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2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review

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The Crossfire was created during the now-terminated merger between German giant Daimler AG and the Chrysler Corporation. The car's stunning exterior quickly went from paper to concept to production vehicle, where it is currently available as both a coupe and convertible. Using the previous-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK's underpinnings, the Crossfire inherited much of that car's admirable performance and handling, but it also inherited such shortcomings as a cramped cockpit and lofty price tag. Now in its last year of production the Crossfire still stands out in crowd, and it can still turn heads -- as well as accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than seven seconds.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you are a sucker for great styling and like to own what will no doubt be a future collectible, check out the Crossfire. This is a true driver's car, with terrific performance, a great interior and a very comfortable ride.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you are over six feet, you may find the interior is a bit too cramped; a rear bulkhead prevents the seats from reclining when they are fully retracted. You also should be prepared for the replacement costs associated with the 18- and 19-inch tires: They won't be cheap.

What's Significant About This Car?

Model choices are reduced to a single trim: Limited.

Driving the Crossfire

Driving Impressions The Crossfire comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission that feels solid as a rock. Going down the road and around corners, you can feel the big wheels and tires...

doing their best to keep the car planted firmly to the pavement; the Crossfire's tires were specially designed for the car and are available in two types: Summer or all-season. As long as the road stays fairly dry, you will find the Crossfire to be a driver's dream car. It goes into and through corners with snappy response, sure precision and very little lean. Though its handling prowess easily rivals all but a very few of the finest sports cars, the Crossfire does not punish its occupants with a harsh ride, returning instead a surprisingly smooth one that gets harsh only on truly uncivilized roads.

Favorite Features

Side Air Intakes
Functional side air intakes are a nice touch.

Retractable Rear Wing
Retractable rear wing automatically extends at speeds above 60 mph.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire Details

Interior

Inside the Crossfire is where the Mercedes' influence can best be seen. The dash is a mixture of Chrysler colors and gauge fonts with Mercedes mechanicals (the radio and cruise-control stalk being the two most obvious.) It's a tight fit for tall adults, and there is not much room in the rear hatch for much more than a few pieces of soft luggage. The Roadster gets a small trunk in place of the hatchback's cargo hold.

Exterior

Conceived by a visionary young Chrysler designer on a piece of scrap paper, the Crossfire has remained fairly true to his first few drawings. From its elegantly sculpted hood to the spine running down the back of the car to the side air vents, everything about the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire says classic. Big 18- and 19-inch wheels truly bring the design to life, and in roadster form the stunning design becomes even more beautiful.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The Crossfire comes loaded with dual-zone air conditioning, leather seats, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with CD and six Infinity speakers, four-wheel ABS disc brakes, traction control, six-speed manual transmission, electronic stability control, leather-wrapped telescoping wheel, cruise control, heated power seats (eight-way for the driver, four-way for the passenger), side-impact airbags and a retractable rear wing. The Roadster adds a power cloth top and glass rear window.

Optional Equipment

A five-speed automatic transmission, two-tone leather seating and onboard navigation are the only options.

Under the Hood

To be sure, no one would accuse the Crossfire of being all show and no go. Chrysler has adapted the Mercedes 3.2-liter V6 for duty in this stylish coupe. Rated at 215 horsepower and 229 lb-ft. of torque, this smooth-running engine develops great power and produces an equally impressive exhaust note.

3.2-liter V6
215 horsepower @ 5700 rpm
229 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy:15/23 (manual), 19/25 (automatic)

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2008 Chrysler Crossfire Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.1

Out of 10

Based on 288 Ratings for the 2004 - 2008 models.

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Value

9.2/10

Quality

9.3/10
Reliability

9.3/10

Performance

9.3/10
Comfort

8.7/10

Styling

9.5/10

The do nt build theses any more.

By TEXBIGAL (TX) on Sunday, February 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 51,500

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car is an absolute winner! Performance is great, relibility is great! lots of fun to drive. driving exelence of a mecerdes with out the big cost. only 215 hp but runs like a 300 hp! only car I have ever owned that you could pull in automatic/manual trans back into 3 gear at 70mph and it will pull you back in the seats with accerlation. it is a shame theses cars quit being built, it is a true masterpiece of german (mercedes) workmanship and quialit."

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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Awesome to drive

By Love It (FL) on Monday, January 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 127,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Fun to drive, red and radical."

Cons: "goes thru tires very fast"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is a woman's car. sporty, beautiful, and fast. Who wouldn't want to cruise down the beach highway with the top down? By far the best car I have ever owned. Also the most fun to drive. This is/was my mid life crisis car. I'm going to drive it until the wheels fall off."

4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Somwtimes U get What U wish For.....

By CARBILL (NV) on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 56,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 6/10
Reliability: 7/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 7/10
Comfort: 4/10

Pros: "Apperence, snug,kozy interior,small size,very fast"

Cons: "friends hate it,it's Low, others can't see U."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"I took a Giant Step and nabbed a 04 Crossfire and Ive NEVER looked back. Love it? aww Man...fantastic. YES I LOVE it."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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outstanding

By MrFluff (Canada) on Thursday, December 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 50,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "everything!"

Cons: "non"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am amazed every time I drive it. After 18 months I have changed the oil, and some lights...that's it! It is quiet, smooth, powerful...the perfect vehicle. The top works beautifully, and it's sharp-looking. I get all kinds of comments on it. It has all the bells and whistles, both fun and for safety. I consider it my last car. After owning almost everything up to now (26 vehicles) I can easily say it blows them all out of the water. I sometimes just go for a drive along our waterfront, because it's so much fun to drive!"

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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By Jeepster (WA) on Monday, November 19, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "Super car at Chrysler price"

Cons: "Pricey maintenance, tires"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Every time I drive my graphite gray Crossfire, heads turn and people gawk at the sleek styling and impressive performance. I always get thumbs up from the guys in valet parking as well as smiles from envious neighbors with generic minivans. The out-of-the-ordinary Crossfire is really fun to drive especially on two-lane roads. I drove it on a trip across the North Cascades Highway to Eastern Washington and had a thrill of a lifetime. Its excellent handling and superb driving dynamics excel on such a scenic road course. The Karmann factory in Osnabruck Germany really put this vehicle together with a fine wrench and European quality. Just a couple of very minor items have ever needed attention. It's still as tight and fit as the day I drove it home. Maintenance isn't cheap with synthetic oil changes (8 quarts) running more than $120 and air pressure monitors costing just this side of the moon! Luckily, the Crossfire has been nearly trouble free. I upgraded to Michelin all-season tires that far out perform the original-equipment Continental summer tires. Because of the 18" front and 19" rear wheels, you cannot rotate the tires so they last only 30K. The Crossfire performs rather well in the Pacific Northwest rain on the W setting but it's better in the garage in the wintertime than on the icy roads. Too much V6 torque can be a challenge unless you desire to carve doughnuts in a closed parking lot. Then, it's a kick in the pants."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Takes a corner like nothing I've ever owned!

By Sandman (TX) on Wednesday, November 07, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 33,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "Fun to drive"

Cons: "No practical cup holders."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Reasonable power, although less than most sports cars. 0 to 60 in 6.4 seconds. I have had muscle cars before and they had more power than you can reasonably use on the roads of America. One cornered beautifully and when my son was following in his Trans Am, I lost him on every corner. But this car corners like nothing I've ever seen or driven. You do not need to use the brakes for a corner. It is amazing. I will never get rid of this car: it is perfect for the winding hill country roads of Texas!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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