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I've been offered a crossfire in a car trade.
It's 3.2 litre 6 speed manual.
Service history & full mot.
I know nothing about them except they look kind of retro cool.
What's people's opinion on them & faults?
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I think they are kind of cool, lots of merc bits in them. Engine and trans i think? They arent a sporty drive more of a cruiser but i liked the auto that i did a long trip in.
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Jun 23, 2021 10:16:32 GMT
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Its basically a SLK with a different body. Quite reliable old things - my pal has the V8 version and has been rock solid for the past 10 years. P.  Edited as I put CLK when it should have been SLK |
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Last Edit: Jun 24, 2021 7:55:21 GMT by Paul Y
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Jun 23, 2021 13:22:22 GMT
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It's an R170 SLK in a different frock, built by Karmann in Germany, they're generally a nice place to be - if slightly plastic looking inside.
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Chrysler crossfire Dr.AK
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Jun 23, 2021 13:32:31 GMT
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My dad had one for a few years and only sold it as the cramped door opening was making problems for his back. Very reliable, no issues except for a broken spring once. Inside is pretty tiny, but they're quite fun and drive pretty well, although they're a lot tamer than they look like.
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2021 13:33:28 GMT by Dr.AK
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Jun 23, 2021 16:38:45 GMT
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I really like them, and suspect the price/value is right, or else you would not be asking.
I think they will suddenly, sooner than later bacome worth having.
The shape certainly does it for me.
And to be honest, in this country with its draconian road law enforcement……. A cruiser is the perfect place to be.
Another car I would not object to having on my drive, though the comment about cramped access makes me think my back would object every time I picked up the keys.
Just do it, it is different enough, as long as the price is right enough for you to recover from, should it prove to be the wrong flavour for your picnic.
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Jun 23, 2021 20:54:37 GMT
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I looked at one a few years back...found it to be uncomfortable, with really cheap and plasticky feel, and built on an ageing chassis even then.
Looking at the comments here I'm clearly in the minority...
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I looked at one a few years back...found it to be uncomfortable, with really cheap and plasticky feel, and built on an ageing chassis even then. Looking at the comments here I'm clearly in the minority... Paul, You are completely correct on the quality of the interior BUT.... it is a V8 roadster for the price of a bag of chips. P. |
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I looked at one a few years back...found it to be uncomfortable, with really cheap and plasticky feel, and built on an ageing chassis even then. Looking at the comments here I'm clearly in the minority... Paul, You are completely correct on the quality of the interior BUT.... it is a V8 roadster for the price of a bag of chips. P. V6 ;-) If it were my money I'd be looking for an equivalent CLK or SLK, or if I was feeling really fruity XK8s are beginning to fall to a similar price point. |
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Jun 24, 2021 11:39:34 GMT
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PaulI did not know that. Was certain his was a V8 but happy to be educated. The more you know. P.
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Jun 24, 2021 12:31:51 GMT
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Pretty sure there was a v8
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Jun 24, 2021 12:41:58 GMT
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PaulI did not know that. Was certain his was a V8 but happy to be educated. The more you know. P. There are some V8 converted ones (LS fits in everything of course), but they never came out of the factory like that. So it may have been... |
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Jun 24, 2021 12:58:26 GMT
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Pretty sure there was a v8 Nope, v6 and supercharged v6 |
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Jun 24, 2021 13:09:56 GMT
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Quick update - Never fully clicked that Chris car was left hand drive until I called him to ask if it was a V6. It came to him with an AMG V8, not sure if it is factory or retro fit. Originally a American car which might explain it. P. |
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Jun 24, 2021 17:42:16 GMT
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They did do an SRT model, not sure which engine is in them but would assume the supercharged V6 from the SLK32
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Jun 24, 2021 19:52:02 GMT
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As far as I am aware they only came from the factory with the Mercedes V6 3.2, either normally aspirated or supercharged in the SRT-6.
I think any V8 would be a conversion.
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Jun 25, 2021 18:05:32 GMT
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i think anything imported from usa/europe is pricey i know when the cousins left for perth they took their mercy’s with them as the prices were eye watering for replacement against the cost of import and test etc |
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Jun 25, 2021 18:07:21 GMT
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They did do an SRT model, not sure which engine is in them but would assume the supercharged V6 from the SLK32 i think there was about 10 of those SRT. models in u.k. a mate had one and when written off he had a big drawn saga as they couldn’t find a like for like one for sale to value it against of course that could be a load of made up nonsense as i never checked :-) |
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