2004 Chrysler Crossfire
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2004 Chrysler Crossfire
________ 5-60mph __ 70mph-0 __ Skidpad __ EPA hwy __ Engine
Chrysler
Crossfire___ 6.9 s _____ 161 ft ____ 0.91 g ___ 27 mpg ___ V6
Mazda RX8__7.5 s _____ 161 ft ____0.91 g ____23 mpg __ 2-rotor
Infiniti
G35 Coupe__6.2 s _____ 164 ft ____ 0.86 g ____27 mpg ___ V6
Nissan
350Z Track __ --- ______164 ft ____ 0.88g _____ --- _____ V6
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evo__6.7 s _____157 ft ____ 0.90 g ____26 mpg ___I4-T
BMW M3 ___ 5.3 s _____ 161 ft ____0.87 g ____24 mpg ___ I6
Car&Driver Test Data
Chrysler
Crossfire___ 6.9 s _____ 161 ft ____ 0.91 g ___ 27 mpg ___ V6
Mazda RX8__7.5 s _____ 161 ft ____0.91 g ____23 mpg __ 2-rotor
Infiniti
G35 Coupe__6.2 s _____ 164 ft ____ 0.86 g ____27 mpg ___ V6
Nissan
350Z Track __ --- ______164 ft ____ 0.88g _____ --- _____ V6
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evo__6.7 s _____157 ft ____ 0.90 g ____26 mpg ___I4-T
BMW M3 ___ 5.3 s _____ 161 ft ____0.87 g ____24 mpg ___ I6
Car&Driver Test Data
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Umm, ok... so you posted only the few categories where the crossfire was competitive and purposely left out all the others where all of the other cars beat it. Plus it costs ~$10k more than the RX-8.... what's your point?
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Actually, the real stand-out there is the Evo. It's the cheapest, (by far, compared to the M3) yet offers the best over-all performance. That stopping distance is especially impressive!
But, as with everything in life, there are trade-offs.
But, as with everything in life, there are trade-offs.
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Originally posted by Schneegz
But, as with everything in life, there are trade-offs.
But, as with everything in life, there are trade-offs.
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For example: You would want to be seen driving such an ugly car.
For example: You would want to be seen driving such an ugly car.
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Originally posted by MRocks
The question is, would you want to be driving a car that's associated with Celine Dion?
The question is, would you want to be driving a car that's associated with Celine Dion?
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Originally posted by MRocks
The question is, would you want to be driving a car that's associated with Celine Dion?
The question is, would you want to be driving a car that's associated with Celine Dion?
...weird, eh?? the Canadian theme... *shrug*
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Okay, totally serious question: why would anyone actually buy the Crossfire? It's really not up to par on performance with its competition, and the last time I checked Chrysler doesn't exactly have the prestige of BMW or even Infiniti for that matter. I just don't get what the appeal could possibly be, especially for $35k.
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Originally posted by m477
Okay, totally serious question: why would anyone actually buy the Crossfire? It's really not up to par on performance with its competition, and the last time I checked Chrysler doesn't exactly have the prestige of BMW or even Infiniti for that matter. I just don't get what the appeal could possibly be, especially for $35k.
Okay, totally serious question: why would anyone actually buy the Crossfire? It's really not up to par on performance with its competition, and the last time I checked Chrysler doesn't exactly have the prestige of BMW or even Infiniti for that matter. I just don't get what the appeal could possibly be, especially for $35k.
Some people just want something that looks really different than anything else on the road, like the Audi TT - not the best with preformance, but it looks really unique. It all comes down to a matter of what the person's looking for in styling and obviously wants something that will stand out quickly from the rest of the cars on the road. My major gripe with the Crossfire is it's lack of technology features, it has no navi, it has no digital climate control, it has no trip computer or information screen or anything. Those for me were the biggest turn offs with the Crossfire. Also if you look at pics of the Mercedes SLK and then a pic of the interior of the Crossfire, they look almost identical (yes yes I know the majoritory of the parts used to make the Crossfire came strait out of the SLK).
The styling I love but for $35K I feel it should have more features especially technology features. For 35K what I want is a sports car or a unique designed car that offers a lot of zoom with a nice level of luxury and technology. I think either a Audi TT or a Mazda RX-8 are much better choices for someone looking for that type of car in that price range.
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Originally posted by m477
Okay, totally serious question: why would anyone actually buy the Crossfire? It's really not up to par on performance with its competition, and the last time I checked Chrysler doesn't exactly have the prestige of BMW or even Infiniti for that matter. I just don't get what the appeal could possibly be, especially for $35k.
Okay, totally serious question: why would anyone actually buy the Crossfire? It's really not up to par on performance with its competition, and the last time I checked Chrysler doesn't exactly have the prestige of BMW or even Infiniti for that matter. I just don't get what the appeal could possibly be, especially for $35k.
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i must admit that the crossfire was on my short list (along with the TT, and Z) b4 i decided on the 8.
>shoot me now<
when i saw it in person at the auto show it was quickly axed. it looks great in pics but it seems to skew to an older demographic in person. i haven't hit my "mid-life crisis" yet so it wasn't for me.
and, of course, i agree with the earlier posts...for $35K u can get a REAL luxury sports car with the bells and whistles that u would expect at that price.
>shoot me now<
when i saw it in person at the auto show it was quickly axed. it looks great in pics but it seems to skew to an older demographic in person. i haven't hit my "mid-life crisis" yet so it wasn't for me.
and, of course, i agree with the earlier posts...for $35K u can get a REAL luxury sports car with the bells and whistles that u would expect at that price.
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Originally posted by ELX13
i must admit that the crossfire was on my short list (along with the TT, and Z) b4 i decided on the 8.
>shoot me now<
i must admit that the crossfire was on my short list (along with the TT, and Z) b4 i decided on the 8.
>shoot me now<
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On the plus side it is that it is built on the SLK platform. The downside is that platform is already 7 years old and MB is already replacing it. That means Chrysler is building a car that is 7 years old.
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_________ Curb Weight
RX-8 ______ 3000 lb
Crossfire ___ 3111 lb
Evo _______ 3260 lb
350Z ______ 3300 lb
M3 ________ 3400 lb
G35 C ______3500 lb
It's interesting that a 7-year old design beats brand new designs.
The Crossfire is made in Germany. It is 100% Mercedes.
RX-8 ______ 3000 lb
Crossfire ___ 3111 lb
Evo _______ 3260 lb
350Z ______ 3300 lb
M3 ________ 3400 lb
G35 C ______3500 lb
It's interesting that a 7-year old design beats brand new designs.
The Crossfire is made in Germany. It is 100% Mercedes.
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even if the CrossFire is made in Germany, it is not really 100% Mercedes. maybe about 60/40 Chrysler to MB.
i like the styling actually...although the concept one was more desirable.
i think EVO and CAR did a review on it, and they both said the same things...not a bad car, steering is good, shifter is a little nimb though and with a little more power it would be a contender.
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i like the styling actually...although the concept one was more desirable.
i think EVO and CAR did a review on it, and they both said the same things...not a bad car, steering is good, shifter is a little nimb though and with a little more power it would be a contender.
santino
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if its 100% mercedes, why dont they call it the Mercedes Crossfire instead of the Chrysler Crossfire. Chrysler is crap.
Originally posted by Supercharger
_________ Curb Weight
RX-8 ______ 3000 lb
Crossfire ___ 3111 lb
Evo _______ 3260 lb
350Z ______ 3300 lb
M3 ________ 3400 lb
G35 C ______3500 lb
It's interesting that a 7-year old design beats brand new designs.
The Crossfire is made in Germany. It is 100% Mercedes.
_________ Curb Weight
RX-8 ______ 3000 lb
Crossfire ___ 3111 lb
Evo _______ 3260 lb
350Z ______ 3300 lb
M3 ________ 3400 lb
G35 C ______3500 lb
It's interesting that a 7-year old design beats brand new designs.
The Crossfire is made in Germany. It is 100% Mercedes.
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And let's not forget the legendary Chrysler reliability..
And let's not forget the legendary Chrysler reliability..
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i just saw a Crossfire on the road today...it had the manufacturer's plates on them. the one i saw was a black one, with it's a-pillar chromed. it looked pretty nice. i pulled along side it at the stop light in my 7. it is smaller than it looked in the pictures...about the size of a TT. now that i saw it in person, i like it even more.
the funny thing was the guy driving it was hunched over; he looked like a big dude, possibly over 6'2".
black is nice on it.
for any of you in Orange County, i saw it on Irvine Center Dr, right by the Irvine Spectrum, which makes sense since the DaimlerChrysler office is right around the corner from the place.
just thought i would share,
santino
the funny thing was the guy driving it was hunched over; he looked like a big dude, possibly over 6'2".
black is nice on it.
for any of you in Orange County, i saw it on Irvine Center Dr, right by the Irvine Spectrum, which makes sense since the DaimlerChrysler office is right around the corner from the place.
just thought i would share,
santino