Category: Affordable Sports 
Price Range: £24,995 to £27,390
Striking and original styling, tuneful and responsive V6 engine, well equipped, reasonably entertaining and fair value
Poor fuel consumption, slightly cramped cabin, uncomfortable passenger seat, tacky centre console finish, could be a more engaging drive, old-tech fabric roof on convertible
A fine mix of style and substance, backed by Mercedes' engineering but spoilt by some cheap details . Not as much fun as the alternative Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX-8, either, but a distinctive and desirable car.
Though there is a certain curiosity value, the Crossfire does not hold its value as well as the Audi TT, BMW Z4, Mercedes SLK or Nissan 350Z, let alone the Boxster/Cayman. Early examples are now under the £10,000 mark, and will only get cheaper as more come onto the market. Convertible models hold their value better than the coupes, however, despite their old-tech folding canvas roof; they do seem like a more appealing all-round package.
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wrote on 21 06 2006