Chrysler 300/300C

Replying to: xtec (Apr 22, 2008 11:56 am)

I never have seen a car that didn't have a problem.
 
Au Contrare, xtec - I have had SEVERAL cars that never had one problem - just to name a few: admittedly, I didn't drive these 100,000 miles, but I did drive them for several years and a fair distance with NO problems whatever, and well beyond their warranty period.
 
1984 Thunderbird - 66,000 miles, no problems
1994 Mercury Cougar - 44,000 miles, no problem
1997 Mercury Mountaineer - 24,000 miles, no problems,
1998 Mercury Mountaineer - 50,000 miles, no problems,
1999 Lincoln Navigator - 66,000 miles, no problems
2002 Lexus LS430 - 42,000 miles, no problems,
2005 Lexus LS430 - 48,000 miles so far, no problems,
2007 Mercury Mountaineer, 22,000 miles so far, no problems.
 
Perfect cars, no. But I did have EW on the Thunderbird, the Navigator, and did not ever use either one - complete waste of money.

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• xtec (Apr 23, 2008 3:32 pm)
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• nvbanker (Apr 24, 2008 7:14 am)

Replying to: xtec (Apr 23, 2008 3:32 pm)

Now, don't get cranky - we're just having a conversation here, ok? There's no right or wrong. Unquestionably, at SOMETIME, those cars had a problem, and many of them I didn't keep long, to be sure. Several however, I did keep past their warranty period, without a problem, 2 of which I actually did put an EW on. Just didn't use it and that's all I'm saying.
 
Why didn't I put the Mariner on? Should have, we have 53,000 completely trouble free miles on it so far. The Explorer, the 2006, had transmission trouble, but during the warranty period, since I kept it only a year. And the Cadillac? A HOST of problems. If I were in favor of an EW, a GM car would be the recipient most easily, that's for sure.
 
Although I currently own a GMC truck, and haven't posted it on my Carspace - you'll note none of my GM vehicles made the hit parade.....

Replying to: tedebear (Mar 08, 2008 5:16 pm)

What a great idea. An SRT with the 5.7 MDS HEMI instead of the 6.1 gas hog. I drove both, and really appreciate the 5.7 for what it is. It is a great running, smart engine. I wish the MDS technology was carried over into every engine design as standard equipment. Yes, feeling the 425 HP of the 6.1 HEMI at full throttle is quite a thrill. But, as fuel rapidly approaches $4.00/gallon it doesn't look like it will be that much fun for very long. I wonder if the MDS system would help the 6.1 HEMI get more than 16 mpg, without losing any horsepower at full throttle? The worst mileage I have recorded on my 5.7 HEMI is 19 mpg, the best was 28 mpg. I didn't buy it for gas mileage, but I think the technology exists for more than 20 mpg for anything that rolls.

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• smithed (Apr 25, 2008 6:53 am)
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Replying to: xtec (Apr 18, 2008 7:15 pm)

These extended warranties are a great cash cow for the guys who sell them. They promote them as lifesavers and encourage you to buy them for "your own peace of mind". Hey, if that's all it takes to get that, it's worth it! All I am pointing out is that I have never really broke even with them, probably because I am buying better cars that don't seem to break very often. The more relaible the car, the less need for a extended warranty.
 
One thing I would like to see is manufacturers making limited warranties. They should have enough quality control in the design and construction of what they sell to provide a 5 year bumper-to-bumper guarantee. If they build a quality product, you don't need a long term warranty. This has always been the claim to fame for the Japanese companies. I have owned Hondas back in the mid-1980's that only had a 12 month warranty, when Fords and Chevys had 3 years. I never used the one on the Honda. If anything major was going to happen, it was probably going to happen in the first 15,000 miles. It never did, and 88,000 miles later I traded the Honda for my first Chrysler product: a 1993 Plymouth Voyager LX with a 3 year warranty, that was never used. I am glad to see the quality and reliability of Chryslers improving more and more. It is good for the buyers and good for the reputation of American manufucturers. Instead of spending an extra $1000 or more on an extended warranty that I will likely never need, I would rather spend it on useful accessories that make the ownership experience so much better.

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• nvbanker (Apr 25, 2008 12:18 pm)

Replying to: coolrunning (Apr 24, 2008 6:13 pm)

I don't know why there is no MDS in the 6.1 HEMI. For me, the 5.7 has plenty of oomph and the 6.1 was a little much. I wonder how much the variable timing will help the 5.7 for 2009. I do think they are projecting an increase in HP, though 340 seems plenty.

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• xtec (Apr 25, 2008 3:00 pm)

Replying to: coolrunning (Apr 24, 2008 6:44 pm)

What you said - exactly!

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