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2008 Chrysler Crossfire
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2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Debuting for 2004, this German-built, two-seat, rear-drive coupe was based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK. It competed with the Nissan 350Z and Audi TT of the period. The Crossfire is powered by a punchy 3.2-liter V6 from Mercedes with either a five-speed automatic or a clunky six-speed manual transmission. A supercharged version was added in 2005. With its outdated steering system handling feels neither precise nor sporty. Tenacious tire grip adds security, though. The ride is stiff, and there's too much wind noise. Besides that, the interior is cramped, and visibility is poor. Chrysler dropped the Crossfire after the 2008 model year.

Market value
$9,225
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
2
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2004

Pricing

Current retail median
$9,225
Retail value range
$8,275 - $10,175
Original MSRP range
$34,735 - $39,130
Trade-in range
$4,795 - $6,560

Ratings

Road test score
59/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
30 MPG
Tested overall
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,250
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.6 sec
0-60 mph
7.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
125 ft
Avoidance speed
56.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
160 in
Width
69 in
Height
51 in
Wheelbase
95 in
Weight
3,075 lb
Maximum load
415 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
2 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
41 in
Luggage
2+0+0

Brand context

About Chrysler

One of the most storied brands in American automotive history has been reduced to a single model—a minivan that is sold as both the Pacifica and the Voyager. Before that, Walter Chrysler’s car company was one of the “Big Three” automakers in the U.S., responsible for such legendary nameplates as the 300, Airflow, Imperial, and New Yorker. Today, Chrysler is part of Stellantis, a Netherlands-based automotive conglomerate that also owns Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The future of Chrysler remains to be seen. But those in the market for a Pacifica should know that it lags behind other minivans in Consumer Reports’ road tests and reliability scores. The plug-in hybrid Pacifica has below-average reliability. Used car shoppers in the market for a traditional American luxury sedan may be interested in the Chrysler 300, which was largely unchanged between 2011 and 2023—but should be aware that Chrysler sits at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Vehicle ID: 7001 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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