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2008 Chrysler Crossfire

How the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Chrysler Crossfire Review
2008 Chrysler Crossfire
Price Range: $34,735 - $39,130

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the average sport convertible over the Chrysler Crossfire.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average sport convertible packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chrysler Crossfire down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The average sport convertible is a tad more ponderous than the Chrysler Crossfire. The Chrysler Crossfire's tank is approximately the same size as the typical sport convertible's, though the average sport convertible's is slightly more capacious. The Chrysler Crossfire and the average sport convertible compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the average sport convertible for a fill-up approximately as often as the Chrysler Crossfire.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The average sport convertible is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Crossfire. In terms of gas mileage, the Chrysler Crossfire and the average sport convertible don't differ much. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Chrysler Crossfire is a bit more economical than the average sport convertible. Regarding MSRP, the average sport convertible costs significantly more than the Chrysler Crossfire.

Handling
The typical sport convertible and the Crossfire have about similar tires. With its tighter turning circle, the Chrysler Crossfire is definitely nimbler than the average sport convertible, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The average sport convertible's engine is quite a bit bigger than the Chrysler Crossfire's. Note that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the typical sport convertible will have picked up and gone by the time the Chrysler Crossfire finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average sport convertible offers a bit more head room than the Chrysler Crossfire, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Crossfire isn't quite as generous as the typical sport convertible's. With respect to warranty against rust, the typical sport convertible has markedly better coverage than the Crossfire.

Other
The Crossfire produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the average sport convertible.

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