cfoster

Been looking at alternative motors once the truck is sold (not busy at work!!) and have been looking into the Chrysler 300C's. Ive always liked them and like the way they drive (hired one on 2 different occasions in the US, only the Hemi V8 one). The SRT8 looks superb but a bit too dear still. Bit gangsta looking I know but the black or white ones look superb on a nice set of alloys!

Has anyone driven the CRD (diesel) one or the 3.5V6 Petrol? Wouldnt mind going for a 5.7 hemi as the fuel consumption figures are better than the Lightning but there are far more V6 ones available for sale in the UK! Not overly fussed about power but want a little bit of grunt (ie - 530i BMW type power is fine)! I know Clarkson didnt really like em but thats his opinion! (He hated the Lightning which I love!)


Chris

Coldo

Tacky bit of bling i think.

Most folk that own them want an escalade or a bently or a hummer, but they can only afford the chrysler alternative so get it instead - my opinion anyway, sure they are decent cars but not the real deal.

cabrio zo

It's wrong. but I kinda like them too

Z

thebigyin

plastic, low quality junk, i wouldnt if i was you.

martynhomer01

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got a customer with the diesel version and he reckons its shit!! had shed loads of problems with the ecu and management light.
next door neighbour has a dodge 4x4 thing and he has had same problems.

Paddy

I like them too! Cracking value for money now in my opinion. Fortunes when they go wrong though and in my experience the chrysler dealer network is chocolate fucking teapot.

Not driven a derv version but the 3.0TD lump is more or less straight out of the Mercedes, so a pretty well proven engine.

cfoster

It is wrong yes but i think they look wicked!! It is one for the Hummer/Escalade/Bentley wannabes (ie - me as i cant afford them!!)!!

jammerrs

bloke up the hill from me has an estate one

propper pimping that is, the height and width of the tyres is massive

dark grey estate v8 FTW

Fil

Ive been looking at them too, looks pimping on the outside, well when on some big rims, but the dash is horrific IMO, like a plastic tub

Still if i cant find a Navara for the right price i may take a proper look at the estate version.

TIFF

I like them ALOT..............awesome looking cars with a nice set of rims on....That white one looks awesome.

What sort of money are they now.

Fil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJQze6jyilc

check out the electric valve opening the exhaust so, no silencing! sounds like a nascar on the last pass in the video.


Hmmmm cheepest in the uk Srt8 Ł15500 .....

RichieST

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There's one round my way, don't see them about so go for it if you want something different! Look proper 'pimping' on a big set of wheels, but shite interiors and yank motors kinda go hand in hand!

TIFF

That guy should of saved a few quid and bought some trousers that fit him.....

ben_frst

my dads mates got one in the states with 20s on and he says its the biggest piece of sh!t hes ever owned his opinion is that the engine is good but the rest of the car falls apart around it hes had it from new and it has been to the chrysler main dealer more times than half of the employees lol

will just did a pic out from a car show i went to when i was over there

ben_frst

bling bling it was on 20s with airbags

Glenn_

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i like them too and i would have one.

Cragrat

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prefer the mini truck..

Robs Frst

They look good, not sure of the build quality.

ben_frst

that one? i took loads

this is my favourt think i may have one as a toy if i move there

Cragrat

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paint it matt black get a bloody good tan dodge paying tax and change ya name to Blade

thats thing rocks (tho would have to hav satin alloys)

Mr Brannen

What wheels are on that Black one

thebigmacmoomin

Thats ace

24vcossiemat

I repossessed one last week, its a bit of a poor mans roller, drove ok but the driving position is all wrong. shed loads of room in the back though, an this one was the diesel one an it went like fuck.. i'd have one though

24vcossiemat

an yes the diesel was averaging 30 odd to the gallon, for that reason i would have one. and there ever so quiet

Bullett

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im a yank fan chris! nothing wrong with the 300c at all.i like the magnum too.

im would still love a new challenger tbh but cant afford to out the escort now.



that black charger above is awesome!!!

MadMac

Personally I think they are great looking. I mean, who the fuck cares about how they drive, so long as the ride is comfortable, they are for cruising!

Thats what owning a yank tank is all about

Rhys

A women in work has one. Shes 62 and about 5ft tall. Keep telling her shes a pimp driving it

dojj

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that looks like the absolute dogs danglies

RS Grant

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I used to work at a Dealership that sold these... actually quite liked the way the TD version drove, its basically a previous generation E-Class underneath and the engine/transmission is a Merc unit too. Interior is built alright, but the quality is poor.


Cheers,
Grant

PeterRST

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They're based on the old W210 E-Class Merc so should be pretty sound.

Quality in detail is rubbish as in all yank cars so don't be surprised if the interieur falls apart in a few years.

And yes, I like them, too. Black saloon with tinted windows... Mhhhhmmmm

Lambchop

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Mate has a diesel and put either 22 or 24's on i forget which. It's mpped too and fuck me it's quick. Transported him and fiance and me ad the wife 300 mile round trip with ease and was still quite quick with a loaded boot and car!

Nice

Chip

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comfy, look kind of cool, feel a bit cheap though.

TBH id sooner just have a secondhand jag that was a bit older for the same money, or a 7 series etc.

But if you want the look, its a shit load of car for the cash!

cfoster

So the diesel ones go ok then?! I'd prefer to get an SRT8 but the fuel would be just as bad as my Lightning, plus they are rare in the UK to find one!

Interior is my only worry to be honest, but saying that the Lightning ones are awful as well!!

D16PJM

just been looking on ebay and you can get them from 10k up, not bad really for the wanna be drug dealer.

pete

Lambchop

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For a big tank, yes i think so! Especially when chipped. My mate has cut out the mahoosive back boxes and swapped for straight pipe. He's looking at intercoolers.

You can make these faster than the hemis! HUGE amounts of torque too.

cfoster

Ah cool, just looked on tuningbox.com and they do the upgrade for the CRDs from 218hp to 274hp and i imagine a bundle of torque. Got any pics of your mates one?

fiestaturbo1984

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win win situation then

RichieST

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I shouldn't like it but I do! Are they Jag wheels?

cfoster

They look like a Kahn Design wheel I think!

trevorcossie

absolute rubbish imo i saw one the other day with bentley badges on it hahah