2012 Chrysler 300

[Jimbeaux]

I was not a big fan of these before; however, this newer version appeals more to me. Over all though, the Buick LaCrosse is tops in this class IMO.

http://www.chrysler.com/hostc/vsmc/vehicleSpecMode...

http://www.buick.com/lacrosse-luxury-sedan.html

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 30th March 19:19

[jeff m2]

Similar thoughts myself, Chrysler Dodge not my first choice of manufacturer.

However....the 300m is a lot of car for the money and has cooled front seats.(I like that)

I may get tempted.

[Matt Harper]

I just couldn't stomach the $56k price tag - but it sure got a LOT nicer and even stronger than the previous gen 300C SRT-8....

[Marquis Rex]

I love the older Chrysler 300C with it's imposing front styling.
Predictably Fiat softened it and made it look a bit ghey in the latest incarnation.

They're robust cars, RWD, evolved multi link ex Mercedes platform, finely honed, robust Hemi engine. Not alot goes wrong with them.

I can't take Buicks too seriously. I regurly rent new cars and when I rented a Buick Lucerne- with it's 'high value' transverse V6 - I just felt under whelmed and could imagine that car degenerating into a russty appliance in a few years.

[Jimbeaux]

Marquis Rex said:

I love the older Chrysler 300C with it's imposing front styling.
Predictably Fiat softened it and made it look a bit ghey in the latest incarnation.

They're robust cars, RWD, evolved multi link ex Mercedes platform, finely honed, robust Hemi engine. Not alot goes wrong with them.

I can't take Buicks too seriously. I regurly rent new cars and when I rented a Buick Lucerne- with it's 'high value' transverse V6 - I just felt under whelmed and could imagine that car degenerating into a russty appliance in a few years.

Try a 2012 non-rental model. They have overtaken some German and Jap usual suspects in JD Power ratings.

[Marquis Rex]

Jim, I know about the JD Power ratings of Buicks and how reliable they are, I bought an old one for the wife.

They just don't excite me! (Just like very few Jap Crap excites me!)

[Jimbeaux]

Marquis Rex said:

Jim, I know about the JD Power ratings of Buicks and how reliable they are, I bought an old one for the wife.

They just don't excite me! (Just like very few Jap Crap excites me!)

Understood; they are quite "Lexus" like I suppose.

[black1]

i test drove one of the first 300 a few years ago, i had a s type jag at that time
and all i can say about it is crap, the ride was naff the interior was cheap n tackey
yes it looks great but thats all !

anyone tried the 2012 ?

[Marquis Rex]

black1 said:

i test drove one of the first 300 a few years ago, i had a s type jag at that time
and all i can say about it is crap, the ride was naff the interior was cheap n tackey
yes it looks great but thats all !

anyone tried the 2012 ?

Why are you doing a 'top gear' and comparing it with the Jag - which is alot more expensive.
It's about as ridiculous as when Clarkson compared a Dodge Ram with an Ariel Atom


You should really be comparing it to something of similar price- such as a Ford Mondeo or Big plasticy Honda Legend or something.

Before you think I'm biased against the Jag- I was involved in it's design and development.

[black1]

Marquis Rex said:

Why are you doing a 'top gear' and comparing it with the Jag - which is alot more expensive.
It's about as ridiculous as when Clarkson compared a Dodge Ram with an Ariel Atom


You should really be comparing it to something of similar price- such as a Ford Mondeo or Big plasticy Honda Legend or something.

Before you think I'm biased against the Jag- I was involved in it's design and development.

is the jag not a ford then ?

[Jimbeaux]

black1 said:

Marquis Rex said:

Why are you doing a 'top gear' and comparing it with the Jag - which is alot more expensive.
It's about as ridiculous as when Clarkson compared a Dodge Ram with an Ariel Atom


You should really be comparing it to something of similar price- such as a Ford Mondeo or Big plasticy Honda Legend or something.

Before you think I'm biased against the Jag- I was involved in it's design and development.

is the jag not a ford then ?

Oh Christ.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 6th April 23:37

[black1]

Jimbeaux said:

black1 said:

Marquis Rex said:

Why are you doing a 'top gear' and comparing it with the Jag - which is alot more expensive.
It's about as ridiculous as when Clarkson compared a Dodge Ram with an Ariel Atom


You should really be comparing it to something of similar price- such as a Ford Mondeo or Big plasticy Honda Legend or something.

Before you think I'm biased against the Jag- I was involved in it's design and development.

is the jag not a ford then ?

Oh Christ.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 6th April 23:37

sorry jim have you tried the new one i see it has a 8 speed box now

i was out your way a few weeks ago i should have had a test drive

[Jimbeaux]

black1 said:

Jimbeaux said:

black1 said:

Marquis Rex said:

Why are you doing a 'top gear' and comparing it with the Jag - which is alot more expensive.
It's about as ridiculous as when Clarkson compared a Dodge Ram with an Ariel Atom


You should really be comparing it to something of similar price- such as a Ford Mondeo or Big plasticy Honda Legend or something.

Before you think I'm biased against the Jag- I was involved in it's design and development.

is the jag not a ford then ?

Oh Christ.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 6th April 23:37

sorry jim have you tried the new one i see it has a 8 speed box now

i was out your way a few weeks ago i should have had a test drive

Not yet. I was ragging on you for your comment. I was going to say an Aveo and a Corvette both have Chevrolet written on it but.....

[Marquis Rex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvuthq7TVWk

[chryslerben]

Just got our first one in the showroom today, got to say its really nice inside interior trim game has been stepped up by chrysler. Outside is striking as ever.

[Jimbeaux]

chryslerben said:

Just got our first one in the showroom today, got to say its really nice inside interior trim game has been stepped up by chrysler. Outside is striking as ever.

8 Speed autobox and 31 MPG?

[Marquis Rex]

Jimbeaux said:

chryslerben said:

Just got our first one in the showroom today, got to say its really nice inside interior trim game has been stepped up by chrysler. Outside is striking as ever.

8 Speed autobox and 31 MPG?

When Chrysler are getting 31 mpg (US) like that on a full size V8 like that one wonders why folks buy GM Malibu 4 cylinders which only get 27-29 mpg.
Perhaps it apppeals to the Mr Gears who get excited about small engines!

[black1]

chryslerben said:

Just got our first one in the showroom today, got to say its really nice inside interior trim game has been stepped up by chrysler. Outside is striking as ever.

how much ?

[Matt Harper]

300C SRT-8 with all the options tips the scales at $54,000 + the usual tax, tag, title.
Sounds like a substantial sum, but when you sit it next to it's European competition it looks OK - if you factor out the terrifying depreciation. In a year's time the same car will be around $30-35K and then it'll be an absolute steal.

[Jimbeaux]

Marquis Rex said:

Jimbeaux said:

chryslerben said:

Just got our first one in the showroom today, got to say its really nice inside interior trim game has been stepped up by chrysler. Outside is striking as ever.

8 Speed autobox and 31 MPG?

When Chrysler are getting 31 mpg (US) like that on a full size V8 like that one wonders why folks buy GM Malibu 4 cylinders which only get 27-29 mpg.
Perhaps it apppeals to the Mr Gears who get excited about small engines!

Excellent question and theory.