Chrysler 300/300C

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!

Replying to: smithed (Apr 25, 2008 6:53 am)

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• nvbanker (Apr 27, 2008 9:46 am)
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Replying to: hayneldan (Apr 26, 2008 5:49 pm)

Replying to: hayneldan (Apr 26, 2008 5:49 pm)

What a great idea. Leave it to Chysler to lead the way.

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• nvbanker (Apr 28, 2008 8:14 am)
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Replying to: coolrunning (Apr 28, 2008 7:52 am)

Leading the way? You mean by finally updating or replacing a warehouse of old AMC and Crysler engines dating back to the 20th century? Yeah, that's leadership alright. Ford has a new wiz-bang 3.5L V-6 out, GM has several new 6 cylinders out, Nissan, Toyota and Honda have their fully updated 6's out. And Chrysler finally, at last, is "leading the way" by updating their engine stable...... I'm impressed, wow..... My mouth is literally drooping with joy....

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• xtec (Apr 28, 2008 2:19 pm)
  • nvbanker (Apr 29, 2008 9:09 am)
    • xtec (Apr 29, 2008 9:53 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 28, 2008 8:14 am)

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