CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2 V6 2dr Auto (2004)

Chrysler Crossfire - A fine car, though not to everyone's tastes

I must admit I have heard a few bad things about the good old Chrysler Crossfire. It's generally been some sort of whinging about it looking tacky on the inside, and the seats being an odd position, and so on. I must say I don't know what all this cafuffle is about, I find it comfortable and spacious. It is a two door, two seater of course, and the overall size of it is hardly making the best use of its footprint, but what price a little flamboyance!

Meanwhile the growl from the marvellous V6 is very enjoyable, and if you want to make your mark you can easily dash away from the lights very quickly indeed. I forget the precise figure, I think it's nought to sixty in something under 7 seconds. I don't count, I'm too excited!

The one little problem for me is that it's a little stiff when you get off the beaten track. Something to do with the large wheels I suspect, but perhaps it could have been remedied in the suspension. But then, it is good to have a firm ride in many circumstances.

Fair warning, and I will admit this, the boot is rather small. I use this rather as a plaything than a practical vehicle, we have others for that, but I'd be a little compromised if I wanted to carry anything more than a couple of small suitcases anywhere. Mind you that is perfectly sufficient for my wife and I to go and visit our children.

Another plus for the Chrysler Crossfire is that it's highly manoeuvrable, surprisingly so for such a long car. Parking is relatively simple as a result, no prolonged toing and froing in the Waitrose car park for us. The heated seats are also a joy in the cold.

I don't have an extensive frame of reference but I just enjoy driving my Crossfire. Simple as that. It's a little thirsty on the petrol but then that's to be expected with a large powerful engine. I suppose you just have to try it and see if it's to your tastes.