing. SRT6 wheels and a black windshield trim.

Why not red trim?

They "DC" may a huge mistake. No red SRT6s Or Alabaster!!! WHY??? Stupid.

 

Hello all… My name is Keerit T. and I am a Marketing Representative from the Chrysler Information Center. I may have some insight on the Crossfire Roadster that could be useful. Is it okay if I join your conversation?

Thanks,
Keerit T.
Chrysler Information Marketing Representative
1-800-CHRYSLER / 1-800-247-9753
http://www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com

 

sure...we would love to hear more.

 

Hi guys… Thanks for letting me join the conversation. I do have some additional information on the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Spring Edition. It has been available for order at any DCX dealership since February 4, 2005.

Here are some of the key features on the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Spring Edition:

-Available with either Automatic or Manual transmission
-Exclusively available with Red Crystal Pearl Coat exterior paint (PRH) and Dark Slate Gray cloth seats
-SRT6 style cast aluminum wheels
-Black windshield surround
-Satin silver door handles & side louvers

If you guys are interested in getting the Crossfire Roadster Spring Edition, your local DaimlerChrysler can assist you in locating this vehicle. By the way, thanks for the pic CrossfireLTD, it helped me out a lot in finding this information for you guys.

Dan Root, now to your question regarding why Blaze Red or Alabaster are not available on the SRT6 models, one of the main reasons why it is not offered is to maintain a exclusivity in the SRT lineup. Although as you can see, the Blaze Red will be offered exclusively on the Crossfire Roadster Spring Edition. One of the themes I noticed in previous threads is Crossfire owners (like yourselves Dan Root and CrossfireLTD) love the fact that not many other people own Crossfires. You guys love the stares you get from other people driving in your Crossfire and the gasp when you tell them it’s a Chrysler. A color as exclusive as the Blaze Red on the Crossfire Roadster Spring Edition or the Classic Yellow on the Crossfire Roadster Limited just furthers that “one-of-a-kind” feel you get in your Crossfire.

If any of you have any other questions, let me know. I’ll be around.

Thanks,
Keerit T.
Chrysler Information Marketing Representative
1-800-CHRYSLER / 1-800-247-9753
http://www.chrysler.com
chryslerforum@bbdodetroit.com

 

If you go to the Chrysler website and do the build and price, you can choose a red standard (non-limited) roadster. It adds $150 for the paint and a $310 special edition group (wheels and door handles). So it would be about $35.5K to $36.5K depending on the transmission. It doesn't say "Spring Edition" or show the SRT6 wheels, but I'm assuming this is what it is. My dealer shows to have one in inventory on their website, but I won't be able to go by there until next week sometime to take a look at it.

 

I went to the dealer this weekend for an oil change and got a chance to look at the Spring Edition roadster. I don't really like the looks of it. The black windshield surround looks funny with the rest of the trim being silver and the black fog light plugs really stand out against the red paint. Also, I prefer the standard wheels to the SRT6 wheels, so that didn't do anything for me.

 

you mention "Red Crystal Pearl" and then say "Blaze Red" ... are they interchangeable? Blaze Red is a regular color available on coupes and convertibles, AFAIK, and is not limited to this "Spring Edition", which sounds like a Frankenstein: its a base model, painted red, with the Limited's silver louvers/door handles, and SRT wheels.

 

The actual name on the Chrysler website is Blaze Red Crystal Pearl Coat.

 

It's a base model with red paint and SRT6 wheels? That shows how stupid these marketing guys are!

 

When is "DC" going to start offering deep discounts like "GM"?

 

probably when they're in GM kind-of trouble...

 

what's the word on xfire supply at the factory...anyone have updated info?

 

They're discounting $7-8k off 05's and $10-12k off 04's. How much do you want off?

 

He's right about the deep discounts. We are picking up a new 04' tomorrow, my girlfriend got $10k off the sticker.