For Sale: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire in Lutz, Florida

Is it possible that the best and most affordable Mercedes is a Chrysler? This 2005 Chrysler Crossfire combines unique looks with German engineering to create one of the most interesting convertibles around. And when you see how this is a loaded, sleek, and low-mileage machine, it makes the total package irresistible.

German-engineered, German-built, but American style...the Crossfire is an interesting vehicle that we will likely not get to see again. That makes it a shoo-in for classic status. It's this kind of potential that has kept this drop-top in such great condition. Of course, it also helps that you are looking at an example that has averaged under 1,700 miles annually thus far. The factory-correct Blaze Red Crystal Pearl paint looks fantastic, and the gloss helps highlight the body lines. The Crossfire's design was ahead of its time, but it also keeps the timeless long hood and short deck design a true sports car has. Beneath the skin, this one also has the quality that comes from a German-built machine that sits on a Mercedes-Benz platform.

A low mileage and well-respected car means the interior is both inviting and impressive. It also helps that this Chrysler is exactly how you'd want your Mercedes to look. From the handsome two-tone leather bucket seats to the grippy steering wheel to the silver trim that looks like raw aluminum - it all has a very European feeling. They even added coco mats for that added touch of foreign car-like flair. Plus, with a long list of features, it has a Mercedes-level of luxury, too. This includes power seats, power locks, keyless entry/alarm, cruise control, front airbags, side airbags, and a premium AM/FM/CD stereo system. This also has power windows and a power convertible top. So you never have to leave the driver's seat to go from enclosed luxury to a wind-in-your-hair experience. And with cold air conditioning and heated seats, it's easy to have a comfy top-down journey most times of the year.

The 3.2-liter fuel-injected V6 under the hood was also a Mercedes-Benz transplant, and it delivers smooth performance befitting a car of this stature. In fact, all the mechanical bits are lifted almost directly from the excellent Mercedes-Benz CLK roadster. So you get a rock-solid platform, superior engineering, and terrific performance. There is a lot of versatility in the full package. You have a five-speed automatic transmission that is quick with kick-downs into power or just smoothly delivers overdrive cruising. And the German-engineered fully-independent suspension works in harmony with the power steering and four-wheel power disc brakes w/ABS for a feeling that's both comfortable and sharp.

This is a terrific way to get an exceptional modern classic. It was only on the market for a few years, and it represents what the best of the Daimler Chrysler era could offer. This example is such a well-kept low-mileage car that you'll love the pleasure drives today, and it's only a headlight restoration and/or buff away from being the star at a survivor show in a few years. So it's time to grab this affordably-priced Crossfire drop-top before the classic car market catches up to how unique these are. Call today!!!