2004 Chrysler Crossfire

Description

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The 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire was an unmistakable coupe (and, beginning in 2005, also a convertible) that emerged from the collaboration between Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz, following Daimler-Benz's merger with Chrysler in 1998. This partnership heavily influenced the Crossfire's engineering, as the vehicle shared approximately 80 percent of its components with the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK. This included the chassis, suspension, and drivetrain, which contributed to the Crossfire’s excellent performance and refined driving dynamics.

Stylistically, the Crossfire stood out with its unique and bold design. The car featured a sharply defined rear end with a boat-tail shape, prominent front fenders, and a long hood, giving it an aggressive, retro-futuristic look. The distinctive center spine running the length of the car and the sculpted side panels added to its dramatic presence. The styling was a polarizing blend of American flair and German precision — with a nod to the Art Deco movement of the late 1930s — making the Crossfire a notable design in the early 2000s.  

Highlights 

• First-year 2004 Chrysler Crossfire with only 25,255 original miles at the time of listing (verified by CARFAX), an average of 1,263 miles per year 

• Finished in Blaze Red Crystal Pearl Clearcoat paint over a Dark Slate Gray and Medium Slate Gray interior 

• Powered by a Mercedes-Benz “M112” 3.2-liter, fuel-injected, SOHC, 18-valve V6 rated at 225 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque 

• Optional five-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (1C3AN69L34X003174) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA (country of origin) 

  • C – Chrysler 

  • 3 – Passenger car  

  • A – Airbags 

  • N – Two-door Crossfire 

  • 6 – Sport 

  • 9 - Coupe 

  • L – 3.2 liter V6 

  • 2 – Check digit  

  • 6 – 2006 model year  

  • X – Osnabrück, Germany (Karmann), assembly plant  

  • 003174 – Sequential production number 

• Manufacture date: July 2003  

• Staggered-diameter, seven-spoke Satin Silver aluminum wheels (18-inch front, 19-inch rear) with General GMax tires (225/40ZR18 front and 225/40ZR19 rear) 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe 

• Straked hood 

• Fender vents 

• Fog lamps 

• Rear spoiler 

• Dual center exhaust outlets 

• Power steering 

• Power disc brakes 

• Heated seats 

• Power windows 

• Power locks 

• Touring suspension 

• Electronic stability control 

• Traction control 

• Cruise control 

• Driver and front passenger air bags 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• High-back leather bucket seats with door pockets 

• Instrumentation: 

  • 160 mph speedometer with digital odometer 

  • Tachometer with digital clock 

  • Fuel level gauge 

  • Coolant temperature gauge 

• Infinity AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Infinity speakers  

• Air conditioning 

• Rear window defogger/defroster 

• Sun visors with vanity mirrors 

• Dome light 

• Small rear hatch 

• 15.9 gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Scuffing on the dash above the gauges

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Car cover 

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 2004 Chrysler Crossfire has had four owners in its 20 years. It was originally purchased on 22 October 2003 in Russell, Pennsylvania, but was sold 17 months later on 25 March 2005 in Erie, Pennsylvania. The third owner of the Crossfire bought it in July 2007, also in Erie, and drove it for 16 years before it changed hands again on 31 July 2023.