New Chrysler 300 - CTV Contender?
05-01-2004, 09:29 PM
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It's true the 300C will get an upgraded engine in early 2005. The new supercharged hemi will wear special "SU" badging to designate the supercharged version. It will now be the 300SUC.
05-02-2004, 01:00 AM
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The V certainly isn't the best car on the planet, just the best car on the planet for $46,000. I was seriously considering a new C32 or a used E55 / M5. Glad I didn't have to settle for one of those. The V is EXACTLY what I wanted.
05-03-2004, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by millat1m3
I agree that the SRT tag should be kept with Dodge. I suppose a supercharged version of the 300 is feasible because Mercedes went that direction quite a bit, and thats what the 300 is like, a Mercedes. If Dodge has to supercharge the Charger just to get 400hp, they simply aren't trying hard enough. 
They are even coming out with a SRT Crossfire...that is insane!!! They are raiding the AMG parts bin now!!!
05-06-2004, 10:46 PM
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i have to say....i test drove the cts-v
i was not impressed with the power so i didnt buy it...
the car was very nice and handled very well
i also just drove the 300 c hemi
i have to admit.... and im not a dodge fan
this 300c hemi blew my mind for ONLY $ 37,000
power was nice and ride quality and comfort was incredible
yeah its no cts-v but its not a car to compare to the cts-v
im actually trying to talk my parent into getting one
i was not impressed with the power so i didnt buy it...
the car was very nice and handled very well
i also just drove the 300 c hemi
i have to admit.... and im not a dodge fan
this 300c hemi blew my mind for ONLY $ 37,000
power was nice and ride quality and comfort was incredible
yeah its no cts-v but its not a car to compare to the cts-v
im actually trying to talk my parent into getting one
05-07-2004, 04:59 PM
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300Cs are already moving around here. The local dealer is selling them (with one or two options) for $31,000 - $32,500.
Quite a bargain, but a different type of car than the CTS-V.
Quite a bargain, but a different type of car than the CTS-V.
05-07-2004, 08:53 PM
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I applaud Chrysler for abandoning 'cab forward' styling. They also are to be commended for returning to RWD. And I must admit that in a sea of conformity they have definitely established themselves as a rebel. But it's not enough to just be different. The car is butt ugly. (yes coming from a GTO lover) Beltline too high, front fascia imposing and truck-like. It may be unique, it may be one hell of a value, but so were the AMC Pacer and the Pontiac Aztek. The HEMI is a great engine, but why does it have to come in an *** shaped box?
05-08-2004, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cvp33
I applaud Chrysler for abandoning 'cab forward' styling. They also are to be commended for returning to RWD. And I must admit that in a sea of conformity they have definitely established themselves as a rebel. But it's not enough to just be different. The car is butt ugly. (yes coming from a GTO lover) Beltline too high, front fascia imposing and truck-like. It may be unique, it may be one hell of a value, but so were the AMC Pacer and the Pontiac Aztek. The HEMI is a great engine, but why does it have to come in an *** shaped box?
I thought the same of the CTS. I thought that it was the ugliest car GM made outside the Aztek. As I saw more of them, the styling grew on me, and when I saw the CTS-V at last years NY Auto Show, I was like "whoa!!!"
Personally, I think the 300C is pretty stylish in its own right, sort of a throwback gangster style car. Very cool IMO.
05-08-2004, 03:39 PM
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I always liked the styling of the CTS from the beginning. Car's styling usually doesn't grow on me. I do like one view of the 300C and that's the rear. Saw an off-white one today and a red one at the dealer. The darker the color the worse it looks. The HEMI will sell more of these cars than the styling. JMHO.
