2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 from North America - Comments

They actually stopped making them late last yr.

If you go to the Chrysler website, you will see that the Crossfire is still being made. True Sportscars are never made in large numbers.

<<If you go to the Chrysler website, you will see that the Crossfire is still being made. True Sportscars are never made in large numbers.>>

The Crossfire is not a "true sports car" since it is based on a near decade-old platform from a car that was never considered a true sports car to begin with - the Mercedes SLK. Call it a grand tourer, but it's not a sports car such as a Porsche.

There is a reason it is a failure in the marketplace.

I must add that I have done the research and you can still get an SRT-6 Crossfire in 2007 model year. These will be special order only! Why would you do that, I have no idea. Yes, there are quite a few SRT-6s still on lots across America that have never been sold. As far as the SRT-6 not being a sports car, I say you must really not like the design to say that. It's a really nice sports car! We have to understand that everyone has their own definition of a sports car. I have an RX-8 and an SRT-6 and there's no greater thrill driving either one. I've driven the new Corvette's and recently the base model Cayman. For the current price (even though new after 2.5 years), you just can't beat an SRT-6 right now!

The Crossfire in SRT-6 form is one of the best built cars on the road today and I believe that statement could cover from 2005 to the current model year sports cars. How many forced induction vehicles are there on the road with the ability to deliver anywhere near 25mpg along with the level of performance that the SRT-6 offers? Not many. I view the top competitors to be the Infiniti G35, Nissan 350Z and the Porsche Boxter S variant. The Boxter handles better, but feels too much like a dressed up Mazda MX-5. The Nissan products both feel bloated and overweight. To beat the Crossfire, you'd have to spend significantly more cash or buy an automobile with a backseat, in which case, I'd suggest an SRT-8 Charger Infiniti M45.

I just drove one; automatic V6 and it was everything I need considering I am 23, single, no kids, with a lead foot. I wanted a two door coupe with leather, sunroof, and a big engine. 2 out of 3 isn't bad.

Yes, the car does have one hell of a blind spot and is not the easiest thing to get out of, but the performance that you get for the price (compared to the G35 I'm thinking about buying) you can't beat it. Yeah, it's american, and I said I would never buy an american car... but, not all american cars are terrible. The reliability in a car just depends on how you drive it. Stomp on it and it will stomp on your wallet! Just my 2 cents. I'm just hoping if I do purchase one, that the "Mercedes" electrical problems don't surface.

The crossfire is a great car that uses the 3.2L VVT mercedes engine that is in the 3.2 used in many mercedes engines. the srt-6 is an AMG... are you kidding and a 2004 slk-320 AMG costs about 40grand and that is with some miles on it. you can find a crossfire SRT-6 for around 20grand or less... that is amazing consider what kind of car you are getting.

It uses an engine that is used in many Mercedes engines?what?

Anyway, it was apparently not amazing enough, as Chrysler has just announced that the Crossfire, along with three other models, will be discontinued sometime during 2008.

I own an SRT6 Roadster. It is a wonderful car that I thoroughly enjoy driving. At age 60, I don't want to cruise around on my Honda Gold wing and pretend I'm having a good time while freezing to death and further aggravating my skeleton. My wife and I take out the SRT-6, sit in comfort, side by side, and outperform most motorcycles while listening to the radio without a helmet. She can drive it and I can take in the scenery. This car only comes out on nice days and will serve me well for many years to come. Now that they quit making them, I can be happy in the knowledge that "I've Got Mine." It may not be a true sports car to some people who don't get it, but it's the closest thing that Chrysler has put out that anyone can afford.

Dollar for Dollar best sports type vehicle on the market.. Except maybe for the Pontiac solstice GXP... Own both of them and love them!!!

I had been without a sportscar for about 6 months. I started looking at sports cars with the intent to purchase a 350Z. When I began my research I ignored the Crossfire. The more I looked the more references I found to the Crossfire as a viable candidate. The more I looked the more appealing a used 2005 Limited became. I drove the car and immediately recognized the Daimler influence. In fact the similarities between the funcionality of lights and heating system said Mercedes not Chrysler. Then I was really interested and discovered that the vehicle was a Mercedes. I let my friend drive my 2005 Crossfire and he bought an SRT 6. I then drove his car and realized that the SRT-6 is an AMG car. I purchased the car two weeks ago with 18 months on the original warranty and got the Chrysler Certified pre-owned package. The Car was an executive car at Chrysler. I am in the automotive industry. I make and sell parts to the big-3 US and Big-3 Japanese auto makers. This car represents the best value that I have ever seen for a vehicle. A $47,000.00 vehicle for less than $25,000.00 for a vehicle with less than 5,000 miles on it. Unbeleiveable. Quality, performance, dirveability. My mileage is over 27 mpg if I don't spool up the Supercharger. For some reason people want to race me all of the time. I am not sure for what reason. I have driven the car in an Ice Storm and in Heavy Snow. While this is an undesirable set of conditions the vehicle performed no worse or better than any of the Nissan's or Miata's that I have owned. My opinion as to its lack of popularity is that this was a truly Hybird of two distinct auotomotive cultures. Damiler wanted sophisticated handling and used a proven (dated) chassis trying to introduce a Chrysler platform into the sportscar market. A niche that is being dominated by Honda, Corvette, Miata and the Solstice. All nice vehicles. The Crossfire could outperform most of the vehicles and give Chrysler access to a market previously untouched by Chrysler. Enty point here and access to Mopar High Performance parts and you have the potential for a nice aftermarket business. Chrysler SRT Street Racing Team was looking for something to replace the Viper and enhance the Street Racing Hot Rod Image. Neither objective was accomplished. The program languished between the two groups. Chrysler did not know how to market the vehicle as a sports car or Street Racer. They have the same issue with the NITRO. Obvious GERMAN styling (La Brick) but a nevertheless excellent vehicle overlooked by the majority of the automotive pundits who tend to glamorize the Japanese vehicles while ignoring the fact that the BIG 3 have quality products on par with Japan. I digress. When no one knows how to market a vehicle or the vehicle has an identity problem (Crossfire and Nitro) the vehicle program languishes. IE low sales that appeal to a small group of very loyal customers. Enough of my rambling. The vehicles are excellent, solid and will be serviceable for a long time. I won't see it, but in 40 years these little rockets will be commanding everybit of the price as the HEMi's and the 60's Chrysler products. Only about 2000 2005 SRT's and 13 2006 Srt's. I keep telling people at Ford, Chrylser and Nissan that there is a market for a value priced sports car for entry level. Nissan and Honda are pricing themselves out of the market. That's why Miata is a perenial favorite it is a value for the price. The market has and always will be their. The Crossfire while not perfect is an ideal vehicle in that market and the prices that they are now commanding. I think that if Chrysler took a good look at the program they could relaunch this vehicle and make a real splash in the market place. I don't think that the New (Temporary owners of Chrylser) are looking at it this way. I think that they ought to consider this as the tooling for the vehicle can't be paid for and the committments to Karmen must be realized. Unless the vehicle is to be sold in Europe and Africa instead of US.

Happy motoring.

We love our 2005 Crossfire Roadster. Only negative is the excessive tire wear, on really expensive tires. 5 tires in less than 1 year. Wear much worse on inside of tire treads. Tire dealer says this is common for this type of car. It’s still a cool car!

I've owned 3 Chrysler crossfires. 1 limited, and now I own 2 srt-6's, 1 coupe and 1 rag-top. the crossfire is a very well built vehicle. Its very solid and safe. I use 1 for a daily driver and the other for weekends. I've had only good experience with all of my crossfires. Finding a Chrysler dealorship that has a good technicion to work on them is kinda hard. But overall it's a great car. Every time I drive them people always give me great comments about them. Also to get a supercharged car with styling like the crossfire for under 50 grand is nearly impossible. I'm also a member of crossfireforum.org.

I drove an SRT-6 on the Mid-Ohio track... absolute blast to drive, most underated vehicle out there!!! Fast, and nimble. I own an SRT-4.