Chrysler Crossfire Roadster road tests and consumer car reviews

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Auto 2005

My wife, who is not into cars, spotted a crossfire convertible whilst out walking the dogs and could not stop talking about it. I was not sure they did a drop top so we had a look on the internet. Love at first sight, gunmettal grey auto, FSH 35k miles, bought it without inspecting it as it was 200 miles away, sent a mate and his recovery truck to collect it. Before it arrived I watched the top gear report on the crossfire and thought what the hell have I done? Clarkson slates the car, (he tested the coupe). We have now had it 2 weeks and still can’t stop talking about it, my wife who drives out of necessity now loves driving it, very underated car for little money, gets lots of positive comments and turns heads. Bought as a weekend fun car as it is a bit impractical to use every day. We are both chuffed to bits with the cute and quirky looking gem. Build quality and finish seems very good, cruise control is ace, exhaust note is perfect, stereo kicks like a sub woofer system, I could go on. Only bad point is rear visibility when reversing but learn to trust the parking sensors (if fitted). I’m fitting a 3.5 inch screen with colour camera very soon. If you like the looks then test drive an auto and I bet you will have to have one. Any crossfire owners wanting a chat contact paul@subzero.karoo.co.uk or please advise if there is an owners club.

Responses to this review

Hi, the owners club can be found on www.ukcrossfires.co.uk - come join us and enjoy this fabulous underrated car - Mike Darby from England

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster 2004

Can’t fault the looks of the machine! Drives solid and admired around! Have a red private reg! ie i found my old Alfa Romeo more expensive! top notch!!

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster AUTOMATIC 2005

MY WIFE HAS OWNED 3 SERIES BMW MAZDA MX5 *(THREE DIFFERENT COLOURS) HER LAST CAR TOYOTA MR2 ALL FUN CARS AND THE TOYOTA NO BOOT SPACE NONE OF THE A MANS CAR. SO WE DECIDEDTO TRADE THWE MR2 FOR A C.C.F. ROADSTER IN THE BEST COLOUR SILVER BLUE METALIC NOW WE HAVE A CAR WE CAN BOTH LOOK GOOD IN AND BOY DOES IT SHIFT THE DESIGN YOU EITHER LIKE IMMEDIATELY OR NOT FOR ME HAVING OWNED LOTUS TURBO ESPRIT, CORVETTE STINGRAY,PLUS NUMEROUS BMW THIS CAR HAS THE LOT POWER, LOOKS, STREET CRED, AND REALIBILITY DUE TO THE MERCEDES CONECTION. IF YOU HAVE THE CASH GO FOR AN AUTOMATIC ROADSTER THE MANUAL GEAR SHIFT IS NOT SO GOOD IN TRAFFIC.

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster V6 3.2

When my partner Trixie suggested we get this car, I thought "American muscle car". How wrong can one man be, driving around Sloane Square with my chums I still get the admiring looks, and still keep my credibility when driving into work in the City. All in all, a super car, and quite reasonably priced.