I will own this car...

turbomangt · 12-11-04, 12:15

Sooner or later I will own a Hemi 300c. I can see Mercedes influence all throughout this car. Not only is it good looking, but it is well built. The interior has a distinctive flair that I think is unique. When luxury is a factor, this is the car. For the money, its a no brainer. This car was paint sealed today and the pic was taken in my shop.

Antonio Wright · 12-11-04, 01:45

I personally believe they are crap and the interiors are not great at all. Considering that they do have MB influience hands all over that does not speak well for the car.

MB has the worst interiors of the 3 German makers. Then again, that is just my opinion.

1 Clean WS6 · 12-11-04, 01:51

Gary...the SRT-8 will be built off of that frame and promises to be a 400+ hp beast!! Can't wait to see it.

lbls1 · 12-11-04, 02:09

As a gm guy, I will be the first one to admit that the new 300c is the best american idea we have with us today.

If I were in the position to buy right now, it would either be the hemi 300c , a gto, or a bmw 3 or 5 series.

Shiny Lil Detlr · 12-11-04, 02:48

As another "GM" guy, I have to say that while they're a nice car, I wouldn't buy one. Frankly if I were going for a luxury car of that stature right now, I'd be getting one of the new STSs. Finally back to a RWD (Right-Wheel-Drive or Rear Wheel Drive, whichever you prefer) platform, nice V8 power, good price.

Of course, my dream is a CTS-V. But that's another story

1 Clean WS6 · 12-11-04, 02:50

CTS-V = My AUTOPIA

Aurora40 · 12-11-04, 02:58

I think the 300C is a great step for Chrysler, but I can't get past the art-deco exterior. I didn't grow up in the 30's so I don't particularly like that style. Well I can appreciate it on buildings from the era, the 300c isn't from that era, in fact the first 300 wasn't even from that era.

It's funny people associate MB with "well built". They have a pretty poor standing in quality surveys, and most people I know with MB's tend to have rather regular problems with them (not that that really means anything). Not that this makes them bad or anything, and I think most owners consider it a great car even with the issues. But it seems in people's minds german made = quality. Both VW and MB would tend to prove otherwise.

You guys think the CTS-V will get the new Z06 motor for 2006 or 2007 MY's?

hftw Audi 6 · 12-11-04, 03:02

Idk i'm not a huge fan of the 300, everyone in my town has them mostly rich 50 year old guyz and i wouldn't want a chrysler anyway, my moms last chrysler needed a whole new transmission after only 50,000 miles. So i'm not a big fan. If you want a hemi in a car what about the magnum they just came out with the supercharger for it and that car already is a beast.

Shiny Lil Detlr · 12-11-04, 03:35

Quote:

Originally posted by Aurora40
I think the 300C is a great step for Chrysler, but I can't get past the art-deco exterior. I didn't grow up in the 30's so I don't particularly like that style. Well I can appreciate it on buildings from the era, the 300c isn't from that era, in fact the first 300 wasn't even from that era.

It's funny people associate MB with "well built". They have a pretty poor standing in quality surveys, and most people I know with MB's tend to have rather regular problems with them (not that that really means anything). Not that this makes them bad or anything, and I think most owners consider it a great car even with the issues. But it seems in people's minds german made = quality. Both VW and MB would tend to prove otherwise.

You guys think the CTS-V will get the new Z06 motor for 2006 or 2007 MY's?

With any luck, they will; at minimum, they should be putting the slightly more efficient LS2 in them... its not like we don't have LS2's being shipped into town here already (for the SSR's built across the street)

jvcn · 12-11-04, 03:54

Even though I drive a Lexus now, I've had no problems with the Dodge-Chrysler vehicles we've had. Each generation seems better put together than the last.

I really like the styling and am impressed with the overall quality feel of the vehicle for about $36K.

If the reliability stats continue to improve and if they don't follow the Germanic descent into reliability hell (as per JDPower and Consumer Reports) they will be a force to reckon with. Producing styles that people feel strongly about one way or another with decent reliability (if not Toyota standards) and at a much lower price point than Euro competitors will do much to improve Detroit's standing in the auto world. Now they must deliver. Ideally they should do what Hyundai has done and drive down defect rates dramatically in a few years.

LouisanaJeeper · 12-11-04, 04:04

mopar products are low quality

i like the 300m design tho.

TW85 HHI · 12-11-04, 04:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Antonio Wright
I personally believe they are crap and the interiors are not great at all. Considering that they do have MB influience hands all over that does not speak well for the car.

MB has the worst interiors of the 3 German makers. Then again, that is just my opinion.

Geeze, don't hold back!