Hey everyone,

I would just like to say, I'm new to the forums here.
I specifically chose srt6 forums because ever since I was 13 I've wanted a crossfire.. after further research I hands down decided than the srt6 was the way to go.

I am currently 17, and have a ford ranger.
I am selling whatever I can, saving whatever I can, and doing whatever I can to purchase an srt6 as quickly as possible.

I have a little over $10,000 saved up, so hopefully $6,000 more to go!

I have HUGE plans for my srt6 and mostly doing it myself.
Thanks for reading, see you around.

 

Welcome to the forums and good luck on your SRT-6 purchase.

 

Welcome to the forum! The SRT6 is a whole lot of car. You mentioned big plans for the car - what are you trying to do with it?

 

Thanks guys..

And as of now I have alot planned. Not to sound like a dreamer but tell me what you think..

Hopefully I can get a stick shift... and black coupe srt6.
I plan on changing the rims, for something black that shows alot of room between the spokes. I plan on painting my brake calipers lime green.

I also would like a black billet grill, or silver if i paint it myself. Engine wise, I hear of alot of people buying pulleys which sounds like a good idea. I plan on getting the basic Cai, from needswings, and painting my valve covers myself.

I hope for a few audio upgrades as well, but that's last on my list, and would be an easy install.

Currently working two jobs at 17, wearing me out.

 

Sounds like you do have a plan. Keep in mind that the SRT-6 only comes in an automatic.

 

Well , you can add 'latemodel21's' paddle shifter mod, and then you'll have a manumatic flappy paddle shifter gearbox ......just like the exotics....

 

Lime green calipers!? Srt-6 is indeed a whole lot of a car. Especially at 17. If u dont drive like i did when i was 17 then you'll be ok. Either way. Welcome and when u do get it drive safe.

 

Welcome to the forum and good luck... with that much cash saved up... start surfing around on Craigslist and you might find a beeter deal that you might have thought... and you'll be in position to jump on it..

You choosen a nice car to buy...

Put this in your google search box - - site:craigslist.org "crossfire SRT6"

 

Wow thanks guys!

Good tip on craigslist... I forgot to look there.

Yes, Im thinking lime green, or either a darker blue. I want it to be noticeable, yet I am planning on keeping the car for quite some time, and I do not want to get a color I'll end up growing out of.

To me red calipers are almost overplayed and I'd like to be a bit different

 

Good luck on your search but I'd suggest a base/limited 6spd Crossfire for you. I bought a SRT-4 when I was 18 with cash but I also left myself another 5-10k to play with after the purchase. With college coming up for you I would suggest having some free cash available since you won't want to be working two jobs while attending class. I sold my SRT-4 my Senior year because it became too expensive since all the things I wanted to do to it. Unlike the SRT-4 insurance and maintenance are not cheap on any trim Crossfire so make sure you take that into account. I got my SRT-6 at 22 and now am 24. Once again good luck on your search.

 

You do have a very good point.
Although money is a factor for me, my parents did say they would help me through college, and that I don't need to worry about it. I do plan on keeping this car for as long as I can..

I talked to my dad today and he said we'll try to test drive one sometime next week. I'm super excited, I've never driven a car with real horses before.

 

Glad to hear your parents are helping. Good luck be careful respect the car and don't try to show off to friends and all since its just not worth it. Now onto the mods I'm sure some of your tastes will change when you own the car and see it daily. The brake hardware of the SRT-6 is not aesthetically flashy nor very good looking in stock form. Most cars with flashy colored calipers have a different style caliper design then what the srt6 has. If you paint them I vote dark blue but search the forums and you will find lots of members have painted theirs on here and many look great. This forum is a great resource!

 

I had my Limited Crossfire through my college years. Keep in mind that in college you constantly have a need to haul your junk back and forth from home (so you have to deal with the logistics of driving a car with a small trunk all the time), you contend for parking and have to worry about the random jerk messing with your car since you'll probably leave it all over campus for extended periods of time, and you have to use your precious beer money to do things like oil changes and other maintenance, as well as some mods (as it sounds like your planning).

That all said, having the Crossfire at school was a fun experience, considering most college kids are still driving mom and dads' hand me down vehicles. But at the same time college is no high school and the opportunities to impress the ladies is not as frequent as you might think (IMO). I have actually gotten more enjoyment out of having the SRT-6 now that I am working full-time and not living in a college town - I don't have to worry about it getting messed with and I have money to work on it.

Its pretty cool to dream big so good luck. Just my 2 cents since I just went through all that.

 

Careful letting dad drive it he may want to keep it for himself J/K Good luck on your quest sounds like you have a good plan ,,, enjoy the ride

 

Thanks guys!

I'm suddenly changing my mind to wanting the blue calipers over the lime green, I don't think I'll grow out of it as easy. Here's a picture I just found of a shiny black'd out vette with a great style I'd like to try and slap on an srt6.

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Hagerty Insurance just labeled the Chrysler Crossfire as a classic car, so don't go messing up one of these awesome rides! Also, good idea not choosing lime green. These aren't Hondas!!!

 

You won't be able to find a stick shift, but the auto isn't terrible.

Where are you from? Plenty of people all over the US who would probably be happy to help you out.

Good luck and have fun.

 

Really? A classic? That's pretty sweet!

And yeah it was really stupid of me to mention a stick srt6, that was my fault I should have done more research. Automatic is completely fine with me

And yes I have decided AS OF NOW, for the darker blue calipers. It has a much more sophisticated look, and would be alot easier to find blue caliper paint. Whichever color I decide for the calipers, I think I'll paint the valve covers to match.

I also think some tail light tint would look nice with a completely black theme.

 

Welcome to the forums! I'm a transplant from a Ranger as well. I did the Ranger --> Limited --> SRT-6 route... and I'm glad I did. The SRT is a lot of car (power) but if you're responsible with it, you'll get many years of enjoyment.

Take care,

 

I hear ya!






Everyone does dark tint... I kinda like the red-out look