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Any direct experience with the Chrysler Crossfire?

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Old 12-23-03 | 06:49 AM
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Default Any direct experience with the Chrysler Crossfire?

I saw one of these on my way home last night. It was dark and I only saw enough to spark some interest. I know I can search the web and get info about it but I wonder if anyone here has every driven one and, if so, what their reaction/impression was.

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Old 12-23-03 | 07:03 AM
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Default Crossfire experience.

Dynamite looks, both outside and inside. Nice driving semi-sports car with good handling, but a definite no-no for anybody over about 5' 8" or so. The roof is simply too low for taller people, and the seatback doesn't have any place to recline....there is no space behind it. Typical Chrysler-Mopar cheap plastic hardware and shifter.
The Mercedes SLK-derived frame should give good crash protection. Otherwise it's pretty much an Americanized SLK with a non-folding roof.
Discounts are hard to get right now....these cars are currently in short supply. You may end up paying list or even more if you get one now. Wait a year if you want one...they'll probably be a little cheaper then.
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