2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Review

A great sports car

Written by: gregtwelve on 07/27/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)

Review

I bought this car 2 years old with 3000 miles on it for half of the sticker. I was looking at used corvettes. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. It out accelerates 99% of the all cars on the road, looks incredible and gets decent gas mileage. I would have preferred a manual transmission but the Mercedes 5 speed tap shift auto is excellent. Handles great. Only downside is a stiff ride over bad pavement. As long as the road is decent it is not an issue. I plan to keep it a long time. I have yet to see another Crossfire srt-6 in over a year of ownership, and have only seen a total of 2 or 3 Crossfires on the road in that time. I love that exclusiveness.

Favorite Features

AMG engine, Style, Handling, exclusivity

Suggested Improvements

ride over rough surfaces, and of course the cup holder

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Awesome to drive

Written by: Nancy on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)

Review

This car is a blast. I've had it for almost 3 yrs, no major problems. Had to replace the tires as needed - those were pretty pricey. Gas economy is acceptable for it's pickup and speed. I get more compliments on it's appearance. I'm very impressed w/ its storage capacity. I live in Florida and love the a/c system in it...cools down FAST! I was specifically looking for a 2-seater now that the kids are driving and this has been a stellar purchase. In hindsight, I should have gotten the standard shift which would have made it that much more fun to drive. I don't like using the "pseudo-shifting"...I'm just to used to a clutch!!

Favorite Features

The unique looks of the car, the speed and pickup. My paint job has stayed looking great.

Suggested Improvements

Mine doesn't have a cup holder at all. I wish it did. The rear blind spots are a pain in the neck...literally! An IPOD plug it would have been great!

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A dream car to drive with ample of power

Written by: California dream car on 05/10/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)

Review

I traded in my new 2005 Crossfire convertible limited for the used 2005 SRT-6 with low mileage of 6500 miles. It is well worth it. So much more horse power under the hood, from 215 to 330 hp, bigger brakes that allow me to stop on a dame. Wow, I just can not get enough of it, foot to the floor for 3 seconds and I disappear from the crow. Love to drive it on the freeway every day if possible. However, I choose not to use this wonderful sport car as my daily commute vehicle. I would like to keep my mileage low as if it will be a collectible in the near future. As for my driving habit, I enjoy having the 330 HP when I needed.

Favorite Features

Super charged, with excellent braking

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder, and more leg rooms.

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Rare and beautiful

Written by: Kenneth Hausmann on 04/16/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)

Review

I have had 56 cars, and this is my favorite. Beautiful, very luxurious, faster than a Mustang, great buy at 22k with 26k miles. Gas mileage is good for this kind of performance. Great stereo, comfortable seats. handles flawlessly, quiet with the top up. This is a rare car, for every one of these there are literally 1,100 1965 and 1966 Mustangs. I have never seen another one on the road. I think these will probably become valuable later on.

Favorite Features

Top mechanicals are amazing, stereo is awesome with bass that will rattle the windows.

Suggested Improvements

Biggest flaw is rear visibility, but you learn to drive with that. Cup holder works, but is oddly designed.

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Power plus beauty

Written by: Richard on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Love it, very happy with the car. I move the passenger seat forward to give myself more visibility, and carefully tune the right hand outside mirror to give maximum view. The ride is "firm", but on the message boards, several have recommended Koni adjustable shocks as the solution.

Favorite Features

When driven carefully I get 21 MPG combined. On the road I easily get 25+ MPG. I've had to get comfortable with the power, it can be overwhelming in the beginning! I've yet to make the car slide during a strong turn with power, it sticks to the road as if on rails.

Suggested Improvements

Lumbar support, but a guy on the message boards shows how to add foam to do this yourself.

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