2007 Chrysler Crossfire Base review from North America
"Overall a great sports car for the money, if you love the looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint on windshield surround trim started to discolor. Had to replace it under warranty.
Rear hatch rattling. Fix was simple, wrapping the rear hatch latch with a bit of rubber tape. Now, it's dead solid and quiet.
General comments?
This car's power is on the order of an RX8, Audi TT, original 350z, or Z4.
I've taken it road-racing at Brainerd International Raceway. It took turns very well (90mph on a flat constant right-hander aka "Turn 2" on street tires) - braking was very good with very little to no fade. The car ran great through about 4 hours of track time. 8.5 qts of engine oil keeps the car cool.
Comfort is fairly good. It's bigger on the inside than a Miata or an S2000, about the same size as a 350Z. Seats are firm, "short" shifter is in the right place. The ride is very smooth and quiet, but you will feel any ripples in the road due to the massive tires and big wheels.
AFAIK, this car is very reliable, nothing has gone wrong with it mechanically (then again I haven't driven it that often.) It's my weekend car.
Quite beautiful to look at. Fun little popup spoiler. Good to drive 300+ miles in a single sitting. The miles just melt away.
Weaknesses: The stereo is pretty weak and the front speakers should probably be replaced if you're an audiophile. Also, this car is a cop-magnet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2009 |