I did not realize what a bargain they can be now. Are they expensive or cheap to mod (pulley swap, exhaust etc)? How reliable are they once modded (not to the extreme) and how is the handling in the curves?

Also, I am not sure how I feel about the looks. Can some of you post photos of some that are lowered and have aftermarket wheels? (black srt-6 preferred)

 

Factory rims, but black and lowered with eibach pro kit. https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...0/ppuser/12546

 

Wow what a difference lowering and taking off the chrome makes!

 

Go drive one and you wont have to ask any questions

The handling is superb! The only bad review you get in mags/reviews is understeer and non-responsive steering. The understeer is noticeable but no where near excessive, and the steering seems just fine to me . All of the mags complain about the steering yet I seem to have no problem with it.

The power is great, and of all the people on this forum who drive their cars hard (both modded and stock), I have yet to see any engine or trans failures. That includes those guys on the MB forums with SLK32's and C32 AMGs.

Do yourself a favor and drive one. They can be bought for pennies on the dollar now and you wont find a better car for $20k or less.

SQ

 

They are fairly expensive to mod. Pulleys can run ~$900 and a cold air intake ~$450 through www.needswings.com, etc.
The 32 AMG motor is proven to be almost bulletproof. Should be pretty reliable.
Handling in the curves - awesome. It is low, pretty wide, and has huge (wide) tires on it.
For photos, check the gallery. Do a search for SRT6s.

They are great cars. There is nothing else on the road that looks like them.

 

These cars used to be priced at about 50 grand back in 2005. All mechanicals are Mercedes and therefore command Mercedes-type maint. costs. One oil change, unless you do it yourself, costs about 100 bucks. These cars are fast, pretty reliable, and have hand-bult Mercedes AMG engines. The main thing negative about them besides the cost of parts and upkeep, is the fact that the Chrysler dealerships don't support them like they should. You have to find a dealership that has a certified Crossfire technician for one, then you have to keep your fingers crossed that they won't screw up your car while trying to fix it. Mine was in the shop for 2 months and had all of the electronic modules changed for a mis-diagnosed faulty seatbelt alarm switch that costs about 20 dollars. They ruined my interior in the process and never did fix the original problem because they said they were done messing with the car. Do a search on the forum about dealers and maint. costs, you'll be surprised.

Most of us with SRTs keep them original because they are quite rare. There are only about 2016 of them in the entire world. Plus, the car looks amazing in person without mods. I have been looking at lowering it though, but keeping all of the parts just in case.

Cheers

 

The Crossfire is one of those cars that really need to be looked at in person - pictures can't quite capture the shape. Then you need to follow one on a drive to appreciate what other drivers see. After that you won't have any concerns about the looks.

 

thanks for all the info, if i can find one around here i will test drive it.

 

Where are you located? Fill out that profile and maybe someone can take you for a spin.

SQ

 

I am located in West Virginia.

 

Really? I'm from WV. Went to Marshall.
Where in WV are you?

 

Just buy one and watch the heads turn. there are rubberneckers at every turn.

 

Charleston

 

What are some of the typical issues you encounter with these cars? Anything in particular I should look for when at a car lot?

How reliable are they?

BTW here is my current car, it is supercharged also:

http://www.wvstreets.com/forums/show...62&postcount=1

tib22.jpg

 

Nice Shark!

I have seen a few of those cars that are pretty quick - what are the numbers on it?

I would think an SRT would be as reliable as you could get with a factory supercharged car. It's all MB AMG.

SQ

 

It was making 285whp, I recently increased boost by 2psi and added alcohol injection so it should be a little over 300whp now. Last year it ran 13.23@105. The car has been reliable as hell, never has given me any trouble. I always like to have something that everyone else does not have, which is why I am looking at the SRT-6

 

Why are you getting rid of the Tiburon? Or, are you keeping that too?

 

There is nothing wrong with it, it looks and drives like new. I have just modded it about as far as it can go and still be reliable so I am looking to start on something new. I love the car though, it has been the most fun and reliable car I have ever owned. It is a 2003 with 72,000 miles on it.

 

I called and priced insurance this morning and was really suprised. I figured it would be really high where it is a srt6 but I was quoted $619/6 months for full coverage!

 

Stock SRT6 is fast without the extra add ons but simple air intake or IC coolers is a not that expensive.