2005 Chrysler Crossfire consumer reviews

FAST AND FUN! I have owned it for 12 years. It has a lot more room than it looks. Handles great on the streets or highways.

I bought my crossfire roadster used and I’ve had it for three years now. The Crossfire is a Mercedes 320 SLK in all but name so it’s predictable in its virtues and vices. The styling is awesome and the grip is excellent. Acceleration is OK. Center handling is marginal due to the type of steering. If you buy a roadster know that the plastic rear window will likely fall out, and you will have to replace the hydraulic cylinders at some point. The cylinder replacement is very expensive so plan on doing heavy negotiation when buying a used roadster. The engine maintenance is twerky, and expect the usual Mercedes leaks and repairs. Always do a very thorough inspection of the engine before buying a used crossfire and watch especially for leakage. Leaks in the valve cover gaskets and oil main seal are not unusual. And be sure to check the engine mounts as well. If you have any play in the automatic transmission chances are the engine and transmission mounts need to be replaced. Sensors can be very sensitive and a sticky key problem is very common. Forget about the TPS system. This is a car for fun daily driving without expecting too much as a sports car. Like the 320, the crossfire has little collectibility but who cares because it’s a lot of fun. The interior is nothing special and unfortunately has a lot of cheap plastic parts. The SRT is the up-engined crossfire but they tend to have a number of supercharger problems. I put a magnaflow exhaust on mine and it sounds great. A good set of summer tires will improve the already great handling. Before buying a used crossfire be sure to look at all the maintenance records. If the records are incomplete you’re better off just walking away because that means the previous owners didn’t take enough care of their vehicle. Take care of the maintenance and the car is a blast.

Lots of fun to drive. My husband is primary driver. The drive from Nashville was simple and worth the drive to get this SRT model he wanted as the last Crossfire was not.

This vehicle is certainly beautiful and rides well. The interior however is not very comfortable if you are over 6'-1" or a heavy set person. since the car is low to the ground getting in an out can be a challenge the taller and heavier you are. other than that the car is great.

One of the best affordable super car ever for everyone who has taste...it is best choice sport car value for money! I am sure it is going to be a future classic.

I love it! Very dependable! Sports car. Available as a two-seat coupe or roadster, the Chrysler Crossfire was largely based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK. Its exterior design always turned heads, but the aged platform and unimpressive driving dynamics were major drawbacks. The Crossfire's steering response in particular was lackluster due to the use of the previous SLK's old-school recirculating-ball steering. Additionally, the vehicle's ride quality often seemed harsh, particularly on the high-performance SRT-6 version.

The crossfire is fast and great looking sport car.I will tell everybody looking for a great ride to buy a Chrysler Crossfire.The six speed transmission is a blast to drive.

The Crossfire is an underrated vehicle - there's not much in the same price range I'd recommend over it. It's fast enough, auto top, handles well, looks great, and is pretty comfortable. Never had any maintenance issues worth mentioning. My only real complaint is the damnable cup holder, it'd genuinely be better not to have one at all. I'll miss the car dearly.

BEAUTIFUL SPORT LOOKING CAR LOW MILES AND TURNS HEADS. PEOPLE ASK WHO MAKES THIS CAR. SURPRISED IT HAS MERCEDES BENZ MOTOR. SAFETY RECORD AND PERFORMANCE 5 STAR.

This car is a toy and that's it. It's not the best on the inside and not the most comfortable. But when you put your foot on the gas and the AMG Supercharged V6 kicks in, you know the reason for owning one. The only thing this car can't outrun is the gas station.