Well I took the car into the dealer and when I went to pick up the car the service writer said that the tech couldn't replicate the problem. I then asked to take a tech out so that I could "show them" what I was experiencing. As expected they tried making excuses and they even tried saying that this car has an adjustable intake plenum and that might be the stutter that I'm getting. I told them no, this is an SRT-6 and it does not have the same intake as the base/limited models. It turned out there were 2 other SRTs there in for service. I talked the writer into taking one of them out real quick... To my surprise, both good and bad, that car did the same thing. So I accepted the fact and proceeded to do more research on some MB forums. It turns out that most E55 and some C32 owners have experienced this stutter. It turns out it is the supercharger's clutch engaging. That put my mind to rest.

Just though I would let everyone know the outcome.

 

Mind if I use your name in this capacity as well, I need an oil change and full check. Its that time.
Thanks.

 

Rancho Chrysler and Mike Lewis get a big vote of confidence from me.

Brent

 

Yeah, I'm giving him a call...I need an oil change here pretty quick.

 

Howdy! Newbie here - and another San Diegan. I just got mine last SATURDAY (4/21) from Midway Chrysler/Jeep in Mission Valley, off Interstate 8 (pic cropped from the autotrader.com ad) - no one has mentioned them yet, so I'll be the "mystery customer." I believe it's just yer basic coupe model, with the 5-speed auto. There are so many features on this car compared to what I usually drive that I'm not quite sure what's an option and what's standard!



It's an '04, a lease return with about 35K miles on it, got it as a "certified" car, so I hope the 8-year/80k mile warranty they described is worth the paper that I signed for it. It's pretty clean outside, but is definitely "lived in" inside - not thrashed, but the "smell and shine" has diminished somewhat. Oh well, it's NEW TO ME. It won't be my daily driver, just the weekend fun-mobile - and the MAIN reason we got it was for the drive to Vegas!

After a day or two with it, I have noticed just the slightest hint of a pull to the right, so I'm taking back in to Midway - that, and the driver's side map/courtesy light is out. We'll see how they handle these issues, and I'll let you know.

I'll definitely be driving it to the Cruiser Nights they run every Tuesday night (summer months) in Chula Vista (close to home) - the wife and I have been going for a couple of years now, and we think it's a fun and cheap evening out (and good exercise), walking the sidewalks and ogling at the hot rods. The Crossfire is too new to participate as a display car, but I know we'll get some second looks and admirers - heck, you gotta admit, that's at least PART of the reason you bought this car...