Hi all,

I'm looking into buying a used SRT-6 with less than 3,800 miles on it for about $35k from a large dealership. They've sent me a copy of the carfax report and it shows that the car was titled twice; once at 5 miles and the second at 2,500 miles.

I'm assuming most people that test drove the car that i'm looking at or any demo car of this type will try to "put it to the test", me included (took it to 0 - 100mph a couple of times with sales guy interested also to "see what this car can do"). How much damage if any would this type of?? Abuse?? Will it do to an engine that has not been broken in?

Should I be concerned or is that what warranties are for? :-)

Anyway, any input is greatly appreciated. Hope to get that one or a new Limited Roadster by this weekend.

Thanks!

 

Make sure to check over the car thoroughly (or by an independent mech. you trust) and have them include an ext. powertrain warranty in the price (since the SRT's are only 3/36) and you should fine.

 

FWIW, I'd trust the car seeing that its got that Mercedes reliability and the warranty to boot. I wish I'd driven the SRT-6 they had at the dealership when I took mine for a test drive. Although the car was much more than mine at the time (+16K) and the fact that I thought I wouldn't want it because its an auto is now dumb thinking after the fact. I say GO FOR IT!

 

Talk to 5 different people and you will probably get 5 different opinions on when a car is adequately "broken in". The owners manual says to take it easy for the first 1000 miles. (The car you're looking at had only one owner for its first 2,500 miles, so it probably wasn't abused).

Personally, I'd be more concerned why the first owner only kept the car for 2,495 miles, and the second owner for less than 1,300 miles when they decided to get rid of it.

I spent nearly a year looking at Crossfires before I finally got mine. Several times, I almost talked myself out of buying one because there seemed to be so many extremely low mileage used ones out there. That I figured there must be something wrong with C-fires in general. I finally decided, how bad could it be, after all it's a Mercedes. Go back to the dealer and tell them that you want to take the car back out for a long test drive. Take it over lots of different kinds of roads just so, you are sure that its suspension isn't to stiff for you. (You're young so I'd be willing to bet you'll find it's just fine). Just make sure you "fit" in it. In other words, make sure you can find a comfortable position and not get sore after spending a couple of hours behind the wheel. It may sound like I'm telling you the obvious, but basically, I think that's the biggest reason so many people get rid of their XFs after such a short period of time. If you follow RESPDOC & AERO BLUEs advice too, you shouldn't go wrong. Good Luck!

 

Have the dealer provide you with the repair/service history of the vehicle. This will give you a good idea if the car is a lemon or not.

 

The dealer has not provided me with a repair/service history. Frankly, it didn't even occur to me to ask. I have asked my brother-in-law (BMW mechanic) to check out the car for me, hopefully today.

I've also found a new SRT-6 for sale from a chrysler dealership in Texas. I was quoted $39,879 (which is around the max limit of my budget) for an SRT-6 with Nav. I'm actually thinking of getting this one instead to not have to worry about condition of the used car.

Although, I just got an email from the salesman saying I will have to pay Texas and California (my home state) sales tax. Paying two sales taxes will definitely wipe out any savings i'm trying to get. Does anyone know the tax ramifications of buying a car from out of state?

 

I live in Ohio, but I purchased my car over EBAY from a dealer in Kentucky. When I gave the dealer a cashiers check for the car they gave me the MSO which I took to an Ohio title bureau to register the car in my name. That's where I paid only Ohio sales tax. You shouldn't have to pay sales tax twice I would think. Maybe things are different in Calif. I know lot's of things are.

 

Went ahead and purchased the used car over the phone after my brother-in-law checked out the car for me. Besides they have a 5-day money back guarantee. Flying to Vegas tomorrow to pick it up.

I'm planning on buying extended bumper to bumper warranty (100K miles) from warrantydirect.com, does anyone here have them or heard about them?

Also my first mod would be to put a backup camera system. Any recommendations / experiences?

Well, glad to be a fellow crossfire owner.

 

Welcome Jolly, I'm sure you'll love your new wheels.

 

I installed on one of my long ago projects (below) but where are you going to install the camera at? I removed my trunk key lock and put the camera in there but as I can remember (hate having my car in the shop ) there's not a hole on the SRT's trunk area. Also I removed my rear view mirror on the celica and had an LCD screen that I used as the screen for the camera and DVD player. Unless you go with the rear view mirror that has the built in screen or you change out your HU how would you be able to view it?

 

As far as the camera, i found one mounted on a license plate frame (the cleanest design on lic frame so far). As far as the monitor, was thinking of changing my rear view mirror to the one with an LCD display. Though i'm not sure if i'll need anything else.

I was hoping there was some sort of hole where the wire on the camera can be snaked through. Well, i'll find out later today when i go pickup the car.

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NEW SRT6 Coupe $32,995!!! In Texas. 110 miles on it, SSB color, no nav.

 

I got an SRT with NAV & Contis. for $34,500.

I had 2 to choose from in Denver.

One had 80 miles on it & the other had 3,000 that was previously registered to a Chrysler Manufacturer guy in Detroit.

The dealer that had the 3,000 mile XF was willing to deal a little more than the 80 mile guy.

I had to pay a couple hundred dollars more for the satisfaction of knowing that the car wasn't flogged for 3000 mile as it may have been a show & tell item for the manufacturer's chronies.

I'm happy with my deal.

 

There is a dealer in Virginia that has one with 112 miles on it for $33,500. The color is Aero Blue. I can provide you their number if you like.

Ernest

 

I'm a teenager, now 18, and am on my second Crossfire by choice. My first went through heck and back for two and a half years. It'll last! By the way, check around for a better price. Mine SRT-6 has 1,400 miles on it bought it for $29k, it was a dealer car.

 

lucky you...what a great car for 18.

should i send my props to mom & dad...or are you just a hard worker?

regardless...be careful with all that power. cheers!

 

WTH!!!... fireamx you don't have to pay tax twice man. I sell cars in WI and sold many cars to people in MI you do however have to take your purchase contract to your county seat "courthouse" and pay the tax on your purchase there...you pay taxes only where YOU live whatever the going rate is.

they guy who told you that was misinformed or just a bonehead.