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#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.
#594 of 4893 Re: Production by 99zero Mar 01, 2004 (7:59 pm)
Until recently I have seen 300s under test here in Los Angeles painted in dark gray primer. Now I am seeing them around painted in actual colors - still with manufacturer plates. So it looks like they are ramping up production.   Although the styling is not for me, the concept is intriguing and I will be interested to see how they sell. DCX would be wise to do a better job of adverting the 300 than they have the Pacifica, especially at launch.
#595 of 4893 Questions... by bph74 by soozpk Mar 02, 2004 (5:30 am)
It shouldn't be any worse than any other RWD vehicle you may have owned. If all you've owned are FWD, then you'll see a difference. Actually, one only gets into stability problems with RWD when one doesn't take into consideration the weather and road conditions, and try to drive like it's a nice sunny day in July. I see that all the time. We have main drags here that are 40 mph, and even in icey conditions, people are going 40+, ...........until they realize the light is ready to change. It's quite entertaining.   Sorry, I don't see that article posted anywhere else on the net, Bph74. However, i did come across this one.   http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040206/def023_1.html   Enjoy !
#596 of 4893 soozpk by bph74 Mar 02, 2004 (9:14 am)
I actually have a Lexus IS300 which is rwd...put Michelin Pilot Alpins on it and it did great in the snow...was just interested in reading the article.   Thanks for posting the article...was very interesting.   Brad

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