85 Capri Vert

[mark@ddi]

I feel a little like a traitor here but.............

My household has a Crossfire convertible, a Nissan Altima SER, and a Mini Cooper as well as my Capri. I put the Capri into a storage unit for the winter.

Yesterday I bought a 1999 jaguar XK8 Convertible with 27,000 miles. Blue with blue top and Ivory/brown interior. OMG!

My Capri is for sale if anyone is interested. My brain is pretty muddled at the moment and I can't fix on the price so if you are interested please let me know.

[Sandy]

What's your take on the Crossfire 'Vert? I wanted one, and was ""thinking"" about a 2008 - and now dealers say that there is no 2008 ? I know that there was NO 2007, but they had said that the 2008 would be a "GO" & now ......

[mark@ddi]

I really like the Crossfire. I like the Mercedes SLK series and this is exactly that car with a custom made Karman body.

Out here there are being sold as $15,000 off MSRP but you can do better.

A very low mileage convertible can be had for $22,000 or sometimes less. If you look for the same SLK it is thousands higher.

Best bargain to day in my opinion.

Downside is Chrysler service. When I schedule I have to do it around the "Crossfire guy" being there that day. Scares me a little.

7& 1/2 quarts of synthetic for oil changes.

Highly recommended.

[Sandy]

...... So, is there an '08 ?

[bigzeke42]

I feel a little like a traitor here but.............

My household has a Crossfire convertible, a Nissan Altima SER, and a Mini Cooper as well as my Capri. I put the Capri into a storage unit for the winter.

Yesterday I bought a 1999 jaguar XK8 Convertible with 27,000 miles. Blue with blue top and Ivory/brown interior. OMG!

My Capri is for sale if anyone is interested. My brain is pretty muddled at the moment and I can't fix on the price so if you are interested please let me know.

If anyone is looking for a 85 Capri Vert this one is beautiful. I have seen it and it is in perfect condition.

[mark@ddi]

Thank you Big Zeke!

I liked yours too!

I took the Jag to the dealer today for an overall inspection. Should have done it before I bought it but I got emotional and did not.

The verdict from Service Dept was that I got a really great car with nothing wrong. Then they did a coolant flush, 2 new wiper blades and an oil change for $215.00???????? while I waited in the "lounge." Upscale marketing for sure.

This Jag stickered new for $75,000+. I can't believe it.

I am going to Miami by Jag on Monday. I was thinking of taking the Mclaren with For Sale on it and flying back but.................nah.

[bryan]

Mark,

Where are you in MO? Not interested in the car, just curious. I'm in STL.

[mustang marty]

...... So, is there an '08 ?

Well they annouced a 2008 on Sept 1st

http://www.chrysler.com/en/news/article ... _crossfire

Then on November 1st
"Chrysler is making the Chrysler Crossfire covertible, Dodge Magnum, the Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible, and the Chrysler Pacifica crossover all go away."

http://www.autosavant.net/2007/11/chrys ... -five.html

From what I understand, there may be a limited production run of all the cancelled 2008 models (the Magnum had a refresh inside and out), but with dealers still having new 2006 models still on lots (one near me still has a new 2005 SRT-6) I doubt it. But who knows, Chrysler's site lists the Crossfire under its 2007 models

[Sandy]

I always loved the 'Vert - especially in the Gold or the yellow. But..... I need it like a hole in the head.

For where we live, the only vehicle that makes any sence is a Jeep. (i.e. a Grand Cherokee Ltd.)