Any owners of the cyrysler 300......?

Question

do you like your 300? have you ever wrecked it if so how did it hold up? is it reliable? im looking into purchasing a 2008 300

thanks

Answer 1

I bought an '07 about 4 months ago and am really impressed with the car.  I have a 300 Touring with the 3.5 V-6.... yeah.. I know... it's not a Hemi.... but I can't imagine why you would need one unless you would like to forfeit your drivers license in short order.

The 3.5 has 250 horsepower and if you shut off the traction control, it will light up the rear tires and keep them lit through second gear.... why would you need the Hemi... or the SRT-8?   Yeah... 425 HP sounds neat, but I know my lead right foot would get me in trouble as well as make me go broke buying fuel for it.  I get 21 mpg around town and push 30 real hard on the highway... and I don't mess around either....

The guys in the shop at my dealership told me not to "baby" that 3.5.  I guess they have has some problems with valves sticking and have found out it's because the owners baby the car and never get it out and open it up....  The valves need rpm so that they rotate in the guides... If you never get it over 2k... it could cause problems....  

It has an excellent ride quality, handles like it's on rails.  I have learned that when on the highway, set the cruise control, because 70 feels like 50...  

I call it my "Chop Top Chrysler"....  My 85 year old Mother thinks it looks like a gangster's car... but she loves riding in it.  

The best thing for me.... I'm 6'8" tall and with the seat all the way back, I can sit straight legged in it... That is a first in about 20 years for me.  

Hope this helps....  I love mine!

Answer 2

From an automotive repair side, they are so far a pretty good vehicle.

Answer 3

the SRT8 is alot more expensive but AWESOME. its totally worth it if you can afford it.

Answer 4

I didn't use to like them back in the 60s but now I really do like them . . . I think that they are indeed quite attractive vehicles.

Answer 5

never had one but it has the worst re-sale value...food for though.

Answer 6

good car but bmw x5 4.8 is much better

Answer 7

get it.  good car.  get the srt-8 if you can afford it.