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#51 of 1124 Re: Pulling, sensors, radios, cd player, sunroof problems [hardhawk #50] by jeep Jun 18, 2004 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: hardhawk (Jun 18, 2004 3:16 pm) The same reason that many of us did. It's because we couldn't get what we wanted at our local dealer. I had a problem with mine and took it to a local dealer, even thought I didn't buy it from them. They fixed the problem and treated me with respect, the way that any other dealer should, period. If you don't get it, raise the flag.
#52 of 1124 Out of town dealers by mikec1 Jun 18, 2004 (7:29 pm)
I purchased my 300C at a dealership about 60 miles from my house for similar reasons to Jeep. The closer to home I tried to purchase, the more arrogant the dealers were. Between trying to get me to purchase 300C's that were less than what I wanted, wanting $2,000 over list, to shifty dealing, working with the Suburban Chicago dealers was a very unpleasant experience. I found a dealership outside the area that was enthusiacstic, appreciative and reasonable just off the beaten path.   There is no excuse for sub-par service by any 5-star dealer regardless of where the car was purchased. Chrysler pays them the same for the work either way. I would suggest a complaint to Chrysler about the local dealership. That is BS!
#53 of 1124 300C Disc Brake Rotor Sounds by mikec1 Jun 18, 2004 (7:39 pm)
Has anyone noticed an audible sound from the front disc brakes similar to a very soft grind when the brakes are applied. I am not sure I would call it a grind, more like a SHSHHHH. It may be that they were hot coming off a 40 minute stop and go commute (0-50mph). I thought the lower part of the front bumper was designed to direct cool air to the brakes through venting where the solid black panels are, in front of each wheel well? Anyone thought of taking a dremmel to the panels to allow air to pass into the wheel wells. Am I friggin nuts? Replies to this message: arnoldw (Jun 18, 2004 8:17 pm)
#54 of 1124 Re: 300C Disc Brake Rotor Sounds [mikec1 #53] by arnoldw Jun 18, 2004 (8:17 pm)
Replying to: mikec1 (Jun 18, 2004 7:39 pm) I think if you look at the bottom of you're front bumper you will see there are channels about 4 in. wide directed towards the front rotors
#55 of 1124 Re: Pulling, sensors, radios, cd player, sunroof problems [hardhawk #50] by docmark1 Jun 19, 2004 (7:57 am)
Replying to: hardhawk (Jun 18, 2004 3:16 pm) The local deaker wanted $500 over MSRP, were I bought it was $200 under invoice! A good enough reason for me to drive 150 mi.
#56 of 1124 Out of Town Dealers by hardhawk Jun 19, 2004 (9:11 am)
I agree that all dealers should treat you the same in a perfect world. We do not live in such a world. If there is a big price difference between a local dealer and an out of town one, then that local dealer knows it will probably never get your sales business, so why knock themselves out on warranty work they don't get full reimbursemnt for? I don't personally agree with that logic, but I can sure understand how they could feel that way. My philospohy would be to sell to everyone at a fair price, then treat everyone well in service, hoping to convince the out of town buyers that it would be worth more to buy it locally because they are treated so well for service. Build a good long term relationship with each customer. If the local dealer treats you shabbily for service, the money you saved buying out of town may well not be worth the increased aggrivation you will suffer or the added cost you will incur by having to take your car to the selling dealer for service. I would never take a car in for warranty service to anyone other than the selling dealer unless I was out of town and an emergency arose. Some of the dealerships that lo-ball on price to customers who live a ways away know they will never see the cars again, so they can make less on each sale because they will not have to take the financial hit for warranty work. When I order my new vehicles, I always buy from the same dealers. Could I save more buying elsewhere? Perhaps, but the service I get is well worth the extra cost. My Chrysler van is 7.5 years old and far out of warranty, yet my sales person still will come by my house, pick it up, and leave his demo for me to drive while the van is being serviced. He brings the van back when it is fixed with a bill, which I then send in a check for. What kind of price can you put on service like that?
#57 of 1124 by dennis Jun 20, 2004 (5:21 am)
My thermometer sticks at whatever the garage temp is. After a few miles it starts to register the outside temp. It always "kicks in" at the same driving location.....weird.   Anyone else notice the trunk is kind of difficult to shut on the first try? Needs a handle on the inside. That's about it. Replies to this message: dkrhardy (Jun 20, 2004 6:36 am) jeep (Jun 20, 2004 9:23 am) esp95 (Jun 22, 2004 8:51 am) retainer (Jul 21, 2005 7:30 pm)
#58 of 1124 Re: [dennis #57] by dkrhardy Jun 20, 2004 (6:36 am)
Replying to: dennis (Jun 20, 2004 5:21 am) Well, if you put it that way - I guess my thermometer "sticks" too. I just figured it takes a minute or so to cool off or warm up before it registers correct. I'm pretty sure my '01 R/T did the same. Hmmm Replies to this message: jeep (Jun 20, 2004 9:23 am)
#59 of 1124 Re: [dkrhardy #58] by jeep Jun 20, 2004 (9:23 am)
Replying to: dkrhardy (Jun 20, 2004 6:36 am) My '01 Grand Cherokee therm. also sticks, however, my 300C seems to stick for a much longer time.
#60 of 1124 Re: 300 not starting [cater #15] by heman2000 Jun 21, 2004 (7:55 am)
Replying to: cater (Jun 01, 2004 8:57 pm) my 300c has problems starting. after 300 miles. every now and then it takes three turns of the key to start. this happens mostly after i fill up the tank. i already took it in and they kept my car for 3 days and told me they could not find the problem. now after 900 miles the engine light is on and it still doesn't want to start right away. and it pulls to the right. i wish i never bought this car. i havent drove it in a week. i have two other cars to get around in. i have notified chrsyler threw certified mail. i'm exercising my lemon law right. wish me luck. i want my money back. Replies to this message: weidnerlaw (Aug 03, 2004 9:17 am) cater (Sep 26, 2004 5:37 pm) tim_f (Sep 04, 2005 6:03 am) bigmike5 (Sep 06, 2005 5:04 am)

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