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OptiCon · 12-30-2007, 01:10 PM

Well, I started out looking for a 5.7 Charger. Struggling with the idea of spending $27k for a 4000lb bus with an automatic, I stumbled across an interesting alternative...

2007 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe
Base model w/ 3.2L Mercedes drivetrain and a 6 speed Manual.
220hp 230lbft @ crank.
5 year 100,000 miles bumper to bumper & Lifetime Powertrain.

$23,000 out the door.

My brother is in service @ the dealership I bought it from.

BlkOut · 12-31-2007, 11:07 AM

Nice buy. I like it. Any plans for mods or are you just leaving it stock?

OptiCon · 12-31-2007, 12:09 PM

The exhaust needs to be louder. So i'll likely rip the muffler off in the next two weeks. I also have plans to augment the stereo a bit (sub and rear tweeters).

Other than that, nothing substantial.

97TurboDSM · 12-31-2007, 12:39 PM

nice pickup. my dad had one of those when they first came out. fun little cars to drive and you can get them dirt cheap, as you found out. have fun with it.

poisonivory · 12-31-2007, 12:40 PM

if you did decide to mod a little bit, those crossfires are no slouches. Very nice buy for $23k out the door. enjoy!!!

james_ls · 12-31-2007, 01:32 PM

Not the SRT!?

LoL regardless still a hell of a car.

OptiCon · 12-31-2007, 01:42 PM

^ Pricey, crap warranty, auto trans.

And I prefer to build my own toys.

PA Z06 · 12-31-2007, 10:12 PM

Nice beater, but I not sure it falls under beater status

garrettej8 · 01-01-2008, 04:54 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCwn1NTK-50

den9 · 01-01-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrettej8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCwn1NTK-50

lmao i use to sing that song when i was a kid, funny how they make the game look 10x cooler than it really was.

Signatus230 · 01-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Awesome pick up! I've always liked the crossfires, just nice cars in general.

lagos · 01-02-2008, 03:02 AM

nice beater

CHAOS · 01-02-2008, 07:58 AM

haha nice pickup dude... gonna let me drive this one?

Honest_Bob · 01-02-2008, 08:04 AM

Looking good. The speed adjusting wing is pretty cool.

OptiCon · 01-02-2008, 01:59 PM

^ Until It's frozen and tries to open. LOL.

Just bought a "sprint booster" for it.
It's supposed to help correct the disconnected Electronic throttle feel.
We'll see.

Next up, muffler gets the chop chop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoCMZ2DlcE

... ok so I can't leave a car well enough alone. Was this so unexpected?

Upsolute chips are rated @ a 20hp 20lbft increase. Kinda sad for the money, but I guess this IS an NA car.

Honest_Bob · 01-02-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptiCon

Upsolute chips are rated @ a 20hp 20lbft increase. Kinda sad for the money, but I guess this IS an NA car.

Not every car can be as cool as a Dodge Spirit.

OptiCon · 01-02-2008, 03:15 PM

I used to make 20hp gains because the sun went down. Now I have to shell out $500?

MuddyREX · 01-02-2008, 06:31 PM

Marc used to have one, I think his was chipped. He won't admit it's a Chrysler though.

Nice "beater".

Silver VR4 · 01-02-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptiCon

^ Until It's frozen and tries to open. LOL.

Just bought a "sprint booster" for it.
It's supposed to help correct the disconnected Electronic throttle feel.
We'll see.

Next up, muffler gets the chop chop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoCMZ2DlcE

... ok so I can't leave a car well enough alone. Was this so unexpected?

Upsolute chips are rated @ a 20hp 20lbft increase. Kinda sad for the money, but I guess this IS an NA car.

wow that sounds just like a Z/G.
Nice pick up by the way, Ive always liked those crossfires

Da InFaMMuS 1 · 01-02-2008, 08:56 PM

nice beater. Wish i had money to have something like that as a beater lol. I like the interior, looks pretty good unlike the 350z interiors ive been seeing while helping my friend shop for a car. Those interiors look like ****, but yours, looks iight

12-30-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	New Daily Beater Well, I started out looking for a 5.7 Charger. Struggling with the idea of spending $27k for a 4000lb bus with an automatic, I stumbled across an interesting alternative... 2007 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Base model w/ 3.2L Mercedes drivetrain and a 6 speed Manual. 220hp 230lbft @ crank. 5 year 100,000 miles bumper to bumper & Lifetime Powertrain. $23,000 out the door. My brother is in service @ the dealership I bought it from. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

12-31-2007, 12:09 PM	#3
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	The exhaust needs to be louder. So i'll likely rip the muffler off in the next two weeks. I also have plans to augment the stereo a bit (sub and rear tweeters). Other than that, nothing substantial. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

12-31-2007, 12:39 PM	#4
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	nice pickup. my dad had one of those when they first came out. fun little cars to drive and you can get them dirt cheap, as you found out. have fun with it. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-31-2007, 12:40 PM	#5
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	if you did decide to mod a little bit, those crossfires are no slouches. Very nice buy for $23k out the door. enjoy!!! __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-31-2007, 01:32 PM	#6
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Not the SRT!? LoL regardless still a hell of a car. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-31-2007, 11:07 AM	#2
BlkOut Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana, PA Member #5587 My Ride: 98 Lexus GS400 iTrader: (1)	Nice buy. I like it. Any plans for mods or are you just leaving it stock?

12-31-2007, 01:42 PM	#7
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	^ Pricey, crap warranty, auto trans. And I prefer to build my own toys. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

12-31-2007, 10:12 PM	#8
PA Z06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Drexel Hill PA Member #1883 My Ride: 2002 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (1)	Nice beater, but I not sure it falls under beater status __________________ 2002 QS Z06 LG Long tubes 385 rwhp 381 tq "Harris Tuned" Roll Bar/Sparco Evo L Seat 03 Pathfinder "Daily driven"

01-01-2008, 04:54 AM	#9
garrettej8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Member #1793 My Ride: 2008 Black Mica Mazdaspeed3 iTrader: (3)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCwn1NTK-50 __________________ 2008 MAZDASPEED 3 - COBB SRI, CS INSERTS /// 14.2@104 FWD FTL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 VSM CIVIC COUPE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. stolen To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. CANON

01-02-2008, 03:02 AM	#12
lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	nice beater __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-02-2008, 07:58 AM	#13
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	haha nice pickup dude... gonna let me drive this one?

01-02-2008, 08:04 AM	#14
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Looking good. The speed adjusting wing is pretty cool. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-02-2008, 01:59 PM	#15
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	^ Until It's frozen and tries to open. LOL. Just bought a "sprint booster" for it. It's supposed to help correct the disconnected Electronic throttle feel. We'll see. Next up, muffler gets the chop chop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoCMZ2DlcE ... ok so I can't leave a car well enough alone. Was this so unexpected? Upsolute chips are rated @ a 20hp 20lbft increase. Kinda sad for the money, but I guess this IS an NA car. __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special Last edited by OptiCon; 01-02-2008 at 02:04 PM.

01-02-2008, 03:15 PM	#17
OptiCon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South East PA Member #768 iTrader: (0)	I used to make 20hp gains because the sun went down. Now I have to shell out $500? __________________ 1985 Omni GLHT 2003 Chrysler 300M Special

01-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#18
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Marc used to have one, I think his was chipped. He won't admit it's a Chrysler though. Nice "beater". __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-02-2008, 08:56 PM	#20
Da InFaMMuS 1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6567 My Ride: 99 Acura 2.3 CL iTrader: (0)	nice beater. Wish i had money to have something like that as a beater lol. I like the interior, looks pretty good unlike the 350z interiors ive been seeing while helping my friend shop for a car. Those interiors look like **, but yours, looks iight __________________ 99 Acura 2.3 CL 5 spd (mods a plenty) Penn State University '08...better than your school since 1855** Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated UTI Class of '10, BMW "STEPchild" Acurazine.com

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