Someone mentioned it might be a close race with a 135i.
The real question I have is "what type off race"?
In all reality if you put them on a highway and say "see you down the road"
the 135i will arrive without it's doors!
There is a world of wonder beyond the quarter mile which is why I love road courses.
Top end driving is a blast and one hell of a rush. Going into a sweeper at 160 plus, can be a hell of a lot more thrilling than dragging unless you are talking sub 8 sec. cars which this car will never be.(IMO)
The Crossfire was built as a lux. road sport coupe. Let it out and run the way it was intended. Even the hard core drag racers may find it exciting.
PS. I am not knocking you drag racers. I actually get a great deal of knowledge from some of you guys. So please don't jump all over me for this comment. For once Just sit back and take it in...

 

well, there is a lot of info here so I will comment from experience...I like to drag race a little, but I also enjoy playing on a no holds bar road course...the list of cars you would lose too, well maybe, depends on the mods you will acquire, you will not lose to them if you mod out w/ the basics, CAI, pulley, tune..with that said, none of those mentioned are extremely fast through the 1/4 mi here in the states, but road racing changes...quick on accel, average on corners, might get challenged on the straights, if you are a seasoned driver, you will do fine..none of those cars are going to run off and hide from you if you do the modding....I've owned vettes including a Z...several camaros as well, this car will kick there tail in the 1/4..hang in on top in, if you get the tune..lift parameters..CAI to let her breath, pulley for accelleration...you get the picture...for the money, best HP out there...

 

Yea its a good bargain here the 135i, ive taken it for a test drive and i really enjoyed it. I wil be the 1st owner of the 6, i will make sure to post up some pics and the Vin number when i attain the car on saturday. I modded my Z with a few things but in the end NA can only go so far. The new Z will be out next year so im not keen to have the old shape and im sure the 350 wil depreciate alot faster once the 370 is out. As ive said i stil havent even driven the Srt6 i keep day dreaming about it! what would u say is the cars best feature performance wise? off the line? rolling highway?

 

There was a 135i lightly modded at the track and he was running mid 13's. As for not dragging and just driving top end speeds, lol. yeah that might be fun to do 1 time but as for being a big thrill, nah not really.

drag racing or racing on a road course such as mid-ohio for example takes some skill unlike just stepping on the gas and driving straight until your car tops out. But don't take any offense anyone just sit back and take it in.

 

I want to get an idea with the srt6 stock will beat in a straight line. not 1/4, just a normal not to crazy street race. how wil i go against a lightly moded jap car from the lights or a 40mph start? If i race on the streets its more a 5-8 second race just a bit of fun.

 

So should the original poster expect any mechanical problems with a car that has been sitting for several years? And does he really have oil in the car that is 3 years old?

 

Ok i have the vin number here. Its 6X066120

 

Should not expect any real issues after sitting for 3 years. I purchased mine in September 07. The only issues I have had are:

1. Transmission connector leaking fluid.
2. Headliner falling down.

These are well documented issues and are well known. As far as the oil I would expect the dealer would do a service before the car is picked up. Have fun.

 

Quote: Ok i have the vin number here. Its 6X066120

Lacerdaschoon, Great find! This is one of the few '06 SRT6's made. I couldnt find where you said what color it is and coupe or roadster. Be sure to post pics when you pic that baby up..

MikeR

 

Ok, so basically you are saying an 1/8 mile race.....Well, as it stands, many of us (with just bolt on mods) are sub 4 sec 0-60 times and around 7.70-7.90's in the 1/8 at 88-92mph. Stock you are still around 5.0 flat 0-60 which is great! You are going to beat a BOATLOAD of cars with those times. These cars, with the right tires, will hook up pretty decent on the street as well.

 

Nice find! It's one of the rare 2006 models. If you have the new-style SRT6 badges on the seats and the tach, yours is even more rare.

Cheers,

Alex

 

Stock gets - 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds....apparently. So that would be 0-100 for our Aussie friend. Is the acronym KPH?

I still can't believe what a bargain that is. I would think the powertrain alone would be worth the current pricing.

 

I finaly got my SRT-6 today, I drove the car home sensibly as i wanted to try and 'break it in' Its raining here so it made my decision relatively simple. After a while of admiring the car i had to get back in it and go for a cruise, so i did.. Got onto a nice stretch of road in my street and thought ok once wont hurt so i put my foot down and WOW my body got thrown up against my suede grippy seats and off my car went to crazy speeds in a matter of seconds. It was amazing the acceleration is so addictive! Brilliant! So easy, Linear and so so so much fun. After that i composed myself and cruised around for a while, i noticed that i got alot of looks and that was one thing i was unsure i would get coming from my Z but if anything i feel i got more looks! I had been reading heaps of reviews on the SRT-6 and heard consistantly that its a realy bumpy ride and one of the cars downfalls, I for one dont agree with that it seems no worse than my 350Z, Its not even a bad thing, its not uncomfortable at all. It makes you feel conected to the car in my opinion. It handles so well and i love the sound system as well. Another problem was suppose to be mixing up the blinkers with the cruise control.. I didnt have such a problem at all. For me this car is perfect and i love it in every way! This car is a keeper and now i can see and understand where u are all coming from when you praise this car endlessly! Thanks for all your help & thoughts throughout this long journey to attain this car. Marcelo

 

These are some pictures of the car when it was at the dealer.

 

Congrats on the car! That is a beautiful color. What is it called? Looks like the blueing on a pistol.

 

Its a metalic machine grey

 

Nice to know someone beside me likes Corvairs. I think it was one of the most misunderstood car ever built.

It was my first car and I really liked how you could do a 180 degree turn while staying in your own lane. Sure it had some problems but they were getting them sorted out when Ralph Nader and Joan of Airbags and all those other fools killed it. My girlfriend is always worried I'm going to lose control in a corner in my Crossfire and the thing isn't even breaking loose. She would have had a heart attack riding in my 'Vair'. It was the only car I ever had where you could look out the front window and see the back of the car if you know what I mean lol

 

Looks great. I drove an SRT-6 coupe in that color. Very pretty car. It had Continentals on it and felt a good bit different than my Aero Blue SRT-6 Roadster with the Michelins. It was a good feel in the coupe.

Get ready for conversations when you fill up with petrol.

Enjoy that ride! You made a wise choice.

G'day!

 

Congratulations on your first post SCXFire! Hope to hear from you again next year!
Posts: 1
Join Date: Dec 2007

 

Thanks for the re-welcome. I've been on here many times "signed on" but for some tech reason the system would not let me post! I see it's fixed, thankfully. It used to always say "You may NOT post." Funny because I would see my user name on the list of current users. As long as I can, I'll try to post some meaninful info. Now to try to get my avatar updated and profile to display which I've worked on. Something about a "database error" that is being referred to the tech staff. Probably my issue.

Happy Holidays!