[DeTomaso] Chrysler 300C

michael at michaelshortt.com michael at michaelshortt.com
Tue Jan 13 15:41:48 EST 2009


Hey Homie, dat's my Magnum u b talk'n bout.

Idiots at Chrysler shut down the Magnum line to build the Challenger, it's
nice but they will never sell 140,000 per year ( like the Magnum )

In the South, the 300C caught on quickly as an upscale alternative and like
Volvos trickled down to the hood, your assessment is also true here, the
more sporty choice was the Charger for PW Dads who needed 4 doors until the
2 door Challenger arrived.

No real problems with the Magnum ( yes, it has a Hemi, K&N equipped, Chip ,
maybe pushing 365 hp )
but it ate the first set of tires in 23K miles, the second set is OK, now at
51K,
No issues with the Hemi ta all, tranny good, alignment done 3x!!! and the
tie rod ends gave up two weeks ago.

I'd buy it again, it was always my plan to trade up to the 2009 SRT8 Magnum,
but alas, there was no such creature to buy.

Michael in Savannah

On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Dave Londry <davel at emspace.com> wrote:

> I've had several rentals of 300s - both the V6 (satisfactory) and the
> 300C Hemi (impressive).
> I'd guess the SRT8 would be a real beast, but I don't see it at the
> rental counters.
> This has nothing to do with long-term ownership, but nice enough for a day.
> dave
>
> Matt Merritt wrote:
> > Hi Torbjorn:
> >
> > According to my contact at Chrysler, the 300 was designed to take
> > advantage of the partnership between Chrysler and Daimler Benz and was
> > built using the same suspension and transmission as the prior-generation
> > Mercedes-Benz E320.  This would explain the excellent ride and
> > road-handling of the Chrysler.  The smaller 3.5L engine was also
> > Mercedes-designed although I understand the larger engine in the 300C is
> > Chrysler's.
> >
> > In this country the Chrysler 300 has lately become a popular with a
> > more, um, "urban" segment of society and is frequently seen - in Los
> > Angeles, anyway - with aftermarket grillework, dark-tinted windows and
> > large chromy wheels.  It's too bad because that's scared away a large
> > segment of more conservative Americans.  Personally, I've driven a
> > number of 300s and enjoyed them very much.
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> >
> > Matt Merritt
> >
> >
> >
>
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