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#584 of 4893 Chrysler's ads..... by soozpk Feb 29, 2004 (8:44 pm)
Just got done watching the Academy Awards, hoping to see if Mopar would just give the viewing public a hint of the new 300s. Mopar ran commercials on the Chrysler and Dodge mini-vans. It was clearly evident that the persons in charge didn't view the commercial beforehand, as, at the very end, when they state you can get 0% financing and 3000 cash-back, they flash a big sign..... Offer ends Mar 1, which is tomorrow!!!!! Anyone else catch that??    I hope the 300 advertizing blitz is placed in better hands.
#585 of 4893 300 Value by fsmmcsi Mar 01, 2004 (8:18 am)
For a price in the mid $30,000 range, the 300C has the interior space of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, elevated seating for a better view of the road (and maybe more comfort), the HEMI, bigger brakes, and many fancy features such as exterior mirrors which dim at night and and dip down in reverse. I think that the combination of those kind of specifications & features at those prices is exactly what many of us "boomers" want. Most of us, even those of us who could pay it, would never, ever, spend what an S-Class (or even E-Class) costs.
#586 of 4893 Another note about size by hotrodlincoln1 Mar 01, 2004 (12:00 pm)
My '73 Chrysler Newport had a 124" wheelbase, as did all 65-78 Chrysler Sedans. Possible exception: Imperials may have been a tad more.   The overall length on that Newport was 224" The new 300 lists at 197". For a more modern comparison, a current Ford Crown Vic has a 114" wheelbase and is 212" long.   The 300 is not a big car. OTOH, I have been wondering when someone was finally going to resurect the good-performing RWD midsize.
#587 of 4893 Size by rcf8000 Mar 01, 2004 (1:54 pm)
Even though the 300 is significantly longer and wider, it has less trunk space than a Camry. This is unfortunate. So the return of the big RWD V8 car is not fully realized. I don't think anybody wants a return to the huge cars of the 60s and 70s, but they were great highway cruisers, you gotta admit that. If trunk space is a priority, there's always the Magnum.
#588 of 4893 Auto show notes by johno11 Mar 01, 2004 (2:37 pm)
I sat in a Hemi 300 at the Milwaukee Auto Show on Tuesday of last week. Unfortunately, the power for the seats and pedals was disabled. I'm about 5'8" and found the "default" settings to be acceptable for my frame, though a taller gentleman was less than enthused.   I found it easy to see out of the car in all directions. The interior was very comfortable and tastefully executed. Rear seat room seemed more than adequate. I thought the trunk was acceptable in size. I was surprised to find the battery in the trunk and vented rear disks.   All in all, I would encourage all those interested to see the vehicle in person. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
#589 of 4893 Auto show notes: by soozpk Mar 01, 2004 (3:30 pm)
Battery is in the trunk????? Now that I would not have expected, since the 300 is 8" wider than my '94 Lebaron. Evidently, it may have been placed there to help out in the weight distribution. That's quite a long run though, amperage-wise, to the starter. That can heat up fast with continious cranking.......hopefully, this variable displacement 5.7 will turn out to be a reliable cold weather starter.
#590 of 4893 Battery in trunk... by shipo Mar 01, 2004 (3:31 pm)
A number of manufacturers are doing that in an effort to achieve as close to a 50-50 weight distribution as possible. BMW is a prime user of that trick and the results speak for themselves:   330i 6-Speed 50.1%/49.9% (Front/Rear) 530i 6-Speed 50.4%/49.6% (Front/Rear)   Will the 300C be even close to that weight distribution? One can hope.   Best Regards, Shipo
#591 of 4893 Re: battery in trunk by mikemullin6 Mar 01, 2004 (4:51 pm)
They are putting an EXTRA battery in the trunk at the auto shows to run all the power accessories. All those extra power cords are NOT there on the 'real' cars but to support the seats, windows, radio, etc.
#592 of 4893 production by b4z Mar 01, 2004 (6:06 pm)
5500 300Cs have been produced so far. Thats alot to have sitting in a holding yard.
#593 of 4893 Questions... by bph74 Mar 01, 2004 (7:59 pm)
For those of you who have access to Autonews.com can you please post the article titled "Chrysler insists snow is no problem for 300" that is on the main page tonite?   Also, for those of you who've seen the trunk...What kind of hinges are they using for it? Are they using the old style "luggage crusher" or the hinges that don't crush luggage?   Thanks.

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