Chrysler 300

[Soulstation1]

this car is badddddddd

Edited July 11, 2005 by Soulstation1

[Soulstation1]

[Soulstation1]

[Soulstation1]

1957 300

[Soulstation1]

me on a test spin

[Soulstation1]

grippin' the grain

[jazzypaul]

I want one in the baddest way. Unfortunately, the girlfriend and the drums are both screaming "JEEEEP!!!! JEEEEEP!!!! JEEEEP!!!!" So, a purple Grand Cherokee it will be.

At least they're made by the same company. Not a bad deal at all, in my book.

[jazzbo]

I like these cars too. Look sharp and classic.

Course it's been nearly a decade since I had a car on the road, and may be another one before I do have one!

[BERIGAN]

Finally, a car is hot in this SUV world! Loads of power, and of all things, a rear-wheel drive car from Chrysler!

[jazzbo]

Yeah, it's been around a few years in this body style (and before that it was UGLY). . . .

What I think I like about it most is the top is a bit cropped. . . that solidifies the look for me.

[Uncle Skid]

I was just looking at those yesterday, mostly out of curiousity (fully paid-off cars are a wonderful thing, it would suck to have car payments again! ). Sticker price ranged from around $28k up to about $36k. Gas mileage isn't horrible; somewhere around 26 highway, depending on the engine.

Very cool!

[mgraham333]

Absolutely loved it........ until I drove it.

I still think this is one of the best looking new cars out there right now. I was seriously considering buying one. I test drove one with the LIMITED trim - the bigger V6 (3.5L 250hp) as well as a "C" (5.7L 340 hp V8). I felt the V6 was a bit underpowered and am really surprised they make a smaller V6, the base model with 2.7L 190hp.

The "C" was great. But of course it starts at $33k and can approach $40k depending on whether you go all wheel drive or the highend SRT-8. My biggest complaint was the thing is just too boaty. Really mushy handling. I wanted it to drive as powerful as it looks. Alas, it's another "grandpa" car - although admittedly grandpa just got a helluva lot hipper.

Other minor, yet important considerations, the stylish looks afforded by the short, high side windows does impact visibility significantly. The view from the rear window seems a bit restricted too. There's a lot of room inside, but much of it is wasted. I felt like the front dash was about a mile from the windshield - it's like a coffee table with a steering wheel. I did enjoy the headroom. I am 6'3" (which I don't consider all that tall) and was glad I could get behind the wheel and not have my head bump the roof (even with the moon roof).

Bottom line: if I were my father I would have bought the "C".

Now I am looking at the Acura TL.

[jazzbo]

Thanks for the information about the test drive.

I am pretty sure I would qualify as a grandpa driver when I resume driving. My days of enjoying the heck out of roaring around in my '64 Alfa Spyder 1600 are long gone. . . . I would want a comfy car for long road trips, and the 300 looks great in that aspect.

But I sure can't afford one!

[sheldonm]

....my sister bought one a few months ago....and loves it!

[WD45]

My father-in-law bought one of these last year, the "C" variant with the big motor.

They are coming up in two weeks and it is my duty to pilot this thing from Minneapolis to Duluth. I look forward to giving a full report -- including tales of having to replace those rear tires...

mgraham, I have read nothing but good things about the Acura TL. If I recall, it comes as Consumer Reports' most recommended. And it is sharp to boot!

[Chrome]

Not sure how many gearheads out there have seen this ... it's the Helios 300, which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show ... DCX is currently trying to develop a "business case" to produce these.

You really need to see it in person.