Jeremy Clarkson Was WRONG! No, the Chrysler Crossfire Doesn't Suck!

2023 ж. 23 Мау.
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  • Chrysler deserves credit for making this car unrecognizable as a version of another car.

    @doug6191@doug619110 ай бұрын
    • Damming with faint praise, but you have a point.

      @WorksOnMyComputer@WorksOnMyComputer10 ай бұрын
    • You spelt “Mercedes” wrong. This was a rejected Mercedes model just like the Chrysler 300 . They were both designed and built with Mercedes parts during the Daimler Chrysler era .

      @01gtbdaily30@01gtbdaily3010 ай бұрын
    • @01gtbdaily30 I repeat what I said. Chrysler, not Mercedes, deserves credit for designing this in a way that hides the Mercedes roots. Nobody said anything about whether the vehicle is based on a Mercedes.

      @doug6191@doug619110 ай бұрын
    • But it's ugly as sin, so you have to take that credit back.

      @jamesleate@jamesleate10 ай бұрын
    • ​@@01gtbdaily30the challenger and charger still ride on a Band-Aided version of a 30 year old Mercedes frame.

      @noneyabizz8337@noneyabizz833710 ай бұрын
  • I always thought the Crossfire is a good looking car. Kudos to Chrysler for making the most out of what they were given. The manual always makes things better.

    @Jupiterider1@Jupiterider110 ай бұрын
  • This car is 20 years old and STILL looks good.

    @Soh90@Soh9010 ай бұрын
    • It's quite unique in its styling. Lets leave it at that.

      @WorksOnMyComputer@WorksOnMyComputer10 ай бұрын
    • Agreed that it looks good

      @geoffkeller5337@geoffkeller533710 ай бұрын
    • Many people say that the convertible Crossfire looks better than the coupe but actually disagree. The Crossfire stands out better and has better rigidity than the convertible.

      @donaldwilson2620@donaldwilson262010 ай бұрын
    • Ray Charles once said the same thing after having a piano closed on his fingers.

      @buttsexandbananapeels@buttsexandbananapeels9 ай бұрын
    • Mine is red, and I LOVE it❤

      @Bunglbeez@Bunglbeez9 ай бұрын
  • To be fair, the Crossfire has aged pretty well and is certainly an interesting proposition today.

    @johnbertram@johnbertram10 ай бұрын
    • Compared to such modern eyesores as the Supra, yes, its a good looker

      @GregZentTrumpetMan@GregZentTrumpetMan10 ай бұрын
    • ​@@GregZentTrumpetManlol that's your opinion 😂😂😂

      @ju4121@ju412110 ай бұрын
    • I want one! Still

      @MrFmccarty@MrFmccartyАй бұрын
  • I always found it very special. "Handmade" like very exclusive cars at Karmann in Germany. The SRT-6 was a powerful AMG duplicate. Hell of a good looking Coupe with lots of power reasonably priced. Yes, it's a classic.

    @Nellie-H@Nellie-H10 ай бұрын
    • How much HP/Torque did the SC SRT version have?

      @richfarfugnuven6308@richfarfugnuven630810 ай бұрын
    • The base version sucked. Sc definitely was sweet.

      @ShogunAutoworks@ShogunAutoworks10 ай бұрын
    • @@richfarfugnuven6308 330hp/310lb.ft

      @Nellie-H@Nellie-H10 ай бұрын
  • I wouldn't give credit to anything Jeremy Clarkson says about a vehicle when he thinks the Range Rover is one of the best vehicles of all time, while it's truly a turd on wheels.

    @jlcii@jlcii10 ай бұрын
  • I owned six of them and I still wish I had them all. I have also driven these on the Tail of the Dragon in TN/NC and they handled extremely well.

    @itskyb@itskyb9 ай бұрын
    • Six!?

      @ChryslerHyper@ChryslerHyper6 ай бұрын
    • I had three of them myself. I wish I kept all three 😢

      @mrcross78@mrcross78Ай бұрын
  • This is why I bought one. You either love it or hate it. Something different.

    @billycav75@billycav7510 ай бұрын
    • I love the design of these. Of course I also love my 2007 Magnum SRT8 as well so I may be a bit odd.

      @geoffkeller5337@geoffkeller533710 ай бұрын
    • Exactly. The reason I have one 😁

      @aaronfewins795@aaronfewins795Ай бұрын
  • I had a black 6 speed, it sounded great with a magnaflow. It also moved and handled really well.

    @marcoarreola9058@marcoarreola905810 ай бұрын
  • I have never put a lot of stock in anything Jeremy Clarkson says.

    @rickymack2611@rickymack261110 ай бұрын
    • He is a pompous idiot, misogynist and racist who is occasionally funny. I never cared for him and his opinions. My husband found Clarkson obnoxious as well.James May, however, is a different story. He is the main reason I ever watched the show. I owned a Crossfire for a few years and it was reliable, got a lot of looks, was reasonably quick and practical. The base car could have been aa bit quicker in the era of the 350Z. It’s interior is very cheapish feeling and the steering is pretty archaic feeling. The orange and gray combo (which I did not have) is weird. But it was a good car for me.

      @marial8235@marial823510 ай бұрын
    • Ya, if it's American he hates it.

      @johnh3476@johnh347610 ай бұрын
    • I mean it's still hideous.

      @DevoutSkeptic@DevoutSkeptic10 ай бұрын
    • @@DevoutSkeptic I still like it. The Crossfire has style and as the guys point out, a good value these days.

      @marial8235@marial823510 ай бұрын
    • He's a bloody loudmouth.

      @alastair9894@alastair98943 ай бұрын
  • I bought a black Crossfire coupe a few months ago. I just love it. Drive so nice and its just so full of character! I literally cannot go anywhere without people asking about it!

    @GretschenMunch@GretschenMunch10 ай бұрын
  • I liked them back then... but I like them more now. You guys hit it on the head... in an era of boring crossovers, this really stands out now.

    @Nozferatu46@Nozferatu4610 ай бұрын
  • I loved my 2005 crossfire limited. Black convertible with terracotta interior. When 2008 hit, everything had to go just to stay above water... I miss the crap outta that car!

    @vdgitaliano@vdgitaliano10 ай бұрын
  • Great car, great design still looks better than new cars, had one 16yrs replaced one rcm , that's it. Just love it, light and handles very well. 😊

    @petergiourelas3753@petergiourelas375310 ай бұрын
    • I have a 2007 and I have replaced almost every module, love the car but mine has definitely been a money sink

      @InputHercules@InputHercules4 ай бұрын
  • I lived through those Daimler-Chrysler years and experienced that culture clash firsthand. Daimler basically thought that American engineers knew nothing. They sent a group over to Auburn Hills to find out how Chrysler had engineered their 3.5 V6 that put out 250hp and used about 25% few parts than the Mercedes V6. They just couldn't believe how efficient both Chrysler engineering techniques were but especially the manufacturing ones. They seemed to forget Chrysler's great legacy as being an engineering company.

    @edwardpate6128@edwardpate612810 ай бұрын
    • They also hate technicians. Technicians are the constant reminder to the Daimler engineers that they aren't perfect and that their "Best or nothing" sucks.

      @tnsd5801@tnsd58019 ай бұрын
    • The Italians have the nerve to have the same mindset

      @manuelsmiley7125@manuelsmiley71257 ай бұрын
    • …and then Mercedes put out a 3.5L V6 that made 268hp as a result of this?

      @sethsteener@sethsteener6 ай бұрын
  • I have one exactly like this. I've owned it for 6 years. They handle very well. The low points are the touch points. The steering wheel is too big, the shift knob is plastic, the gauges are ugly. I've swapped all of this in mine (except the gauges) and it totally feels like a sports car at high speed in the corners. It feels heavier to drive than it actually is but it feels substantial. I don't think anybody cares but I swapped my steering wheel for an aftermarket raid/atiwe steering wheel that has an airbag with the hub made for Mercedes cars of that era. Those were used in Rufs, older Aston Martins and many other exotic cars. It's 1.5 cm smaller and it changes the car. It feels perfect for the size of the car and doesn't hide the gauges. I swapped the shift knob for a leather SLK320 one. I have gauge faces from a 2004 SLK320 but have yet to install them. You have to take out the actual gauges faces to swap them into the Crossfire cluster. They are silver and are more sporty looking. The Crossfire is also one of the easiest to swap in a m113 engine. FYI The manual shifter is way better than what Clarkson says in his review. The manual transmission is actually robust and the clutches are very strong. Mostly trouble free car. The key fob and rear speakers are trash (both need to be rebuilt unless you are lucky). The sound system is different than mercedes (swapping to single din carplay/android auto is a must imo). The steering feel can feel odd when you are not used to it.

    @sophisticated@sophisticated10 ай бұрын
    • Is it true that are four tires are different? That may be specific to the SRT package.

      @rockymountboy@rockymountboy10 ай бұрын
    • @@rockymountboy Staggered. Rears are 19 inches wheels on 255 wide tires and fronts are 18 inches, 225.

      @sophisticated@sophisticated10 ай бұрын
    • @@sophisticated But aren't they special wheels where the outside diameter is different on the "inside" of the wheel compared to the "outside"?

      @rockymountboy@rockymountboy10 ай бұрын
    • @@rockymountboy No, it's a normal wheel just different sizes between front and back.

      @sophisticated@sophisticated10 ай бұрын
    • Sooooo as a poor man, meaning myself, would this be an easy affordable, reliable car for me at $8000 with 120000 miles on it? Im no mechanic, and I just found one of these for sale and its in great shape.

      @popeyevalls@popeyevalls9 ай бұрын
  • A few weeks ago, I saw a Crossfire for the very first time. Since it was never officially sold here im Brazil, it's pretty much non-existent. But out of the blue I saw one, painted in red...very nice. Went after it, talked to the driver, took some pictures of it...the driver said there are only 5 examples here. Two of them belong to the same owner, both cars were black but his garage painted them. This red one I spotted was painted in Porsche's Guards Red, while the other was painted in BMW's Estoril Blue, if I'm not mistaken. Clarkson was very stupid to make that comparison, because the car is amazing, despite what most people say. In terms of coupe based on a roadster, it's certainly more elegant than the "clown's shoe" BMW Z3 Coupe, for example. And sure, it's essentially a Mercedes underneath. But back then Mercedes still had more reliability than today, the M112 engine is known to be very reliable, certainly more than the later M272 that Mercedes replaced the 112 with. It's a great car, fitting for a project or for collecting.

    @Roddy_Zeh@Roddy_Zeh10 ай бұрын
  • The grooves on the hood lend structural rigidity to the large flat area. The rear window/shape similar to the AC Cobra coupe, or the old Corvette.

    @clarkleakins879@clarkleakins87910 ай бұрын
  • I was a kid when they first came out and i was fascinated by the look. Still today i think they aged incredibly well. My dream would be a very clean and stock SRT6 with the manual.

    @maximeparent3004@maximeparent30048 ай бұрын
    • Did they ever make the SRT6 in a manual?

      @InputHercules@InputHercules4 ай бұрын
    • ​@@InputHerculesNope.

      @arieljones4595@arieljones45953 ай бұрын
    • SRTs were auto only and a 5 speed

      @randyfine4535@randyfine45352 ай бұрын
  • Ya know…. Short of the hood it’s a slick looking car. I think it’s style aged well.

    @adamriale9065@adamriale906510 ай бұрын
  • I loved this car as soon as it came out. I have two of them. Cons: Interior is poor quality. They should have had more engine options (imagine it with the Hurricane I6). Pros: Exterior quality, and chassis quality are great. It looks great, and my kids think my murdered out black one with straightpipes is a freaking batmobile.

    @ergezinger@ergezinger10 ай бұрын
  • I’ve always loved this car. It’s a road going old school 1950s speed boat.

    @wompa70@wompa7010 ай бұрын
  • Bough one new in 2006 and loved it. Was very sad to sell it. Will try to do find another low mileage one next year.

    @yuriboguslavsky8868@yuriboguslavsky886810 ай бұрын
  • I got to drive them when they were new… thought the convertible was better than the coupe, the SRT-6 model was a rocket - however, the regular version was available with a manual gearbox, and that was a joy!

    @automotiveaffairsshorts@automotiveaffairsshorts10 ай бұрын
    • Agreed, I had the SRT-6 and the auto was always gear hunting and occasionally would start in 2nd which was super embarrassing when ppl wanted to run light to light. But when it was selecting the right gears it was amazing, great power to weight ratio and well balanced.

      @djparra41@djparra4110 ай бұрын
  • My friend had a convertible version back in high school that had a vinyl decal on the door that said “powered by Mercedes-Benz” on it. Not that reliable but was a very cool first car in the early 2010s

    @ljefferies2012@ljefferies201210 ай бұрын
  • That era of Chrysler was a very good looking one, all the cars were fire. They were reliable too, but I'd never buy one nowadays. We owned a Pacifica and loved it, but the parts were stupid expensive. When we traded it in, it needed new rear shocks at $3k, new front seats at $1500, and new motor mounts at $2k... resell was only $7k.

    @kevindavis8143@kevindavis814310 ай бұрын
  • This car has aged so well! It still looks modern.

    @directorjustin@directorjustin10 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic looking car; drives like a dream; real fun and always gets good comments when out.

    @lal2300@lal23009 ай бұрын
  • The powertrain on this is probably the most reliable thing Dodge/Chrysler put out on the market in the 2000's... it's pre-DI Merc stuff with a manual, it's bulletproof.

    @jacquesc3166@jacquesc316610 ай бұрын
  • My Crossfire will be 20 in 2024, it finally had 60k on it. I can think of many other cars, mostly SUVs that look more like a dog taking a dump!

    @bidensucks6792@bidensucks679210 ай бұрын
  • If I had room for another car this would be on my list of must haves, along with the Prowler though this would be a bargain. One thing about Chrysler, you could hand them a box full of parts from various companies and they’ll build you a Crossfire or Prowler.

    @EricFortuneJr.@EricFortuneJr.10 ай бұрын
  • I've always loved the look of these. Too bad they never made the Firepower.

    @STB-jh7od@STB-jh7od10 ай бұрын
  • One of my FAVORITE cars of the 00s.

    @rnt45t1@rnt45t110 ай бұрын
  • I have a 2005 black, coupe with 6MT, 23k miles. I went with my friend to buy it in 2006. It was a leftover 2005 on the dealer lot. Sticker was $30k. He left with that car for $21k without much trouble. I think the dealer would've given it to him if they could've.

    @arieljones4595@arieljones459510 ай бұрын
  • I just bought my 76th vehicle and it's a Crossfire Limited coupe. I love driving the Crossfire "IT'S SO SOLID" and the Crossfires story. If your looking at buying a Crossfire I highly recommend having it inspected by a shop.

    @robertruggles6067@robertruggles606710 ай бұрын
  • I own one of these with 220k miles, you absolutely should not swap out the stereo head unit - they voiced this car's audio perfectly. This was the last car built in the Kharmann plant before it closed in 2009.

    @thomosburn8740@thomosburn874010 ай бұрын
    • I didn’t know about it being the last car they built. Thanks!

      @grahamforster4070@grahamforster407010 ай бұрын
    • any major issues? looking at one with 103k

      @dusty6867@dusty68678 ай бұрын
  • We bought my youngest son one for graduating college. He really liked it and it served him well and was reliable until he finally purchased his first new car a 2017 Dodge Challenger.

    @MrBillsfishin@MrBillsfishin10 ай бұрын
    • meanwhile I am 28 and driving a 26 year old Sentra 😂

      @fortheloveofnoise9298@fortheloveofnoise92984 ай бұрын
    • @@fortheloveofnoise9298 we paid $8000 for it and the payment was around $150 a month I think if I remember correctly. We decided not to spend the Lottery money or Grant from Bill Gates paying it off in full. Lol

      @MrBillsfishin@MrBillsfishin4 ай бұрын
  • My mom had one new back In the day it was ok looking car but had lots of issues . Almost 20 years later my step dad just got her the same one as she used to have today . Looks way more cooler than In 2004

    @jeremynoakes@jeremynoakes10 ай бұрын
  • Im glad you guys pointed it out the same ol fuddy duddy cross overs. One success story is the 300 which also based on the Mercedes E class. Our 2014 300 S AWD is one of best cars we own. Also Im glad you make trips to Albuquerque. Its a great place to test cars especially with our weather. One day its can be a beautiful day and the next day your in a blizzard. Back to the Crossfire its a good looking car Id buy one.

    @0159ralph@0159ralph10 ай бұрын
  • I bought one last year and though I had a list of repairs, I love driving in it every second and I just love the look. No regrets

    @voiceover2191@voiceover219110 ай бұрын
  • I really loved the concept. The Crossfire was much better looking than the SLK

    @Mr-Neven@Mr-Neven10 ай бұрын
  • The engine on my ‘05 Srt-6 with the supercharger looks amazing, I really want to replaced the air filters for a straight pipe air intake leading into the grill🤙🏻

    @damienmcdanieljr@damienmcdanieljr10 ай бұрын
  • I remember the first time I saw this car when it first came out. The deployable wing was the coolest thing to me at the time. Some OG active areo.

    @danboozled@danboozled10 ай бұрын
  • Clarkson was wrong about many many things. Most of his "opinions" are just deliberately trying to annoy people.

    @yissibiiyte@yissibiiyte10 ай бұрын
    • Agreed. Like him saying that the Lexus SC430 was "the worst car in the history of the world" when it was just misunderstood. It wasn't designed to be a sports car.

      @damilolaakanni@damilolaakanni10 ай бұрын
    • Biggest loudmouth hack on. KZhead

      @Welcometofacsistube@Welcometofacsistube10 ай бұрын
  • I've always liked these, but the concept car was so much better looking. I'd still pick one of these up if the price was right.

    @ForeverDownByLaw@ForeverDownByLaw10 ай бұрын
  • I kinda love when a Clarkson take ages really poorly, unlike the Crossfire which has (astoundingly) aged well. SRT-6 would've been an even better move, although they're super hard to find

    @Pete_Finch@Pete_Finch10 ай бұрын
  • You should give the srt6 a test drive, I own one and it's amazing, it has a different suspension system which is way stiffer and more responsive, and with the supercharger it makes over 100 more horsepower and a more than a second faster 0-60. Its basically a whole different car, and with the fixed wing it makes the side profile look much better.

    @donf4869@donf48699 ай бұрын
  • Thanks Tommy and Brendan 👏👏..Have a good day everyone ✌️

    @JarmelSingsKaraoke@JarmelSingsKaraoke10 ай бұрын
  • This was my first car at 18. I loved that thing, but the reliability and maintenance in the years I've had it was horrible. The fact it's consider a classic now is depressing lol. I always loved it even with all its problems and was always a head turner with the ladies as a young man including my fiance.

    @koenigseggkid1678@koenigseggkid167810 ай бұрын
    • That is the downside of the Mercedes platform…

      @donschiffer7400@donschiffer74009 ай бұрын
  • I bought my Crossfire year ago, same as the video but automatic..Great fun to drive.

    @blurredvision1013@blurredvision101310 ай бұрын
  • The SRT-6 was actually pretty cool. Just wish Mercedes had a manual that fit the supercharged engine. BTW, those styling features on the hood are called "scallops". You probably know that, the word just escaped you at the time. Same thing happens to me.

    @aaronbritt2025@aaronbritt202510 ай бұрын
    • Some call them strakes..

      @grandtheftautotune7715@grandtheftautotune771510 ай бұрын
    • Actually in design/architecture they are known as fluting

      @rinkumstinkum831@rinkumstinkum8319 ай бұрын
  • Mine is 20 years old. In black. Still a head turner. Leaves most of the modern sports cars in it' dust. Golf Gti doesn't come close

    @MyKfactor@MyKfactor8 ай бұрын
  • i saw one for sale recently - manual transmission, destroyed clearcoat and high-ish miles, it was only 4 grand!! what a deal. If i had the cash i would have scooped it up.. im about to move from my small town to the city and this would be a great city car! But i guess ill stick with my volvo wagon for now.. Crossfire is a future classic for sure

    @cameronlovesevolve@cameronlovesevolve10 ай бұрын
    • Destroyed paint makes it worthless unless you can paint cars... to repaint this car properly will be expensive (in the teens)

      @1DEADBEEF1@1DEADBEEF19 ай бұрын
  • You mentioned that the first gen ML (W163) was created with cost cutting, meaning that the quality was lacking. But that is not true, as the first gen ML is the best and the most simple ML to repair. It did not lack quality engineering, but lacked the now famous German unnecessarily complicated engineering. And that's why it is extremely easy to fix and cheap to run, while being very capable for towing and off road..

    @osmaks1518@osmaks151810 ай бұрын
  • I've always liked the Crossfire. I worked at a Jeep/Chrysler dealership when they came out. Always thought they looked like a newer version of the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.

    @RunDub@RunDub8 ай бұрын
  • I loved this car when it came out (still do), remember sitting in a brand new Crossfire at the Chrysler dealer dreaming. It was out of my price range back then, but I still would take the Plymouth Prowler over it.

    @carlfreymuth2346@carlfreymuth234610 ай бұрын
    • I thought the Prowler was so cool until I drove one, terrible car. I bought a 2005 Crossfire coupe a couple months ago and absolutely love the car, so quite and solid at high speeds.

      @robertruggles6067@robertruggles606710 ай бұрын
    • I bought a red 05 crossfire in 06 for 32,000. I loved that car even though it was really small with no spare tire. That same car can be found on marketplace for around 3,500 and around 100,000 miles. Prices have fallen way down on these cars.

      @BruceLee-xn3nn@BruceLee-xn3nn10 ай бұрын
  • Jeremy Clarkson is wrong about most. If it isn’t hand-built, rides like a rock, and masters the Nurburgring, then it’s “rubbish” to him.

    @socalguy97@socalguy9710 ай бұрын
  • I see a Chrysler Pacifica in the background. Also it was a Mercedes parts and plant form also🤣.my wife had a2004 all wheel drive in silver fully loaded with goodies.

    @erniearruda8861@erniearruda886110 ай бұрын
  • Had one at one point. I think they sound AMAZING with a exhaust due to the Mercedes motor. It was silky smooth power wise. They just needed to correct the wheel width/offset and that car would have slapped

    @dingoboyexplore@dingoboyexplore10 ай бұрын
  • My wife and I just replaced the convertible top on our Black 6 speed Crossfire, It looks, drives and feels Super!

    @johnkosh1555@johnkosh15559 ай бұрын
  • I owned a 2004 coupe /fastback that I traded in my SLK for in 2008. I had the car for 8 years, hated to sell it by far my favorite car to have owned.

    @jd-lv1iv@jd-lv1iv10 ай бұрын
  • I do had to admit, I actually thought that the Crossfire looked ugly when it came out. But 20 years later, I think it's actually cool looking now.

    @donaldwilson2620@donaldwilson262010 ай бұрын
  • I liked the Crossfire Coupe, but I loved (and still love) the convertible.

    @FlowStateNewOrleans@FlowStateNewOrleans10 ай бұрын
  • one thing...on the "Ahead of their times" on the bold print of the name across the rear of the car....actually, that's totally 1950's retro styling. My 58 Chrysler New Yorker had the Chrysler name Boldly across the back.....what goes around comes around, I've seen it before and will see it again.

    @OsbornTramain@OsbornTramain10 ай бұрын
  • I love this car. Even today, outstanding beauty.

    @jamesmdr_@jamesmdr_10 ай бұрын
  • I purchased my '06, in '08 with 0 Miles. It's a one owner and I'm the owner. After 257,000 miles, I have had only one major mechanical problem. Needed to rebuild the front end. Change the oil and filter as instructed in the manual and it will last a very long time.

    @user-ju2yz5hx6t@user-ju2yz5hx6t7 ай бұрын
  • This is definitely a modern classic for many reasons. For starters, the Mercedes connection means that lots of parts are interchangeable between both cars. For another, the SRT 6 variant is essentially a detuned SLK32 AMG (the SLK made 349 hp, the SRT made 330). With that said, many of the criticisms against the car were mostly right. For one, I can see what Clarkson meant regarding the silhouette of the rear end. He may be right, but I also think that’s a striking look, one that’s unique and stands out compared to others. Also, the steering and manual transmission were weak points (the steering was incredibly numb & disconnected, the shifter was often balky and recalcitrant). On the other hand, a different set of tires and shift kit can maybe alleviate those complaints. Considering how cheap you can find these cars, they can still make for an amazing long distance cruising machine.

    @SmangItDrums@SmangItDrums10 ай бұрын
    • To be fair most people have never driven the car and just regurgitate what they read in magazine at the time. I owned a 2004 Coupe and recently bought a 2005 SRT-6 Roadster with very low miles. Best kept secret ...can't find this kind of power anywhere else for that price. Is the steering perfect? No. Do you get used to it? Absolutely. This is a true Grand Tourer with serious power if SRT. Even my 2004 Coupe was super fun and a perfect daily driver. Actually not bad on gas at all, plenty of trunk space and everywhere I go I get compliments or people who strike up a conversation. It gets a lot of attention. Now as far as power is concerned. My SRT with a few inexpensive modifications will beat modern Chargers, Challengers, BMW M Models, newer SLKs, Porsches etc. Which is highly impressive for a car from 2005. But when the SLK32 AMG came out in 2002 (the car the SRT is based on), it was the fastest production vehicle of it's era. Very impressive and unique.

      @nickweissflog4883@nickweissflog488310 ай бұрын
    • @@nickweissflog4883I agree with the regurgitation of the magazines. I often wondered if MB didn’t want the cheaper Crossfire to cannibalize sales of the existing first gen SLK at the time. I also wondered if they had Chrysler understate performance figures. The SRT6 was marginally slower than the SLK32 due to the larger wheels. I purchased a black SRT6 in 2009. People wanted to race all of the time, Chargers, Challengers, Mustangs, Pontiac’s etc. My car got a lot of attention and people were shocked to find out what it was and what kind of engine/power it had(many thought it was a 4cyl.). I loved the rarity of it but hated the cost of repair.

      @Mik3y2087@Mik3y208710 ай бұрын
    • @@Mik3y2087 The SRT6 was also slower than the SLK32 due to having less power (330 hp < 349 hp, respectively).

      @SmangItDrums@SmangItDrums8 ай бұрын
  • Though not stated in the vid, it should be mentioned that the xfire is a 2-seater, so it would only appeal to someone who wants it as a strictly personal car. I have this car and used it to commute into downtown Washington DC where parking was tight. Perfect for 1 person rides and tight spots. Yet I also commuted to more "rural" areas in the DMV and on Interstates -- it was fabulous on the "big" roads, not just in congested urban traffic. Best was on the backroads of the wine country of VA going to the Shenandoah Valley -- lots of twists and turns. My "fun" car -- great extra car, not a family mobile. Also use it for running errands in the burbs. I love it. Great 2nd or 3rd car. And, I literally get "thumbs up" from younger guys who see it at stop lights - so, not just for old school guys.

    @markus833@markus8337 ай бұрын
  • Love it, since it came out! The SLK was a total disappointment! I'm talking design...

    @MrJerobona@MrJerobona10 ай бұрын
  • I like the crossfire! I might pickup one if I can get it at a decent price. What's up with the Caddy Deville with all those colors on it? Just curious. Thanks!

    @whatchath385@whatchath38510 ай бұрын
  • I like the Crossfire. Best part about it: it was available as a coupe, not only as convertible as in case of SLK. Was thinking about buying one but end up with the mk. I TT. It was trully amazing era of cars, with a lot more diversity in terms of sporty coupes. Another interesting fact: Clarkson said he would preffer the RX-8. Sure, the RX is also an interesting car but so unbelievbale unrealible. You don't see any on the roads anymore.

    @Dromoys@Dromoys8 ай бұрын
  • The cars handle extremely well. Very stiff chassis and they offer a lot of grip. Only reason I didn’t buy one….basically no aftermarket for the NA cars.

    @cornercarver636@cornercarver6369 ай бұрын
  • I always liked this car, a hood a grill and some new shoes go a long way! It never deserved the hate.

    @DROK278@DROK27810 ай бұрын
  • The manual specified something about only Chrysler parts, but with a quick glance under the hood you could easily spot 5-6 Benz logos without searching. Also, the roadster was the better looking version by far.

    @TheDGeneration@TheDGeneration10 ай бұрын
  • As an owner of two (2007/2008) we call them the "poor-Mans Mercades". Love ours still.

    @kjwinston77@kjwinston77Күн бұрын
  • I’m probably getting my history wrong but I thought the merger was because Chrysler had lots of cash, and Mercedes had the engineering. Sounds like MB just chewed Chrysler up and spit them back out, which is a shame.

    @LaytonKnightt@LaytonKnightt10 ай бұрын
    • Chrysler would have gone bankrupt without a buyer Daimler purchased Chrysler in a stock swap. Chrysler was actually beginning to cause Daimler quality to lower or at least it was being implied by some at the time. More likely they were being spread thin trying to manage both. I believe they kept around 20% stake in the company after selling the bulk of shares off.

      @cardinaloflannagancr8929@cardinaloflannagancr892910 ай бұрын
  • I find this interesting because the new 2024 AMG GT Coup Looks very similar to a Chrysler Crossfire! The Chrysler Crossfire was revolutionary.

    @CLIFFWILKES@CLIFFWILKES3 ай бұрын
  • funny thing is when i rarely see one on the road these days, i always give it a second look.

    @motaz1975@motaz197510 ай бұрын
  • Still want one

    @bboymuggshott@bboymuggshott10 ай бұрын
  • I owned the 1st 2004 limited model in America. I loved it. But got rid of it at 28k miles. I just traveled to much and I couldn't move the back of the seat that far.

    @NoSugarCoating2024@NoSugarCoating20242 ай бұрын
  • I love the car! A neighbor has a 2006 SRT Convertible and it is gorgeous. Chrysler was fortunate to have Tom Gale as chief stylist who did a great job on all of their cars.

    @jamesmyers9285@jamesmyers92853 ай бұрын
  • My brother has the 2001 SLK 320 . Runs great but the cup holder is above the radio and HVAC controls ?! The folding steel roof is still and eye catcher . Been a great car to this day.

    @Mr.Worf63@Mr.Worf6310 ай бұрын
  • Awesome video, I did havea fond for that car. I currently drive a second gen CLK (not slk) 320 which t has the same engine. Very reliable, and easy to work on. The greatest part is that mercedes spares are quite expensive, yet chrysler are not, and are direct replacements. Th engine is 215 to 220 hp, but they are decent enough to get to 60 in the high 6's. Still can make 140 mph which is great for a burst unless you want to get to jail, so I think this stuff makes a great daily driver !!!!

    @MatiasFFernandezJ@MatiasFFernandezJ8 ай бұрын
  • Crossfires look and sound so sharp. Especially with an SRT-6 front bumper, rear diffuser, lowing springs (you definitely should use rear camber arms) and a magnaflow catback exhaust.

    @edd2184@edd21844 ай бұрын
  • A friend of mine had one and he loved it...I am not sure, I am kinda on the fence...Don't forget the wing that pops up when you get fast enough...

    @bryanhill4467@bryanhill44673 ай бұрын
  • Wife has owned 2 coupes. went from the first to a BWM Z4, then back because the crossfire was a better car. 220hp was fast enough, would have liked the SRT, but she wanted black with cedar interior both times. Very reliable and handles pretty well. Jut a fun car. She moved on to a modified 700hp Jaguar Ftype. More fun on the straight away for sure, but the crossfire could handle the twisties pretty well with out enough power to get you in trouble.

    @DiscoVette81@DiscoVette812 ай бұрын
  • Aged better than any slk generation and looks better than all of them. The Srt6 rear wing really helps the aesthetic of the coupé

    @goose4150@goose415010 ай бұрын
  • As a person from the UK i all ways liked the look of these almost brought one was sitting in one in the dealers when he said it was a berc i walked away

    @iantelford3930@iantelford393010 ай бұрын
  • This is a model Chrysler should bring back.

    @La-yt1wr@La-yt1wr10 ай бұрын
  • At a Tampa Bay dealer auction recently a crossfire coupe was a no sale at $1,800, and then the next week at $1,000.

    @mef6660@mef66608 ай бұрын
  • I'd like to see it next to a SLK of the same model year.

    @ronvanr5359@ronvanr535910 ай бұрын
  • They were kinda cool back in their day. Now it’s a cheap car to buy which will drain your wallet later. Imagine the fun getting expensive or non-existent Daimler/Chrysler era parts. No sale.

    @bobcoats2708@bobcoats270810 ай бұрын
  • The Crossfire reminds me a lot of my 2014 Audi TT. If I found a Crossfire in great shape, I’d totally own one.

    @danielksimmons@danielksimmons10 ай бұрын
  • Had one from 2006 until 2018, burned up tires was my only big complaint, the driver grab bar was a pain.

    @mrjuvy49@mrjuvy4910 ай бұрын
  • To be fair the 1.8L Supercharged 4 found in the C230K and SLK230K was a damn reliable engine. Nothing major ever broke on those. The most common issues were vacuum lines breaking and bad coils, which were all easily fixed. No major teardown of the engine to get to things. They weren't the most powerful engine at 190 HP, but they had a lot of torque down low which made them fun to drive around town and on twisties.

    @riccochet704@riccochet7048 ай бұрын
  • These were an interesting car! I actually think these have aged well. Yes the plastic interior wasn’t the best but… still a cool car.

    @craiggowsell8798@craiggowsell879810 ай бұрын
    • I always wondered about that statement. What other interior would have been better? Leather? Pretty much any American sports car with much higher price point is known for plastic interior. Heck, even the 911 from that era was nothing but plastic inside. And if it has to be plastic (for that price point), I actually think the different kind of materials used look chique and classy. Take a look at a 2004 Porsche Boxster or 911 and tell me that the Crossfire doesn't look better? The chrome door pull handles come to mind...very elegant, unique and modern. Reminds me of a Spyker C8 and those are $300,000 plus.

      @nickweissflog4883@nickweissflog488310 ай бұрын
    • @@nickweissflog4883people just hate cause it’s a Chrysler 🙄

      @jonathanking4895@jonathanking489510 ай бұрын
  • I'll give you that it is unique and the front end does look pretty good. However I still maintain the back end looks EXACTLY as Jeremy described.

    @michaelbrown5980@michaelbrown598010 ай бұрын
    • I own one and I hate the front. The back is way better imo. The car overall looks way better in person especially in this silver blue color. Mine has the tail lights slightly tinted and it looks mean. Side profile looks great.

      @sophisticated@sophisticated10 ай бұрын
    • Just beautiful, you have no taste

      @petergiourelas3753@petergiourelas375310 ай бұрын
    • Agreed. Dog pooping 😂 But there’s something cool about the crossfire. I can’t pinpoint it, but it’s a bit intriguing

      @Lobo_Argent@Lobo_Argent10 ай бұрын
  • Good call, a stylish car and good value.

    @martentrudeau6948@martentrudeau694810 ай бұрын
  • I have a 2005 Crossfire Roadster. Bought it new. Very reliable. 0-60 in 6,8 seconds is not slow. The car has a spine that runs down both the exterior and the interior. Crossfire refers to the side body lines that cross on the doors. Handling,? This car has a more robust suspension than the SLK320. You can push this car. The torque band makes it great on a winding mountain road. I am on my third set of tires in 97,000KM, just a little under 63,000 Miles. I still have the original brakes with 12% left on them. The spoiler deploys at 60 MPH and retracts at 40 MPH. If you really want to have fun, turn the nannies completely off by pulling certain fuses. Rock and Roll down the road to Green Onions.

    @darrelldvorak9633@darrelldvorak96338 ай бұрын
  • Still have my 6 speed 2004 in silver. 96k miles. Tires, oil and breaks. Never went back to the dealer.Paid 25k new. The car even came with its own matching luggage. Wing opens at 62 mph.

    @PianoUniverse@PianoUniverse6 ай бұрын
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