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Re: Do You Believe Fuel Mileage on Display/ [rogjack6112]
by naatz1
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Jul 20, 2008 (10:38 am)
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Replying to: rogjack6112 (Jul 20, 2008 8:30 am)
I have recent posts on different 300M forums and while that is a little high it's not totally unbelievable. My 2004 averages 18 mpg around town year round.
70+ mph average conditions (no headwind or AC) gets 26mpg and on a trip a month ago on slower backrounds at 55 mph I was getting 28-29mpg. I consider those excellent for a comfortable 5 seater sedan with OOMPH. But if you drive it hard those will drop, and it's hard not to stomp the gas on this beauty occasionally.
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Re: Do You Believe Fuel Mileage on Display/ [rogjack6112]
by 02owner
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Jul 20, 2008 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: rogjack6112 (Jul 20, 2008 8:30 am)
Sounds about right, actually. I don't have a Special, though, and I still run 89 octane religiously.
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Re: 2003 300M Special Engine surge [coolrunning]
by n2naskar88
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Jul 20, 2008 (8:08 pm)
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Replying to: coolrunning (Jul 20, 2008 8:13 am)
I do agree with you on its one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Thanks so much for your reply. I've been reading a lot of the messages and its amazing all the different responses. But your solution seems to be the majority. So I guess my week old car will go to the shop and get that done. Thanks again..... 
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Chrysler 300 Chrome Mustache
by 300master
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Jul 20, 2008 (8:24 pm)
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I found it. Check this piece out. www.naked300.com. Just ordered my piece.
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Re: 2003 300M Special Engine surge [n2naskar88]
by jim300m
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Jul 21, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: n2naskar88 (Jul 19, 2008 8:10 pm)
I had the same problem, but mine almost killer me I started to pass a truck when my 2002 300m started cutting out.
I replaced the cam postion sensor, $20.00 problem is gone!
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Saying hi
by ruski_is_me
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Jul 23, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Hey all. Good to see that 300Ms are still running strong. My 99 Candy Apple Red is long gone, lease ended in 2002. I then leased a 2002 Acura TL-S which was returned in 2006. I have been driving a 2005 Pontiac GTO since then. GTO gives me lots of joy, but I sure still miss the 300M.
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Re: Saying hi [ruski_is_me]
by coolrunning
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Jul 24, 2008 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: ruski_is_me (Jul 23, 2008 11:40 am)
My first 300M was a 1999. It was fully loaded, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat with a tan leather interior. It was one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen, but it was a real pleasure to drive as well. I traded it for my second 300M, a 2003 Special in Midnight Metallic Blue, with a two tone gray and black leather interior. The upgrades of the Special made a great car even better, (dual exhaust, ground effects body work, better handling and performance, better brakes, and even a better look with the rear deck spoiler. It also came with HID head lights, vast improvement over the halogens. The 18 inch wheels and tires made it better on the road. Alas, all was well until I bought my wife a 300C Heritage Edition in Inferno Red, loaded with every option available including the 5.7L HEMI and the Mercedes 5-speed automatic transmission. The contrast between the two cars is astounding. Chrysler should not have discontinued the 300M, and they should have called the 300C an Imperial. I considered the 300M a perfect car, but the 300C is simply incredible. It is truly a Mercedes in Chrysler clothing. I suppose if you really wanted to spend 80K on the Mercedes, you could, but it would be more practical to spend about 70K on TWO 300C's loaded with features even the Merccedes lacks. That is what I did.... I love them! 
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Hope Chrysler survives in some form
by 02owner
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Jul 27, 2008 (3:52 pm)
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Not encouraged with the news I am hearing and reading. Someday I will have to replace my 300M (very sorry they stopped making them), and I would like to get a 300 Touring or Limited, but I hope there will still be a Chrysler to buy cars from. If Chrysler is no more, I guess I'm looking at a Buick Lucerne.
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Re: Hope Chrysler survives in some form [02owner]
by coolrunning
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Jul 30, 2008 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: 02owner (Jul 27, 2008 3:52 pm)
Don't be so sure... Buick is in worse shape than Chrysler! GM has already dissolved Oldsmobile. Buick has not been any more successful. Chrysler has a much better share of the market as a whole than a lot of other manufacturers. The product line is fresh, new and exciting. I have noticed that both Ford and GM are attempting to get in on the retro market with similar offerings, trying to draw customers in with the Mustang and HHR *(and eventually the Camaro?), but Chrysler/Dodge has been leading the way with some of the best cars built in America. I hope more people will appreciate this and realize the time is now, if you want a great car for a great price and a free lifetime powertrain warranty. I believe you couldn't go wrong by buying a 300 Touring or Limited, but my favorite is the 300C Heritage Edition. Happy Hunting! 
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'04 Chrysler 300M special Problems
by torchy
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Sep 23, 2008 (3:54 pm)
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It started a couple months back. My Engine light Clicked on then started to Jump and shut off. Of course i was going like 65 on the Highway so i put it in Nuetral and Start it up. the Engine Light Stayed on and it wont let me go over 2500 RPMs it also has a Hiss from the Engine Someone told me it could be the AC Condensor ( but they dont really know about cars )
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