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Re: Why Isn't anyone in Upstate NY buying this Car? [lanzz]
by sharfie2001
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May 28, 2006 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: lanzz (May 28, 2006 8:58 am)
So, if you could have gotten one for $600 over invoice would you have bought it? I put 15k per year on a car, and this will be my daily driver. Having seen demand just go to 0 in upstate NY, I am scared that in 3 years, it will be just like every other 300 out there 30% of its value, out of warranty, and breaking down. Has anyone purchased an extended warranty on this car? If so, how much did it cost, and what were the terms. I have read a few posts that say that because of the low front end, it will hit curbs($2000 in damage) and is very bad in the snow (again related to the low front end. Does that make this car a fair weather car? If it is a fair weather car, it snows from Late October to Late March, maybe that is causing literally almost 0 sales.
Again, I want to buy this car, but I need some help on daily living with it in the northeast.
Thanks.
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Re: Why Isn't anyone in Upstate NY buying this Car? [sharfie2001]
by lanzz
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May 29, 2006 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: sharfie2001 (May 28, 2006 1:08 pm)
$600 over invoice definitely would have caught my attention - I guess things have changed a lot since I have looked. I was reading on another web site that the temporary spare from the AWD versions of the 300c will fit on the rear of the SRT-8, but not the front. So, it is possible to get a temporary spare, jack and lug wrench, and if you get a flat in the front, you have to swap it with a rear tire and put the temporary spare on the rear - a pain, but better than nothing.
It is a hot car, but in the final analysis, would have been too many compromises for me -
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Re: Why Isn't anyone in Upstate NY buying this Car? [lanzz]
by gtojoe
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May 30, 2006 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: lanzz (May 28, 2006 8:58 am)
I can't speak to geographies. I suspect they got more allocation than expected and can offer a better deal. They are still selling for sticker in Mass. I have owned mine since 9/05 and I can tell you there are very few compromises if any. The mileage has stuck around 16 combined. It is surely not uncontrollable wheelspin as the ESP stops it quickly. This is not a snow car especially if you get the (summer only F1 tires). Yes run flats seem like they should be on the car from the factory. There were questions earlier about the spare tire. The reason there is no spare is they don't have a donut rim that will fit over the brembo brakes that is why the AWD spare won't fit on the front. The front spoiler is low and takes practice and judgement to avoid curbs. I brushed over one once with no damage. The comfort day to day of the car is excellent, if your passenger is not familiar with an SRT8 they will see it as comfortable as a standard 300C no ground pounding ride like a sport audi or the CTS. I did buy the extended warranty $2100 no deductable with wheel hazard. I have damaged a wheel when I had to drive off the edge of the road during a detour. Chrysler covers a portion with the road hazard I will post the cost when I bring it in this week. The brake squeel may be annoying to some. If you have owned a Jag or Benz you will be used to it. There is a tech bullitin for it to replace the pads under warranty. These are still low volume cars with incredible performance. Time will tell for long term quality and value. I can tell you I get lots of approving looks and many requests for rides. I paid sticker for mine and waited 6 months to get it and have never regretted it.
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Re: Why Isn't anyone in Upstate NY buying this Car? [gtojoe]
by sharfie2001
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May 30, 2006 (4:29 pm)
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Replying to: gtojoe (May 30, 2006 12:05 pm)
I think I read your 5k post. What effect does the low front end have on snow. I plan on buying the 18inch snow package from tire rack, so the 20 inch rims will be gone from november through march. Thanks in advance. I think the extended warranty is a must have.
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Re: Why Isn't anyone in Upstate NY buying this Car? [sharfie2001]
by gtojoe
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Jun 05, 2006 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: sharfie2001 (May 30, 2006 4:29 pm)
It was a mild winter in my area so I didn't have to deal with deep snow on the roads. As low as it is the shape of the chin spoiler will definately have issues in snow above 5". I haven't seen the snow package but have used tirerack for packages and have been satisfied. I have a pickup I can drive on snowy days.
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More 300's on the road
by ford624
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Jun 18, 2006 (9:01 am)
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In my neck of the woods, I have seen a steady rising number of new Chrysler 300's on the road.
About half of them with an aftermarket grill, great looking wheels, and some lowered too.
People are still buying all the 300 models.
I have only seen a couple of SRT8's at the dealerships.
They have been advertising the SRT8's at MSRP instead of 15K above MSRP.
I still believe that my Chrysler 300 C SRT8 is a very safe and fun driving car to own.
I slow down entering driveways.
I gauge my self when parking my car.
That helps me from bumping or scraping the front end.
I did not buy my car because of how economical it is on gas.
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Re: More 300's on the road [ford624]
by sharfie2001
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Jun 21, 2006 (4:06 am)
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Replying to: ford624 (Jun 18, 2006 9:01 am)
Well,
I finally test drove the 300SRT-8. It is truly a nice car. As I said previously, I presently drive an Infinity M45, and the 300 is comparable. It is not as refined, but still a sweet ride. Ride was compliant, firm when necessary, but never harsh. The inserts in the seats are a bit uncomfortable as it makes it difficult to adjust your position in the seat, but I am sure I would get used to it. I can see how the bumper would brush against everything. It is low. Having said that, I left the dealership with an offer to purchase the loaded version for $3000 off of sticker. The leases seem to stink, $680 per month with $4000 down. I need to make a decision this week, as my lease is up, but the SRT is in the mix.
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Press request
by KarenS HOST
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Jun 30, 2006 (9:20 am)
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A national personal finance magazine is looking to interview consumers who own a car which has cylinder deactivation technology and is happy/unhappy with the fuel mileage it receives. Please send an e-mail to ctalati edmunds.com no later than Monday, July 3, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information and what car you own.
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
Corporate Communications
Edmunds.com
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Re: Press request [KarenS]
by y2kgts
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Jul 19, 2006 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 30, 2006 9:20 am)
Alas, while the deadline has passed I would also note that the SRT-8 does not have cylinder deactivation technology. The 5.7 Hemi does, while the 6.1 liter Hemi does not.
Oh yeah, and I take delivery of my gas guzzler on Friday... 
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Re: 300C SRT-8 [pscdoc]
by dhearsse
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Jul 27, 2006 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: pscdoc (Feb 02, 2005 10:32 am)
HOW IS THIS CAT ON WET PAVEMENT I DRIVE HARD AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT STICKS LIKE GLUE ON WET PAVEMENT IT IS EITHER THE SRT-8 OR 300C AWD FOR ME
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